Vikings, Season 1

Athelstan:
[doesn't want to drink anymore but still smiles] Aghhh! Oh! No more.

Ragnar:
We don't like those in our house to go hungry or thirsty. [gives him something to drink anyway] I am very curious about England. Does it have one king who rules over the whole country?

Athelstan:
There are four kingdoms with four kings. You landed in the kingdom of Northumbria. The king of Northumbria is called Aelle. He is a great king. A powerful king.

Ragnar:
Then why did his men not protect your temple?

Athelstan:
Before you came, we had no need to protect our monastery. We lived in peace. Everyone respected it as a place of God.

Ragnar:
Why does your God need silver and gold, hmm? He must be greedy. Like Loki! We have greedy gods too.

Athelstan:
My God is not greedy. His kingdom is not of this world.

Ragnar:
Then why is his kingdom so full of treasure?

Athelstan:
Christian people give away their riches to the churches and monasteries in order to save their souls.

Ragnar:
What are their souls? [pause] I want to learn some of your language. Will you teach me, priest?