Telegraph, 2811.
15d, 8lets, ?s?i????, I'm imprisoned by European country in rough judgment.
17d,7lets, W?o???n, Like some yarn that's spun in court, upset Dickensian heroine.
21d, 5lets, T????, Luggage in main part of plane.
18d, 2words, 3.4. L?y ????, Beat in play in tournament.
22a, 6lets, ?I?t??, Weapon is needed in convoluted plot.
23a, 8lets, S???????, As sheep may be, but not cattle or horses? Strange.
25a,6lets, ??????, Initially cornered man that is inexperienced fighter.