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

“The pursuivant and his men are below,” he replied.

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

On searching it, however, the pursuivant found a door concealed by the hangings of the bed.

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

“Follow me,” cried the pursuivant to his attendants.

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

One amongst their number, who appeared to act as leader, and whom, from his garb, and the white wand he carried, Viviana knew must be a pursuivant, now proceeded to interrogate the prisoner.

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