The Story of Beowulf Translated From Anglo Saxon Into Modern English Prose
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And when morning cometh there shall be a host of treasures in common between us. ' And the Geat was glad of mind, and soon he went up to the high seat as the proud chief had bidden him. Then THE STORY OF BEOWULF 113 renewed was fair chanting as before 'mongst these brave ones who sat on the floor. And the helmet of night grew dark over men. And the noble war- riors arose. The venerable king wished to go to his bed, the old prince of the Danes. And the Geat, the shield- warrior, desired greatly ...to go to his rest. And straightway a hall-thane guided the far-comer, weary of his journey, he who so carefully attended to all his needs such as that day the ocean-goers would fain be having. And the great- hearted one rested himself. The House towered on high that was spacious and gold-decked. The guest slept within until the black raven heralded the joy of heaven. Then came the sun, hastening and shining over the earth. Warriors were hurrying and Athelings were eager to go to their people. The bold-hearted comer would visit the ship far away.
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