Hi again, Kendo.
For 17ac., Take "Scot" and replace the abbreviation for "old" (1) with an inscription on a gravestone (1.1.1) Result = "text".
For 25ac., "just" as in "it's a .e.. bagatelle" or "I .e..ly said" also a synonym for a pool.
Hoping this helps!
Al Issner
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