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

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Thou shalt see Love of Land that ne’er shall own lust of vile lucre; soaring towards th’ Eternal: For ’tis no light ambition to be known th’ acclaimèd herald of my nest paternal. Hear; thou shalt see the great names greater grown of Vavasors who hail thee Lord Supernal: So shalt thou judge which were the higher station, King of the world or Lord of such a nation.

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