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 most potent shall yield to the younger,

And the older of the two shall die,

When one of the two shall invade the Empire.

ANNOT.

This Prophecie is not come to pass yet (for all I know) therefore I leave the interpretation to every ones liberty.

XXXVIII.

French.

Par Eau, & par fer & par grand maladie,

Le Pourvoieur a l’hazard de sa vie,

Scaura combien vaut le Quintal de Bois,