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

XXXVIII.

French.

Aux profligez de Paix les ennemis,

Apres avoir l’Italie superée,

Noir sanguinaire, rouge sera commis,

Feu, sang verser, eau de sang colorée.

English.

To the vanquished the enemies of peace,

After they shall have overcome Italy,

A bloody black one shall be committed,

Fire and blood shall be powerd, and water coloured with blood.

ANNOT.

A bloody black man shall be put into the hands of the vanquished, by those that were enemies to peace, after they have conquered Italy, whence shall proceed fire and blood, and water coloured with blood.