(单词翻译:单击)
Beowulf told of the strange animals that made their homes in that dark lake.
贝奥武夫讲述了那个住在暗湖里的怪物 。
He told also of the piles of gold and silver which lay in the cave.
他还告诉我洞里有成堆的金银财宝 。
"But I touched nothing of the treasure.
“但是我一点也没有拿 。
Not for gold did I go down into that dark lake, but to save the people of this land," he said.
我下到暗湖里不是为了金子,而是为了拯救这片土地上的人民 。”他说 。
At these words the Danes shouted and cheered in their love for this brave hero.
听到这些话,丹麦人为这位勇敢的英雄而欢呼 。
Never had men heard such a story as this which Beowulf told.
人们从来没有听过像贝奥武夫这样的故事 。
"0 Beowulf" said the king, "you are a true warrior.
国王说:“贝奥武夫,你是一个真正的勇士 。
Your name shall be known everywhere for your brave battles."
你将因你的英勇善战而家喻户晓 。”
Then Hrothgar commanded that a feast be prepared.
然后赫罗斯加国王吩咐人预备筵席 。
Beowulf sat at the king's right hand, and all were happy.
贝奥武夫坐在国王的右手边,大家都很高兴 。
Now everyone could enter the beautiful hall without fear.
现在每个人都可以毫无畏惧地进入美丽的大殿 。
beowulf's return to his home
贝奥武夫回家
Beowulf's work in the land of the Danes was now done, and he was eager to return home.
贝奥武夫在丹麦的任务经完成,他盼望回到家乡 。
Calling his warriors, he went with them to the king to say farewell, and to thank him for the rich gifts he had given them.
他叫来了他的勇士一起去见国王,向国王告别,并感谢国王送给他们丰厚的礼物 。
"If ever again I can help you, my lord, I will come to you with joy," said Beowulf.
贝奥武夫说:“亲爱的国王,如果有需要我的地方,我会很开心帮助你们 。”
The old king thanked Beowulf and gave him more beautiful gifts than before.
年迈的国王向贝奥武夫表示了感谢,并送上比之前更好的礼物 。