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

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“You see that now this weak ephemeral brood, who from a Vassal mine hath taken name, with sprite high-flown, and heart of proudest mood, you, me and all the world would tempt and tame: You see how freely they defy your Flood, a doughtier deed than Rome’s high race could claim: You see they seek to ’spy your whole domain, to break the very statutes of your Reign.

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