Read Anja’s inference about Hrothgar.Despite Grendel’s success in killing Hrothgar’s men, Hrothgar’s faith in God remained unshaken.
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[Hrothgar] Now Holy Godhas, in His goodness, guided him hereto the West-Danes, to defend us from Grendel.B
[Beowulf] Whichever one death fellsmust deem it a just judgment by God.C
[Beowulf] Light came from the east,bright guarantee of God, and the waveswent quiet; I could see headlandsD
[Wealhtheow] With measured words she welcomed the Geatand thanked God for granting her wish