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

XL.

French.

Ce qu’en vivant le Pere n’avoit sceu,

Il acquerra ou par guerre ou par feu,

Et Combatra la sangsue irritée,

Ou jouira de son bien paternel,

Et savory du grand Dieu Eternel,

Aura bien tost sa Province heritée.

English.

That which while he lived the father did not know,

He shall get it either by Water or by Fire,

And shall fight with the angry Leech,

Or shall enjoy his Paternal goods,

And be favorised by the great Eternal God,

Shall quickly become Heir of his Province.

ANNOT.

This concerneth the present King of France Lewis the XIV. who hath lately got by Fire and Sword those Provinces in the Low Countreys, to which he laid claim by his Wives Title, which his father never knew nor attempted.