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

XIV.

French.

De gens esclave, chansons, chants, & requestes,

Captifs par Princes, & Seigneurs aux prisons,

A l’advenir par Idiots sans testes,

Seront receus par divins oraisons.

English.

From slavish people, Songs, Tunes and requests,

Being kept Prisoners by Princes and Lords,

For the future by headless Idiots,

Shall be admitted by divine prayers.

ANNOT.

This is a prognostication of the beginning and increase of the Protestants in France, who began to sing their Psalms in French, and from time to time presented their request for tolleration. The Author being a zealous Papist calleth them Idiots, and that notwithstanding the persecution that should be against them, being put in Prison by Princes and Lords, they should at last be admitted by reason of their often praying to God.