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Which inference is best supported by the following passage (page 8)?

Never since I first laid my right hand to the sword and bore the shield on my left have I given this hall of the Danes to any man to keep.
And now I give it in trust to thee. Do thou keep it as befits its grace. Be of good hope; be valiant; watch for the foe.
• A. The King doubts Beowulf's ability to defeat Grendel.
•B. The King is sad that he is unable to fight Grendel.
• C. The King trusts Beowulf to defeat Grendel.
• D. The King is hesitant to entrust the great hall to Beowulf.

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Answer: The king trusts Beowulf to defeat Grendel (C)

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