After Beowulf defeated Grendel at a battle in the mead hall of the Danes, Grendel's mother sought to avenge her son's death. She attacked the mead hall after sunset and killed King Hrothgar's confidant and warrior. The King was furious and sad and asked Beowulf to pursue Grendel's mother to her hideout. Beowulf pursued the monster and defeated her in a great battle at her hideout. After this achievement Beowulf and his men went back home.
Beowulf then became king of the Geats after the fall of King Hygelac and his son Heardred in a battle with the Swedes. Beowulf went ahead to rule for 50 winters (years) peacefully before the kingdom was attacked by a dragon.
"He held it well, ruled fifty winters; he was an old land guardian.Then in the dark nights a dragon began to rule, he who guarded a hoard, a steep stone burial mound high on the heath."
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