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 twelve red ones shall Soil the Table-cloth,

Under murder, murder shall be committed.

ANNOT.

Every one may interpret this as well as I, provided that by the twelve red ones, he understandeth twelve Cardinals.

XII.

French.

Le Camp plus grand de route mis ensuite,

Gueres plus outre ne sera pourchassé,

Ost recampé & legion reduite,

Puis hors, des Gaules du tout sera chassé.