After the breaking of the Fellowship at Amon Hen, Gimli joined Aragorn and Legolas in an epic pursuit of the Uruk-hai, tracking them across the lands of Rohan. Though his legs were half the length of those of the Elf and Man, the Dwarf would not be left behind or complain. Driven on by his indomitable will, Gimli could not be swayed from the task by weariness or despair. He was resolved to rescue Merry and Pippin and avenge the death of Boromir by Saruman's Uruk-hai.