Napoleon III., or rather Eugénie, his spouse, was the faithful godfather of Biarritz as a resort.

We have no secrets from our most gracious godfather, King Louis.

"If it's any advantage to your charming godchild, and oh, a precious godfather she has got!" replied Miss Wren, pricking at him in the air with her needle, "to be informed that the Court dressmaker knows your tricks and your manners, you may tell her so, by post, with my compliments.

Their armor-bearers then approached, and the ceremony of clothing the candidates in steel commenced; the golden spur was fastened on the left foot of each by his respective godfather, while Athol, Hay, and other nobles advanced to do honor to the youths, by aiding in the ceremony.

He remembered now that Ezram had always been the most intimate friend of his own family: a spry old godfather to himself and young sister, a boon companion to his once successful rival, Ben's father.

I ought to mention, in speaking of my ancestors, that I had a very worthy godfather who was half-brother to my father.