BP+AngieJ

Lines 2711-2751

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Now the cut the dragon had given him started burning up; Beowulf found he was being poisoned by it, stomach rolling, he figured out what was happening to him and crawled over to the wall. He stared at the huge stones, seeing how the bank was supported by strong braces. And then his good friend and soldier cleaned his injuries with his own hands, cooled him off, cleansed him and made him comfortable.

Beowulf wanted to talk even though he was dying from his tussle with the dragon, for he knew a lot of things and he knew that he only had a little time left to live. He would die very soon.

"I wish I had a son to give my armour to before I die, if I had been lucky enough to have had children.. I could live on through them. For half a century I was King. Nobody would be stupid enough to attack me, nobody was strong enough. I went with the flow, took good care of my property and people, never fought without just cause, and I was honest. And this is a comforting thought, that even though I'm almost dead and all, at least nobody, not even God, can accuse me for murder of my people. Alright, go and fetch me the treasure from where the dragon lies dead, Wiglaf, go fast and see the treasure. Go, go, I want to know, I want to see the gold and stones. I'll be able to die in peace knowing the riches will keep safe and secure the people I've dedicated my life to."