"But Elder, We need to get away from that maniac." Jeff said examining her condition as he continued onward. "And you're hurt, but don't worry I don't mind carrying you." 
Honestly at this point it really was gonna take a lot more then a simple command to let her down to stop him. He might be a failure on many regards, but heck if he wasn't going to at least honor Dacer's request to get the villagers to safety.