The elf ran slowly in the opposite direction of Aragorn, allowing the Orcs to follow within his arrow range. As light from the sun was still visible from the skies, Legolas knew Orc archers could not aim properly at him. They must be very desperate to attack this early, before complete darkness. He paced himself so that he kept the foul creatures at a distance of about 40 yards behind him, turning occasionally to fire an arrow at an Orc archer. It was like target practice for the Elf; giving a swift merciful death to those he chose to bestow his arrows through the heart.