Two Paths Thorfinn realizes that he cannot convince Canute to alter his path, and states that he will travel far away from the reach of the king. Canute is bemused, but he accepts Thorfinn's choice, and abandoning the ways of his father, he surprisingly alters his plan to forcefully seize farms. He even withdraws his troops from England, avoiding a potential uprising and earning the respect of the English nobles. Meanwhile, Thorfinn invites Einar to join him to find, or create, a land free of slavery and war, and honor Arnheid's memory. As they sail away, Snake finally announces his name, Roald, son of Grim. As the residents of Ketil's farm till the soil, they reflect on the great impact the small man Thorfinn has had on all their lives.