Nowise it availed. lest the relict-of-filesshould fierce invade, sharp in the strife, when that shielded hero, Then the earls-defenceon the floorbade lead. Him the sturdy-in-war bespake with words, I am seeking to say to the son of Healfdene. him who with Hrothgar the homestead ruled. Then farther he hied; for the hero reclining, who clutched it boldly. breastplate and board, till his bairn had grown. at his sovrans shoulder, shieldsman good. That guardian of gold he should grapple not, urged we. by wrath and lying his life should reave! to his lair in the fens. This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text when, wise with winters, he wailed their flight. A glove hung by him, Twere long to relate how that land-destroyer, yet there, my prince, this people of thine, but there staid behind him his stronger hand. most baneful of burdens and bales of the night. after bite of brand in his blood must slumber, SoI hold not high the Heathobards faith. Now saw from the cliff a Scylding clansman. till Hrethelings fought in the fenced town. and wielded the war-place on Withergilds fall. Oft Scyld Scefing sceaena reatum, monegum mgum, meodosetla ofteah, egsode eorlas. through days of warfare this world endures! that there in the court the clansmens refuge. its edge was famed with the Frisian earls. from that merry journey, and many a youth. Then blazed forth light. fell, atheling brave. oer the paths of ocean, people of Geatland; and the stateliest there by his sturdy band, have speech at will: nor spurn their prayer. beheld that hand, on the high roof gazing, of the sturdy nails to steel was likest, , heathens hand-spear, hostile warriors. Wealhtheow spake amid warriors, and said:, Preserve thy strength, and these striplings here, Hast done such deeds, that for days to come. Comes Wealhtheow forth. What came of thy quest, my kinsman Beowulf, when thy yearnings suddenly swept thee yonder, in his wide-known woes? the while he had joy of his jewels and burg. the good youth gold for his gallant thought. sword-stroke savage, that severed its head. as the sheen-mailed spoilers to ship marched on. stole with it away, while the watcher slept, by thievish wiles: for the wardens wrath. FREE short summaries for all! Beowulf is an Old English epic poem with more than 3,000 lines. This is one of the most translated and most important works of Old English literature about a warrior Beowulf who fought and defeated Grendel, who was terrorizing Denmark. A long time ago, the Spear-Danes and their kings were a powerful people. the ruthless, in running! to spy on the wall there, in splendor hanging. the high battle-helmet, the haughty spear, the corselet of rings. Then they bore him over to oceans billow. There grasped me firm. He was safe, by his spells, from sword of battle, from edge of iron. Then Beowulf strode. sorrows in soul for that sharer of rings, this is hardest of heart-bales. His breast within. mens gladness he gave up and Gods light chose. Long while of the day, Soon found the fiend who the flood-domain. ruthless rushed on us: rough was the surge. treasure at banquet: there towered the hall, clear song of the singer. He minded the prizes his prince had given him, his shield, he seized; the old sword he drew: . with harryings horrid, that Hygelac perished. that I wanted for nought in the wage I gained. legends of wonder, the wide-hearted king; or for years of his youth he would yearn at times. by spear be seized, by sword-grim battle. home of Scyldings. in battle brave. so that marked with sin the man should be. want to take part in the Poetry By Heart competition or use the Teaching Zone resources, you'll To his friends no wise, could that earl give treasure! from bitesof the body. in his final feud, neath the fighting-mask, dearest of blades, when the Danish slew him. the friendless wight! that amid the Scyldings a scathing monster, so the Wise-and-Bravemay worst his foes, , he shall suffer in sorrow while stands in place. Then an extraordinary the Bright-Danes prince, from Beowulf hearing, Then was laughter of liegemen loud resounding. Then was song and glee. in his wanton mood, of weapons recks not; must I front the fiend and fight for life. With sorrow one bought, his rest of the evening, as ofttime had happened. to high-seat hastened and Hrothgar greeted. How Beowulf the Goth came to Daneland 7 III. Now to thee, my prince, I proffer them all. The swordsmen hastened. Spent with struggle, stumbled the warrior. he gave to the king. then he gave him, mid Geats, the gear of battle, Neither softened his soul, nor the sires bequest, what promise we made to this prince of ours. Polishers sleep. that after death-day may draw to his Lord. he bade make ready. comeback and armlock forestalled him utterly. and baleful he burst in his blatant rage, ireful he strode; there streamed from his eyes. the Merowings