I'm off

“He’s straight from hell, killed thirty men I heard." After hearing this I was intrigued. “Who do you speak of?" I asked." Of Grendel, haven't you heard sir? Herot has been terrorized by a monster. They say King Hrothgar is searching for someone who can defeat the monster." I thanked the man for the news. I am off to Herot. I decided to help the people of Herot by killing Grendel. I didn't need to think it through. I started to gather the strongest and bravest Geats; fourteen was all I could find. We then set off to Herot. We are on my ship now. It is going to take a while to get to Herot, even longer if this rain turns into a storm. I think my fellow companions are a little spooked. I heard them talking amongst each other about the monster, Grendel. “I heard Grendel can tear a man in half, without so much as breaking a sweat.”, said one Geat. “I heard after he kills ya he sucks the blood outta ya”, said another. “Well I heard he rips your arms an’ legs of before killing ya. I hope Beowulf can stop him. If Beowulf can’t then none of us stand a chance.” Well at least my companions have some confidence in me…well sort of. I’m not too worried. For the most part anyway.