The Spectator N0 2631

[Matakari]

Good morning, I’m still working on the capitalists and wish to confirm  the following letters. Thanks in advance!

1a     H?W?W?O?  ( HAWKWOOD )

5a     ?R?KE?           ( DRAKES )

18a   WHI?E          ( WHITE )

42a   ??N?A?

43a   ?E?E?O?E

11d   ?R?T?HARD   ( PRITCHARD )

13d   ?A?V???Y

19d    ?AL??E?E?

21      W?L?O?T?

And if anyone possesses the link to Brewer’s, I would be happy to receive it for safe keeping and future consultation. Thanks!

[Neveracrossword]

Matakari, thanks - and glad we could help you finish this one.

[HaizeyDays]

I have finished, but I don't get the parsing for 3d and 23d.  Could someone explain pleae?

[roslyn251254]

3d"is" inside went (left)

[roslyn251254]

23d strop - criticism + HE (abbrev for High explosive)

[Dredd]

Please can anyone explain 34 down?

Recitatives starting Scarletti compositions even (5) ?c?ne

Assume it is SCENE

[Neveracrossword]

Dredd, it's the first letters of Scarletti and Compositions, followed by Ene. a variation of even. Scene is the plural of Scena which means a recitative.

[Dredd]

Thank you Neveracrossword

[Neveracrossword]

Dredd, glad I could help.