As a result, Queen Wealhþeow went mad and one of their two sons was killed fighting the Hag; the royal family had to leave the city and settle in one of the villages. Just before the winged monster apparently died, she gave birth to Grendel.
Consequently, Queen Wealhþeow descended into madness and one of their two sons was slain while battling the Hag; the royal family was forced to abandon the city and relocate to a nearby village. Just prior to the winged creature's apparent demise, she gave birth to Grendel.