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.