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

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Lo! with a panick fear themselves they flung in the swift-sailing barklets which they brought: These high uplifted on the billows hung, those deep in water diving safety sought: Sudden from starboard and from port they sprung, by dread of visionary sights distraught; for all would rather tempt the cruel tide, for none in mercies of their foes confide.

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