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 Stanza is wholly abstruse and Enigmatical, therefore I will not pretend to expound it, but leave the interpretation to those that have more time and leasure then I.

XXIII.

French.

Quand la grand Nef, la prove & Gouvernail,

Du franc Pais, & son Esprit vital,

Descueils & slots par la Mer Secovée,

Six cens & sept & dix cœur assiegé,

Et des reflux de son corps afflegé,

Sa vie estant sur ce mal renovée.