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Beowulf: An Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem - Unknown ยท 56 words
Then the offspring of Healfdene offered to Beowulf 30 A golden standard, as reward for the victory, A banner embossed, burnie and helmet; Many men saw then a song famous weapon Borne fore the hero. Beowulf drank of The cup in the building; that treasure bestowing 35 He needed not blush for in battle mens presence.
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