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The coats of arms embroidered on their breasts were those of the
counties and towns from which they took their names.
The third rank, dressed in black, remained silent. Garter King-at-Arms,
pointing them out to Gwynplaine, said,--
"My lord, these are the four Pursuivants-at-Arms. Blue Mantle."
The man with the blue cape bowed.
"
Rouge Dragon."
He with the St. George inclined his head.
"Rouge Croix."
He with the scarlet crosses saluted.
"Portcullis."
He with the sable fur collar made his obeisance.
On a sign from the King-at-Arms, the first of the pursuivants, Blue
Mantle, stepped forward and received from the officer of the Usher the
cushion of silver cloth and crown-emblazoned portfolio. And the
King-at-Arms said to the Usher of the Black Rod,--
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