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 wages due to the officers of armes when they go owt of the land: “Garter 8s. a day: every of the other kings 7s.: every herald 4s.: every pursuivant 2s.: and theyr ordinary expences.”

From The Curiosities of Heraldry by Lower, Mark Antony

The pursuivant was taken so completely unawares by the sudden appearance of Guy Fawkes and his companions, that he made no attempt at resistance.

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

They had scarcely gained the room, and fastened the door, when the pursuivant and his attendants appeared in the corridor.

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