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1. Shakespearean setting badly affected by atmosphere, on reflection (7) ANS Illyria
Where does the in the answer come from?
2. It could be Terry, the lady of the lake (5) ANS Ellen
3. Fleece, for one, for protection (7) ANS
Rampart
I'm completely stuck with those two...
4. English arriving in very pleasant Adriatic city (6) ANS Venice
How does the in the answer relate to "english arriving" (I suppose "English" means 'English name of Adriativ city').
I would be grateful for any help...

ill (badly) with airy backwards

Ellen Terry was a famous actress

RAM PART could be a fleece? (not convinced about this one)

E(nglish) in V(ery) NICE

V(ery) E nice (pleasant)

V. NICE (very nice) around E for English

Thanks so much!
But what does the part "the lady of the lake" mean?

To be honest, I was wondering that myself!

if you look up The lady of the lake,by walter scott,you will discover three songs known as ellen within the text. hope this helps