The English Parnassus, or, A helpe to English poesie containing a collection of all rhyming monosyllables, the choicest epithets, and phrases : with some general forms upon all occasions, subjects, and theams, alphabeticaly digested : together with a short institution to English poesie, by way of a preface / by Joshua Poole.

Braggadochio. v. Coward.

Of war, that nere knew more Than the fine scabbard, and scarfe he wore; He talks of counter-scarfs, and ••asomates, Of parapets, courtneyes, and pallisadoes Of flanks, of ravelings, Gabions he pratks, And of false baits, of sallies and scaladoes;

One that can take towns at table, and make forraign designs be∣tween his bed curtains, whose tongue is his best weapon.

That talks of nothing but stoccadoes, and circumvallations, and studies hard words in other countries, to fright poor folks with them at home;

That hath got a dozen of dangerous words, How he might hurt his enemy if he durst; That brag to Stars, And tell to bushes, what they do in wars.