Their purpose was manifestly to frighten the adversary by creating an exaggerated impression of their own numbers and strength.
All this did not make an unfavourable impression upon Tyope.

On the contrary, as soon as he saw that the engagement had broken out in his rear also, he felt a thrill of pleasure and changed his plans at once.
He believed now, in presence of the attacks made by the Tehuas, that the latter had indeed placed all their men between him and the Rito, and that consequently the road to the Puye lay open, and he could rush up, capture the women and children, and hold them for ransom.

But he must move swiftly and energetically, leaving the fight to go on as best it might.

By advancing with a part of his forces, first to the west and then straight to the north, Tyope might execute his plan of leaving enough men behind to make a desperate stand against the Tehuas here.
Without the consent of the Hishtanyi Chayan, however, he felt unauthorized to adopt decisive measures.

So he again crept over to the shaman and communicated his plans to him.