I hop, and so do all my people.

It's so much more graceful and agreeable than walking." "I don't agree with you," said the Scarecrow.

"But tell me, is there any way to get to the Horner Country without going through the city of the Hoppers ?" "Yes; there is another path from the rocky lowlands, outside the mountain, that leads straight to the entrance of the Horner Country.
But it's a long way around, so you'd better come with me.

Perhaps they will allow you to go through the gate; but we expect to conquer them this afternoon, if we get time, and then you may go and come as you please." They thought it best to take the Hopper's advice, and asked him to lead the way.

This he did in a series of hops, and he moved so swiftly in this strange manner that those with two legs had to run to keep up with him..