y, talking of his exploits so that Hrothgar and the people of Geatland might see that he truly has the courage to destroy the plague that is Grendel. He also implies that he has come to destroy Grendel in order to help the people be rid of a great scourge, and to make their lives and homes safer. "I resolved to fulfill the desire of your people, or suffer the pangs of death, caught fast
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