But the fates of prince and slave will come together once again, as Canute plans to seize Ketil Farm from its kindhearted master. WITHIN THE KING’S GRASP As Canute plots to become ruler of the entire Danish world, Thorfinn’s only ambition is to see a harvest profitable enough to buy his own life back. What sinister tricks does the have up his sleeve, and could they dash Thorfinn’s hopes for freedom?