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

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“Dost think, the wretches had not mutinied against the Head who with their mood had striven, parforce becoming Pyrats, turned aside from duty, by despair, want, hunger driven? In very sooth these men were sorely tried, since from their hearts ne moil ne toil hath driven Portingall-excellence, abounding still in leal valour and obedient will.

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