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Beowulf: An Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem - Unknown ยท 55 words
Wholly of iron. fully he knew then That wood from the forest was helpless to aid him, 30 Shield against fire. The long worthy ruler Must live the last of his limited earth days, Of life in the world and the worm along with him, Though he long had been holding hoard wealth in plenty.
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