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Beowulf: An Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem - Unknown ยท 62 words
To warrior so great twill be granted sure In the storm of strife to stand secure. Onward they fared then the vessel lay quiet, The broad bosomed bark was bound by its cable, 12 45 Firmly at anchor; the boar signs glistened2 Bright on the visors vivid with gilding, Blaze hardened, brilliant; the boar acted warden. The heroes hastened, hurried the liegemen,
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