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
“Your destination is the New Fleet, father,” retorted the pursuivant, in a tone of bitter raillery; “unless you prefer the cell in Radcliffe Hall lately vacated by your saintly predecessor, Father Woodroofe.”
From Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason by Ainsworth, William Harrison
Before this transfer could be effected, the pursuivant and his attendants had begun to ford the stream.
From Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason by Ainsworth, William Harrison
On searching it, however, the pursuivant found a door concealed by the hangings of the bed.
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
