8d. 9lets. The state of teens seen wandering around. T---e----.
10a. 7lets. Marshal obstains fortified place. --s-i--.
19a. 7 lets. Forgive prisoner. having been cheated. --n-o--.
27a. 2 words. 8.7. With endless rum minister led me astray - too much booze is why!.D---r-u- ----e--.