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

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Now the fair Nereid-choir itself enrol’d; and side by side the gentle bevy sped with tripping dances, usance known of old, straight for that Island whither Venus led: And there the Goddess ’gan to all unfold her thousand feats of loving hardihed: They, to be victims of sweet Love preparèd, each trick would try and dare whate’er she darèd.

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