CAVENDISH. 447 



Mr. Cavendish died on the 10th of March, 1810, 

 after a short illness, probably the first as well as the 

 last under which he ever suffered. His habit of curious 

 observation continued to the end. He was desirous of 

 marking the progress of disease, and the gradual ex- 

 tinction of the vital powers. With this view, that he 

 might not be disturbed he desired to be left alone. 

 His servant returning sooner than he had wished was 

 ordered again to leave the chamber of death, and 

 when he came back a second time he found his master 

 had expired. 



