Nu ƿe sceolan herıan heofon|rıces[2] ƿeard
metudes[3] mıhte ond hıs| mod〈g〉eþanc[4]
þa| mıddangeard moncynnes| ƿeard
[1]The [semi-]diplomatic transcription of Hr in Dobbie 1937 (41-42) is inconsistent in its representation of manuscript word spacing and division. The invariably insignificant differences have not been noted.
[2]heofon|rıces] First <o> written over what may be an <l> or the descender of some other character.
[3]metudes] <tu> shows flaking. Not mentioned by Judge 1934.
[4]mod〈g〉eþanc] <g> perhaps written over earlier character.