Premise: It was unpredictable magic, but apparently bore some vague relationship to what he was wishing for.

Hypothesis: The magic was unpredictable but sort of worked the way he wanted.
Answer: yes

Premise: In Fruges take the small D130 southwest toward Crequy, following the valley of the tiny Crequoise river back down to the Canche.

Hypothesis: If you were to follow the Crequoise river you would make it back to the Canche.
Answer: yes

Premise: They had already arranged their infamous plot "that he should marry this rich, but rather foolish old lady, induce her to make a will leaving her money to him, and then gain their ends by a very cleverly conceived crime.

Hypothesis: They arranged for him to marry a rich old lady.
Answer: yes

Premise: Madurai was the lively cultural center for Dravidian poets, actors, singers, musicians, and also dancers who were the precursors of the Hindu devadasi temple prostitutes.

Hypothesis: The weather in Madurai attracted people.
Answer: it is not possible to tell