Twelve Centuries of English Poetry and Prose, Volume 1Scott, Foresman, 1910 - English literature |
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... kind that liveth and moveth . Thus the retainers lived in delights , in blessedness ; till one began 100 to perpetrate crime , a fiend in hell . Grendel was the grim guest called , great mark - stepper3 that held the moors , the fen and ...
... kind that liveth and moveth . Thus the retainers lived in delights , in blessedness ; till one began 100 to perpetrate crime , a fiend in hell . Grendel was the grim guest called , great mark - stepper3 that held the moors , the fen and ...
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... kind friend . For sea - farers - they who bore gift - treasures unto the Geats gratuitously— were wont to say of him , the war - famed , that he the might of thirty men has in his hand - grip . Holy God hath in his mercies sent him to ...
... kind friend . For sea - farers - they who bore gift - treasures unto the Geats gratuitously— were wont to say of him , the war - famed , that he the might of thirty men has in his hand - grip . Holy God hath in his mercies sent him to ...
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... kind toward the Geats , mindful of gifts ; near and far thou now hast safety . Men have said that thou this warrior wouldst have for a son . Heorot is purged , XIX . BEOWULF REWARDED . EVENTIDE The cup was brought him , and friendly ...
... kind toward the Geats , mindful of gifts ; near and far thou now hast safety . Men have said that thou this warrior wouldst have for a son . Heorot is purged , XIX . BEOWULF REWARDED . EVENTIDE The cup was brought him , and friendly ...
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... kind , strange sea dragons sounding the deep ; in the headland - clefts also , nickers lying , which in the morning oft - times keep their sorrowful course upon the sail - road , worms and wild beasts ; -they sped away , bitter and rage ...
... kind , strange sea dragons sounding the deep ; in the headland - clefts also , nickers lying , which in the morning oft - times keep their sorrowful course upon the sail - road , worms and wild beasts ; -they sped away , bitter and rage ...
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... kind , Forests rich in fruits ; then I fell the trees ; - and without any ill - will towards him ? Then I with water over - vaulted - by the wondrous they all answered , and said , that they knew of no ill - will towards him , but they ...
... kind , Forests rich in fruits ; then I fell the trees ; - and without any ill - will towards him ? Then I with water over - vaulted - by the wondrous they all answered , and said , that they knew of no ill - will towards him , but they ...
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