Beowulf 35Should I lay down my life in lending thee assistance
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Literature · Religion
Beowulf 35
Should I lay down my life in lending thee assistance
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When my earth-joys were over, thou wouldst evermore serve me
In stead of a father; my faithful thanemen,
My trusty retainers, protect thou and care for,
Fall I in battle: and, Hrothgar belovèd,