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

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At such a time the Squadron neared the part, where first Melindé’s goodly shore was seen, in awnings drest and prankt with gallant art, to show that none the Holy Day misween: Flutter the flags, the streaming Estandart gleams from afar with gorgeous purple sheen; tom-toms and timbrels mingle martial jar: Thus past they forwards with the pomp of war.

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