Tells Hrothgar that he and his men are returning to Geatland. Before they are dismissed, Hrothgar gives Beowulf one last praise. They sail back to Geatland and return to Hygelac's hall. Moments pass smoothly in the city of Geatland, until a dragon underground seeks jealousy for the treasure they possess. The dragon steals a cup, then wanders the land and city looking for the thief who took his cup. "the smooth-skinned dragon, threatening the night sky with fiery stars..." (2271). Since the dragon doesn't find the thief, it attacks and attacks until it hits Beowulf's city. Beowulf says to himself: "I have defeated Grendel and his mother, I will not fear a dragon." Beowulf vows to fight the dragon. As Beowulf fights the dragons, he notices that his strength is no longer the same as before. He hits the dragon with his sword on the head but the sword breaks and breaks in half. The dragon bites Beowulf on the neck. He feels pain and realizes that the bite is very poisonous. He gives Wiglaf a collar from his own neck before dying. She tells him to watch out for his