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
“You must give me surety for yourself, sir,” replied the pursuivant.
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
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
“After them!” cried the pursuivant to some of his attendants.
From Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason by Ainsworth, William Harrison
