Beowulf - World Library

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There, in half-light, before the dawn, Grendel’s craftiness was revealed; After the feasting, rose the lament In that morning-cry. The mighty king, Their fine leader, sat there sorrowing. The man suffered, mourning his thanes, As they stared at the demon’s foul trail Its strong poison lasting and lingering; Nor had they long to wait for more,

  Dawn, Beowulf