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

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“ ‘Thou dour disturber of man’s sprite and life, fount of backsliding and adultery, sagacious waster, and consummate thief of subjects, kingdoms, treasure, empery: They hail thee noble, and they hail thee chief, though digne of all indignities thou be; they call thee Fame and Glory sovereign, words, words, the heart of silly herd to gain!

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