 A faction of armed men arrested the compliant jurist, however, and others went in search of Howard, locating him at Sheriff Kerber's home in Yselta.Under the leadership of Francisco "Chico" Barela, they seized Howard and marched him back to San Elizario.For three days, he was held prisoner by several hundred men, led by Sisto Salcido, Lino Granillo, and Barela.