Something like pity crosses through Norrington's gaze, but his jaw firms and his stance shifts. He meets their maddened gazes, and states quietly and clearly, ""Maker of the World, forgive them. They have lived too long in shadow
Without Your Light to guide them. Be with Your children now, O Maker..."

That should be enough to fuel their fire, to keep their rage focused as Bull came charging at them, and then at the last moment ... he just stepped back, so they could lose their balance, and he could take a moment to just step sideways and slam one shield against the back of one of their heads.