Some were bound for England, others for Holland.

Some were freighted for the northern ports of France, and some, of smaller size, for Paris itself.

Several men came up to offer their services, as soon as the boat was alongside; and these, when they saw that the owner of the wines had brought men with them, who would transport the wine to the warehouses, indulged in some rough jeers before moving away.
In the first place Philip and his companions, aided by the boatmen, carried the cargo ashore; while the farmer crossed the road to the merchant with whom he dealt.

His store was not more than fifty yards from the place of landing and, as soon as he returned, the work began.

In an hour and a half the whole of the barrels were carried over.