On the 19th, an old Layman of great fame and learning; and on the 23rd, an eminent goldsmith in Lombard street.
I could mention others, both at home and abroad, if I did not consider it is of very little use or instruction to the Reader, or to the World.
As to Public Affairs. On the 7th of this month, there will be an insurrection in Dauphiny, occasioned by the oppressions of the people; which will not be quieted in some months.
On the 15th, there will be a violent storm on the southeast coast of France; which will destroy many of their ships, and some in the very harbours.
The 19th will be famous for the revolt of a whole Province or Kingdom, excepting one city: by which the affairs of a certain Prince in the Alliance will take a better face.
MAY, against common conjectures, will be no very busy month in Europe; but very signal for the death of the Dauphin [Note, how SWIFT is killing off all the Great Men on the French side, one after another: became that would jump with the inclination of the nation just at the moment]; which will happen on the 7th, after a short fit of sickness, and grievous torments with the stranguary. He dies less lamented by the Court than the Kingdom.
On the 9th, a Marshal of France will break his leg by a fall from his horse. I have not been able to discover whether he will then die or not.
On the 11th, will begin a most important siege, which the eyes of all Europe will be upon. I cannot be more particular; for in relating affairs that so nearly concern the Confederates, and consequently this Kingdom; I am forced to confine myself, for several reasons very obvious to the reader.
On the 15th, news will arrive of a very surprising event; than which, nothing could be more unexpected.
On the 19th, three noble Ladies of this Kingdom, will, against all expectation, prove with child; to the great joy of their husbands.