Ragnar issues the challenge to Earl Haraldson who initially declines on the grounds Ragnar is a criminal. He remembers what the soothsayer told him however and decides to accept. A pregnant Lagertha, fearing that Ragnar is too weak to win, thinks they should just run away.
Incumbent. The incumbent, in politics, is the existing holder of a political office. This term is usually used in reference to elections, in which races can often be defined as being between an incumbent and non-incumbent.
DEFINITION of 'Incumbent'. An individual that is responsible for a specific office within a corporation or government position. This person has an obligation to the position or office he/she holds. All incumbents of an organization, such as directors and officers, are listed on an incumbency certificate. This is an official or regime currently holding office or a post. For example, in politics, The incumbent governor was defeated in the elections..