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

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

“After them!” cried the pursuivant to some of his attendants.

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

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