There were several interpretations of Hughie.
"My Lady of the Chimney Corner"
Alexander Irvine
The principle "word for word if possible; if not, sense for sense" is common in connection with medieval translations, but is susceptible of very different interpretations, as appears sometimes from its context.
"Early Theories of Translation"
Flora Ross Amos
The shock of landing on Eden to drive him back into childhood interpretations again-at last, the clear evidence that had been denied his belief in youth.
"Eight Keys to Eden"
Mark Irvin Clifton