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Beowulf: An Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem - Unknown ยท 50 words
I am told that to Hygd he proffered the necklace, Wonder gem rare that Wealhtheow gave him, The troop leaders daughter, a trio of horses 30 Slender and saddle bright; soon did the jewel Embellish her bosom, when the beer feast was over. So Ecgtheows bairn brave did prove him,
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