The Times 1999

[LottieAnne]

This crossword is nearly all based on literature and most of that on Shakespeare. I shall be grateful for any help as I am stuck at the moment.

5d Gift of I, thy bard, shown cryptically here? (8,7)
14d Disciples account about wild old Pistol (9)
9ac Shock treatment from Mark Antony initially getting Ceasar changing direction (8) - a - - - s - -
11ac Actors taking a course for role of Alonso or Ferdinand, say (8) - e - - - a - -

Many thanks.

[swannbaker]

Apostolic .

[swannbaker]

Macassar .

[swannbaker]

Birthday present .

[LottieAnne]

I have just realized I have made a mistake with 11ac. The letters should be:
- - s - a - a - .
Sorry. I have to wear different glasses to see the computer and this makes the print on the crossword difficult to see.

[swannbaker]

Castaway .

[LottieAnne]

Does anyone know whether this site has ceased sending emails alerting one to the fact that an answer has been received? The last 3 times I have asked questions (including today) I have not received any emails which means that the more time passes the harder it becomes to locate the original message.
I also put a thankyou message on earlier but I see that that has now disappeared. Is there something wrong with my computer?