Burzdol, Legolas was most definiely NOT a Prince of Imladris. He was the Prince of Mirkwood, being the son of its King, Thranduil. In his case and that of Gimli, I think it was mainly being in the right place at the right time. They were merely the first Elf and Dwarf to volunteer for the Quest, and considering their skills, Elrond or anyone else had no reason to refuse them.
__________________
But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.
|