Question

what does this old english mean in modern english

goldsele gumena, gearwost wisse,

Answer 1

It reminds me of some of the sounds and rhythm in the original of Beowulf. It could be from there or from another ancient Scandinavian or very old English work.

http://historymedren.about.com/od/onlinebeotexts1/Online_Editions_of_Beowulf.htm

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&as_q=&as_epq=goldsele+gumena,+gearwost+wisse,&as_oq=&as_eq=&num=10&lr=&as_filetype=&ft=i&as_sitesearch=&as_qdr=all&as_rights=&as_occt=any&cr=&as_nlo=&as_nhi=&safe=images

Answer 2

so it is just a gold hall of men that is mainly seen

Answer 3

Sounds like it, yes!