[{32c}] Usual euphemism for death.
[{32d}] Sc. in the grave.
[{33a}] Eofor for Wulf. -- The immediate provocation for Eofor in killing “the hoary Scylfing,” Ongentheow, is that the latter has just struck Wulf down; but the king, Haethcyn, is also avenged by the blow. See the detailed description below.
[{33b}] Hygelac.
[{33c}] Shield.
[{33d}] The hollow passage.
[{34a}] That is, although Eanmund was brother’s son to Onela, the slaying of the former by Weohstan is not felt as cause of feud, and is rewarded by gift of the slain man’s weapons.
[{34b}] Both Wiglaf and the sword did their duty. -- The following is one of the classic passages for illustrating the comitatus as the most conspicuous Germanic institution, and its underlying sense of duty, based partly on the idea of loyalty and partly on the practical basis of benefits received and repaid.
[{34c}] Sc. “than to bide safely here,” -- a common figure of incomplete comparison.
[{34d}] Wiglaf’s wooden shield.