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

“It is the work of that accursed pursuivant, I will be sworn,” said Guy Fawkes.

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

Ulster holds office by patent, during pleasure; under him the Irish office of arms consists of two heralds, Cork and Dublin; and a pursuivant, Athlone.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 3 "Helmont, Jean" to "Hernosand" by Various

“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

“You must give me surety for yourself, sir,” replied the pursuivant.

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