Which of the following options best summarizes the relationship between Hrothgar and Beowulf's father, Ecgtheow?
A. Ecgtheow and Hrothgar grew up together as young nobles in Denmark.
B. Ecgtheow pledged himself to Hrothgar after he settled Ecgtheow's feud with the Wulfings. C. Hrothgar convinced the Geats to forgive Ecgtheow after he killed one of their people.
D. Hrothgar adopted Beowulf as his own son after Ecgtheow died fighting for the Danes.