Beowulf 8My father was known, a noble head-warrior
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Literature · Poetry
Beowulf 8
My father was known, a noble head-warrior
HallEnglish
Ecgtheow titled; many a winter
He lived with the people, ere he passed on his journey,
Old from his dwelling; each of the counsellors
Widely mid world-folk well remembers him.
{Our intentions towards King Hrothgar are of the kindest.}
