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

Ralph Brooke, Rouge Croix pursuivant, and York herald, was contemporary with Camden and his violent adversary.

From The Curiosities of Heraldry by Lower, Mark Antony

“We have him,” roared the pursuivant, in a voice of triumph.

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

As no answer was returned to the application, the pursuivant commanded his men to burst open the door; and the order was promptly obeyed.

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