Can we trust you, #?
If you wish to lead my Elves into battle, you must increase your standing among our people.
Only the greatest of Elf-friends may fight alongside us in battle.
No Elf would follow one as young in deeds as you into war, #.
Prove beyond doubt your allegiance to the Elves, #, and we will fight with you.
We Elves do not go idly to war, #.
You, #, would seek to command my warriors? By the Valar! Does the arrogance of Men know no end?
We Elves are skilful and valiant warriors. Do you have what it takes to lead us into battle?
We Elves do not yet trust you enough to follow you to war. Prove yourself to my kin!
It takes great leadership to command an army of Elves. No ordinary Man can achieve that. Are you an ordinary Man?