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

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“See yon sev’enteen to Lusus who belong upon this hillock standing, life defend against the Spaniards who four hundred strong, to take them captive in their rear extend: But to their sorrow these shall find ere long the stout defenders also can offend: Feat digne to last till Earth succumb to Time;⁠— in the far Past, in Present day sublime!

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