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

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To this the doughty Chieftain deals reply, through one that óbscure jargon knowing well:⁠— “Illustrious Signior! I fain will try all of ourselves, our arms, our creed to tell. Nor of the country, kith or kin am I of irksome races that in Turkey dwell; my home is warlike Europe and I wend Seeking the far-famed lands of farthest Inde.

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