Which character is described in these lines?

"Forward the foeman foined with his hand;
Caught he quickly the cunning deviser"

The quote is from Beowulf (Ch12: Grendel and Beowulf)

Here are the choices:

a. Beowulf
b. Grendel
C. Hrothgar
D. Higelac

I put B as my answer but I feel I could be wrong.

Question

Which character is described in these lines? 

"Forward the foeman foined with his hand;
Caught he quickly the cunning deviser"

The quote is from Beowulf (Ch12: Grendel and Beowulf)

Here are the choices: 

a. Beowulf
b. Grendel
C. Hrothgar
D. Higelac 

I put B as my answer but I feel I could be wrong.

theloshua · Answer

incorrect, it is the first choice: Beowulf. This quote describes his superhuman strength during the scene where he is about to fight Grendel.

anonymous · Answer

Thank you for your help.