Stas, at one time prone to be a trifle boastful, now did not brag at all.
"In Desert and Wilderness"
Henryk Sienkiewicz
The hot winds sough through the branches, and my men murmer away to each other under a neighbouring tree, possibly about the Sahib, who is such a poor shot, and, as our language is limited, I can't brag about swagger shots in other days.
"From Edinburgh to India & Burmah"
William G. Burn Murdoch
Just so put a wooden sword into the hand of the Hohenstieler, and let him brag of war, learning meanwhile the value of peace.
"A Handbook to the Works of Browning (6th ed.)"
Mrs. Sutherland Orr