Beattie.—The Minstrel, Book II. Stanza XXX. Line 9.
Ignorance with looks profound.
Gray.—Ode for Music, Line 3. 1. I wonder you will magnify this madman; You are old, and should understand. 2. Should, say’st thou, Thou monstrous piece of ignorance in office!
Beaumont and Fletcher.—The Elder Brother, Act II. Scene 1.