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 title of Blue Mantle pursuivant, as old as the reign of Edward III., suggests a like usage in England.

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

They had scarcely gained the room, and fastened the door, when the pursuivant and his attendants appeared in the corridor.

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

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

One amongst their number, who appeared to act as leader, and whom, from his garb, and the white wand he carried, Viviana knew must be a pursuivant, now proceeded to interrogate the prisoner.

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