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

Several are on horseback, and I think I discern the pursuivant amongst the number.

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

“If we cannot make this contumacious rascal speak, we will find others more tractable,” observed the pursuivant.

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

“It is the work of that accursed pursuivant, I will be sworn,” said Guy Fawkes.

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