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When he came to himself again, Mr.Noah was giving him something nasty to drink out of a medicine glass, Mr.Perrin was patting him on the back, all the people were shouting like mad, and more fireworks than ever were being let off.

Beside him lay the dragon, lifeless and still.
[Illustration: Then something hard and heavy knocked him over.] 'Oh!' said Philip, 'did I really do it ?' 'You did indeed,' said Mr.Noah; 'however you may succeed with the other deeds, you are the hero of this one.

And now, if you feel well enough, prepare to receive the reward of Valour and Chivalry.' 'Oh!' said Philip, brightening, 'I didn't know there was to be a reward.' 'Only the usual one,' said Mr Noah.