Ragnar's fleet is shipwrecked and washes up on the Wessexcoast, but without enough survivors to form a credible force,Ragnar and Ivar have a difficult decision to make. Rollo meetshis Viking comrades again and can't resist the urge to joinBjorn's voyage, risking his marriage and his new Frankishidentity. Ragnar too is taking a risk as he carries Ivartowards the Royal Villa in Wessex – throwing himself and hisson upon the mercy of King Ecbert.
