CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

Across

8 Return from popular painter, established in

the saleroom (8)

9 At the end, ran off to meet one's match (6)

10 Dined with an alternative adult. It's a cover

up (6)

11 It's the wrong time to turn about to hear an

opening passage (8)

12 I'd little energy to get a fair impression (4)

13 May line up some soldiers in different rows

(5,5)

15 Record over 5 down, upset about Europe. It

comforted them (7)

17 It's quite daft when getting in twice, at the

end (7)

20 Was a parish priest right to attract one

learning her trade? (10)

22 To regret taking a degree was discourteous

(4)

24 Resumes first act with different standards

(8)

26 At times, get behind, but still have the best

cards (6)

27 It's obvious. Find a record inside that will set

things aside (6) 28 A small number had new feeling that it's all

folly (8)

Down

1 Was in action, for example, to be sure (6)

2 Set off, taking diamonds to a public school,

at the end (8)

3 Make plans for a flitting, and be quick about

it (3,1,4,2)

4 Was wasting away in the hunt for a prize

object (7)

5 At present, have high energy, running easily,

for starters (4)

6 Harbour one coming in front of a dramatic

character (6)

7 Find a ceremonial cap that carries a family

connection (8)

14 Taking everything into account, by treating

one with consideration (10)

16 He had to append an amendment so it

came to pass (8)

18 Brought one up to be educated, and

cherished (8)

19 Girls were told to go over a difference of

opinion (7) 21 Old radical, initially, had to rest up to get on

a roll (6)

23 Remove from office the first runner who

took on some officers (6)

25 Regret having left, to give one control (4)