Hrethel

I was seven years old when the sovran of rings, friend-of-his-folk, from my father took me, had me, and held me, Hrethel the king, with food and fee, faithful in kinship.

Beowulf, translated by Francis Gummere 2003

Not least was that of hand-to-hand fights where Hygelac fell, when the ruler of Geats in rush of battle, lord of his folk, in the Frisian land, son of Hrethel, by sword-draughts died, by brands down-beaten.

Beowulf, translated by Francis Gummere 2003

To Hygelac send, if Hild 25 should take me, best of war-weeds, warding my breast, armor excellent, heirloom of Hrethel and work of Wayland.

Beowulf 2003

I was seven years old when the sovran of rings, friend-of-his-folk, from my father took me, had me, and held me, Hrethel the king, with food and fee, faithful in kinship.

Beowulf 2003

A feeless fight, 92 and a fearful sin, horror to Hrethel; yet, hard as it was, unavenged must the atheling die!

Beowulf 2003

To Hygelac send, if Hild 25 should take me, best of war-weeds, warding my breast, armor excellent, heirloom of Hrethel and work of Wayland.

Beowulf, translated by Francis Gummere 2003

I was seven years old when the sovran of rings, friend-of-his-folk, from my father took me, had me, and held me, Hrethel the king, with food and fee, faithful in kinship.

Beowulf, translated by Francis Gummere 2003

Not least was that of hand-to-hand fights where Hygelac fell, when the ruler of Geats in rush of battle, lord of his folk, in the Frisian land, son of Hrethel, by sword-draughts died, by brands down-beaten.

Beowulf, translated by Francis Gummere 2003

A feeless fight, 92 and a fearful sin, horror to Hrethel; yet, hard as it was, unavenged must the atheling die!

Beowulf, translated by Francis Gummere 2003

Not least was that of hand-to-hand fights where Hygelac fell, when the ruler of Geats in rush of battle, lord of his folk, in the Frisian land, son of Hrethel, by sword-draughts died, by brands down-beaten.

Beowulf 2003