Unwilling to become a soldier and kill his fellow countrymen, Antonio attempted to flee to France. But he was apprehended and taken to an army barracks in Jaca, Huesca, near the French border.
Tahtmata saada sõduriks ja tappa oma kaasmaalasi, proovis Antonio põgeneda Prantsusmaale, kuid ta tabati ja viidi sõjaväe barakkidesse Huesca provintsi Jacasse Prantsuse piiri ääres.