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

“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

“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

“Follow me,” cried the pursuivant to his attendants.

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