Set in Scandinavia and dealing with a warrior culture and its heroic code of honour, the poem tells the story of the valiant deeds of the courageous prince Beowulf. and went with these warriors, one of eight, lying there lost. wealth of the world that I wield as mine! Their practice this, their heathen hope; twas Hell they thought of. Nowise it availed. with heavier hand-gripe; at heart he feared. Let the bier, soon made, that owned their homesteads, hither to bring, firewood from far oer the folk they ruled , for the famed-ones funeral. things as he would have seen around him in England every day. had fled oer far fields, that fierce sprite came. For rescue, however. Men of my folk for that feud had vengeance. who sat at the feet of the Scyldings lord. Now the wrath of the sea-fish rose apace; yet me gainst the monsters my mailed coat, garnished with gold. with harryings horrid, that Hygelac perished. Registration takes a minute or two. harassed Hrothgar, what hate he bore him. on the breast of the boat, the breaker-of-rings, by the mast the mighty one. and wielded the war-place on Withergilds fall. Thus safe through struggles the son of Ecgtheow. shall have mutual peace, and from murderous strife. that I wanted for nought in the wage I gained. and I fought with that brand. haste oer the billows; nor him I abandoned. An alliterative poem of astonishing imaginative vitality, it was relatively neglected until the nineteenth century, and even then it was often studied for what it revealed about the AngloSaxon era rather than for its artistic merits. hardy neath helm, till the hearth he neared. burned was the bright sword, her blood was so hot. Lo, sudden the shift! who house by the whale-path, heard his mandate, that erst they had lacked an earl for leader. a path oer the plain, where she passed, and trod. bade him fare with the gifts to his folk beloved. the bone-frame bit, drank blood in streams. Here find thy lesson! to high-seat hastened and Hrothgar greeted. was little blamed, though they loved him dear; they whetted the hero, and hailed good omens. hath wielded ever! death-shadow dark, and dogged them still. Fares Wyrdas she must.. she offered, to honor him, arm-jewels twain, corselet and rings, and of collars the noblest. though with forged bolts fast, when his fists had struck it. bold and battle-grim, brandished the sword, reckless of life, and so wrathfully smote. I will reward thee, for waging this fight, with winding gold, if thou winnest back.. Famed was this Beowulf: far flew the boast of him, son of Scyld, in the Scandian lands. that once was willing each wish to please. battle-death seized, in the banquet-hall. Beowulf portrays identical similarities of an Anglo-Saxon hero. Beowulf is the first epic poem that has ever been written. It is said that Anglo-Saxon heroes fit the characteristics of courage, generosity and faithfulness. Written by an anonymous author, the character Beowulf is the first hero in literature. This changed literature in many ways. and the king was borne, and hung it with helmets and harness of war. Hrothgar: Beowulf - I am Hrothgar! Slack and shiftless the strong men deemed him, to the warrior honored, for all his woes. at his own good will, and the ensign took, brightest of beacons. the royal riches, nor recks of his forebear. which that dragon-of-earth had erst inflicted. The blade of his lord, spread hot round the barrow in horror-billows, Hasted the herald, the hoard so spurred him. when his brother fell, with broad brand smote, giants sword crashing through giants-helm, There were many to bind the brothers wounds. they had felled with their swords. I will stand to help thee.. he bade make ready. would that loathly one leave as aloft it flew. The dragon they cast. keening his wound. Beowulf Display Lettering KS2 Creating Extreme Earth Kennings: Poetry Resource Pack KS2 Speak like an Expert Challenge Card: Anglo-Saxons Anglo-Saxons - Hengist and Horsa Fact File and Activities FREE Resource! Bright with gold. We hear thou knowest. by word and by work, that well I may serve thee. Explore the character Beowulf through descriptions taken from the dialogue of the poem. to brave, and to rush on the ring-board hall. and friendship find in the Fathers arms! the gleemans song. Syan rest wear feasceaft funden, he s frofre gebad, weox under wolcnum, weormyndum ah, ot him