The Last Kingdom

Some time has passed since the battle of Dunholm and Uhtred still serves Alfred as lord of the Wessex town of Coccham. Despite the peace of recent years, trouble is brewing in nearby East Anglia and Aethelwold brings Uhtred a strange tale along with a proposition that is hard to ignore. Uhtred's continued strong will and latent restlessness creates tension and strain during a royal visit from Alfred and an unexpected meeting with the Northman Erik gives Uhtred more food for thought, although it puts he and Gisela at odds. Meanwhile, at Winchester, preparations for the royal wedding are underway as Aethelred of Mercia arrives. Beocca confides in Uhtred and is left with an important question to ask.

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#2

She's strong and brave.

#3 #4

- It went well? - It did, not a scratch.

#5

And what did this corpse say?

#6

I went to the part of Mercia that Alfred gifted to the Danes, yes.

#7

I will not outstay my welcome.

#8 #9

Lord, please, I cannot risk losing my ship.

#10

You are content in Wessex, I hope?

#11

I'm hearing you've hanged a man.

#12

My nephew... Aethelwold, he was, uh...

#13 #14

Not quite, Lord. it's... a shack, with a cross attached.

#15 #16 #17

Not yet.

#18

You will receive your invitation,

#19 #20

The safety of Wessex concerns me.

#21

You can be sure he will not be called Uhtred, Lord,

#22 #23

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#24

I am. I am, Father Beocca.

#25

Lord, are we to wait?

#26

There is still a little decorative work to be done.

#27

Praise him.

#28

Lord, you will answer the man.

#29 #30 #31

I can't work, I can't sleep.

#32

Thyra will not go to Ragnar.

#33

Alfred would never allow another Saxon to be called King.

#34

You were witness, you saw him just now,

#35

And thank you, Lord. We will name our first son Uhtred, Lord.

#36

You fear?

#37

If the dead man rises,

#38

We are here to see Eilaf, the Skald.

#39 #40

You may wish to do the same.

#41

you should consider making Aethelred earn his privilege.

#42

- And what of his current witch? - His wife, dear.

#43

He now calls himself a Christian!

#44 #45 #46

After tonight, I hope to sleep.

#47 #48

No, please, Lord! Please, Lord, no, please!

#49 #50