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Beowulf: An Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem - Unknown ยท 80 words
30 The gems that he gave me, with jewel bright sword I Quited in contest, as occasion was offered. Land he allowed me, life joy at homestead, Manor to live on. Little he needed From Gepids or Danes or in Sweden to look for 35 Trooper less true, with treasure to buy him; Mong foot soldiers ever in front I would hie me, Alone in the vanguard, and evermore gladly Warfare shall wage, while this weapon endureth That late and.
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