The Normans (actually vikings from the frozen north) have decided to come to Gaul not for plunder, but for learning: they are fearless to the point of not even understanding the concept. This causes many problems for them, including the contempt of children for parental discipline, the inability to cure hiccups — which can be cured by giving the person a fright — and lack of road safety since reckless chariot-drivers show no fear towards the authorities. The main reason for this expedition, however, is that they have heard of people "flying in fear", which they interpret too literally, thinking that this mysterious "fear" will grant them the ability to fly. Unfortunately, the local Gauls fear nothing either (except the sky falling on their heads) and they actually welcome the prospect of a fight with the Normans. However, Justforkix is horrified and fearfully decides to return home