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

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“The Cape which Ancients ‘Aromatic’ clepe behold, yclept by Moderns Guardafú; where opes the Red Sea mouth, so wide and deep, the Sea whose ruddy bed lends blushing hue: This as a bourne was far thrust out to keep Asia distinct from Africk, and a few of the best markets Negro seaboards claim Arquico are, Masuá and Súanquem.

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