Edgar inspected the ornate knife.  He read the note carefully, and then
tossed the knife in the air.  It melted into a pile of sludge.  He
watched it fall to the ground and laughed.

"Arianox," he called to the black dove.  It appeared in the window.
"Bring our most esteemed friend Scarecrow the following message: 'I found
the knife a trifle amusing.  Were you trying to prove some sort of
point?  I have returned a gift you might find interesting.'  Carry this
with you."  Edgar handed the bird a cloth-wrapped object and laughed.