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

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Aboard the ships he bides with mind at ease till seen what circumstance the days shall show; for now his spirit no reliance sees upon that bribèd Regent vile and low. Here let the Casuist who riddle rees, see how the wealthy as the wantful too, are ruled by lucre and the noxious thirst of gain that gars us dare and do the worst.

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