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Beowulf: An Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem - Unknown ยท 80 words
Offspring of Ecglaf, off to bear Hrunting, To take his weapon, his well beloved iron; He him thanked for the gift, saying good he accounted 65 The war friend and mighty, nor chid he with words then The blade of the brand. twas a brave mooded hero. When the warriors were ready, arrayed in their trappings, The atheling dear to the Danemen advanced then On to the dais, where the other was sitting, 70 Grim mooded hero, greeted King Hrothgar.
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