Upon being bitten, the wrath of my ancestors draws nigh and Hellfire engulfs the horrible creature (Infernal Wrath). (ghetto crit, aw yeah)
Fearing I may begin to succumb to my wounds, I call upon the arcane arts to cleanse my wounds (Majestic Word = heal 11hp)
Then, believing our prey is merely feinting to draw us into a "rat-race", I ignore my warhorse in favor of charging my foe to G15 (Whirling Defense). (should have been +9, but I'm good w/ the 26) (I choose to NOT overwrite Bouda's Challenge in the hopes the rat either attacks me or, sensing the challenge, moves to attack Bouda...and hoping it can't always shift, I'll throw in an OA attempt at the end just in case) BAH! can you score 0 dmg on a hit?? LOL
Finally, with a quick prayer to Boldrei, I pray the festering wound causing me ongoing pain is healed (saving throw). (BAH! again!)