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

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Hark; for with vauntings vain thou shalt not view fantastical, fictitious, lying deed of lieges lauded, as strange Muses do, seeking their fond and foolish pride to feed: Thine acts so forceful are, told simply true, all fabled, dreamy feats they far exceed; exceeding Rodomont, and Ruggiero vain, and Roland haply born of Poet’s brain.

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