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

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And from such wilful shots discharged sans aim, wherewith those awkward Impes aye joy to play, arise a thousand loves that mar and maim the victims wounded in such wretched way: E’en of the Heroes boasting highest fame a thousand impious loves the sight dismay; Such was May Byblis, such the Cinyraean: This Youth Assyrian born, and that Judaean.

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