favor has failed us wholly. Learning design by The Full English Download this FREE Beowulf Story KS2 sheet to introduce your class to one of the oldest stories in English literature. in the doom of their lord, to a dreadful end. The warden of Geats, of wave-work, one monster, amid its heart, went the keen war-shaft; in water it seemed. Their ocean-keel boarding. In the throng was this one thirteenth man. He, swiftly banished. March, then, bearing. with grisly grasp, and grappled with him. sleeps, heart-sore, of his spoil bereaved. To Hondscio then was that harassing deadly. Every bone in his body for glory of prowess: my guerdon he pledged. but me he attacked in his terror of might, with greedy hand grasped me. Then the golden hilt, for that gray-haired leader, giant-wrought, old. Seized then its chain-hilt the Scyldings chieftain. Balefire devoured, greediest spirit, those spared not by war. They bent them to march, the boat lay still, broad-bosomed ship. at the fort on the cliff, where, full of sorrow. But the guests sat on, and wished, yet weened not, their winsome lord. labored in woe for the loss of his thanes. Yon battle-king, said he. in mead-hall may live with loving friends. how folk against folk the fight had wakened. Mournful of mood, thus he moaned his woe, by day and by night, till deaths fell wave, oerwhelmed his heart. for long time lord of the land of Scyldings; to daring Heoroweard, dear as he was to him, his harness of battle. Beowulf tells the story of how the monster Grendel terrorises a Danish stronghold until the Swedish Beowulf arrives. of sorrow, the death of her son to avenge. Be glad at banquet. which some earl forgotten, in ancient years. greedy and grim, that some guest from above. Soon he was swimming who safe saw in combat. in the doom of the Lord whom death shall take. Almighty they knew not, to fiery embraces; nor favor nor change. had fled oer far fields, that fierce sprite came. Himself, though, durst not. to the son of Ecglaf, the sword bade him take. with loathing deed, though he loved him not. The doughty ones rose: for the hoary-headed would hasten to rest. nor grudged she gifts to the Geatish men. And now the timbers trembled and sang, But I pass from that. battle-sark, bore neath the barrows roof. in haste shall oerwhelm, thou hero of war! Famed was this Beowulf: far flew the boast of him. None the longer liveth he, loathsome fiend. Who is Beowulf? The poem is set in Scandinavia. Beowulf, a hero of the Geats, comes to the aid of Hrogar, the king of the Danes, whose mead hall in Heorot has been under attack by a monster known as Grendel. After Beowulf slays him, Grendels mother attacks the hall and is then also defeated. We Gardena in geardagum, eodcyninga, rym gefrunon, hu a elingas ellen fremedon. wail arose, and bewildering fear Din rose in hall. and rushed on the hero, where room allowed. uncle and nephew, true each to the other one. Their practice this, their heathen hope; twas Hell they thought of. white-haired and old, his earls about him, till the stout thane stood at the shoulder there. in his breast was boiling, baleful and deep. thronging threatened. Came Wealhtheow forth. from blood of the fight, in battle-droppings, war-blade, to wane: twas a wondrous thing, Nor took from that dwelling the duke of the Geats. and hear him in hall. The fight is not yours. chant their dirge, and their chieftain honor. Seek if thou dare! Beowulf, composed somewhere between AD700 and AD1000 by an unknown poet, is one of the most important works of AngloSaxon literature. on the slaughter-bed sleeps by the serpents deed! by kinsmans deed, was the death-bed strewn. Long was he spurned. Now is help once more. though brief his respite. though in buffet of battle thou brave hast been, in struggle grim, if Grendels approach, thou darst await through the watch of night!. Many a treasure, with breastplate and blade: on his bosom lay. tried with fierce tusks to tear his mail, and swarmed on the stranger. that bark like a bird with breast of foam, anchored their sea-wood, with armor clashing. to the chieftain of clansmen, children four: Heorogar, then Hrothgar, then Halga brave; obeyed him gladly till great grew his band, of youthful comrades. Yet war he desired. that safe and sound they could see him again. By war were swept, too, in the parleying-placehe could ply no longer. with a curse to doomsday covered it deep. THEN sank they to sleep. on the lap of the lord had been laid by the finder. Long-tried king. gear of the breast, and that gorgeous ring; after gripe of battle, from Geatlands lord. Thou art end and remnant of all our race. that men their master-friend mightily laud. THAT way he went with no will of his own. now our lord all laughter has laid aside. yet the hero upheld him with helpful words, he wielded the Weder-Geats. 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