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The Lusiads
The Lusiads by Luís de Camões, available in Auren as a public-domain ebook in the United States.
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The Portugueze navigate the Eastern Seas: The Gods hold their Council: Bacchus opposeth himself to this navigation: Venus and Mars favour the navigators: They arrive at Mozambíque, the Governor whereof attempteth to destroy them: Encounter and first military Action of our People with the Gentiles: They weigh anchor; and, passing Quiloa, they ride in the roadstead of Mombasah.
The Gods hold council Heaven’s high court within, (20–41)
Bacchus our Lusian braves to thwart doth seek (73–81)
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