I. Beginnings

From the beginning to the introduction of Grendel. Lo! We have heard of the glory of the Spear-Danes&rsquo; kings in days of yore - how those princes did valorous deeds! Often Scyld Scefing seized the mead-benches from many tribes, from troops of enemies, though he had first been found abandoned [this is important, he came from nothing like a lot of our characters]. He experienced solace for that…