As a member of Christoryan's team, I vote for option 1. If we had a canteen that would hold water for 2 or 3 healings, that would be tempting. However, we want to find the one needing an escort and the inn would be better for a rest so our wounded one can heal up. I am assuming the wounds cost 2 health out of 8 or 10 and will cost 2 more health per day until healed.