The true prophecies or prognostications of Michael Nostradamus, physician to Henry II. Francis II. and Charles IX. Kings of France, and one of the best astronomers that ever were.: A work full of curiosity and learning. Translated and commented by Theophilus de Garencieres, Doctor in Physick Colleg. Lond.Nostradamus
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The true prophecies or prognostications of Michael Nostradamus, physician to Henry II. Francis II. and Charles IX. Kings of France, and one of the best astronomers that ever were.: A work full of curiosity and learning. Translated and commented by Theophilus de Garencieres, Doctor in Physick Colleg. Lond.
Nostradamus
Astrology -- Early works to 1800; Prophecies -- Early works to 1800
After this, they carryed the poor Gentleman almost all naked, and being
nothing but skin and bones, to the Lord of _Termes_, who caused him to be
clothed, and gave him Money to go back to his friends.
The third History is, that the Duke of _Nemours_ Son was one of the chief
ring-leaders of the League against _Henry_ IV. and did what he could
before he dyed to get the Kingdom of _France_, endeavouring first to make
himself Sovereign Prince of _Lion_, _Forrest_, and _Beaucolois_.
The fourth History is, that at the latter end of the year 1555. the Lord
_la Mole_ carrying to _Rome_ the Cardinals of _Tournon_ and _Lorrain_,
went directly to the Island of _Corsica_, whence he drew some Forces,
which he joyned to his, and to those of _Monluc_, and would not Land at
_Monaco_ for some reasons, but went directly to _Civita Vecchia_. By this
we understand that Verse of the Stanza. _The Ship of the Mole shall not
come near ~Monaco~._
XCII.
French.
Teste trenchée du vaillant Capitaine,
Sera jettée devant son adversaire,
Son corps pendu de la Classe a l’Antenne,
Confus fuira par rames avent contraire.
English.
The head cut off the valliant Captain
Shall be thrown down before his adversary,
His body hanged at the Sails Yard,
Confused, they shall fly with Oars against the Wind.
ANNOT.
These words are plain enough, though no body can tell whether the thing
is past already, or shall come to pass hereafter.
XCIII.
French.
Un Serpent veu proche du lict Royal,
Sera par Dame nuict chien n’abageronts
Lors nastre en _France_ un Prince tant Royal,
Du Ciel venu tous les Princes verront.
English.
A Serpent shall be seen near the Royal bed,
By a Lady in the night, the Dogs shall not bark,
Then shall be born in _France_ a Prince so Royal,
Come from Heaven all the Princes shall see it.
ANNOT.
This seemeth to be an allusion to the Birth of _Alexander_ the great;
for it is said, that when his mother _Olympia_ proved with Child of him,
there was seen in her Bed, and about her Bed a great Serpent, which was
the presage of his future greatness: therefore our Author also will have,
that when such a Prodigie shall appear in _France_, that then shall be
born such a Prince as he mentioneth here: the circumstances are, that
this Serpent shall be seen by a Lady in the night time, and that the Dogs
of the house shall not bark at him.
XCIV.
French.
Deux grand, freres seront chassez d’_Espagne_,
Laisné vaincu soubs les Monts _Pyrænæes_,
Rougis Mer, _Rhosne_, sang _Leman_, d’_Alemagne_,
_Narbon_, _Blyterre_, d’_Agath_ contaminées.
English.
Two great Brothers shall be driven from _Spain_,
The elder of them shall be overcome under the _Pyrenean_ Mountains
Bloody Sea, _Rhosne_, Blood _Leman_ of _Germany_,
_Narbon_, _Bliterre_ of _Agath_ polluted.
ANNOT.
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