You try to parry the blow, but it hits you in the arm. Blood trickles down your arm. You decide to attack before the bandit can line up another shot.
You hit the bandit with a decent attack by slashing him in the arm.
He lifts his spiked club to try and hit you again out of anger. You dodge the blow, but unfortunately, you don't take notice of your surroundings and end up tripping over some farm equipment. This puts you in an awkward position, and the bandit moves forward to press his attack.