Previous cryptic solution

Across: 1. Peruse 4. Census 9. Netting 10. Strip 11. Yard

12. Bear 13. Mar 15. Sort 16. Snob 19. Top 21. Gold

22. Thou 24. Ingot 25. Gallant 26. Gantry 27. Ceased Down: 1. Penny-farthing 2. Retires 3. Slip 5. Ensuring

6. Scrim 7. Superannuated 8. Agree 14. Brighter

17. Beheads 18. Flags 20. Pagan 23. Flee