He wore blue stockings, short breeches puffing out a la blouse, a belted blouse and a black, close-fitting cap.

This buffoon was seen at shows of strolling mountebanks.

He stood outside the booth and by his jests and antics and grimaces strove to attract the attention of the people, and he told them of the wonders performed by acrobats within, of the freaks exhibited.

Many of his jests are preserved.

They are often in dialogue with the proprietor and are generally of vile indecency.