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

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And, eke, he seeketh, such deceit to speed, a Muslim Loadsman who the prows shall guide, shrewd, subtle villain, prompt to wicked deed, whereon for dangerous feat he most relied: Him he commands the Lusitan to lead, and with him hug such coasts and stem such tide, that e’en escaping present dangers all he further wend, and whence none rise shall fall.

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