"Beowul Part Two" He saves a neighboring people from a monster, Grendel, eventually becomes the king of his own people, and dies defending them from a dragon.

--The Queen Speaks-- Then Wealhtheow came out under a golden crown to where the good men sat, nephew and uncle (at that time there was peace between the two, each still true to the other). Unferth the spokesman sat at Hrothgar's feet-- everyone considered him brave in spirit though he had not been kind to his kin at the sword's play. Spoke then the queen of the Danes: "Receive this cup, my dear lord, giver …

…boasting. You men wait on the hill, protect the war-gear and see which will, after the death rush, come away unwounded. This is not your duty, nor in the power of man. No one but myself can fight this monster. Your lord shall either win the treasure or lose his life." The brave in battle arose then, bore his shield and mail, trusting his strength under the stone cliffs. (This is not the coward's way).