nvenience. On March 17, 1890, he had an attack of illness
during the assizes at Exeter resembling that which he had previously had
at Derby. He was again ordered to rest for three months. Sir A. Clark
allowed him to go on circuit in the summer. Lord Coleridge was his
colleague, and Fitzjames enjoyed his society. He afterwards went to
Anaverna, and, though unable to walk far, took much pleasure in long
drives. Meanwhile it began to be noticed that his mind was less powerful
than it had hitherto been. It was an effort to him to collect his
thoughts and conduct a case clearly. A competent observer stated as his
general view that Fitzjames was at intervals no longer what he had
been--a remarkably strong judge--but that he could still discharge his
duties in a way which would have caused no unfavourable comments had he
been new to the work. Remarks, however, began to be made in the press
which may have been more or less exaggerated. I need only say that
Fitzjames himself was quite unconscious of any inability to do his duty,
and for some time heard nothing of any comments. In March 1891 he was on
circuit at Exeter again with Lord Coleridge. It was thought right that
certain public remarks should be brought under his notice. He
immediately took the obviously right course. He consulted Sir Andrew
Clark, who advised resignation. Fitzjames did his last work as judge at
Bristol, March 15 to 23, and finally resigned on April 7, 1891, when he
took leave of his colleagues at an impressive meeting. The
Attorney-General, Sir R. Webster, expressed the feelings of the bar; and
the final 'God bless you all,' with which he took leave of the members
of his old profession, remains in the memory of his hearers. He was
created a baronet in recognition of his services, and received the usual
pension.

I may here mention that he was elected a corresponding member of the
'Institut de France' in 1888 ('Academie des Sciences morales et
politiques'). The election, I believe, was due to M. de Franqueville,
the distinguished French jurist, with whom he had formed a warm
friendship in later years. He also received the honorary degree of LL.D.
from the University of Edinburgh in 1884, and was an honorary member of
the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

After his retirement his health fluctuated. He visited Froude at
Salcombe in June, and was able to enjoy sailing. He afterwards went to
Homburg, and in the autumn was able to walk as well as drive