"So it appears.

So, how will you go to Bordeaux?
How does one go from Gemosac to Bordeaux ?" "By carriage to Mortagne, where a boat is always to be obtained.

It is a short journey, if the tide is favourable," broke in Marie, who was practical before she was polite.
"Then," said Loo, as quick as thought, "drive back with me now to Mortagne.

I have left my horse in the town, my boat at the pier at Mortagne.

It is an hour's drive.