Legolas letter to Thranduil:
Father,
Good news! Neither Elrond nor Mithrandir seem particularly upset that we have let the creature Gollum escape!
That news was swamped amongst other, more startling and portentous news, that will have to wait until I can deliver it in person.
All I can say now is that I am off on a quest, at the behest of Elrond.
I would advise you that the clouds of war seem to be gathering rapidly. It might be wise to prepare our people for war, and ensure that siege supplies are more than adequate.
More when I see you next, though I know not when that may be.