On perceiving this the consul ordered C. Livius Salinator, the allied cavalry leader, to send his men at a hard gallop against them, and the cavalry of the legions to act as supports. This hurricane of cavalry confused, disordered, and finally broke up the Gaulish lines, but they did t turn to flee. Their officers began to stop any attempt at flight by striking the waverers with their spears and forcing them back into their ranks.