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

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There ’tis her will, the watery Damosels await the coming of her hero-train, the Nymphs who worth’ily bear the name of belles, for eyne a pleasure and for hearts a pain; with choirs and dances, and by potent spells bring secret hoards of Love their love to gain, that all should labour with the best of will the Youths they love with lover-joys to thrill.

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