To mislead the police, Lampião and his men, walked over rocks and beaten soil. When they had that to step on the flooded areas of the river side, or on limp and sandy soil, they wear especially prepared sandals, with the heels at the front. Thus, who was to follow the footprints "flied", going in the opposing direction. They leave roaring with laughter and booing the troops, they called them unprepared facing the astuteness of Virgulino Ferreira, the frightful Lampião, a lean and elegant in his way, athletic man; wide shoulders, narrow hips and dry bottoms, slightly pushed onward. He weighed 62 kilos, 1,71cm. of height, lower than his brother Livino (1,73cm.) and higher than the other, Antonio (1,70cm.), oldest of all; clear brown skin, smooth and voluminous hair, dark chestnuts eyes. His posture impressed, austere and very characteristic of his picturesque personality. Some of the "guys" were dressed equally, with khaki uniform. The screen measures 1 meter of height by 60cm of width.