As the day of reckoning draws near, Kjell relies on his eloquence and proposes a pact to the village chief: he will fight alongside him for a summer, earning his place among the warriors. Should he fail to meet the Jarl's expectations, he will remain a fisherman forever. Little does he know that this vow could be his undoing. For the next campaign is directed at the neighboring village, where Kjell recently encountered a young Viking woman who has captivated him. Will he manage to rescue her while also keeping his oath of loyalty? And how cruel might a Jarl's revenge be if he feels betrayed?