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

This extraordinary Prodigy of a Crow crying for seven hours together upon a Brick Tower, foretelleth that some notorious Tyrant shall be put to death, and his statue sprinkled with blood, and withall, that the people either for joy or fear shall be much given to prayer.

LVI.

French.

Apres Victoire de rabieuse Langue,

L’Esprit tempté, en tranquil & repos,

Victeur sauguin par conflict, fait Harangue,

Roustir la Langue, & la Chair & les Os.

English.

After the Victory got over a raging tongue,

The mind that was tempted, shall be in tranquility and rest,