They believed that they would be able to join the confederates in that province. Few weeks later they were defeated by legalist troops. Some died, such as João Soares Lisboa and Alencar Araripe (murdered by his own men) while others were imprisoned, such as Frei Caneca.
The individuals believed they would join the Confederate forces in that region but were defeated by legalist troops a few weeks later.  Some died, including João Soares Lisboa and Alencar Araripe (killed by their own men), while others were imprisoned, such as Frei Caneca.