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

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“ ‘Imagine ev’ery wildest aventure, such as Eurystheus for Alcídes plan’d: Cleone’s Lyon, Harpies foul and dour, and Boar of Erymanth and Hydra ban’d; in fine to seek those empty shades obscure where Styx surrounds of Dis the dire Dead-land; the greatest danger and the deadliest brunt, for thee, O King! this soul, this flesh would front.’

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