Lines 1-300
In the end each clan on the outlying coasts beyond the whale-road had to yield to him and began to pay tribute. That was one good king. (9-11)
Lines 301-606
"So every elder and experienced councilman among my people supported my resolve to come here to you, King Hrothgar, because all knew of my awesome strength. They had seen me boltered in the blood...
"I had a fixed purpose when I put to sea. As I sat in the boat with my band of men, I meant to perform to the uttermost what your people wanted or perish in the attempt, in the fiend's clutches. An...
Like a man outlawed for wickedness, he must await the mighty judgement of God in majesty. (976-8)
The monster wrenched and wrestled with him but Beowulf was mindful of his mighty strength, the wondrous gifts God had showered on him: He relied for help on the Lord of All, on His care and favour...
Lines 1497-1812
"I have wrested the hilt from the enemies' hand, avenged the evil done to the Danes; it is what was due." (1668-1670)
Thus Beowulf bore himself with valour; he was formidable in battle yet behaved with honour and took no advantage. (2177-2179)
"At seven, I was fostered out by my father, left in the charge of my people's lord. King Hrethel kept me and took care of me, was open-handed, behaved like a kinsman. While I was his ward, he treat...
"Order my troop to construct a barrow on a headland on the coast, after my pyre has cooled. It will loom on the horizon at Hronesness and be a reminder among my people – so that in coming tim...