atheling

Then about that barrow the battle-keen rode, atheling-born, a band of twelve, lament to make, to mourn their king, chant their dirge, and their chieftain honor.

RIP Duke Gyrth Oldcastle of Ravenspur ealdthryth 2004

To folk afar was my father known, noble atheling, Ecgtheow named.

Beowulf, translated by Francis Gummere 2003

The mighty chief, atheling excellent, unblithe sat, labored in woe for the loss of his thanes, when once had been traced the trail of the fiend, spirit accurst: too cruel that sorrow, too long, too loathsome.

Beowulf, translated by Francis Gummere 2003

The ancient king with his atheling band sought his citadel, sorrowing much:

Beowulf, translated by Francis Gummere 2003

Then about that barrow the battle-keen rode, atheling-born, a band of twelve, lament to make, to mourn their king, chant their dirge, and their chieftain honor.

Beowulf, translated by Francis Gummere 2003

Of Sigemund grew, when he passed from life, no little praise; for the doughty-in-combat a dragon killed that herded the hoard: 37 under hoary rock the atheling dared the deed alone fearful quest, nor was Fitela there.

Beowulf, translated by Francis Gummere 2003

Nor fared he thence to the Frisian king with the booty back, and breast-adornments; but, slain in struggle, that standard-bearer fell, atheling brave.

Beowulf, translated by Francis Gummere 2003

As daylight broke, along with his earls the atheling lord, with his clansmen, came where the king abode waiting to see if the Wielder-of-All would turn this tale of trouble and woe.

Beowulf, translated by Francis Gummere 2003

Yet a single atheling up she seized fast and firm, as she fled to the moor.

Beowulf, translated by Francis Gummere 2003

Found within it the atheling band asleep after feasting and fearless of sorrow, of human hardship.

Beowulf, translated by Francis Gummere 2003