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

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

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

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

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

If a pursuivant bestrode him, he might discover through his means who be recusants a hundred miles around.

From The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine by Rameur, E.