ENG 2105 Chapter : Modern Beowulf.docx
19 Sep 2013
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Long ago, the spear-danes and their kings were a mighty people. We have all heard about their power and glory. We have heard of scyld scefing, who destroyed his enemies and their drinking halls. Though he was an orphan, he rose to become king, and his people showered him with gifts. The lord of all life knew how much the people had suffered without a leader, so he sent the king a gift from heaven, a son called beow. This boy was famous throughout the northern lands, and he behaved well in his youth, handing out gifts and earning the friendship and favor of many men that he would have to call on later in battle. In any kingdom, actions like this are a sure path to greatness and power. He had ordered his men to send his body out to sea.
