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Beowulf: An Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem - Unknown ยท 48 words
The sword would not bite, her life would not injure, 50 But the falchion failed the folk prince when straitened. Erst had it often onsets encountered, Oft cloven the helmet, the fated ones armor. Twas the first time that ever the excellent jewel Had failed of its fame.
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