Vinland Saga Chapter 97 Discussion

[W]hen at the summit of his power, he ordered a seat to be placed for him on the sea-shore when the tide was coming in. Then, before a large group of his flattering courtiers, he spoke to the rising sea, saying, "Thou, too, art subject to my command, for the land on which I am seated is mine, and no one has ever resisted my commands with impunity. I command you, then, o waters, not to flow over my land, nor presume to wet the feet and the robe of your lord."

The tide, however, continued to rise as usual, dashing over his feet and legs without respect to his royal person.

Then the King leaped backwards, saying: "Let all men know how empty and worthless is the power of kings, for there is none worthy of the name, but He whom heaven, earth, and sea obey by eternal laws."

Thenceforth King Canute never wore his crown of gold, but placed it for a lasting memorial on a statue of Our Lord nailed to the Cross, to the honor of God the Almighty King, through whose mercy may the soul of Canute, the King, enjoy everlasting rest.

RedgraverSoul said:
Wow, what a great chapter this is. The characterization of Canute in this chapter is simply top notch and so as Einar but this made me want more. This chapter is too damn short for me and another month of waiting for us oh goodness gracious.

Rance-sama said:
Canute is one big bitch. I didn't like him when he was a pussy but I don't like him now that he has grown balls. Though Thorfinn said he won't kill, he should kill that faggot.

koreye said:
wow...that was a really tension-filled conversation. Both Canute and Thorfinn have changed completely from what they were 4 years ago. you can almost say that they are going in the exact opposite direction of what they set out to do in the beginning.