The Geats passed by the guard at the shore. He called out a greeting to them as they loaded their treasure aboard the ship. Beowulf gave a jeweled sword to the man who guarded the boat. This gift earned the man much respect in the beer hall.
I could scarcely "contain" - <span>to keep under proper control; restrain:</span><span>(Example) He could not contain his <span>amusement.
*Note* already within the first eight words you can indicate phycotic feelings
"and he not even to dream of my secret deeds or thoughts"
(Definitions of "secret")
1. </span></span>faithful or cautious in keeping confidential matters confidential; close-mouthed; <span>reticent.
2. </span>done, made, or conducted without the knowledge of others:<span>secret <span>negotiations.
Conclusion </span></span>statement:
Edgar Allan. Poe is mentally psychotic, thought the whole short passage he basically supports my own theory for himself.
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