Then each of the heralds, or Dukes-at-Arms, speaking in turn, proclaimed his title.
"I am Lancaster."
"I am Richmond."
"I am Chester."
"I am Somerset."
"I am Windsor."
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.