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Assume the worst for a moment. Let's say that the two servants are running off with or attempting to off the princess. Acting quickly is high priority. Until you see the situation, you cannot assume that Garcio is currently able to handle things as they are. He may have been rendered unconscious by a sneak attack, or was duped by a servant into assisting them. If we assume this to be the case, you would want to run out and protect the Princess as soon as possible.
Now let's assume the best. The princess screamed because the servants caught a knot in her hair while brushing it, and nothing is truly wrong. Or maybe she tripped, and was simply startled by the sudden fall. Either way, running out now would simply worsen the Princesses' view of you. Combined with your earlier behavior, it may cause her to see you as nothing more than a sheep that follows the rules to a T, with no capacity to think beyond following the basic orders you're given. Protect the princess, never let her out of your sight, etc. If this is the case, then running out immediately would be detrimental to your standing.
Thus, the best option is to take a middleground. Shout for Garcio to check on her, while the scorpion finishes dressing you. She may be disappointed that you won't be able to complete what you've started, but any decent person would understand your position. Though if nothing is wrong, she'll be rightfully upset that you got her riled up for nothing. Still, a risk worth taking.
Now, it's unlikely that Garcio was incapacitated by servants, even if they ended up being stronger than expected. After being dressed himself, he surely would have been doing his duty and surveying the area for threats, making it difficult to get the drop on him. If they began to leave, you wouldn't hear a muffled shout, but Garcio shouting for you to chase after the princess with him as soon as possible. Thus, we can assume that he is fine at the moment. Sending him is for the best. If he walks in and sees something he wasn't meant to, he looks like the jerk instead of you. If the princess is truly in danger, then he can get a headstart on fixing the situation, while you get ready to provide backup. The only downside is that you will look less heroic than you would by rushing in yourself to take on any potential threat, but that is a risk worth taking I'd imagine. After all, is it not a true hero that knows when to let others shine?
(Also, there will be other chances to look good, so it's better not to take the opportunity that comes with a potential for looking foolish.)
Thus, my suggestion is to Shout for Garcio to check on the princess, and quickly get dressed yourself.
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