Hrothgar's minstrel tells the story of the dragon-slayer Sigemund, foreshadowing Beowulf's own future final battle, even as Beowulf is lauded as a hero by all of Hrothgar's court and rewarded richly for defeating Grendel.

Intro/outro music: Awakening by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au (track modified for length).