Before a sword cuts the air or a drop of blood is shed, it seems that the boastful warrior is humbled and anticipates that the end is near, this can be inferred when he asks his compatriots to prepare "Beowulf's Barrow". “Men-at-arms, stay here on the mound, safe in your armor, to see which of us will end up better enduring wounds in deadly melee. This fight is not yours, and it is not up to anyone but me to measure its strength against the monster or prove its worth. I will win the gold by my courage, or mortal combat, doomed to battle, will take away your lord” (Heaney 2529-2537). Midway through this final episode, Beowulf's majestic sword Naegling is no match for the fire-breathing breast and he finds himself in an unfamiliar position, defenseless and vulnerable. Although Beowulf's faithful companion, Wiglaf, comes to his aid, it is of no use. The Beowulf and the Dragon exchange fatal blows and continue to suffer until their demise. Beowulf's death is foretold, the tragic scene of his final moments in the mortal world is rather predictable and predictable. “…condemned as I am and deathly sick; because of my good ways, the ruler of humanity will never need to blame me when the breath leaves my body for the murder of my loved ones” (Heaney