Then a soldier, Full of strange oaths and bearded like the pard, Jealous in honor, sudden and quick in quarrel, Seeking the bubble reputation Even in the cannon's mouth

William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare

Bearded Full Honor Jealous Oaths Quarrel Quick Soldier Strange Sudden

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