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When daggers are pointed at innocent hearts, and light skits are ready to

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

conspire. Then from out of the night, my hero must rise.

The courage that even a mask won't disguise.

They turn to the man called Zorro.

Zorro! The one who's larger than life and defender of all. He's this man who

people claim.

He's the one who strikes back for the poor and oppressed.

A hero.

get ourselves into some kind of shape by the time the Alcalde comes back.

He will have us transferred to the Amazon campaign.

And your Alcalde will be joining you, Sergeant.

Governor Frescos.

Deputy Governor Frescos. For the time being.

The Alcalde said you're a day early.

Yes, but apparently not a moment too soon.

In all the territories, garrisoned pueblos from Monterrey to Mexico City,

Angeles is a laughing stock.

But as you can see, we have begun a new training regiment.

Why, only yesterday, we pursued cattle thieves who have been preying on our

rancheros. The alcalde himself wounded one in the chase.

Cattle thieves are a trivial matter. I have been sent here for one purpose and

one purpose only.

What is that?

Him.

The governor has entrusted me with the capture of Zorro, and I will.

I want him under lock and key by Saturday.

Saturday? There is not much time to cap. Either Zorro is in custody by then, or

your Alcalde will be in irons.

Now, where is he?

Oh, Romano Fresco, the Alcalde's poor grandmother is on her deathbed.

She asked for him to be at her side in her last hours.

He has made me acting Alcalde while he's away.

You?

That malingering fool knew I was coming.

I need someone with command presence.

And I know just the man.

Me?

Alcalde. I had heard that you were the best man for the job.

Consider yourself sworn in.

Very well.

I'll certainly try.

Now then, exactly what do you want me to do?

The usual administrative duties.

Collect taxes, supervise the garrison, capture Zorro.

Capture Zorro?

You want Zorro by Saturday?

Oh,

forgive me, Deputy Governor. It's just that our alcalde has been trying to

capture Zorro for years.

I want Zorro by Saturday.

Zorro is not some dull -witted outlaw that you can capture in three days.

Don't expect results.

I expect nothing less. He's going back to Monterey in chains.

Why?

Just so you can put another feather in your cap with a governor about to

Find someone else, Frestus.

I will not serve to further your political ambitions.

Do you realize to whom you are speaking?

Oh. And do you realize...

The De La Vegas have lived through six territorial governors and will survive a

good many more.

No, I will not be silent because of some petty politician.

Pity Governor Frescans.

What an honor.

Diego De La Vega at your service.

Fail me, and I will impose such a tax surcharge on your property that you will

be bankrupt within the month.

Find Zorro, Alcalde, or take the consequences.

This is one petty politician. You may not survive.

You rode like this all the way from Los Angeles?

What happened?

I was accused of being a cattle thief.

By whom?

El Calde of Los Angeles.

I told him I was just passing through.

But he wouldn't listen.

I got scared and ran off.

El Calde himself shot me.

Gracias a Dios. It is only a flesh wound.

You must rest now.

I will get our neighbors to look after you.

Why? Where are you going?

I am going to Los Angeles.

I promise you, my brother, this alcalde has shot his last innocent man.

Censaro can hardly surrender himself to help my father.

We must deliver these cattle rustlers to justice.

Deputy Governor Frescas will at least have something to show off when he

to Monterey.

Exact. I've planned hints on luring these rustlers out into the open.

You know what to do.

A busy day, senorita?

Oh, it's been like this all week. I can't imagine why so many people want to

visit Los Angeles.

Your cookie?

There's Felipe.

Our new prize bull must have just arrived from San Diego.

I'd better get him into the corral before nightfall.

Sanchez? Sanchez!

Looking for someone, amigo?

Look at the governor.

Zorro just delivered the cattle rustlers to the jail. He's come to our aid once

again.

Dear fellow, one swallow does not assom me.

One good deed will not save Zorro from the gap.

Don't stand around talking about it, you only have 36 hours.

Buenas noches, senor.

Are you looking for a room?

Si, senorita.

But please, could you tell me the rate?

Five pesos, including breakfast.

Gracias. I also have another room in the back.

It is very small, but so is the price.

Two pesos.

Muchas gracias, senorita.

If you wait here a moment, I will have someone prepare it for you.

There was some extra soup.

I didn't want it to go to waste.

No charge.

You're very kind.

Could you please tell me the name of the al -Qaeda of this pueblo?

That would be Don Alejandro de la Vega.

You passed him on your way in.

Oh,

I must go.

Don Alejandro de la Vega.

It's a very long name.

He will need a big headstone.

Exactly how long have these drawings been sitting here, Sergeant?

The alcalde ordered the survey about 18 months ago.

When he discovered how costly the new aqueduct would be, he abandoned the

idea. That's about the time that he ordered this bathtub from Paris.

The one with the gold bars.

I remember that.

