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
“Leave go your hold, young mistress,” rejoined the pursuivant, grasping Oldcorne by the collar of his vestment, and dragging him along; “and rest thankful that I make you not, also, my prisoner.”
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
“Who is that bold speaker?” demanded the pursuivant from one of his attendants.
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
