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Not too stressful this time, and a quote that I knew without reference to Google. Spectator compilsrs must be getting kinder

some rather obscure parsings, though eg 30 and 36 - think I have got most of them

I had a similar experience, Prospero. This felt more like Gemelo in places. That said some very nice clues. 6 and 38 were my favourites.

I believe this is only Madrigal’s third puzzle in the Speccie. There were two last year. Though I suspect he/she is an established setter elsewhere.

Excellent job on the Bellerophon blog btw.

Madrigal is "they" -- a duo.

Took me longer than it should have to sort out such a well-known quote. Not helped by guessing at “darkens” in 35 across! A good puzzle with some good clues.

Thanks, Will.