XXXIX.

French.

Du vray rameau de fleur de Lis issu, Mis & loge heritier d’_Hetrurie_, Son sang antique de longue main tissu, Fera _Florence_ florir en l’Armoirie.

English.

Issued out of the true branch of the City, He shall be set for Heir of _Hetruria_, His ancient blood waved by a long while, Shall cause _Florence_ to flourish in the Scutcheon.

ANNOT.

This is only in commendation of the Family of the _Medicis_, and of their Alliance with the Crown of _France_; for _Catharine_ of _Medicis_, wife to _Henry_ II. was Queen of _France_ when our Author lived.