Ah, Diego, look at these plants.

The Pueblo's irrigation system.

They've been gathering dust here while our alcalde spends and fritters away the

public monies on himself, sir. Well, we're certainly in need of a new water

supply. That's it.

It's settled.

I am going to push this project into effect at once.

Alejandro Villavella.

You may go, Sergeant. Thank you.

If only all your problems could be written off so easily.

What about Zorro?

After all, tomorrow is Saturday.

Ah, Diego.

Oh, what can I do, Diego?

Yes?

Come in.

Well, what can I do for you, my friend?

You are the Alcalde?

Yes, I am.

My name is Miguel Martinez.

I am new in town.

I come to pay my respects.

Well, that's very kind of you, Señor Mateo, please.

Now I can see you are busy.

I will come back when you are alone.

You see, Diego, only two days at Alcalde, and already I am a friend

of the people.

Unless he has custody of Zorro, Fresques will bankrupt us.

Not to worry.

It's a long way to Monterrey, and Zorro has a knack for escape.

On my identity, I'll insist that my mask be removed at my trial. The governor

would want that pleasure.

Let me go.

Not until you tell me why you're trying to kill my father.

Your father shot my brother, who was an innocent man. You're mistaken.

My father was...

I may have a use for that hard head of yours.

Ah, de la Vega.

I'm just on my way out to your property to assess your tax surcharge.

Remember, my edict was quite clear.

No Zorro, no Hacienda.

I hear you wish to see me.

Well, here I am, Zorro, at your service.

Don't just stand there. Arrest him. Very well.

Zorro, you're under arrest.

Why cooperate at this fast?

Don't expect miracles.

Zorro! Get him!

Move! Get out!

You had your chance. Adios.

But don't let him get away.

Get him!

Zorro.

It must have been hit by this tile when it fell off that roof.

This is our lucky day.

It's not that easy a task to capture Zorro, sir.

Help me, the governor!

Help me, the governor!

We've caught him!

Oh, no!

I find it hard to believe myself.

I do so hate secrets, don't you?

Here is your Zorro.

Zorro?

Zorro?

I'm not Zorro.

You certainly have the same tailor.

But I tell you, I'm not Zorro.

I never saw him before.

Maybe he planned it that way.

We caught him so easily.

Perhaps Zorro is just not feeling himself today.

Well?

Well what?

Now that your mask has been removed, you made a promise to me.

Yes, I did.

Then say it. I don't care if you're under arrest.

This is hardly the time, senorita.

But I promise to repay the two pesos I owe for the room.

This can't be, Zorro.

I guess Zorro is just not as romantic as she imagined.

Well, gentlemen, this should make the governor quite happy.

And you will be known as the man who brought Zorro to justice.

Yes. It worked out well for everyone.

Except, perhaps, for Zorro here.

I'm not Zorro.

I'm not, I say.

I'm not.

I'm sure his trial will be shorter than the rope that hangs him.

You know something, Diego?

I think maybe Victoria's right.

That man is not Zorro.

Well, if the real Zorro does show himself again, Presquez will be forced

admit his error, to set that man free.

And that would definitely frustrate the deputy governor's political plan,

wouldn't it?

And that would be a shame.

Zorro!

Then who?

Take him!

Surrender or die.

I'm not sure I like those choices.

Monterey is that way for you.

Don't tell me where to go.

If you're going to be stubborn about it, I'm sure your horse knows the way home.

You let them arrest an innocent man. And you

almost shot one.

Don Alejandro is the temporary Alcalde. He is not the man who shot your brother.

How did you know I was going to kill him? How?

Because I'm Zorro.

Now go home.

And remember, you're a farmer, not an executioner.

Mendoza! What do you think you are doing?

Oh, mi alcalde, you are back!

How is your grandmother?

Grandmother? Oh, grandmother, yes.

Remarkable recovery, quite remarkable.

What is this?

Oh, good news, my alcalde.

When you were gone, Don Alejandro was made acting alcalde, and he signed a new

irrigation bill into law.

Well, maybe it's bad news.

What else has been done, hmm?

No one is supposed to use my stamp.

My cigars.

Where are my cigars? Is nothing sacred?

Well, one good thing happened while you were gone.

We'll never see Zorro again.

Think again, Sergeant.

Zorro?

Impossible!

I couldn't take the chance of our Alcalde vetoing Don Alejandro's orders

Pueblo's irrigation system.

I'll take that.

Thank you.

I almost forgot.

What?

I really can't resist.

No, not again.

Los Angeles, I bring you welcome news.

This is a bill signed into law by a man who, although only in office for a short

time, governed well and wisely.

You may thank Don Alejandro for your new irrigation system.

Señorita, my promise still holds true.

Never doubted.

It is engraved forever in my heart.

I

knew

they had arrested an imposter.

Of course.

There's only one villain.