Can we trust you, #?
If you wish to lead my Elves into battle, you must increase your standing among our people.
No Elf would follow one as young in deeds as you into war, #.
Prove beyond doubt your allegiance to us, #, 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 the weak know no end?
We Elves are skilful and valiant warriors. But you do not have what it takes to command us in battle, #.
We do not yet trust you enough to follow you to war. Prove yourself to our kin!
It takes great leadership to command an army of Elves. No ordinary leader can achieve that. Can you?
No ordinary warrior may command my warriors. You still have much to do before you can lead an Elven army.