Beowulf

«The leader of the troop unlocked his word-hoard;

The distinguished one delivered this answer:

“We belong by birth to the Geat people

And owe allegiance to Lord Hygelac.

In his day, my father was a famous man,

A noble warrior-lord name Ecgtheow.

He outlasted many a long winter

And went on his way. All over the world

Men wise in counsel continue to remember him.

We come in good faith to find your lord

And nation’s shield, the son of Halfdane.

Give us the right advice and direction.

We have arrived here on a great errand

To the lord of the Danes, and I believe therefore

There should be nothing hidden or withheld between us.

So tell us if what we have heard is true

About this threat, whatever it is,

This danger abroad in the dark nights,

This corpse-marker mongering death

In the Shildings’ country. I come to proffer

My wholehearted help and counsel.

I can show the wise Hrothgar a way

To defeat his enemy and find respite-

If any repose is to reach him, ever.

I can calm the turmoil and terror in his mind.

Otherwise, he must endure woes

And live with grief for as long as his hall

Stands at the horizon, on its high ground.»

Anónimo

Beowulf

Imagen del cómic de Santiago García y David Rubín.