Do not mistake me, son of Thranduil, for I do not doubt the courage of Bilbo Baggins, not since he stood fast to shield me from the pale orc and his white warg with nothing more than his untested blade. However, I am sure even he would admit that our first meeting was less than auspicious.
We fight as we must, especially we of Durin's folk. We know what it is to fight with nothing more than what is at hand.