Beowulf · J. Lesslie (John Lesslie) Hall translation

Note 2
XLI. THE MESSENGER’S RETROSPECT.

For ‘segn Higeláce,’ K., Th., and B. propose ‘segn Higeláces,’ meaning: Higelac’s banner followed the Swedes (in pursuit).—S. suggests ‘sæcc Higeláces,’ and renders: Higelac’s pursuit.—The H.-So. reading, as translated in our text, means that the banner of the enemy was captured and brought to Higelac as a trophy.

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To the braves of the Swedemen, the banner2 to Higelac.

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