Beowulf: Great King of the Danes, we have heard of Grendel and that is why we have come. I pledge that I will fight this creature and defeat him. I will not go home until Grendel is dead!

helps the king of the Danes by slaying a monster Grendel (Beowulf rips the monster’s shoulder and arm off). He also fights off Grendel’s vengeful mother before returning home and becoming king ...