The paladin moved more slowly than he could, but she took off, not objecting to the direction to retreat.<br/><br/>The gargoyle snarled soundlessly, turning its focus to the easier, and less armored prey, even if he was armed with a weapon that could hurt it, and began clawing and biting at him.<br/><br/>(12, 12, and 19 to hit, for 6, 5, and 5, respectively.)