Chapter 27 SORROW AT PARTING.

Beowulf's farewell.

Beowulf spake, Ecgtheow's offspring:

"We men of the water wish to declare now

Fared from far-lands, we're firmly determined

To seek King Higelac. Here have we fitly

5 Been welcomed and feasted, as heart would desire it;

Good was the greeting. If greater affection

I am anywise able ever on earth to

Gain at