Prognosticon

Alfonso died here on November 18, 1495, in a river of blood.
(which may the immortal gods avert entirely) this year.
On which account, let the French not be unaware of a hard and harsh province if Al-Kindi original: "Alibenragel" has written correctly: they will finally take upon themselves adversaries. For a part of the escape is disturbed and condemned by Saturn. For which reason, if they are wise, let them diligently observe this prediction of ours. And let them frequently remember that of Horace: Strength devoid of counsel, he says, falls by its own weight. To Ludovico Sforza, by the nickname 'the Moor', a most wise duke, we promise a happy fortune. He will finally endeavor with all study and diligence so that peace may be restored to all, and all Italy may be settled and guarded from warlike tumult. For Jupiter, in whose bosom and protection Milan, the most powerful of cities by far, rests, having obtained a position in the house of faith and religion, fights and opposes discussions and battles. Maximilian, most glorious King of the Romans, will undergo a danger of death this year. For Virgo, his horoscope in the preventive figure, is greatly troubled by the critical ray of Mars located in the house of death. Mercury also, the almuten the planet with the most dignity in a specific position, is condemned. Alfonso, whose father's death we predicted last year, the most celebrated King of Apulia, second to none in military matters at this time, will be affected by many and various inconveniences. For Mars is somewhat opposed to him. He will finally escape, obtaining his wish as the spirits of the enemies are softened. Charles, Duke of Savoy, most innocent, will enjoy peace and tranquility. For Taurus, his horoscope located in the house of religion, is not disturbed by any ray of misfortune. Truly, he will labor with a certain illness, which Venus, as the alchochoden the giver of life or years, will entirely absolve. Gian Pietro Gonzaga and Christoforo, each a munificent count, a splendid knight, and most expert in military matters, will obtain a happy fortune with Bellona helping. For Mars, who is very powerful in their birth, promises and pledges it. To Christoforo Torelli, an illustrious count and a most upright man, and a strenuous leader of arms, Jupiter and Venus, his masters, constitute the health of the body. Yet I affirm one other thing: those princes in whose birth Aries has ascended will be in danger entirely.

On the state of the common people. Chapter eleven.

If the Moon, which obtains dominion over the common people, as Hermes is the author, is wonderfully affected and weakened this year, who is unaware that the common people themselves will follow adverse fortune? Let them therefore bear with an equal mind whatever unjust and troublesome things the movements of the stars may have brought. Therefore, I would like to warn legates, messengers, travelers, and that kind of man who is under the rule of the Moon, to diligently beware of the deceitful ambushes of thieves.