It was their habit always and everywhere to be ready for action, at home or in the camp, in whatever case and at whatever time the need arose to rally round their lord. They were a right people.

It was their habit
always and everywhere to be ready for action,
at home or in the camp, in whatever case
and at whatever time the need arose
to rally round their lord. They were a right people.

– Beowulf, Seamus Heaney (trans.)

Lines 1246-1250: Famous, respected and rich as a result of his success, Beowulf is surrounded by like-minded, committed comrades.

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