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

This is, when the Planet Saturn hath finished twice three Ages; that is, 600 years from the time that this Prophecy was written, then the Senates of Thoulouze, being men of a new Leaven (meaning being Protestants) shall cause the Romish Churches to be polluted and depredated in the Months of April and May.

LXXIII.

French.

Dans Foix entrez Roy Cerulée Turban,

Et regnera moins evolu Saturne,

Roy Turban Blanc, Bizance cœur ban,

Sol, Mars, Mercure, pres la Hurne.

English.

In Foix shall come a King with a Blew Turbant,

And shall Reign before Saturn is revolved,