‘Go on, dear Beowulf, do everything
you said you would when you were still young
and vowed you would never let your name and fame
be dimmed while you lived. Your deeds are famous,
so stay resolute, my lord, defend your life now
with the whole of your strength. I shall stand by you.’

Beowulf, Seamus Heaney (trans.)

Lines 2663-2668: Wiglaf speaks to Beowulf before joining him in the fight against the dragon. He demonstrates his loyalty and decides to stand by his lord Beowulf and help.