he Geats side, the evilness of the monster would be stopped at night. As the men lay asleep, except for Beowulf, Grendel showed up hungry, he snatched and gobbled up what was to be his last human supper (29. 311). Beowulf allowed Grendel to eat a few men, so that he could understand how his enemy moves. It was Beowulf that Grendel next had a hold of. But with the great strength of Beowulf, it surprised Grendel because no man has ever had stronger hands than that shepherd of evil, guardian of crime (29, 325). So afraid, he tried to get away from Beowulf, but could not succeed. Desiring nothing but escape (29. 339), Grendel grew weaker and weaker. The Geats could not hurt him though, for the monster had bewitched all mens weapons, laid spells that blunted every mortal mans blade (31. 377-378). With God on Beowulfs side, Grendel was in pain, his shoulder snapped, bones breaking, and victory was almost a reality. Grendel escaped though, but without the monsters arm, claw and shoulder and all (32. 409-410). Triumph over evil was now celebrated in the kingdom of Hrothgar. Celebrating the victory over Grendel, the triumph over evil was not yet finished. Grendels mother killed one of the kings closest friends. The frightened king tells Beowulf of the action, and Beowulf at once, advances to get revenge on the monster. Being led to an evil lake, Beowulf swims alone, down deep to find the lair of Grendel and his mother. Swimming for hours, searching, the mother saw Beowulf roaming in her wet world and welcomed him in her claws (36. 475). When she let go of him, he was able to swing his sword at her, but the iron sang its fierce song, sang Beowulfs strength (37. 494-495). Angry, he gave up on that useless sword and fought with his hands. The monster was able to pin him down and draw a sword on him, but because of the grace of God, Beowulfs woven mail shirt, blunted the sword, and spared his life. With a new jolt of strength, he g...
