Burial of the Dead

S1 E6: Though severely battered and injured Ragnar vows revenge on Earl Haraldson and orders Floki to request a one-on-one combat challenge against the chieftain on his behalf. Haraldson knows his personal reputation is now at stake and has no choice but to accept or live with shame. The townspeople are aware this is more than simply a combat; its outcome will dictate their futures including who will be the next Earl.