That amusing study, the law -- The fundamental, unrepealable law -- Sufferings in the public service -- An open and eager part in rebellion -- Ablest defender of the Constitution -- Acknowledged leader for ratification : prefatory skirmishes -- Acknowledged leader for ratification : the real objection -- Acknowledged leader for ratification : fatal disunion remedied -- A high and important office -- An associate of presidents -- Overt partisanship from the bench -- Not a time of great decisions -- Sovereign power dragged before a court : Chisholm v. Georgia -- The life of a post boy -- The character of the business done -- Trials almost too much to bear -- Great civilities and distinction -- The most-serious mortifications -- Felicitous relationships -- Friends, finances, faith, fun, foibles -- King of terrors and terror of kings -- A parting assessment.