Follow directly (5)

I believe the answer is:

ensue

(Other definitions for ensue that I've seen before include "Transpire" , "Arise" , "Happen - to come later" , "Come next" , "Happen as a result, follow ( 5)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press.

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