Across
Buddy to regard as equal, friend finally hugged (8)
Wise folk interrupted by unknown number of hostile remarks (6)
Rebel Frenchman, by Jove, beginning to excel (8)
Chap is told to carry this weapon (6)
Say nothing, given drink that may be full of gas! (5)
Mule maybe swallowing one insect for breakfast? (9)
Romantic story of dancer — I cried terribly when immersed in it (6,6)
Bad hesitation by island country: getting clarification (12)
Firm facing damage probed by young female official (9)
Quiet store's opening place for cash deposits (5)
The old man with a girl, a dish (6)
Captain stuck in grass, not moving properly (8)
Share value knocking you back when about to retire? (6)
Most audacious Man U footballer, reckless going in (8)
Down
Burdens extended at the end? Show sign of affection (6)
Lowly soldiers face losing leader (6)
It could turn out to be wrong meal — for tempted fish! (9)
Analytical system that would do for dim neurotics (12)
Slow mover, first to last? Such may be given special treatment in bar (5)
Heat content of the pan, largely empty, sadly (8)
Thus loving books, palace occupant disappears, shunning company? (8)
House and home with no money needing right mediator (6,6)
Old army club has more than one team (9)
Believer in circle with one short prayer (8)
Female to escape with boyfriend — this may light up the way (8)
Theologian at home visiting disreputable club (6)
Disease is an irritating thing, no hesitation (6)
Where water enters pub managed by tenant, we hear? (5)
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