Beowulf, read in Anglo-Saxon, Part 7

Read by Trevor Eaton, 1996
00:00 - Line 1644 - Beowulf greets Hrothgar; the company gasze at Grendel's head; Beowulf tells Hrothgar his adventures; Now Danes are avenged; Hrothgar may sleep without fear; The gold hilt is admired by Hrothgar; Hrothgar praises Beowulf; Hrothgar will keep his promises to Beowulf; Hrothgar contrasts Beowulf with Heremod; Moral of Heremod: God sometimes deserts a man who becomes arrogant; Hrothgar warns Beowulf not to become arrogant like Heremod; death is certain in the end; Hrothgar himself had 50 prosperous years - then Grendel; But now Grendel is dead; Hrothgar tells Beowulf to enjoy the feast; Finally they go to bed
7:26 - Line 1799 - But soon Beowulf yearns to return home; Beowulf gives Hrunting back to Unferth; Beowulf tells Hrothgar he will depart; he thanks Hrothgar and offers to help him again if need be; Beowulf says Hrothgar's son Hrethric will be welcome at Geatish Courts; Hrothgar praises Beowulf and says he would make a fine successor to Hygelac; Beowulf has reconciled Geats and Danes; Hrothgar will strive to maintain the peace; Hrothgar gifts to Beowulf; Hrothgar grieves to see Beowulf leave; Beowulf sets off; Geats praise Hrothgar's generosity - Geats move to shore; Beowulf gives boatward a sword
11:59 - Line 1903 - Geats have an easy return voyage; Watchman greets Beowulf; Treasure carried to Hygelac; Hygelac's fine building
13:12 - Line 1931 - Thryth episode: Modthryth is treacherous and is contrasted with Hygelac's wife Hygd