ghwylc ara ymbsittendra that sin-flecked being. Bowed then to bench those bearers-of-glory, was filled with friends; the folk of Scyldings. brandished in battle, could bite that helm. most excellent seemed. the heart of the hero of high-born race, . alive, where he left him, the lord of Weders, So he carried the load. far oer the flood with him floating away. with thee alone! A poet with an acute ear for the music of the everyday, Heaney saw poetry as a skilled craft and repeatedly linked his writing to the graft of agricultural work. from mountains gliding to gloom of the rocks. from sword-clash dread of your Danish clan. It came in his mind. From Aeschere old, those Danish people, their death-done comrade, the man they mourned. to the folk and fastness that fostered them. Although the Grave were their spirits. fair lay earths breast; and fain was the rover, the guest, to depart, though more gladly he pondered. but briefest while, though the bride be fair! in martial mail, nor mourned for his life. in the strength of His spirit sendeth wisdom. strife hand to hand, and had helmets cloven. Then the haven-of-heroes, Healfdenes son. unsure at the sword-play. And I heard that soon passed oer the path of this treasure. Every bone in his body of hand-to-hand fights where Hygelac fell. for glory of prowess: my guerdon he pledged. for whom the serpent-traced sword was wrought. The fiend made off, but the earl close followed. and hear him in hall. He bound to the beach the broad-bosomed ship. Astride his steed, the strand-ward answered, clansman unquailing: The keen-souled thane, to the Scyldings master. could you dissuade, from swimming the main. his fathers offspring: outlawed he fled. This pack features a poster, powerpoint presentation, planning sheets and more with examples of kenning poetry and the rules of how to write them. the rounds and the rings they had reft erewhile. And since, by them. of his work in the world. that forest-wood against fire were worthless. with a curse to doomsday covered it deep. Wait ye the finish. Then the woven gold on a wain was laden . most baneful of burdens and bales of the night. his bones to burn, on the balefire placed. Then bethought him the hardy Hygelac-thane. a gold-wove banner; let billows take him. hosts to our heart: thou hast harbored us well. FREE short summaries for all! Beowulf is an Old English epic poem with more than 3,000 lines. This is one of the most translated and most important works of Old English literature about a warrior Beowulf who fought and defeated Grendel, who was terrorizing Denmark. A long time ago, the Spear-Danes and their kings were a powerful people. my warrior-friends, if War should seize me; Hrethels son see, when he stares at the treasure. his breasts wild billows he banned in vain; burned in his blood. The folks own fastness that fiery dragon, with flame had destroyed, and the stronghold all. the warrior would not, they weened, again. nay, sad in spirit and shorn of her gold. This Beowulf reading comprehension activity has been created by teachers following the 2014 National Curriculum guidelines. Long-tried king. when he passed from life, no little praise; for the doughty-in-combat a dragon killed, that herded the hoard:under hoary rock. We only collect the information we need to run the he sought, and the struggle; himself knew not. came through the high hall Haereths daughter. that the frame of his body failed him now. the friendless wight! from that merry journey, and many a youth. The barrow he entered. Then the clansman keen, of conquest proud, by the wall were marvels, and many a vessel. in his breast was boiling, baleful and deep. from bitesof the body. the fiend in his trappings tottered to fall! the sea-woodhe sought, and, sailor proved. gold-decked, greeting the guests in hall; first to the East-Danes heir and warden. THUS seethed unceasing the son of Healfdene, with the woe of these days; not wisest men. THEN the baleful fiend its fire belched out, and bright homes burned. Let us set out in haste now, the second time. This verse I have said for thee. They were clansmen good. when a thane of the Danes, in that doughty throng, and on him the old-time heirlooms glisten. Grendels head, where the henchmen were drinking. BEOWULF - The epic poem, Beowulf for Children - Short version - FAB audiobooks 18,807 views Mar 2, 2014 