CRYPTIC CLUES

ACROSS

7 Did nothing I had been winning (5) 8 Some henchman or manservant from France (7) 9 Hide in part of Mediterranean island (7) 10 Distressed madwoman now lacking mistress (5) 12 Pirate didn’t have to pay for footwear (10) 15 Amazed because weight carried by one hut (10) 18 Presumably the boss expects to lean on them (5) 19 Agree the Tory should be made to go (7) 21 Business anxiety (7) 22 Once more a profit is shown (5) DOWN 1 The best pupils making their debut? (5,5) 2 Fuel used when things are not tight? (5) 3 Close row of bushes trimmed in the border (4) 4 Where to stick? (6) 5 Prudish girl gets flower (8) 6 Charge for male having engagement (7) 11 Version of Shakespearian character given by Yank on tram (4,6) 13 Tearless? (4-4) 14 Obviously not music produced without effort (7) 16 The runner-up by a very short time (6) 17 Where to get a different plane (5) 20 Get close to some fine artist (4)