Beowulf introduces the reader to the life of a thegn. Which of the following best describes the role of the thegn ?

A. The thegn is an Anglo-Saxon lord who partakes in the comitatus ethic.

B. The thegn is a class of protocapitalism opposed to the guild system.

C. The thegn is a warrior who pays money in exchange for exemption from military service.

D. The thegn is a warrior who has sworn his loyalty to an Anglo-Saxon lord.

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