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

That place taken, not taken was the City of Noyon in Picardy, which was taken by the Spanish Cavalry, cloathed after the French Mode, which stratagem deceived the Citizens and Soldiers that defended it: so he saith taken, because it fell into the hands of the Spaniards, and not taken, because it was by a stratagem or deceit.

XXX.

French.

Au Port de Puola & de St. Nicolas,

Perir Normande au Gouffre Phanatique,

Cap de Bizance rues crier Helas!

Secours de Gaddes & du grand Philippique.

English.

At the Harbour of Puola and of St. Nicolas,

A Norman Ship shall perish in the Phanatick Gulf,