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

For the rest, every one may make his own interpretation, for it is hard to guess who this Duke should be, or that Fish either, that shall have a Cormorants Bill after whom the door shall be shut.

XVIII.

French.

Les plus Lettrez dessus les faits Cœlestes,

Seront par Princes ignorans reprouvez,

Punis d’Edict, chassez comme scelestes,

Et mis a mort la ou seront trouvez.

English.

The most Learned in the Celestial sciences,

Shall be found fault with, by ignorant Princes.