This translation of the fiftieth riddle for the Exeter Book is from Paull F. Baum.

 

A warrior is wondrously……… brought into the world

for the use of lords ……… by two dumb things;

brightly extracted, ……… which for his hurt

foe bears against foe. ……… Strong though he is

a woman binds him. ……… He obeys them well,

serves them quietly, ……… if maids and men

tend him duly, ……… feed him fairly.

He exalts them in comfort ……… for their joy in life,

grimly rewards one ……… who lets him grow proud.

 

 

Would you guess?

 

ice

fire

a horse

Samson

Beowulf