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

Sera a Rome aux graces embrassées,

Dueil, cris, pleurs, larm, sang, excellent liesse,

Contraires bandes surprises & troulsées.

English.

Sudden joy shall turn into a sudden sadness,

At Rome to the embraced graces,

Mourning, cries, weeping, tears, blood, excellent joy,

Contrary Troops surprized and carryed away.

ANNOT.

There is nothing difficult here, but what he meaneth by Embraced graces, for my part I believe them some new married Couples, who in the middle of their jollity shall fall into these disasters.