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

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“If as hath hapt to many a high-born Brave, perchance in exile be your lot to roam, my land shall lend you refuge and shall save; for ev’ery country is the strong man’s home: If ye be Pyrats housed upon the wave, own it me, fear nor infamy nor doom; for in all ages life to save must be the primal law of life’s necessity.”

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