At Gainsborough, Canute and his followers confront Floki and the Danish army, and he demands passage to see King Sweyn. At the castle, Canute sends Thorkell to drink with the other commanders while he goes to confront the king, flanked by Askeladd and Thorfinn. They sense an ambush in the darkened hall and King Sweyn confirms that he wants Canute dead. King Sweyn prepares to have them killed, however Askeladd intercedes and reminds the king that Canute has delivered a victory over London via Thorkells forces...