I am Le.Lasgalen," lied Legolas, as he remembered that he was supposed to be a spy and should not be using his real name.
If he were supposed to spy in Mirkwood, Legolas could go around using his real name. Everyone knew him, of course, praises of the keen intellect and golden tongue of their tactical advisor was sung almost daily. They just didn't connect Legolas with his reputation. Please forgive the Elves of Mirkwood, but it was difficult to put a name and a face to the great deeds of the Elf in question as the said Elf was always in his office or away on a diplomatic mission.