Which character is described in these lines?

lord of the scyldings, this single petition?
not to refuse me, defender of warriors,
friend-lord of folks, so far have i sought thee,
that i may unaided, my earlmen assisting me,
this brave-mooded war-band, purify heorot.

a. higelac
b. beowulf
c. grendel
d. hrothgar