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Beowulf: An Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem - Unknown ยท 67 words
10 To slit into slivers, and seeking his spirit. That the relentless foeman nor finest of weapons Of all on the earth, nor any of war bills 29 Was willing to injure; but weapons of victory Swords and suchlike he had sworn to dispense with. 15 His death at that time must prove to be wretched, And the far away spirit widely should journey Into enemies power.
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