Beowulf · J. Lesslie (John Lesslie) Hall translation

Note 2
XXXI. GIFT-GIVING IS MUTUAL.

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For ‘eafor’ (2153), Kl. suggests ‘ealdor.’ Translate then: Bade the prince then to bear in the banner, battle-high helmet, etc. On the other hand, W. takes ‘eaforhéafodsegn’ as a compound, meaning ‘helmet’: He bade them bear in the helmet, battle-high helm, gray armor, etc.

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But thee, dear Higelac!” Bade he in then to carry2

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Note 2XXXI. GIFT-GIVING IS MUTUAL.

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XXXI. GIFT-GIVING IS MUTUAL.