Beowulf. sword gore-stained, through swine of the helm, the swords on the settles,and shields a-many. Forlorn he looks on the lodge of his son. The barrow, new-ready, there laid within it his lordly heirlooms. The burg was reddened. Ban, then, such baleful thoughts, Beowulf dearest, lasts now a while: but erelong it shall be. she had carried the corpse with cruel hands. ward of his folk, that, though few his years. Now God be thanked, which we fought on the field where full too many. information about the Poetry By Heart competition including the competition guides. THEN sank they to sleep. that bone-decked, brave house break asunder. in his wanton mood, of weapons recks not; must I front the fiend and fight for life. Beowulf is min nama. stayed by the strength of his single manhood. Beowulf By Unknown Hwt. So becomes it a youth to quit him well with his fathers friends, by fee and gift, that to aid him, aged, in after days, come warriors willing, should war draw nigh, liegemen loyal: by lauded deeds shall an earl have honor in every clan. with grisly grasp, and grappled with him. Thy keen mind pleases me. For the gold and treasure, to God my thanks. Heedless of harm, though his hand was burned. And ever since. To me seated secure, for those ruthless raids, unresting I suffered. Next is the scene where Grendels mother seeks her revenge. Not Thryths pride showed she, (save her lord alone) of the liegemen dear. a broad-flung band; nor the battle feared he. but struck suddenly and started in; beheld that hand, on the high roof gazing, of the sturdy nails to steel was likest, , heathens hand-spear, hostile warriors. in the crush of combat when corpses fell. To the good old man, and embittered the Lord. From the barrows keeper, no footbreadth flee I. when once had been traced the trail of the fiend. that after death-day may draw to his Lord. stealthily shooting the shafts from his bow! from the princes thane. to the Wielder-of-Wonders, with words I say, for the grace that I give such gifts to my folk, Now Ive bartered here for booty of treasure. that the earl made known his noble strain. whom she killed on his couch, a clansman famous. Too few the heroes. those warriors wake; but the wan-hued raven, fain oer the fallen, his feast shall praise, and boast to the eagle how bravely he ate, when he and the wolf were wasting the slain.. till he found in a flash the forested hill. through the death-dyed winter dwelt with Finn, though powerless his ring-decked prow to drive, lashed by the winds, or winter locked them, the sunbright skies, that their season ever. gold-friend of men, now I go on this quest, should lose my life, thou wouldst loyal bide. No sooner for this could the stricken ones. Of night-fought battles. in his fingers weakened; it was the worst trip I was seven years old when the sovran of rings. Then let from his breast, for he burst with rage, stormed the stark-heart; stern went ringing. for woman to practise, though peerless she, that the weaver-of-peacefrom warrior dear. for the pain of their people. of precious treasure. Wealhtheow spake amid warriors, and said:, Preserve thy strength, and these striplings here, Hast done such deeds, that for days to come. Beowulf is a fearless hero who fights the monster Grendel, Grendel's mother and a fire-breathing dragon. oer stone-cliffs steep and strait defiles. wrath in his breast, to the ruler bearing. Stout by the stone-way his shield he raised. with the devils litter, for in all his days When the dragon awoke, new woe was kindled. comeback and armlock forestalled him utterly. Not with the sword, then, to sleep of death. and save her life when the liegemen saw her. to the land they loved, would lead them back! All the poem selections and ways that war-horns blast. doomed mens fighting-gear. Din rose in hall. THEN hastened those heroes their home to see. this hoard-hold of heroes. for strength of old struggles, now stricken with age. soon as they seized him, his sword-doom was spoken. His encounters show he is the strongest and most able fighter with the booty back, and breast-adornments; but, slain in struggle, that standard-bearer. came bright Gods beacon; the billows sank, And so it came that I killed with my sword, nine of the nicors. I wot not whither, Grendel in grimmest grasp thou killedst, , so that many a thane shall think, who eer. Stately the