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“I've brought you here to express my gratitude. You have shown honour and valour in ridding the palace of a dangerous spy. And as a reward, you will receive an annual stipend so you are no longer in debt, nor so reliant on my brother. And you will be given rooms in the east wing. On condition that you start to behave as a nobleman. Your predilection for alcohol and powders will cease if you wish to remain associated with my court.”

-His Royal Highness, King Louis XIV

One story of love and jealousy...

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Lothbroks are not easy to kill. King Horik found that out earlier, now what of Kalf and Einar?

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Ragnar: What have you heard about King Ecbert? Athelstan: That he's just like you.

Vikings S2E2

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A smoke screen for Horik, or real mistrust ?

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King Horik should have listened to Ragnar. He knew better what to do.

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Arm rings were often used to cement bonds of loyalty between a lord and his warriors in a society where men lived and died by their honor. They were often bestowed upon young adult males to symbolize their coming of age. In addition, some groups used the rings—which were made of precious metals—as a form of, easily transportable (and protectable) currency, in a time before coins or paper money.

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Ragnar knew how reliable Athelstan was compared to Horik. He did see how the king dealt with Jarl Borg. No wonder Ragnar didn't trust Horik, and he guessed Horik would try to kill Athelstan.