The past tense of lay is A:lie
B:lay (past tense of lie)
C:lying
D:lay (present tense)
E:laid

needs an explanation

hygelac - beowulf's uncle, king of the geats, and husband of hygd. hygelac heartily welcomes beowulf back from denmark. hygd - hygelac's wife, the young, beautiful, and intelligent queen of the geats. hygd is contrasted with queen hope this

"the sandy walls seemed to collapse in on themselves"

and

"the bloodshot waters seemed to have no bottom"