'I'll send a dozen men over at once.
Only too proud to help, Sir Philip.

The navy is always keen on helping valour and beauty.' 'I want to be brave,' said Philip, 'but I'd rather not be beautiful.' 'Of course not,' said the secretary; and added surprisingly, 'I meant the Lady Lucy.' 'Oh!' said Philip.
So twelve bluejackets and a capstan outside the Hall of Public Amusements were soon the centre of a cheering crowd.

Lucy had found the end of the rope, and two sailors dragged it out and attached it to the capstan, and then--round and round with a will and a breathless chanty--the carpet was swiftly unravelled.

Dozens of eager helpers stood on the parts of the carpet which were not being unravelled, to keep it steady while the pulling went on.
The news of Philip's success spread like wild-fire through the city, and the crowds gathered thicker and thicker.

The great doors beyond the pillars with the birds on them were thrown open, and Mr.Noah and the principal citizens stood there to see the end of the unravelling.
'Bravo!' said every one in tremendous enthusiasm.