Can you read this Old English opening of the famous poem "Beowulf"? It was written between 8th–10th centuries. Have a go.
How did you go? Can you read it? Below is the translation:
Listen!
We have heard of the glory of the Spear-Danes
in days long past,
of the kings of that people,
how those noble princes performed brave deeds.
Often Scyld Scefing seized mead-benches
from enemy troops, from many tribes;
he terrified warriors
after he was first found helpless —
he received comfort for that.
He grew under heaven and prospered in honor
until each of the neighboring peoples
over the whale-road (the sea)
had to obey him and pay tribute.
That was a good king.
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