Gabriel saw these are mostly likely a desperate group of bandits, seeing some of his men had been injured he chants; "Iomedae, may your hand wash away grief of the body help us strive on!" With a flash of golden light the already injured guards got cured from injuries and he says to his soldiers with him; "Four stay near the carriage, four ride with me! Keep your guard up!" Gabriel doubts this is all what is store for them as the archers were bold enough attack eight armed riders, he suspects the position what they have chosen was chosen for purpose; most likely a pit trap.<br/><br/>So after his soldiers reform themselves after goddess blessing briefly cured them from harm he commands the soldiers ride so that one rides with him and three ride in far left from formation. The archers if they anticipated clavery charge blind on will be disappointed as the group splits into two and goes rather wide margin away from the center, aiming flank the archers with charge action!<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">OOC</div><div class="spoiler_body">Gabriel spends two lay of hands to heal 2d6 amount his soldiers as standard action (heals everyone in 30'ft and gives flashy light show which should alert bandits that cleric/paladin is in the group). Then as free action commands them and spends move action ride with his soldier towards the archers. The soldiers move same time with him so he observes how archers act now that five riders come towards them while 4 riders and 1 guardsman remain guard the carriage.<br/></div></div>