Overseas in Geatland, a prince called Beowulf hears of the plight of the Danes. He goes to his own king - Hygelac - and asks permission to sail to Denmark to help Hrothgar against the monster.

Beowulf, a prince of Geatland, hears of the Danes’ suffering and sails to their assistance. Beowulf and his men spend the night in Heorot waiting for the inevitable attack. When Grendel breaks ...