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

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“The Law that holds the people, high and low, is fraught with false fantastick tales long past: they go unclothèd, but a wrap they throw for decent purpose round the loins and waist: Two modes of men are known; the nobles know the name of Nayrs, who call the lower caste Poléas, whom their haughty laws contain from intermingling with the higher strain:

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