Episode Title:
Iron Fist Ketil
Episode Description:
As time passes, Einars friendship with Arnheid grows as Einar, Thorfinn's first wheat crop begins to sprout and they begin growing beards. Einar entreats Thorfinn to pray with him for a successful harvest. Ketil returns to the farm with his oldest son Thorgil who refers to his father as "Iron Fist Ketil" in an attempt to impress Olmar with tales of his father's battlefield exploits. They are met by Snake who has captured two children, Sture and his younger sister Thora, who have been stealing food supplies. Ketil has to decide their punishment and Thorgil suggests amputating one of their arms. Since the family has fallen on hard times Ketil is reluctant to do so, and is relieved when Pater suggests they work on the farm to repay the family's debt. However, Ketil is still pressured into beating Sture to teach the children a lesson. Later, as Thorgil and the stewards party into the night, Ketil confesses to Arnheid that he is no hero, fearing war and violence, and even fearing his own son Thorgil.
