Chapter 22 BEOWULF SEEKS GRENDEL'S MOTHER.

Beowulf answered, Ecgtheow's son:

Beowulf exhorts the old king to arouse himself for action.

"Grieve not, O wise one! for each it is better,

His friend to avenge than with vehemence wail him;

Each of us must the end-day abide of

5 His earthly existence; who is able accomplish

Glory ere death! To battle-thane noble

Lifeless lyin