Commentary Purg XIX 100-105

Geographical indications (two towns on the Ligurian coast and the stream taken by members of the Fieschi family for their title: they are 'counts of Lavagna') leave no doubt as to the identity of the pope who speaks: Adrian V (see Adriano_2.  Dante's 'a month and little more' to indicate Adrian's term of office is not exaggerated in light of actual events.  Longfellow (DDP Longfellow.Purg.XIX.99) reports the following papal remark: 'When his kindred came to congratulate him on his election, he said, "Would that ye came to a Cardinal in good health, and not to a dying Pope."'