Chapter 23 BEOWULF'S FIGHT WITH GRENDEL'S MOTHER.

Beowulf makes a parting speech to Hrothgar.

Beowulf spake, Ecgtheow's son:

"Recall now, oh, famous kinsman of Healfdene,

Prince very prudent, now to part I am ready,

Gold-friend of earlmen, what erst we agreed on,

If I fail, act as a kind liegelord to my thanes,

5 Should I lay down my life in lending thee assistance,

When my ea