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

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Came from another quarter Neptune’s fere, begot by Coelus, borne by Vesta’s womb, of gesture grave yet gay, fair sans compeer, the wond’ering waves were blandisht by her bloom: A light Cymár of costly weft her wear, subtle as though ’twere wove in airy loom, that bared the crystal charms to longing eyne⁠— charms ne’er create in jealous shade to pine:

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