Rule question (Knee pads of allure and Bard "help")

[DoomedDuck]

Player B can do whatever he wants with his cards. He has to "help" in the game terms, meaning his combat strength is combined with the main combatant, but he doesn't have to be willing, and he doesn't have to try to win if they start to lose the combat.

Edit: Found the FAQ entry to support this. Taken directly from the FAQ (http://www.worldofmunchkin.com/faq/)

Q. If someone makes me help him with the Kneepads of Allure, can I backstab him, play cards against him, etc., so we both have to Run Away?
A. You bet. You're required to join the combat, not to try to win.