1. Beowulf: Lines
Hrothgar looks at the hilt Beowulf gives him. It is etched with images of history.

2. Hrothgar promises Beowulf friendship for-ev-er.
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Hrothgar promises Beowulf friendship for-ev-er.

3. Hrothgar tells a story about kind Heremod.
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Hrothgar tells a story about kind Heremod.
King Heremod was not friendly with Ecgwala’s sons (the Danish people). He was cruel and eventually lost all happiness in his life. Hrothgar wants Beowulf to learn from that and not let his fame and power change him.

4. No life is immune to danger.
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Lessons learned:
Life is a fragile thing.
No life is immune to danger.

5. The warriors feast and rest.
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The warriors feast and rest.
Beowulf and his band of warriors prepare to depart Denmark.

6. Hrethric (Hrothgar’s son) and Beowulf can be allies
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Hrethric (Hrothgar’s son) and Beowulf can be allies
Hrethric is set to be the successor of the Danish throne, and Beowulf is all sorts of ready to become the King of the Geats. When both are kings, they can work together as allies.

7. The Geats sail back to Hygelac and their kingdom.
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The Geats sail back to Hygelac and their kingdom.

8. Queen Hygd— Hygelac’s wife—is introduced.
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Queen Hygd— Hygelac’s wife—is introduced.
She tells a story about her “opposite queen,” Queen Modthryth, how she did not follow the heroic code and nothing good comes of it.

9. Beowulf: Lines
Beowulf and his men are welcomed and share stories about their experience.

10. Beowulf then tells about Grendel’s mother.
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Beowulf then tells about Grendel’s mother.

11. There is an exchange of gifts.
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There is an exchange of gifts.
Beowulf gives Hygelac the treasures he won with the Danes, and Hygelac rewards Beowulf for his deeds and bravery by giving him a sword (a high honor back in the day) and lots of land.