Yeah that's nice!
Good to wash the fleas and lice out!
Don't just sulk in the corner. Come over here.
If you fall overboard, a sea serpent will eat you!
-What? -He's ignoring us?
What a bore.
In the Middle Ages,
some of the Danes living in Denmark,
the pirates who pillaged and plundered as an occupation,
were called "Vikings."
For these men,
England held the abundant, wide-open lands that they yearned for.
In the beginning of the 9th century, Vikings invaded England,
and some settled north in England, which expanded their influence.
However, in 1002 A.D.,
the English Army attacked the Vikings settlers.
In response, the Danish Army sent ships to take revenge on England
and moved in for a direct attack.
By joining this political cause,
the Vikings took it upon themselves to fight in a war of revenge
against the English Army.
EPISODE 6: THE JOURNEY BEGINS
Put your backs into!
Move your arms!
Shut up!
What do you think I'm doing!
Oh, dear. Whoever did this wasn't very tidy.
All right. This spot looks good.
Stop the boat!
CENTRAL ENGLAND, NEAR GAINSBOROUGH
Man, it's hard to walk around here.
And the stench is awful.
Damn it.
These guys aren't normal soldiers, right?
They were hired by the Danish Army like us.
The Danish Army?
The Vikings have a hand in the war?
They're starting skirmishes with the English Army here and there.
Vikings are spectacular tools of war.
At any rate, the Danish king plans to invade England.
Years could pass in the meantime, but this is the groundwork.
So they're clearing out anyone who could get in the way.
Before the king arrives.
That's right. And if we help out…
the rewards will be bountiful.
So many insects here.
It's better than sitting in the cold. Now is the time we make our fortune.
How about it? Not a bad deal.
The feudal lord of this land has been burdened by the English Army.
We're an army of over 100 men.
And frankly, we're superior to you in a fight.
That's a big mouth for a common pirate.
There's no need for that.
We're all Danes here.
Don't compare yourself to me.
What's that supposed to mean?
Come now. In a few years, there's gonna be an invasion, right?
In which case, you better take a few preliminary measures.
None of your soldiers would have to die.
What do you want in return?
Seven pounds of gold.
The treasure and food of the lord of the land.
And we take all the women.
Five pounds. Then do as you wish.
Then it's settled! End of negotiation.
What's that all about?
We've been given a job.
All right! Better eat up then!
Tomorrow, we will send an official envoy.
We'll leave the war plans to you, but don't go running off.
You'll have nowhere to retreat.
If you try to deceive--
We're surrounded?
-You didn't hear them? -You're noisy!
Shoot!
Get down!
My ass is hit!
This is perfect for my digestion.
I'll kill you!
Beat them at their own game!
Shoot!
Damn it!
Accomplish something on the battlefield.
Once you do,
I'll reward you with a duel.
Accomplish something.
Brat!
You a pirate too?
If you must hate someone, hate the Danes.
Excuse me. You still alive?
The weak will die on the battlefield.
Like you.
Damn it.
Little punk!
Die!
Get over here!
You're starting to look like a warrior.
Hey, Thorfinn.
Could you be our spy for a while?
What? Why should I?
Boy! How dare you!
Hold him down. I'll kill him!
There he is!
Over there!
That way! Don't let him escape!
Don't you wish our king was a little less foolish?
Mother! You can't say such things aloud!
Two generations ago, King Edgar was a good king.
He got along with the Danes.
Everyone respected him.
That king was a fine Christian.
But His Majesty King Ethelred will ruin us all.
He killed all the Danish settlers living in this country.
Of course they're angry.
Mother, you shouldn't say such things in front of others.
What if a soldier hears you?
Mother!
Mother, wait!
YEAR 1008 A.D. EASTERN ENGLAND, EAST ANGLIA
Oh, you're awake.
We were just about to have supper.
How is your injury?
We've washed your clothes.
Wear that for now.
Your dagger is there, too.
The clothes may fit a little big.
But they're all the boy clothes we have.
Now, have a seat. You must be hungry, right?
He seems famished.
What is your name?
Where did you come from?
What happened to your parents?
See? He doesn't understand our language.
-He might be Danish. -What are you saying?
No matter who he is, you can't just leave an injured child.
Jesus wouldn't forgive you.
But the Danes are enemies of England, aren't they?
Father was conscripted because of the Danish invasion.
And what of it?
There is no reason women and children should participate in the wars of men.
As true as that may be…
This child has fleas!
Stop scratching!
They're getting in the food!
See?
Don't you feel better?
Goodness. Boys sure are so grubby.
My youngest was always scratching too.
So I would comb his hair every time.
Two years ago, he caught a disease and died.
I don't understand the language you're speaking.
But I'm not an Englishman.
What's this?
So your mouth does work!
Woman!
Yes? What is your business?
A Danish spy is hiding in these parts. Have you seen any suspicious kids?
A kid?
A pirate child?
Don't be fooled.
He managed to kill two of His Excellency's men.
There's a wound on his left arm.
Woman.
Is that your son?
Yes, that's right.
My youngest son, John. Is there a problem?
The child is just about his age.
If you see him, report it!
Do you realize what you're doing?
That boy is a pirate!
Despite being a child he's apparently killed two people!
Why are you hiding him?
It's not normal for a child to be a pirate.
There must be a reason for it.
What reason? Whatever it is this isn't the time to find out.
That boy won't replace John.
I'm going to the soldiers to…
Run.
Run away.
Wait a moment!
John!
-Do you see Thorfinn's signal? -It should come soon.
I see it!
There it is!
Fire!
The shore hut is on fire!
Gather the men!
Hurry!
Bring buckets!
So it was you!
So you disguised yourself!
What?
What is that?
That's awful.
Damn it!
Who is this child?
Did he kill them?
Why are you here? I told you to run!
I said it properly in English!
He's coming this way!
You can still make it! Escape to the forest!
Get far away from the sea! If you don't hurry, they'll--
Hey, what is that?
No!
Run!
Forget the fire!
Everyone, run!
Vikings!
Well done, Thorfinn.
This village is livelier than I expected.
Don't waste time!
Clear this place out before the army arrives!
Subtitle translation by Astrid Oliver