Sir Robert Atkyns, an eminent lawyer, who had passed some years in rural retirement, but whose reputation was still great in Westminster Hall, was appointed Chief Baron.

Powell, who had been disgraced on account of his honest declaration in favour of the Bishops, again took his seat among the judges.

Treby succeeded Pollexfen as Attorney General; and Somers was made Solicitor.

[26] Two of the chief places in the Royal household were filled by two English noblemen eminently qualified to adorn a court.

The high spirited and accomplished Devonshire was named Lord Steward.