Askeladd sends a recalcitrant Thorfinn to deliver a message to the leader of a French army that lost a recent battle trying to siege a fortress. Although the negotiations had a rocky start, Thorfinn convinces the leader Jabbathe to agree. The following day, the army attacks the French fort again and due to the help from Askeladd’s men, they manage to conquer it. (Source: Vinland Saga Wiki)