The move clearly delights him, because he bounds forward with a fierce grin that doesn't falter when Jedao slices right through his guard and deep into his shoulder.

Trying to raise his sword arm would probably hurt him more than Jedao, so he relies on his shield again; as he drops to one knee he jerks the shield upwards. Either it will collide with Jedao's arm, or he'll have to yank it away himself.

Well, that's the hope, but he won't be too mad if it goes wrong.