History of Tennessee, its people and its institutions . t^\^ ^f: .\fA «<.. ,, / ?P/^^.. Battle of the Bluffs. Charge of the Dogs. which had been confined in the fort, were turned loose upon theIndians. It is related that the gate was opened for them, and theywere incited to attack the Indians by Mrs. Robertson, who, in the 78 History of Tennessee. moment of desperation, was inspired to this novel expedient bynoticing the excitement of the dogs. Their furious onset was as suc-cessful as Hannibals famous charge of the yoked oxen. The nobleanimals rushed straight upon the Indians, and sprung a
History of Tennessee, its people and its institutions . t^\^ ^f: .\fA «<.. ,, / ?P/^^.. Battle of the Bluffs. Charge of the Dogs. which had been confined in the fort, were turned loose upon theIndians. It is related that the gate was opened for them, and theywere incited to attack the Indians by Mrs. Robertson, who, in the 78 History of Tennessee. moment of desperation, was inspired to this novel expedient bynoticing the excitement of the dogs. Their furious onset was as suc-cessful as Hannibals famous charge of the yoked oxen. The nobleanimals rushed straight upon the Indians, and sprung at their at this unexpected onslaught, the Indians turned totheir own defense. Meanwhile the other party of Indians had becomescattered in pursuit of the horses, which had taken fright and wererunning loose. Taking advantage of the opportunity, the small party of whiteswho had been cut off passed through the gap in the Indian lines, andmost of them reached the fort in saftey. There was some furtherfighting, which ended in the repulse of the Indians, T
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