[All things considered, he ought to get in there. As one of the men and seemingly token adults, it's his duty to protect the others.

And besides, if he can't stop Lady Elisabeth from charging in, he can certainly tank the retaliation for her.]

Stay back. Find cover, and maybe something to throw if you must. The more people in the fray, the more likely it is someone will be hurt.

[And then he hefts a 4x4 with a grunt, and swings it low at the back of "Big foot's" knees.]