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Beowulf: An Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem - Unknown ยท 70 words
25 Hardy neath helmet. Higelacs mates are we; Beowulf hight I. To the bairn of Healfdene, The famous folk leader, I freely will tell To thy prince my commission, if pleasantly hearing Hell grant we may greet him so gracious to all men. 30 Wulfgar replied then he was prince of the Wendels, His boldness of spirit was known unto many, His prowess and prudence. The prince of the Scyldings,
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