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

The new elected Master of the great Ship,

Shall a great while see the great light shine,

Which serveth for a Lamp to this great Territory,

And at which time Armies under his name,

Joyned with those of happy of Bourbon,

East, West, and North his memory shall be.

ANNOT.

The three first Verses are concerning Clement the VIII. who was elected Pope about that time, and was Instrumental to make a Peace between the King of France and the Duke of Savoy, and was Pope a good while.

By the great Ship is meant the Church, of which he is called Master. The rest is easie.