hall, rose gabled and gilt where the guest slept on. the good youth gold for his gallant thought. were the loved ones she lost at the linden-play. eaten with rust, as, on earths lap resting, so the treasure-hall could be touched by none. breastplate and board, till his bairn had grown. . Not that the monster was minded to pause! A pact he offered: as forced to follow their fee-givers slayer. of feud was mindful, nor flinched from the death-blow. Polishers sleep. the lives of loved ones. With haste in the hall, by highest order. too long, too loathsome. linden-thane loved, the lord of Scylfings. treasure at banquet: there towered the hall, clear song of the singer. from blood of the fight, in battle-droppings, war-blade, to wane: twas a wondrous thing, Nor took from that dwelling the duke of the Geats. The latching power No wish shall fail thee, if thou bidest the battle with bold-won life.. that some one of mortals had searched his treasure. in Heorot Grendel with hate hath wrought. Uprose the mighty one, ringed with his men. stole with it away, while the watcher slept, by thievish wiles: for the wardens wrath. that wondrous worm, on the wall it struck. for comfort and help: so he conquered the foe. This is because we need to know who you are and how we can talk to you, and Not late the respite; firm in his guilt, of the feud and crime. or floor of the flood, let her flee where she will! In this activity your KS2 class will focus on adding the inverted commas or speech marks to complete the passage. For all that hegave me, my gleaming sword, repaid him at war, such power I wielded, . brilliantly broidered; so bright its gleam, and viewed all these vessels. Then glad rose the revel; from their wonder-vats wine. in danger of life, to the dragons hoard. a God-cursed scream and strain of catastrophe, MID the battle-gear saw he a blade triumphant. How Beowulf overcame the Water Witch 36 VII. The wound began. they found by the flood on the foreland there. at the fort on the cliff, where, full of sorrow. Thus had the dread-one by daring achieved. he was fated to finish this fleeting life. of buildings the best, in brand-waves melted, that gift-throne of Geats. sovrans daughter: three steeds he added. the whole night through to that hard-pressed throng: some with the morrow his sword should kill. utterly lifeless, eaten up plied with such prowess their power oerwhelming, and fell in fight. of that grim-souled fiend, the foe of God. twas judgment of God, or have joy in his hall. Then they bore him over to oceans billow. Be glad with thy Geats; of those gifts be mindful. Then hied that troop where the herald led them. and breastplates bright, as the boon he asked; and they laid amid it the mighty chieftain, Then on the hill that hugest of balefires. A conversation among Old English, Middle English, and contemporary poems. grasped firm his foe, whose fingers cracked. death-sick his den in the dark moor sought, From ravage had rescued the roving stranger. I hope to give. nor grew for their grace, but for grisly slaughter. They praised his earlship, his acts of prowess. her life-days left and this lapsing world. Be guardian, thou, to this group of my thanes. the two contenders crashed through the building. through wave-whirl win: twas wound with chains. In its barrow it trusted. of houses neath heaven, where Hrothgar lived. his courage and counsel: The king of Danes. Title: Beowulf An Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem, Translated From The Heyne-Socin Text by Lesslie Hall Author: Release Date: July 19, 2005 [EBook #16328] Language: English Character set oer wide-stretched ways, the wonder to view, trace of the traitor. waste of waves, where the wandering fiend. spake words of hail to his hearth-companions. The poem is set in Scandinavia. Beowulf, a hero of the Geats, comes to the aid of Hrogar, the king of the Danes, whose mead hall in Heorot has been under attack by a monster known as Grendel. After Beowulf slays him, Grendels mother attacks the hall and is then also defeated. There saw they, besides, the strangest being. All gloomy his soul. in that waste of waters the Wielder paid them. that it gripped her neck and grasped her hard, her bone-rings breaking: the blade pierced through. haughty Healfdene, who held through life. On fierce-heart Finn there fell likewise. when warriors clashed and we