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Narrative and critical history of America (1884)

Winsor, Justin, 1831-1897 · Boston ; New York : Houghton Mifflin & Co. · leaf 713

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ed his most advanced troops, when in action, to fall back suddenly,as if in retreat, behind a second line lying in ambush. The Indians he ex-pected would follow, eager to seize the train. The line in ambush wouldthen open fire, and in the surprise and confusion of the savages the remain-ing troops… … MAHrtANO BOUQUETS C.\M1.\I(.;N. fire and stopped the progress of the Indians, the retreating line had changeddirection and were ready to make a charge upon the flank. The ambus-cading line then rose and fell upon the enemy in front, who fled, leavingsixty of their number on the field, and among…

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