That or it could be a test of the reflexes. I mean the sound the arrows made was rather obvious.

[He looks it over. There's no magical poison or plant based poison, at least that he can tell. Which bodes well for the moment.]

It seems to be clean. I imagine they hope the barbs will be just enough.

[He's actually going to keep the arrow with him if only because he thinks it might be useful later on.]

Well then, onto the next wonderful bit of danger. Like I said, it is either a test or else we are closing in on something precious that needs to be protected.