Answer:
This excerpt comes from Beowulf, it is the opening of the story.
The correct answer is A) Orphan
Explanation:
The word waif is an Old English word for a stray and child.
It has several definitions and uses, but it was mostly used for the orphans. The word helpless further proves that the correct answer is A) Orphan
Note:
In the original text, the first word is written Oft instead of Often.
