Beowulf · J. Lesslie (John Lesslie) Hall translation

Note 1
XXXII. THE HOARD AND THE DRAGON.

Anonymous

For ‘long-gestréona,’ B. suggests ‘láengestréona,’ and renders, Of fleeting treasures. S. accepts H.’s ‘long-gestréona,’ but renders, The treasure long in accumulating.

ITS PLACE IN THE BOOK

Of long-lasting treasure.1 A barrow all-ready

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