Flake is terrorized by a bear who wandered in from the forest, so Halvar tries to take everyone out until the monster is away, however that happened. Bard Ulme discovers, being left behind, that the bear is fascinated and appeased by his lyre songs, which the Vikings all loath. So Halvar must eat humble pie and beg him to save the village by leading the bear back to the Woods, especially since Tjure's preteen son Eric is still at home. Wickie insists he must be granted a fitting wish.