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

XII.

French.

Dresser Copie pour monter a l’Empire,

Du Vatican le sang Royal tiendra,

Flamens, Anglois, Espagne aspire,

Contre l’Italie & France contendra.

English.

To raise an Army, for to ascend unto the Empire,

Of the Vatican, the Royal blood shall endeavour,

Flemings, English, Spain shall aspire,

And shall contend against Italy and France.

ANNOT.

This prediction signifies no more, but that there shall be a great commotion among the Nations, of Europe, concerning the election of a Pope, which is called here the Empire of the Vatican; because the Vatican is the Popes Palace in Rome.