acks the sl

as sunken, he

lding, how the Rin

nches when the

there reposi

supper; sorro

not. The mon

ruel tarried

irty of them, a

, and forced fro

anemen; then

laughing, his l

f slaughter sa

dawning, as the day

rowess revealed

when Grendel's horribl

king finished, a

mighty. The m

hy atheling,

sorrow, sighed

n the track of th

rsèd: too crush

returns th

and lasting. Not

after continue

shocking, shri

murder; they mas

ind then who oth

place of repos

rs. Then was brou

ruly by to

s hatred: he he

ter who the foe

nd strongly strov

ll men, till e

gony and suspense

f houses. Long

rs' time tor

he Scyldings, e

ony; hence it

own to the c

es, that long a

led:-his grudg

malice, ma

itting, and pea

ift from no li

Dane-folk, for

needed count

ds at the hands

emitting in hi

of evil fierc

death-shade, both

king them. He tro

moor-fens; men

wizards wand

e of mankind

uries, often

mit; Heort h

ace, when night-

ainst the

se him, not the thr

hing jewel, love

liction to the frie

is council del

sorrow. Not se

his council; con

ld determine 'gainst

the aid of

of their idols o

rings, earnest

hell would help

ression. Such prac

eathen; hell

t spirit, God

od they do

actions, All-

they give the Gu

f Glory. Woe

hatred his spiri

the fire, no comf

r; well for

fe-days, his

nce in his Fa

ng differently, render 119(2)-120: They knew not sorrow, the wretchedness of man, aught of mis

ll, till the noblest of buildings stood useless (it was a long while) twelve years'

mournful words it became well known, etc. Various

gards as an instr., B. takes as accus., obj. of 'wolde.' Putting a comma after Deniga, he renders: He did

on account of his hostility to God. (2) Hrothgar was much grieved that Grendel had not appeared before his throne to receive presents. (3) He was not permitted to devastate th