| Mature and wise? Not initially |
AGE |
| Note coming from small plucked instrument |
SHARP |
| Objective of potential lover, until now? |
to date |
| One expecting Bottom here in play |
mother-to-be |
| Queen cross over East wing |
ANNEXE |
| Reveal love in declaration of intent |
MANIFESTO |
| Soldier's charge account set up around start of October |
storm trooper |
| Start working with group |
ONSET |
| Stretch of Devon river full of vessels |
EXPANSE |
| Tried to, working in a US city |
DETROIT |
| Willing retainer? Mellows, for example |
GAMEKEEPER |
| Wood used by barrel maker |
ELM |