(..) but we are not equal in battle. So I will take the lead. I will establish the battle plans, and I will give the orders. Do you understand that? You don't agree, 'var? ~ I didn't say anything. ~ You don't have to. Your age makes you believe you know more than you do. But what do you know? (..)

(..) That's her. Hv'tserkr! Brother. People from Norway, Sweden, even Denmark. All to avenge Ragnar. Never before in memory has it happened. 'var wants to lead the army. What? Are you serious? He just told me. He thinks our father chose him. It's not right. Bj'rn should lead the army. Then it's settled. (..)