Beowulf's final battle is against a dragon who has invaded Geatland and has begun to ravage the countryside. It has been fifty years since Beowulf defeated Grendel and his mother, and the old king suits up for battle one final time. Beowulf and his kinsman, Wiglaf, enter the dragon's tower and assault the beast. Beowulf's sword, Naegling, breaks as he strikes the dragon; the dragon capitalizes on this and bites Beowulf. Wiglaf lands a blow on the dragon, and Beowulf uses his dagger to wield a mortal strike on the dragon. Beowulf was again victorious; unfortunately, the dragon's bite was poisonous, and the valiant king soon dies. Before he dies, Beowulf appoints Wiglaf his successor. Wiglaf and his men give their king a glorious funeral.
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