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Pays for offending scoundrels in close pursuit (2,4,5)

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I believe the answer is:

at ones heels

'in close pursuit' is the definition.

'pays for offending scoundrels' is the wordplay.
'pays for' becomes 'atones'.
'offending scoundrels' becomes 'heels'.
'atones'+'heels'='AT ONES HEELS'

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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