Partial translation: W. F. H. Bosanquet, The Fall of Man or Paradise Lost of Cædmon, London, 1869.
Date and place: Early eighth century; Northern England. The author was obviously acquainted with Beowulf.
Source: Vulgate Bible; first twenty-two chapters.]
The Offering of Isaac
2845 [Then] the powerful King put to the test
His trusted servant; tried him sorely
To learn if his love was lasting and certain.
With strongest words he sternly said to him:
“Hear me and hasten hence, O Abraham.
2850 As thou leavest, lead along with thee