Anchor: Nevertheless, although he had been too clever for them this time, and the charge of espionage could not be brought home to him, his wings were pretty well clipped for the future. 
Entailed: He would be prevented from doing something similar in the future.
Contradiction: He was convicted of espionage and sentenced to death.
Contradiction: Let's stay a while longer here before going back to the Ritz. 
Contradiction: The idea could push someone to drink.
Contradiction: Everybody is holding wine.
Contradiction: Things are beginning to get a little rough, but that'll work.