"But if I carried weapons I might injure someone--perhaps seriously--and that would make me unhappy.

I will just borrow that riding-whip, which I see in the corner of your hut, if you don't mind.

It isn't exactly proper to walk with a riding-whip, but I trust you will excuse the inconsistency." Pon handed him the whip and the Scarecrow bowed to all the party and left the hut, proceeding leisurely along the way to the King's castle..