The Clever Cop - policeman and prisoner conversation

It was a windy day. The clouds had gathered. It was about to rain. A policeman was escorting a prisoner to jail when his hat was blown off by the wind.

Prisoner : Will you allow me to run after it and get it for you, sir?

Policeman: No. Don’t think I can be cheated. You stay here. I will go and get it myself. (The policeman runs after the hat. Taking advantage, the prisoner runs in the opposite direction.)

Prisoner: (to a man coming on a bike ) Will you please take the policeman running over there to his home? He’s in a hurry.

The man : Sure, I will ................................ on the (To the policeman still running after the flying bike hat) Will you come with me? I will help you reach home .You seem to be in a hurry. I’ll give you a lift.

Policeman : (Turning back) Reach home? !