Crossing+the+Threshold

Beowulf and his men crossed the threshold when they were on the path to Heorot, entering Grendel's territory. This was shortly after they met with Hrothgar and got his approval to fight.


 * "So their gallant escort guided them to that dazzling stronghold and indicated the shortest way to it; then the noble warrior wheeled on his horse and spoke these words: 'It is time for me to go. May the Almighty Father keep you and in His kindness watch over your exploits. I'm away to the sea, back on alert against enemy raiders,'" (312-319).**