Question

In this excerpt from Beowulf, what do the underlined words imply about Shield Sheafson?

So. The Spear-Danes in days gone by
and the kings who ruled them had courage and greatness.



There was Shield Sheafsonscourge of many tribes

a wrecker of mead-benchesrampaging among foes.



A foundling to start with he would flourish later on


In the end each clan on the outlying coasts
beyond the whale-road had to yield to him
and begin to pay tribute. That was one good king.

He was a fierce warrior.
He took pleasure in destruction.
He was disliked by both friends and enemies.

Answer 1

The underlined works implies that he is destined to be a great force that would defeat all those who would challenge him.

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Answer 2

The correct answer is He was a fierce warrior

In it, he is described as someone who would easily and fiercely dispatch of his foes and made everyone yield by defeating them.