[342.] faire in place, fair in that place.
[351.] to treen mould, to the form of a tree. Treen is an adj. like wooden.
[354.] the same. Supply "as she appeared to be," i.e. fair and true.
[357.] proper hew. Witches had to appear in their "proper hew" one day in spring and undergo a purifying bath. The old romances make frequent mention of the enchanted herb bath.
[370.] by chaunges of my cheare, by my changed countenance or expression.
[371.] drownd in sleepie night. The phrase modifies "body," or is equivalent to "while I was drowned in sleep."
[382.] in a living well, in a well of running water. This well signifies the healing power of Christianity. John, iv, 14. In Spenser's story this well is never found, and the wretched couple are never restored to human shape.
[404.] all passed feare, all fear having passed.