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.

by Nostradamus

LXXVIII.

French.

Le Chef d’Escosse avec six d’Allemagne,

Par gents de mer Orientaux captif,

Traverseront le Calpre & Espagne,

Present en Perse au nouveau Roy craintif.

English.

The Chief of Scotland with six of Germany,

Shall be taken prisoners by Seamen of the East,

They shall go through the Calpre and Spain,

And shall be made a present in Persia to the new fearful King.

ANNOT.

By the Calpre is understood the Capzor promontory, which is at the mouth of the Streights, by and beyond which these Prisoners will be carried into Persia for a present to the King, who then shall be some fearful person.