warded our heads. Then bore this brine-wolf, when bottom she touched, the lord of rings to the lair she haunted. through strength of The sea upbore me. to avenge on the slayer slaughter so foul; nor een could he harass that hero at all. unless the burning embrace of a fire Thou hast brought it about that both our peoples. Now in their shame their shields they carried. and lending thee might when thou lackest men. sword-stroke savage, that severed its head. the great-hearted guest would guide his keel. Sore was the sorrow to Scyldings-friend. with his fathers friends, by fee and gift. His breastplate broad and bright of hues, that battle should break on his breast in vain, And the helmet white that his head protected. that bark like a bird with breast of foam, anchored their sea-wood, with armor clashing. to pierce the monster with point of sword, with blade of battle: huge beast of the sea. There grasped me firm. Image Of force in fight no feebler I count me. the flight for safety, essay it who will! The wise old man, spake much in his sorrow, and sent you greetings. He minded the prizes his prince had given him, his shield, he seized; the old sword he drew: . with harrying fleet should harm the land. These great character description posters give adjectives to describe the character Beowulf with dialogue from this well-known text as supporting evidence. no foe could be found under fold of the sky. The morning sun. was whelmed by the hurly through hand of mine. on the slaughter-bed sleeps by the serpents deed! the mother of Grendel. Bring the story to life with your pupils using our engaging PowerPoints, writing frames and vocabulary cards, to help them get to grips with the language of this popular legend. and in grapple had killed the kin of Grendel. One of the most famous Anglo-Saxon short stories is "Beowulf," a epic poem that tells the story of a hero named Beowulf who fights and defeats a monster named Grendel and his mother. when the hardy-in-fight a hand laid down, of Grendels gripe, neath the gabled roof. a sennight strove ye. Oft Scyld the Scefing from squadroned foes. tottered that guest, and terror seized him; and took the cup from that treasure-hoard. High oer his head they hoist the standard. KS2 Beowulf PowerPoint Pack. Nor did the creature keep him waiting but struck East-Danes king, that your kin he knows. so poisoned the hell-sprite who perished within there. to spy on the wall there, in splendor hanging. Now day was fled, as the worm had wished. kinsmen murdered, where most she had kenned. and sank in the struggle! Wealth of jewels. Copyright 2022 All Rights Reserved. Well hold thou it all!. THAT way he went with no will of his own. What a deal hast uttered, dear my Unferth. inside and out. Too closely held him. To that mighty-one come we on mickle errand, to the lord of the Danes; nor deem I right, that aught be hidden. blow nerved by hate. Seized then by shoulder, shrank not from combat. Beowulf (1000) The Beowulf Poet Mighty and canny, Hygelacs kinsman was keenly watching for the first move the monster would make. glad of his gold-gifts, the grass-plot oer. Wandering exiles. Then wound up to welkin the wildest of death-fires. To Hondscio then was that harassing deadly. Beowulf In this lesson, we will learn about the origins of the Old English Epic poem Beowulf, and examine why it is still so important today. in mead-hall may live with loving friends. Twas granted me, though. The wise-one spake, a land-warden old,that this earl belongs. With waves of care, my loved ones venture: long I begged thee. Yet his end and parting. oer war-steeds and weapons: wished him joy of them. The poem is more than three thousand lines long;the roots of the story are pagan but are interpreted here by a Christian poet. who had made many vaunts, and was mindful of verses, in well-ranged words, of the warlike deeds. By its wall no more. could he float afar oer the flood of waves. Gruesome march. first time what was fashioned in far-off days. had passed in peace to the princes mind. through strength of himself and his swimming power, though alone, and his arms were laden with thirty, their craft of contest, who carried against him. shall rest after revel. in sorrowful songs, how ceaselessly Grendel. for passing in peace oer the paths of the sea. Though well he wished it, in world no more, could he barrier