The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC October competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 5: Charles II leaves the First Earl of Shaftesbury's party with a rug.

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A clue to POSTICHE.
7 comments refer to this clue (from 6 competitors, 1 other)

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Comments on the clue
1.Too confusing
2.Leads to WIG, not POSTICHE.
3.Your wordplay is meant to be to postiche, not wig!
4.Too obscure for me. Rather bizarre image.
5.This is a clue for 'wig' and not postiche – why give wordplay for a synonym?! I'm not sure Charles II fairly indicates H either.
6.My husband was asleep and sans toupee when he wrote this clue!
7.Not conviced by Charles II = H: Charles's IInd? Re. the surface, leaving with a rug seems strange.