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The Lusiad

Note 523 — BOOK VIII.

William Julius Mickle translation

The Lusian Scipio well might speak his fame, But nobler Nunio shines a greater name.—

Castera justly observes the happiness with which Camoëns introduces the name of this truly great man. "Il va," says he, "le nommer tout à l'heure avec une adresse et une magnificence digne d'un si beau sujet."

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