pursuivant

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Previous coronations have had historic roles such as the "rouge dragon pursuivant", "unicorn pursuivant" and carriers of the "golden spur" and the "white wand".

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2023

“You must give me surety for yourself, sir,” replied the pursuivant.

From Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason by Ainsworth, William Harrison

Prompted by some undefinable feeling, which caused him to rush upon his destruction, the pursuivant ventured upon the roof of the stables, and was followed by his companions.

From Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason by Ainsworth, William Harrison

“Father Oldcorne, I arrest you as a Jesuit and a traitor,” shouted the pursuivant, in a voice of exultation.

From Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason by Ainsworth, William Harrison

The principal functionary for Ireland is styled Ulster, king of arms: under him are two heralds, Cork and Dublin, and one pursuivant, Athlone.

From The Curiosities of Heraldry by Lower, Mark Antony