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Beowulf - An Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem by Unknown
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[3] Might 'guma gilp-hladen' mean 'a man laden with boasts of the
deeds of others'?

[4] t.B. accepts B.'s 'hé þæs áron þáh' as given by H.-So., but puts a
comma after 'þáh,' and takes 'siððan' as introducing a dependent
clause: _He throve in honor since Heremod's strength ... had
decreased_.

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XV.

HROTHGAR'S GRATITUDE.


Hrothgar discoursed (to the hall-building went he,
He stood by the pillar,[1] saw the steep-rising hall-roof
Gleaming with gold-gems, and Grendel his hand there):

{Hrothgar gives thanks for the overthrow of the monster.}

"For the sight we behold now, thanks to the Wielder
5 Early be offered! Much evil I bided,
Snaring from Grendel:[2] God can e'er 'complish
Wonder on wonder, Wielder of Glory!

{I had given up all hope, when this brave liegeman came to our aid.}
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