"Stay close to Gandalf, little ones. Nothing bad is going to happen, you'll see," Legolas said trying to console the frightened Hobbits.
At his suggestions, the Halfings immediately began to crowd Gandalf, who raised an eyebrow and shook his head at him in exasperation. The Istari knew that the Golden Prince planned to convince Aragorn with subtle clues that Legolas was Shadow; but he did not expect the Elf would see an Orc attack as one of his opportunities to hint at the Man!!