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
“Father Oldcorne, I arrest you as a Jesuit and a traitor,” shouted the pursuivant, in a voice of exultation.
From Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason by Ainsworth, William Harrison
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
In the latter capacity he was much indebted to Francis Thynne, or Botteville, Blanch Lion pursuivant, and afterwards Lancaster herald, of whom Anthony a Wood gives a high character.
From The Curiosities of Heraldry by Lower, Mark Antony
As no answer was returned to the application, the pursuivant commanded his men to burst open the door; and the order was promptly obeyed.
From Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason by Ainsworth, William Harrison
