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

XCVIII.

French.

La splendeur clairëa Pucelle joieuse,

Ne luira plus, long temps sera sans Sel,

Avec Marchans, Ruffiens, Loups, odieuse,

Tous pesle mesle monstre universel.

English.

The clear splendour of the merry Maid,

Shall shine no more, she shall be a great while without Salt,

With Merchants, Ruffans, Wolves, odious,

All promiscuously, she shall be an universal Monster.

ANNOT.

This is concerning a famous beauty, who in her latter age shall prostitute her self to all comers.