Chapter VIII

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[42] i.e. Hrothgar.

[43] i.e. the sun.

[44] Hrothgar.

[45] Cp. pp. 66-68.

[46] 'Honour-full' is Wyatt's translation.

[47] Hrethric, one of Hrothgar's sons.

[48] Literally, 'the gannet's bath.' The sea is also 'Swan's path,' 'Sail-path,' &c.

[49] A difficult phrase. Refers perhaps to old feuds between Danes and Geats.

[50] Cp.