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 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
Meanwhile, the pursuivant had reached the door, which Chetham had taken the precaution to fasten, and was trying to burst it open.
From Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason by Ainsworth, William Harrison
“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
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
