Hm. It's a good idea to think ahead, Nogrod, but it may not be good to think too far ahead, as Arry's gone and we can't consult him. He may come back and not like any of our ideas, if we end up coming up with some. I think he wants the group to stay together all the way to Edoras. The honey (which, really, it's true- it does bring out infection...it also helps if you put cayene pepper into it with the honey, too. . .Leod happen to have any of that stuff?) should draw out the infection and ease the pain. Brand should be able to ride again tomorrow. Not fast, or anything, but if he's got a nice horse, she can go slowly and easily and it won't be too bad on his shoulder.
Your character, Sythric, may have more trouble, with his side. But if it's bound up nicely throughout the night and again in the morning...there's a realistic chance that he'll be able to ride again.
As for Vaenosa, I'm not sure of the extent of her wound.
We can think about what to do next, but I wouldn't set things in stone, because Arry will come and cause an earthquake if he has to in order to change all your plans and tell us ours.
-- Folwren