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[4poster]

hi, I am stuck on 23 across
"Edie...did not venture to repeat a query which was so little.....to the matter"(Scott,The Antiquary)(7)
I hav G_R_A_N
and the only answer I can come up with is GERMAIN

Have scoured the net without any joy.
All help appreciated.

[JoolsTwo]

Edie saw his mind was elsewhere, and did not venture to repeat a query which was so little - GERMAIN - to the matter. "Are you a Catholic, old man? ...

[4poster]

Thanks JimJools I must have spent hours looking for that quotation,a cup of coffee is called for. Thanks again