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

XL.

French.

Ce qu’en vivant le Pere n’avoit sceu,

Il acquerra ou par guerre ou par feu,

Et Combatra la sangsue irritée,

Ou jouira de son bien paternel,

Et savory du grand Dieu Eternel,

Aura bien tost sa Province heritée.

English.

That which while he lived the father did not know,