| 1. | A pontifical and warlike nature, a singular thing in a youth. - from Les Miserables by Victor Hugo |
| 2. | "Can I have been intercepted by French telegrams to the pontifical authorities" He resolved to end his anxiety. - from The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas, Pere |
| 3. | "The fact is, that you have inspired not only the pontifical government, but also the neighboring states, with such extreme fear, that they are glad of all opportunity of making an example.. - from The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas, Pere |