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 pursuivant and his myrmidons are in search of you.”

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

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

“It is the work of that accursed pursuivant, I will be sworn,” said Guy Fawkes.

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