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

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But I, what dare I say, rude, humble, low, to thee unknown, yes, even in thy dreams? Yet oft from lips of Babes and Sucklings flow, I trow, the words of wisdom man esteems: Right honest studies my career can show with long Experience blent as best beseems, and Genius here presentèd for thy view;⁠— gifts, that conjoinèd appertain to few.

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