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

VIII.

French.

La grand Cité dassaut prompt repentin

Surpris de nuit, gardes interrompus,

Les Excubies & veilles Saint Quentin,

Trucidez gardes, & les Portails rompus.

English.

The great City shall be taken by a sudden assault,

Being surprised by night, the Watch being beaten,

The Court of Guard and Watch of Saint Quentin

Shall be killed, and the Gates broken.

ANNOT.

This great City was the City of St. Quentin in Picardy, taken by assault by Philip the II. Anno 1557.