'Yes,' d'Avaux said, 'at Den Briel you must transfer to a more insurable ship that will take you to Brussels.' He was looking at Eliza queerly – so suspicious! The boer, meanwhile, had disappeared into the clutter of passengers and cargo on the kaag 's deck. 'From Brussels you will travel over land to Paris,' d'Avaux continued. 'The inland route is less comfortable during summer – but much safer during an armed rebellion against the King of England.'