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

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“There in the loyal City whence (’tis said by olden Fame), arose the name eternal of Portugalia, a nimble barque he bade be ’quipt, who holds the helm of rule internal. The Twelve in briefest season ready made arms and accoutrements of use hodiernal; helms, crests, and mottoes of choice mode they choose horse, selle, and harness of a thousand hues.

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