THE RISE OF PHYSIOLOGY Ig! 
Fig. 59. He was one of those retiring, silent men whose 
natures are difficult to fathom, and who are so frequently 
misunderstood. A domestic infelicity, that led to the separa- 
tion of himself from his family, added to his isolation and 
loneliness. When touched by the social spirit he charmed 
Fic. 59.—CLAuDE BERNARD, 1813-1878. 
people by his personality. He was admired by the Empcror 
Napoleon Third, through whose influence Bernard acquired 
two fine laboratories. In 1868 he was elected to the 
French Academy, and became thereby one of the “ Forty 
Immortals.” 
Foster describes him thus: ‘‘Tall in stature, with a fine 
