However , Clay knew no reinforcements were coming , and the ruse failed .
Tecumseh 's warriors staged a mock battle in the woods to make it appear as if they were attacking a column of American reinforcements to lure Clay out of the fort .
Clay knew no reinforcements were coming , and the ruse failed .
Tecumseh 's warriors staged a mock battle in the woods to make it appear as if they were attacking a column of American reinforcements to lure Clay out of the fort .