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

XXXIX.

French.

Du vray rameau de fleur de Lis issu,

Mis & loge heritier d’Hetrurie,

Son sang antique de longue main tissu,

Fera Florence florir en l’Armoirie.

English.

Issued out of the true branch of the City,

He shall be set for Heir of Hetruria,

His ancient blood waved by a long while,

Shall cause Florence to flourish in the Scutcheon.

ANNOT.

This is only in commendation of the Family of the Medicis, and of their Alliance with the Crown of France; for Catharine of Medicis, wife to Henry II. was Queen of France when our Author lived.