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Beowulf: An Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem - Unknown ยท 73 words
40 To Geat folk and Danemen, the strife be suspended, The secret assailings they suffered in yore days; And also that jewels be shared while I govern The wide stretching kingdom, and that many shall visit Others oer the ocean with excellent gift gems. 45 The ring adorned bark shall bring oer the currents Presents and love gifts. This people I know Towrd foeman and friend firmly established,1 After ancient etiquette everywise blameless.
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