What does the cryptic crossword clue "Writer's retainer, heading off, enthralled by these in Calais (9)" mean?

The definition is "Writer". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). C (synonym="[s]ERVANT") + ERVANT (synonym="ERVANT") + ES (synonym="[s]ERVANT") = CERVANTES; definition: "Writer's" The answer is CERVANTES.

Writer's retainer, heading off, enthralled by these in Calais (9)

Times Cryptic #28447 | 17 Across | 2022-11-14 flower

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