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  • Then there are a couple of chapters about what Nasuada, Eragon's liegelord, is doing as the new leader of the Varden.

    Archive 2005-09-01 Tarie 2005

  • Then there are a couple of chapters about what Nasuada, Eragon's liegelord, is doing as the new leader of the Varden.

    The World of Alagaesia Tarie 2005

  • {Beowulf sits by his liegelord.} 15 He sat by the man then who had lived through the struggle,

    Beowulf An Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem Lesslie [Translator] Hall

  • [14] {He thereupon urges his liegelord to receive the visitors courteously.}

    Beowulf An Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem Lesslie [Translator] Hall

  • {With some aid, I could have saved our liegelord} 55 Helping my kinsman (my strength overtaxing):

    Beowulf An Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem Lesslie [Translator] Hall

  • Hrothgar literally pours treasures into the lap of Beowulf; and it is agreed among the vassals of the king that Beowulf will be their next liegelord.

    Beowulf An Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem Lesslie [Translator] Hall

  • A devoted liegelord, as his lamentations over slain liegemen prove.

    Beowulf An Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem Lesslie [Translator] Hall

  • {If I fail, act as a kind liegelord to my thanes,} 5 Should I lay down my life in lending thee assistance,

    Beowulf An Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem Lesslie [Translator] Hall

  • Can say that the liegelord who gave you the jewels,

    Beowulf An Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem Lesslie [Translator] Hall

  • -- King of the Geats, uncle and liegelord of Beowulf, the hero of the poem.

    Beowulf An Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem Lesslie [Translator] Hall

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