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

Rien ne fera que trop cuider viendra,

Ses Messagers, & luy bien attrapé,

Tout au rebours voir qui les bois fendra.

English.

A covetous Prelate, deceived by ambition,

Shall do nothing but covet too much,

His messengers and he shall be trapt,

When they shall see one cleave the Wood the contrary way.

ANNOT.

This needeth no Annotation.