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 myrmidons are in search of you.”

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

After examining this obstacle for a moment, the pursuivant was convinced that any attempt to move it would be impracticable, and muttering a deep execration, he gave the word to return.

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

Having gained the passage, she found to her horror that the pursuivant and his band were already within the star-chamber.

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

“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