During the Battle of the Hornburg, Gimli saved Éomer’s life outside the gates. He came in, boasting of his first two orc-kills to his friend Legolas. Legolas estimated his slaughter to amount to twenty, starting the good-hearted orc-killing game that continued through the rest of the battle.
His final kill score number was forty-two in that battle, surpassing his friend the elf by one.
Art Gimli by Ben Judd