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

As for the raining Milk and Blood, they are Prodigies that have appeared often before, and therefore not incredible, as those that are Versed in History may justifie: and although the reasons may be drawn from natural causes, yet would they be too tedious if I should insert them here.

XX.

French.

Par les Contrées du grand flevue Betique,

Loin d’Ibere, au Royaume de Grenade,

Croix repoussées par gens Mahometiques,

Un de Cordube trahira a la fin Contrade.

English.

Through the Countreys of the great River Betis,

Far from Iberia, in the Kingdom of Granada,