The streets seem barren and you see no signs of the band of would-be attackers. It seems as though they've gone into hiding.
It's a brief walk until you come out of the densely-packed housing into a small square. From here, there is a wide lane down to the waterfront and docks and, almost dead ahead, up on a knobby hill, you can see the dark-wood building Alain was referring to.
At one time It may have been a elaborate mansion or a warehouse, it's difficult to say as nearly the entire outside is covered with scaffolding. Every window you can see is heavily boarded up but the large chimney pours out a noxious-looking black smoke. Whatever is burning must be producing tremendous heat.
The approach to the building is a flagstone pathway that winds up the hill and around one side of the building. Clearly there is a door somewhere but, from here, you cannot see it.