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 is easie to be understood; for it is frequently seen, that Honour is made blind by lust, and chiefly if that lust be propped up with credit; and abundance of Gold and Silver.

XV.

French.

Vers Aquilon grands efforts par hommasse,

Presque l’Europe, l’Univers vexer,

Les deux Eclipses mettra en telle chassé,

Et aux Pannons vie & mort renforcer.

English.

Towards the North great endeavours by a manly woman,

To trouble Europe, and almost all the world,