The
Dutch
, who are more famous for their Industry and Application, than for Wit and Humour, hang up in several of their Streets what they call the Sign of the
Gaper
, that is, the Head of an Idiot dressed in a Cap and Bells, and gaping in a most immoderate manner: This is a standing Jest at
Amsterdam
.
Thus every one diverts himself with some Person or other that is below him in Point of Understanding, and triumphs in the Superiority of his Genius, whilst he has such Objects of Derision before his Eyes.
.