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
The difficulty of meeting in any Countrey three hundred men of one mind,
hath perswaded me that our Author writ this for _England_; but by reason
there hath been since a general pardon, I will keep my mind to my self.
XXXVIII.
French.
Ce grand Monarque qu’au mort succedera,
Donnera vie illicite & lubrique,
Par nonchalance a tous concedera,
Qua la parfin faudra la loy _Salique_.
English.
The great Monarch that shall succeed to the great one,
Shall lead a Life unlawfull, and lecherous,
By carelesness he shall give to all,
So that in Conclusion the _Salique_ Law shall fail.
ANNOT.
This hath a Relation to the precedent Stanza, therefore, _&c._
XXXIX.
French.
Du vray rameau de fleur de Lis issu,
Mis & loge heritier d’_Hetrurie_,
Son sang antique de longue main tissu,
Fera _Florence_ florir en l’Armoirie.
English.
Issued out of the true branch of the City,
He shall be set for Heir of _Hetruria_,
His ancient blood waved by a long while,
Shall cause _Florence_ to flourish in the Scutcheon.
ANNOT.
This is only in commendation of the Family of the _Medicis_, and of their
Alliance with the Crown of _France_; for _Catharine_ of _Medicis_, wife
to _Henry_ II. was Queen of _France_ when our Author lived.
XL.
French.
Le sang Roial sera si tresmeslé,
Contraints seront _Gaulois_ de l’_Hesperie_,
On attendra que terme soit coulé,
Et que memoire de la voix soit perie.
English.
The Royal blood shall be so much mixed,
The _French_ shall be constrained by the _Spaniards_,
They shall stay till the term be past,
And the remembrance of the voice be over.
ANNOT.
This only signifieth a strict Union between the _French_ and the
_Spaniards_, by several Alliances.
XLI.
French.
Nay soubs les ombres & journée nocturne,
Séra en Regne & bonté Souveraine,
Fera renaistre son sang de l’antique _Urne_,
Renouvelant siecle d’Or pour l’airain.
English.
Being born in the shadows and nocturnal time,
He shall be a Soveraign in Kingdom and bounty,
He shall cause his blood to come again from the ancient _Urn_,
Renewing a golden Age instead of a brazen one.
ANNOT.
This foretelleth the greatness and goodness of a Prince that shall be
born in the beginning of the night.
XLII.
French.
_Mars_ eslevé en son plus haut befroy,
Fera retraire les _Allobrox_ de _France_,
La gent _Lombarde_ fera si grand effroy,
A ceux de l’Aigle comprins soubs la _Balance_.
English.
_Mars_ being elevated in its higher Steeple,
Shall cause the _Allobrox_ to retreat from _France_,
The people of _Lombardy_ shall be in so great fear,
Of those of the Eagle comprehended under _Libra_.
ANNOT.
The _Allobrox_ are the people of _Savoy_. Those of the Eagle comprehended
under _Libra_, are the subjects of the Empire that use the _French_
tongue.
XLIII.
French.
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