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Beowulf: An Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem - Unknown ยท 67 words
A son and heir, young in his dwelling, Whom God Father sent to solace the people. He had marked the misery malice had caused them, 15 1That reaved of their rulers they wretched had erstwhile2 Long been afflicted. The Lord, in requital, Wielder of Glory, with world honor blessed him. Famed was Beowulf, far spread the glory Of Scylds great son in the lands of the Danemen.
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