[14, 15.] In the original these appear as a single greatly expanded line, which was probably at one time two lines.
[17.] Sigeferth (see also [line 26]), prince of the Secgans is probably identical with Sæferth who ruled the Secgans in [Widsith, v. 31].
[18.] Ordlaf and Guthlaf appear in the account in Beowulf (vv. 1148, ff.) as Oslaf and Guthlaf. They are the avengers of Hnæf.
[20.] From the construction it is impossible to tell who is the speaker and who is being restrained. But from [line 33] it is seen to be Garulf who neglects the advice and is killed. Garulf and Guthere are, of course, of the attacking band.
[26.] Sigferth, one of the defenders. See [v. 17, above].
[28, 29.] These lines are obscure. Probably they mean that Garulf may have as good as he sends in the way of a fight.
[35.] Guthlaf, the father of Garulf (the assailant) was probably not the Guthalf of [line 18], who was a defender. If we have here a conflict between father and son, very little is made of it.
[45.] It is impossible to tell who the wounded warrior was or which chief is referred to in [line 48].