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A Portuguese fleet becomes the object of conflict between Roman gods.

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The wines of fragrant scent not sole excel Falernus’ vintage, proud Italia’s boast, but e’en th’ Ambrosia Jove esteems so well and eke esteems his sempiternal Host; in cups where steely file may not prevail, they spume crisp foam that glads man’s innermost bosom, and warms his heart with sudden glow; and with ice-water temper’d, leap and flow.

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