life for that leader-of-battles. At home I bided. A good king he! Such held themselves, Thus ruled unrighteous and raged his fill. thou art famed among folk both far and near, his windy walls. his own dear liege laid low with an arrow. in haste shall oerwhelm, thou hero of war! How does Heaneys robust and muscular verse capture the thrilling excitement of the rest of the battle? Uproar filled Heorot; the hand all had viewed. Long was he spurned. Came Wealhtheow forth. thanes huge treasure, than those had done. to take a roundabout road and flee too soon on his head the helm was cloven; and well he waxed, though the wound was sore. Not with blade was he slain. of sorrow, the death of her son to avenge. where the haunts of these Hell-Runesbe. fly to the fens, knew his fingers power, in the gripe of the grim one. had passed a plenty, through perils dire, with daring deeds, till this day was come. death-marked dragged to the devils mere. with black thoughts welled, as his wont was never. Thro wan night striding, came the walker-in-shadow. with loathing deed, though he loved him not. Yet no greed for gold, but the grace of heaven, At the mandate of one, oft warriors many. But Wyrd denied it, and victorys honors. For that grim strife gave the Geatish lord, in land and linked rings; nor at less price reckoned. In one to the Wylfings sent, oer watery ridges. If thy Hrethric should come to court of Geats, each man should visit who vaunts him brave.. For the eldest of these, by unmeet chance. Then he bade them bear him the boar-head standard. No vestige now. he vaunts him safe, from the Victor-Scyldings. in measure of miles that the mere expands. a biting blade by his breastplate hanging. with winsome words. Fast flowed the tears, he had chances twain, but he clung to this,. puts in his power great parts of the earth, So he waxes in wealth, nowise can harm him, shadow his spirit; no sword-hate threatens. unbound the battle-runes. their praised prince, if power were theirs; never they knew, as they neared the foe. The sword-edge now, hard blade and my hand, for the hoard shall strive., his last of all: I have lived through many. How the Fire Dragon warred with the Goth folk 50 IX. Spent with struggle, stumbled the warrior. then he gave him, mid Geats, the gear of battle, Neither softened his soul, nor the sires bequest, what promise we made to this prince of ours. when the sheen of the sun they saw no more, let him wield the wine hall: a word he added:, watch for the foe! So the barrow was plundered, borne off was booty. Then the warrior was ware of that wolf-of-the-deep. , His glance too fell on a gold-wove banner. excellent iron, and uttered his thanks for it, war-friend winsome: with words he slandered not. Went then to greet him, and God they thanked. to mingle with monsters at mercy of foes, to death was betrayed; for torrents of sorrow. garnished with gold, and Grendels hand:, I have borne from Grendel; but God still works, stood sword-gore-stained this stateliest house, . in his final feud, neath the fighting-mask, dearest of blades, when the Danish slew him. shield-fighter sturdy, for sleeping yearned. So should kinsmen be, or with deep-hid treachery death contrive, for neighbor and comrade. shall win that wealth, or war shall seize. downfall of demons; up-dove through the flood. Notice how the size of Beowulfs challenge is highlighted by the way we see Grendel simply devour another warrior at the start of this section. with grimmest gripe. Then Beowulf strode. could the cursed one thus procure at all. their sovran king. Arrived was the hour, Neer heard I of host in haughtier throng. For him the keen-souled kinsman of Hygelac. then edge of the sword must seal his doom. against harassing terror to try their hand. and mark the trail of the mother of Grendel. Introduce your KS2 classes to the classic Anglo-Saxon story of Beowulf with Twinkl's handy collection of Beowulf resources. hoard-guard for heroes, that hard fight repaid, with steeds and treasures contemned by none. was foremost and strongest in the days of this life. Nor did the creature keep him waiting Twill shine by the shore of the flood, they drive their keels oer the darkling wave.. in the birth of her bairn. docx, 25.38 KB. with blood of foemen, and Finn was slain. on the lap of the lord had been laid by the finder. but me he attacked in his terror of might, with greedy hand grasped me. Was not Heremod thus. labored in woe for the loss of his thanes. He slew, wrath-swollen, his shoulder-comrades. 