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

English.

Long gnawer, dry, cringing and fawning,

In conclusion shall have nothing but leave to be gone,

Piercing poison and Letters in his Collar,

Shall be seised, escape, and in danger.

ANNOT.

The words of this are easie to be understood, but not who should be that man to whom he giveth these four famous Epithetes of Long-gnawer, dry, cringing and fawning.

LXXXIII.

French.

Le plus grand voile hors du port de Zara,