Legolas had also managed to convince the two Men to work together and teach the Hobbits swordsmanship. Through their cooperation, they discovered each other's strength and began to learn to respect the other. It helped that the little ones were so adorable; training session usually ended with the Men and Halflings laughing helplessly as they romp around weaponless on the floor. Gandalf relished in the high spirits of the group. He only hoped it would be enough to see them through the Pass of Caradhras.