Too Dear

3. Where the prisoner's meals were prepared.
4. The cost quoted by Italy for execution services.
7. The border the criminal crossed after his release.
10. One of the commodities taxed in Monaco.
11. A term describing Monaco's small size.
12. The final arrangement made for the criminal instead of execution.
16. The term for the annual payment made to the criminal beforehand..
17. The French writer, often called the 'father of the modern short story,' from whom "Too Dear!" was adapted.
18. The size of Monaco's army.
19. Where the murderer was confined.
21. The game played in Monaco's gaming house.
23. The annual amount paid to the criminal after his release.
24. A portion of the pension is given to the criminal upfront.
27. The type of government in France, as mentioned in the story.
29. A country that banned gaming houses, benefitted Monaco.
31. The kingdom where the story is set.
32. The sentence given due to high execution costs.
34. Establishments banned in neighbouring countries but allowed in Monaco.
36. A tax levied on individuals in Monaco.
37. The tragic act committed by some gamblers, highlighting the dangers of gambling.
39. He committed this crime.

1. The criminal received a certain amount in advance.
2. The cost quoted by France for execution services.
5. The ruler of Monaco.
6. What happened to the guard to reduce expenses.
8. A professional required for carrying out the death sentence.
9. The sea near Monaco.
11. Another commodity taxed in Monaco apart from wine..
13. The country initially approached for an executioner.
14. The occupation the criminal took up after leaving Monaco.
15. The king believed that increasing 2 francs per head would cause this.
20. The neighbouring country considered for execution assistance.
22. The population of Monaco.
25. What the criminal did after accepting the pension.
26. The income generated from taxes and the gaming house.
28. The Russian writer known for his satirical take on capital punishment in "Too Dear!".
30. A word for total market control.
33. The execution device considered for the criminal.
34. The person assigned to watch over the prisoner.
35. The costs associated with the prisoner's upkeep.
38. The group that advised the prince on state matters.