Ep. 9: Danish forces face Thorkell at London Bridge while Askeladd challenges Thorfinn to a duel.

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Danish troops are halted at the fortified London Bridge, which is defended by Thorkell the Tall, a formidable Dane allied with the English. Askeladd proposes a duel to Thorfinn, promising a reward if he brings back Thorkell's head. Thorfinn engages the giant Viking in combat but is forced to retreat due to his injuries and Thorkell's superior experience. Facing a stalemate, King Sweyn departs for Wessex with the main army, leaving his son, Prince Canute, to continue the siege alongside Ragnar. This strategic withdrawal marks a shift in the campaign's momentum as the Danish leadership divides their forces to address different fronts in the ongoing conflict.