Unblushing assurance in rascality is not a new thing in the world.
A firm of shady outside London brokers was prosecuted for
swindling, says _Everybody’s_. In acquitting
them, the court, with great severity, said:
“There is not sufficient evidence to convict you, but if any one
wishes to know my opinion of you I hope that you will refer to
me.”
Next day the firm’s advertisement appeared in every available
medium, with the following well displayed: “Reference as to
probity, by special permission, the Lord Chief Justice of
England.”
(1566)
=Impulsiveness=--See SUSPICION.