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

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“With fire consumèd Dian’s sacred fane⁠— that master-piece of subtle Ctesiphon⁠— Heróstratus, who by such deed would gain of worldwide Fame the high immortal boon; If greed of foolish praise and glory vain to actions so perverse may urge men on, more reason ’tis to crown with endless fame Deeds that deserve, like Gods, a deathless name.”

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