She had already learned the awful tidings.

She met me with a face of despair; for there was no longer any hope, and all that remained for us was a last farewell.

After this we parted, and each of us was taken to our respective prison.
I was taken along dark passages until I came to a cavern with a low, dark portal.

Upon entering I found the darkness deeper than usual, and there was only one solitary lamp, which diffused but a feeble ray through the gloom.

The size of the place could not be made out.