'Beowulf' is the only Beowulf is my name. Hall-folk fail me, my warriors wane; for Wyrd hath swept them. A stout wave-walker. he was now in some hall, he knew not which, nor through the roof could reach him ever. when the folk of Geats for the first time sought. The Scylding queen spoke: gold-friend of men; to the Geats here speak. Twas their custom so. my folks agreement. but at break of day, by my brand sore hurt, put to sleep by the sword. where sons of the Frisians were sure to be. stalwart and stately. the man who wrought him such wrong in sleep. weapon, nor war could he wage on Hengest. suffer that slaughterous stranger to live. Lord of Scyldings, weve lustily brought thee. It was written in the 8th century by an Anglo-Saxon minstrel but forbears to boast oer this battling-flyer. by wrath and lying his life should reave! was destined to dare the deeps of the flood. Straightway the feud with feeI settled. that neighbor foemen annoy and fright thee, , as they that hate thee erewhile have used, . You can also use our vibrant Beowulf banners and posters to create a decorative display, to brighten up your classroom while providing a constant reminder of the story, its characters and sorrowed in soul, none the sooner escaped! Less grim, though, that terror. would they wail as dead, or welcome home. Of virtue advise thee! want to take part in the Poetry By Heart competition or use the Teaching Zone resources, you'll to the son of Ecglaf, the sword bade him take. its battling and bulwarks: that boast was vain! Full well they wist that on warriors many. after bite of brand in his blood must slumber, SoI hold not high the Heathobards faith. He was for Hrothgar of heroes the dearest. was fated to fall in the Frisian slaughter. Twas bright within, as when from the sky there shines unclouded, By the wall then went he; his weapon raised, angry and eager. through days of warfare this world endures! by that doomed one dyed, who in den of the moor. Now, Beowulf, thee. manacled tight by the man who of all men Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1995 and Professor of Poetry at Oxford and Harvard universities, Seamus Heaney is perhaps the bestknown and most celebrated poet of the last fifty years. measured the path to the mead-house fair. docx, 178.6 KB. that Darling of Danes. the hoard and the stronghold, heroes land. Many a treasure, with breastplate and blade: on his bosom lay. That warden of gold, oer the ground went seeking, greedy to find. till before him the folk, both far and near. Beowulf telleth how he warred with the sea folk 15 IV. and the storm of their strife, were seen afar. greedy and grim, that some guest from above. That guardian of gold he should grapple not, urged we. of men and women the wine-hall to cleanse, the guest-room to garnish. oer paths of the deep to the Danes they bore. Then moved oer the waters by might of the wind. and add this word, they are welcome guests, to folk of the Danes. [To the door of the hall. let our hoards be common, let heroes with gold, and the ringed-prow bear oer rolling waves. my strength had been lost had the Lord not shielded me. it spareth no mortal his splendid might. that fated-ones flesh: to floor she sank. and sprung off the floor, gold fittings and all. Lo, erst from thee, brave men brought it! To his friends no wise, could that earl give treasure! Now it passed into power of the peoples king. safe thou canst sleep with thy soldier band, aught ill for thy earls, as erst thou must!. in work of war, though the weapon is good; yet a sword the Sovran of Men vouchsafed me. Then on the strand, with steeds and treasure, and armor their roomy and ring-dight ship, mounted with gold; on the mead-bench since. For Wyrd hath swept them, This word was the last which the wise old man, of balefire he chose. broad and brown-edged,the bairn to avenge. capable of wrecking their horn-rigged hall the monster back-tracking, the man overpowering. The doughty ones rose: for the hoary-headed would hasten to rest. Then she turned to the seat where her sons were placed. that the slayer-of-souls would succor give them. to its hoard it hastened at hint of dawn. 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