Cryptic crossword

ACROSS

1. Colonist flanked by attendants in historical shows (8)

5. Knocks back part of the

rigging (4)

9 & 22 Ac. This shows the direction from which the gale blew up (4,4)

10. Being supreme in their craft, they know how to use the ropes! (8)

11. Keep pestering someone

for a man’s name (5) 12. Particular place is

reorganised (7)

13. One taken to the theatre

will lose it (13)

18. A ruin rebuilt round the

Carpathian region (8) 19. What to do with some of the letters or telegrams (4)

20. He shuns society and

sounds vinegary (7) 21. A key for one not yet of

age (5)

22. See 9 Across

23. Yes, a trip will be spoilt

by roughness (8)

DOWN

2. To a man I change direction on how to play a lively part (7) 3. Survives to the finish with sure arrangement (7) 4. Dismantles and becomes fond of the bits! (5,2,6) 6. Exact summary by the first of the exponents (7) 7. Takes stock and falsifies the results (7) 8. Disturbs the top dentures? (6) 13. Pirate with a rough manner, one hears (7) 14. Section rearranged for advertisements (7) 15. Dishonest types he whips all round (6) 16. Not so pleasant – could be in tears (7) 17. Outer garment for the knight, by the sound of it (7)