shieldsman

Updated: June 13, 2025

They bent them to march, the boat lay still, fettered by cable and fast at anchor, broad-bosomed ship. The sturdy shieldsman showed that bright burg-of-the-boldest; bade them go straightway thither; his steed then turned, hardy hero, and hailed them thus: "'Tis time that I fare from you. Father Almighty in grace and mercy guard you well, safe in your seekings.

- Beowulf