Insidethereareruinedhalls,crumblingstairways,unknowncavities,dungeons,wallscutthroughinthemiddle,vaultedroofshelduponeknowsnothow,andamassofstonesandcrevices,overgrownwithgrass,whereanimalsglideinandout.
Iwasexploringthisruinalone.
SuddenlyIperceivedbehindabitofwallabeing,akindofphantom,likethespiritofthisancientandcrumblinghabitation.
Iwastakenabackwithsurprise,almostwithfear,whenIrecognizedtheoldladywhomIhadseentwice.
Shewasweeping,withbigtearsinhereyes,andheldherhandkerchiefinherhand.