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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, my hero must rise A

mask won't disguise, they turn to The man called

Zorro The one who's larger than life and the friend of all Give

this man who the people acclaim He's the one who strikes back for the poor and

oppressed A hero

You are called the same.

You have the advantage of me, senor.

Indeed I do.

Because I know a great deal about you, Don Esevio Miguel Francisco Quiroga.

As a matter of fact, I happen to know that very recently you came very close

being named the new alcalde of Pueblo de Los Angeles.

But you have been misinformed, amigo.

I was named the new alcalde.

The appointment was ratified this morning by the king himself.

Ah, yes. But you see, the king will have a change of heart. I would say that...

Within an hour, he will have appointed someone else.

Really?

And who might that be?

Myself.

But why, senor, would the king choose someone else?

There will be a terrible tragedy in your family, making it impossible for you to

travel. Indeed.

And what tragedy is that?

Your death.

My death?

Once again, you have been misinformed.

I'm as fit as a fiddle.

Really? Then play this tune.

No.

I don't know who you are, my rash friend, but you have chosen the wrong

pick a quarrel with.

Perhaps the time has come to introduce myself.

Don Ignacio de Soto.

De Soto?

There was a candidate for the post with that name. How very, very quick you are.

Yes, you know, I've always... hated coming in second.

But it truly galls me to lose to a man whose only qualification for such an

important position is that his family's wealth and influence are exceeded only

by their arrogance and stupidity.

Stupidity which you're demonstrating even as we speak.

Ah!

Really a fresh wound.

Not sufficient, I think, to justify your death.

In my self -defense.

Prepare to die, Don Caldwell.

I'll not fight with you anymore.

What is he, a coward?

The result will be the same, Ziva.

You see, all these people have just witnessed your utter cowardice.

Do you believe any coward?

Oh, gosh. Will the king send a coward to govern one of the most troublesome

outposts in all his empire?

I don't think so.

You see, no alcove has ever succeeded in Los Angeles. Maybe they've been hounded

out of office or died in disgrace.

Perfect place for a man to make a reputation overnight.

Or die overnight.

I'm prepared to take that risk.

See, unlike you, Donny Xavier, my family is not well placed to court.

I've had to work hard and fight hard for everything I have.

And unlike you, I will bend Los Angeles to the will of the king, or I will

break them.

And then, I shall return to my beloved Madrid a hero.

Until then, farewell, Donny Xavier.

Wish me luck.

Ah,

there you are, Diego.

Sergeant Mendoza.

Doesn't he look splendid?

A picture of sartorial elegance.

Thank you, Don Diego. I want to start off in the right foot with this new

alcalde. You may find this hard to believe, but I have made a few mistakes

the past.

No, Sergeant, really.

I don't mind admitting it, but today is a new day. My slate is clean.

Coach is here.

Los Angeles, Alcalde.

You're not the new Alcalde. You're Juan, the coach driver.

He was the coach driver.

He should have been pensioned off years ago. After we were passed by a burro and

two tortoises, I decided to take the reins myself.

I am your new Alcalde.

Ignacio?

Ignacio de Soto?

Diego.

Diego de la Vega.

After all these years.

So you're the new alcalde.

Well, it doesn't look like there'll be many distractions from the task at hand.

This is quite a surprise.

Really? Why should you find it surprising?

Oh, I wasn't suggesting anything.

You were an exceptional student.

In fact, we were all a little envious of you. You never seemed to spend any time

studying. We all wondered how you managed to get such high marks.

I cheated.

and I were students together at Madrid University.

May I present Ignacio de Soto, our new... Don Alejandro de la Vega.

Half of Madrid sends its regards.

You exaggerate.

No, sir.

And this is Senorita Victoria Escalante, the owner of our tavern and one of our

most concerned citizens.

How beautiful.

And how amusing that a woman should show an interest in civic matters.

Don Ignacio, I was thinking perhaps you could join us at a hacienda this

evening. I've invited some leading citizens of Los Angeles, and perhaps we

all, like, sit down and iron out the problems facing our little pueblo.

Sounds delightful.

Until tonight, then.

Sergeant Mendoza.

Sergeant Jaime Mendoza reporting for... You know my name?

Naturally, Sergeant.

Assemble the garrison, if you please.

Corporal Sepulveda!

Would you be so kind as to assemble the garrison for inspection, please?

Yes, sir.

Come on, Diego.

You've met him before.

What kind of a man is he?

Well, I shall not comment upon your truly slovenly appearance.

Ignacio was on a scholarship.

He had no connections. His father was a farmer, I believe.

He succeeded through sheer ability.

He should be very sympathetic to the problems of the poor.

If he starts flaunting his old world ideas about women in Los Angeles, he's

going to be in for a rude awakening.

Give him time, Victoria.

He's a very astute fellow.

Once he realizes this isn't Madrid, he'll change his attitude.

But I promise you, you will be the pride of the colonial militia.

And what's more important, you will be proud of yourselves.

Long live the king!

Sergeants, dismiss your men.

Dismissed!

We may finally have the right man for the job.

Last week's lunch, I presume?

Sergeant, I think it's time you got to know me a little better. Sit down,

please.

