1. Start of discrete affair which involves staying awake around the beginning of the day. No training required! (5, 7)
2. Arm embraces Jersey tail to end being drenched in blood on the trottoirs. (4, 5)
3. The French milker initially arrives before my black card. (5)
4. Spot on ruler is the plain answer to everything (4, 4)
5. Animal craft in Milton Keynes needs no keys but a rustler ends up with a pig in a poke. (4, 8)