"We could not hope to pass through the circle of fortifications and, were we to take a boat and make off, we should be pursued and recaptured, to a certainty; for of course, as soon as our escape was known, there would be a hot search made for us.
"There are two things needed.

The first is disguises.

The second is a shelter, until the search for us slackens, after which it would be comparatively easy for us to make off." "What sort of disguises would you want, monsieur ?" "If we go by land, peasant dresses; if by water, those of fishermen.

We have money, which I can give you to purchase these." "That we could do for you, monsieur, but the hiding place is more difficult.

However, that we will see about.