I had to work my way up through the ranks.

I wore Sergeant's stripes for five years. I know every little trick, every

little dodge you ever can see.

And you crossed me.

And I'll take your sergeant's stripes and I'll make you eat them in your next

enchilada. Is that clear, sergeant?

Si, alcalde.

Now, did you call the Ramon Keep personal files on all the prominent

of Los Angeles?

Si, alcalde. They're right on your desk. In alphabetical order.

Excellent, sergeant. I think we're beginning to understand one another.

Si, alcalde.

So you and Don Diego were friends at the university?

No.

I was a senior and he was a freshman.

We were both in the university dramatic group for a time. We played in a passion

play together.

As I recall, Diego played Jesus.

And who did you play, Alcalde?

Judas Iscariot.

Did you know him well?

No, not really.

But he made quite an impression on me.

He's just what this Pueblo needs.

I do hope you're right.

I am.

Tyranny and injustice may be things of the past in Los Angeles.

Perhaps Zorro will finally keep his promise to him. Oh, I know he will.

Will you still love him once he's no longer the dashing hero in a mask, but

an ordinary fellow like me?

Diego Zorro could never be ordinary, even without his mask.

You're mistaken, Senor Alcalde.

How did you come by this slanderous information?

Oh, my illustrious predecessor kept personal files on each and every one of

Didn't you know? Well, first of all, your predecessor was far from

And it was his own greed that brought about his death at Devil's Fortress.

You ask anyone.

Luis Ramon was unscrupulous, suspicious, and irrational.

Well, perhaps he became irrational when it finally dawned upon him that he was

surrounded by a nest of traitors who would not lift a finger to help him.

You see, Aconte Ramon became obsessed with the capture of this petty criminal

named Zorro.

He failed.

Why? Because at each and every turn, Zorro was aided and abetted by you, the

-called elites of Los Angeles. Well, I will not make the same mistake.

I have given myself three months to bring Los Angeles to heel, and by God, I

will do it.

Don't be deluded, Ignacio.

You can't just dismiss Zorro so easily.

We shall see.

But in future, you will address me as Don Ignacio.

Our school days are over, señor.

They are indeed.

Your former alcalde.

suspected everyone in this room at one time or another of being in league with

Zorro.

Therefore, no one shall leave this hacienda until Zorro is apprehended.

You can't hold us here indefinitely, sir.

Oh, no, no, no, no. You misunderstand, Don Alejandro.

I can do anything I want to do.

Madrid is 8 ,000 miles away. I am the only law here.

And this pueblo has been nothing but trouble to the Spanish crown.

You really don't understand, do you?

The people of this Pueblo will not be a stepping stone for corruption, ambition,

or greed.

You will all be free to go once Zorro is apprehended.

Until that time, I suggest you make yourselves comfortable.

And pray that Zorro shows himself quickly.

You are in charge.

I shall send a squad at dawn to relieve you.

Well, Diego, you still think your friend is the right man for the job?

In no time, I will be out of this dusty little pueblo

and back in my beloved Madrid,

where the world shall be my oyster.

Sit in the bed, a welcoming gift.

And you have to be the neatest man in all of Spain.

I've had ample time to study your wardrobe.

Take this collection of silk cravats, for instance.

Most impressive.

Don't touch them.

Forgive me.

Stop making a call.

I came to tell you that I always work alone.

So you can free those innocent people at the dinner made in Hacienda.

Make me.

You're a hero, I presume.

No, don't.

How appropriate, since he was a despicable little man who kissed off to

rich.

Failed everything he tried to do.

Now you've both lost your heads.

I find it quite confining in here, don't you?

This is much

better. Now we have more room.

What, sir?

All your men are either riding to or from the De La Vega hacienda.

I think it's just you and me, amigo.

I always try to match my style to that of my opponent.

When I fence with Mendoza, I fence with simplicity.

When I fence with a subtle swordsman like yourself, I employ subtlety.

Unfortunately, I don't always succeed.

I cannot wait to get back to the town.

The speech, if you please, Alcalde.

Just as we rehearsed it.

Sergeant, take the men back to the cartel.

The people inside are innocent and free to go.

Masters, vámonos!

You have a great deal to learn about me and the people of this Pueblo.

Deal with them fairly and openly, and there's nothing they won't do for you.

If you treat them with cruelty, they'll repay you with defiance.

And I'll ride out to defend them.

I grant you one thing.

You're a far more worthy adversary than I thought.

But I promise you, senor, I'll see you hang if it's the last thing I do. I

doubt that.

However, the first thing you should do is see a new tailor.

That renegade could keep me in this godforsaken place forever.

Oh, Senor Alcalde!

What on earth happened, sir?

It looks like our Alcaldes had his first encounter with Zorro.

Will someone please untie me?

The man is a menace.

He must be eliminated.

I should go to the governor in Monterey and have him double the troop strength

here at this garrison.

That won't do any good.

We shall see, Senorita.

But I promise you, when I return,

I will hound him to kingdom come.

Oh, I would if I were you, Alcali.

Otherwise, Zorro may do to your career what he did to that lovely guest.