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Beowulf asks Hrothgar to send his body to his ring-giver, King Hygelac, if he doesn't survive his battle with Grendel. As ring-giver, Hygelac is an overlord who provides lands and treasures to this thanes. In addition to being Beowulf's ring-giver, Hygelac is also a kinsman, his uncle.

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Beowulf asks Hrothgar for permission to face Grendel in battle to defeat the monster that has been terrorizing Heorot Hall.

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