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 meaning of this is, that when the Planet of Mars shall be in conjunction with the constellation he calleth here the Scepter, that then shall be a very calamitous War. The two last Verses are plain enough of themselves.

XXV.

French.

Par Mars contraire sera la Monarchie,

Du grand Pescheur en trouble ruineux,

Jeune, noir, rouge prendra la Hierarchie,

Les proditeurs iront jour bruineux.

English.

By Mars contrary shall the Monarchy

Of the great Fisherman, be brought into ruinous trouble,