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Beowulf: An Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem - Unknown ยท 56 words
When he looks on the jewels, that a gem giver found I Good over measure, enjoyed him while able. 15 And the ancient heirloom Unferth permit thou, The famed one to have, the heavy sword splendid1 The hard edgd weapon; with Hrunting to aid me, I shall gain me glory, or grim death shall take me.
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