In this scene Harald Hardrada, the great Norwegian king, receives a fatal wound. Pierced through the throat by an arrow, the last Viking king falls. “King Harald Sigurdson was hit by an arrow in the windpipe, and that was his death-wound. He fell, and all who had advanced with him, except those who retired with the banner.”– Heimskringla. Upon the fall of Hardrada, the Norwegians retreated back to their shield wall formation. At this point Harold rode forward to again offer peace to his brother Tostig. Their reply was “They would rather fall, one across the other, than accept any quarter from the Englishmen.”– Heimskringla. The rune in the lower border is Othila, rune of freedom and prosperity. Tostig now takes up the banner to continue the brave fight against his brother Harold. Thjodolf of Hvin, the skald of Harald Harfager, takes down the last words of the dying king. “The army stands in hushed dismay; Stilled is the clamour of the fray. Harald is dead, and with him goes The spirit to withstand our foes. A bloody scat the folk must pay For their king's folly on this day. He fell; and now, without disguise, We say this business was not wise.”- Snorri. The fighting again intensifies as Tostig rallies the men. Many were driven into the river Derwent at this point of the battle and many were drowned there.