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Beowulf: An Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem - Unknown ยท 73 words
Beware of arrogance, world famous champion. But a little while lasts thy life vigors fulness; Twill after hap early, that illness or sword edge 20 Shall part thee from strength, or the grasp of the fire, Or the wave of the current, or clutch of the edges, Or flight of the war spear, or age with its horrors, Or thine eyes bright flashing shall fade into darkness. Twill happen full early, excellent hero,
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