Beowulf

PROLOGUE Early History of the Danes Listen: You have heard of the Danish Kings in the old days and how they were great warriors. protect, the son of Sheaf, took some(prenominal) an enemys chair, terrified many a warrior, after he was found an orphan. He prospered under the sky until people alwaysywhere listened when he spoke. He was a good king! Shield had a son, tike for his yard, sent by God to comfort the people, to keep them from fear-- Grain was his key; he was famous throughout the North. Young princes should do as he did-- give out treasures while theyre still young so that when theyre old people will support them in time of war. A man prospers by good deeds in any nation. Shield died at his fated hour, went to God still strong. His people carried him to the sea, which was his coda request. In the harbor stood a well-built ship, icy but typeset for the sea. They laid Shield there, propped him against the mast surrounded by gold and treasure from remote lands. Ive never heard of a more beautiful ship, alter with shields, swords, and coats of mail, gifts to him for his long trip. No doubt he had a petite more than he did as a child when he was sent out, a naked orphan in an empty boat.

Now he had a golden banner high over his head, was, sadly by a rich people, given to the sea. The wisest alive cant sort where a death ship goes. Grain ruled the Danes a long time after his fathers death, and to him was born the great Healfdene, bumpy in battle, who ruled until he was old. Healfdene had four children-- Heorogar, Hrothgar, Halga the Good, and a lady friend who married Onela, King of the Swedes. Hrothgar Becomes King of the Danes After Hrothgar became king he won many battles: his friends and family willingly obeyed him; his childhood friends became famous soldiers. So Hrothgar intractable he would build a mead-hall, the greatest the world had ever seen, or even imagined. There... If you want to get a adept essay, order it on our website: Orderessay

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