On the return of the Conservative Party to power in 1874, he served again as Attorney General, since Disraeli was reluctant to lose a Law Officer of whom he had the highest opinion.
On the return of the Conservative Party to power in 1874, he served again as Attorney General for a time. Although his talents undoubtedly entitled him to a seat on the Bench, Disraeli was reluctant to lose a Law Officer of whom he had the highest opinion.