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When daggers are pointed at innocent hearts and muskets are ready to fire.

When tyrants ride high and govern with fear as the forces of evil

conspire. Then from out of the night a hero must rise with courage that

even a mask won't disguise.

They turn to the mankind.

And offender of all is this man who the people acclaim He's the one who strikes

back for the poor and oppressed A hero

What is it, Felipe?

Oh, yes, I know the hour is late.

But you see, there is one obstacle which has vexed astronomers down through the

ages.

You can only study the moon at night.

Isn't she magnificent?

the empress of all she surveys.

You know, one day I believe we'll actually journey to the moon.

Not you and I, Felipe. When I say we, I mean mankind.

Why are you in such a hurry at this time of night?

and his riding as though a pack of jackals were at his heels.

Room for the night, senorita.

A room?

It's rather late.

I have ridden long and hard.

Is this a tavern or is it not?

Very well.

This way, please.

Is this the best job to offer?

I'm afraid so.

But as you said, it's just for one night.

And I suppose it will have to suffice.

I'll expect breakfast at dawn.

So early?

You must have a long journey ahead of you. That is none of your business.

At dawn.

Don't forget.

Yes, senor. Well, let's not shoot.

Mr.

Morales?

Good morning.

Mr. Morales?

Señorita, I was just bringing the alcaldes for me when I heard you scream.

Señorita, what have you done?

Felipe, it's time for you to learn some swordsmanship.

Here.

Excellent, but you forgot the salute.

That's very impolite.

We don't care if you're impolite.

You're trying to kill him.

No, Felipe, the salute is an essential part of the ritual.

Diego!

I thought my father went to town.

That's strange. I looked in here just to...

Have you heard the news?

No.

Senorita Victoria has been arrested.

On what charge?

Murder.

Sergeant Mendoza found her at dawn with a bloody dagger in her hand and a dead

man at her feet. He arrested her on the spot.

Now, I ask you, how could anyone possibly believe that Victoria would

Oh, it's an outrage.

How convenient that the good sergeant just happened to be passing by at such

early hour.

What was that?

No, nothing. Just an idle fart.

The Alcalde is up to something.

The courier needs our help.

You're right.

Pick a basket of food to the jail for her.

And that's all?

Well, what else can we do? There's no evidence against the Alcalde.

Everything in order, Sergeant? No files, no pistols?

This custard looks mouth -watering, senor.

I'd better examine it further.

There might be a weapon in the bottom.

No, nothing there.

Come along, Don Diego.

Senorita Escalante.

Don Diego.

I brought you some food.

It is very tasty, too.

Don't touch the custard. It was made especially for the sergeant.

Ah, Mendoza. I want you to... Sorry, Alcalde. Urgent business.

He was very tall and very rude.

Oh, and he also had a mustache.

Whoever killed him certainly had a reason.

Find out who exactly this Morales was, and you're closer to finding the real

killer.

At least that's what my father thinks.

But how can it be done?

Dead man's belongings?

The alcalde impounded them at once. They are locked away in his office.

Indeed.

Don Diego, please help me.

Hey.

Felipe.

Sal Toronado.

Yes. Can I get you on a ride?

I wish the Alcalde would have this roof repaired.

Good evening, Zorro.

Those shots were a warning.

Pleasure of killing you is mine.

My sword says differently, Senor Alcott.

Indeed, a sword is no match for a pistol.

As your valor is no match for your mouth.

Choose your next criticism and care, for it will be your last.

Your office is so drab, Signora.

Allow me to redecorate it.

Much better.

But it's a cheap word.

Yours,

I believe.

Bake for me?

I think I'll have a piece of this cake.

Who is this boy?

A servant of the De La Vegas.

He's a deaf mute.

Get out of here.

A gift from the oh -so -chivalrous Don Diego.

Yes. Chivalry is a rare commodity around these parts.

I am astonished at your...

Composure, senorita.

I am innocent.

And my trial will prove me so.

Trial?

There will be no trial.

The evidence is overwhelming.

Under the emergency statute, I can hang you in the morning.

And I have every intention of doing so.

Victoria will hang.

At dawn.

She lives crest, Felipe.

I saw it on the dead man's saddlebags.

May prove to be the Alcalde's undoing.

Let's see if the intrigue goes any deeper.

This is a piece of the dead man's shirt.

Now let's just see what kind of blood ran through his veins.

Now, the only question is, where is this dead man?

Tomorrow, Zorro will be nothing but a memory.

Ah, be careful, Luis.

A memory like Zorro has a nasty way of turning into a legend.

He could be more trouble dead than he is alive.

As you were.

You look much better than when I saw you last.

And with good reason.

You were dead.

He was... Get up, Mendoza.

You were stabbed in the heart. I saw it with my own eyes.

A subterfuge, I fear, Sergeant. You and your men dragged me all the way over

here without ever realizing I was still alive.

Ricardo Cortez at your service.

Madre de Dios.

Why didn't you let me in on this plan, mi alcalde?

It was all part of my strategy, Sergeant. If we could fool you, we could

anyone for you are a fool's fool.

Oh, thank you, sir.

He gave a superb performance, did he not?

Ricardo and I have been friends for many years. He's one of the finest actors in

Mexico City.

Oh, just a minute. Now I understand.

This was all a trap to cut Zorro.

Excellent, Sergeant, excellent.

Were there ever a doubt that Zorro would try to rescue the senorita, hmm?

He will not elude me as he did last night.

That's why every soldier in the Pueblo is on full alert.

Yes, sir, they are on full alert and at their post.

Luis, I propose a toast to the ruin of your archenemy.

Señor Forbes, you are leaving us?

You are not staying for Zorro's capture?

Every good actor knows when to leave the stage, sir.

Senor, don't you know that cigars are detrimental to your health?

Zorro, at your service.

Down, please.

But how did you know that I was really still alive?

The insignia of the Great Calderon Theatre Company, Mexico City.

So nicely embossed upon your saddlebags.

Who would want to kill an actor, I asked myself.

Not even his harshest critic.

But Senor Zorro, I swear to you, this was not my idea.

No more words, my fine actor.

For the rest is silence.

Now, if you'd be so kind as to come with me.

Be it known that this woman, Victoria Escalante, has been found guilty of

murder, the sentence is that she is to be hanged.

Proceed, Sergeant.

Anyone smell burning?

Madre de Dios!

It's me!

Yes, Sergeant.

I burn too.

I apologize if I've made you uncomfortable, but such are the forces

when harnessed by man.

I burn too with injustice.

Alcalde, a remarkable thing has occurred. A dead man has been

May I present Ricardo Cortez, alias a corpse known as Morales.

Seize him!

Another step and your old school friend may die yet again.

Be so kind as to let the senorita go.

Zorro, I knew you would come.

At your service, as always, senor.

Senor, a memento of our encounter.

Careful, senor. Don't fall.

The Alcalde is an incredibly determined, dangerous man.

That viper was prepared to sacrifice Victoria in order to catch Zorro.

It's ready.

Ah, it's beautiful.

Let's see what the man in the moon has in store for us tonight.