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(THUNDERCLAP)

♪ Out of the night when the full moon is bright

♪ Comes a horseman known as Zorro

♪ This bold renegade carves a "Z" with his blade

♪ A "Z" that stands for Zorro

♪ Zorro!

♪ The Fox so cunning and free

♪ Zorro!

♪ Who makes the sign of the "Z"!

♪ Zorro, Zorro, Zorro

♪ Zorro, Zorro ♪

Well done, Senor de la Vega!

I shall miss these daily bouts!

I, too, sir. They have made a long voyage most enjoyable.

Your agility with the sword, sir,

should serve you well in California.

Why do you say that?

How long have you been away?

Three years.

I'm afraid you'll find conditions quite changed

when you reach Los Angeles.

Everything is rules and regulations.

Military force has taken over.

When did this happen?

A year ago, when the new Comandante was appointed.

I hate to disillusion you,

but I have the feeling you will soon wish you had stayed in Spain.

Is it as bad as that? Worse.

But you will see for yourself.

If you are bringing in anything of value, hide it.

The soldiers at the customs house confiscate anything they take a liking to.

Thank you for the warning.

We'll drop anchor soon.

I shall say good-bye when you disembark.

Haven't you finished packing? We'll be going ashore soon.

Yes, California is beautiful.

Where did you put my father's letters?

I want to read the last one again.

"My dear son, it is with a heavy heart

"that I ask you to give up your studies and come home.

"Certain matters have arisen which I can no longer face alone."

You know how puzzled I've been over this.

I know what he was trying to tell us.

We're heading for trouble, Bernardo.

No, not Indians, politicos.

I have learned that our pueblo is under the heel of a dictator.

We are certain to be searched on arrival. Burn this.

No one must suspect my father has summoned me home.

We must find a way to deal with this tyrant.

The direct approach? No, Bernardo.

When dealing with a powerful enemy, we must play a game.

You know the proverb.

"When you cannot wear the skin of the lion, put on that of the fox."

I must convince the new Comandante that I am harmless, but how?

Ah! An excellent idea!

Instead of a man of action, I shall become a man of letters.

An innocent scholar, interested only in arts and sciences!

These books I am taking to the mission priest

will be my most prized possession!

(SIGHS) Ha-ha!

Well, as for these fencing medals and trophies...

They are no longer part of my life. Throw them overboard.

No, Bernardo. Get rid of them.

Here. This, too. Go.

Bernardo, this is no time for sentiment. Throw them out!

(SPLASHING)

Now, get me my fanciest jacket. The one with the gold braid.

And my walking stick. It shall be part of my new character.

You also want to be something you are not?

Very well. You shall play the fool!

You want to pretend you cannot hear? Even better!

You shall be the eyes and ears behind my back.

You not only cannot speak, you hear nothing. Bravo, Bernardo.

Cochero, why are we stopping here?

All vehicles passing through Los Angeles must be inspected, patron.

This is an imposition.

We have already gone through customs!

All baggage to be opened!

Passengers have their identity papers ready.

Don Diego de la Vega! I thought you were still in Spain.

Obviously, I have returned, Sergeant.

What is this about another inspection?

For you, Don Diego, a mere formality!

Then my luggage does not have to be opened again?

Forgive me, please, but

Capitan Monastario allows no exceptions.

Is he the new Comandante?

For over a year now.

Please, Senor. He makes the orders, I only carry them out.

Very well, Sergeant, get on with it.

Si.

What is this?

I'm instructing my mozo to remove the luggage.

He is deaf and dumb? Since childhood.

He's a remarkably good manservant.

Well, with your permission, Don Diego,

I shall tell the Comandante that you've arrived.

MONASTARIO: Pase!

Forgive the interruption, mi Capitan. What is it?

Diego de la Vega, the son of Don Alejandro, has returned from Spain.

Very well, Garcia. Have him wait. I will see him in a moment.

Yes, Comandante.

I don't like it. Why has the son returned so unexpectedly?

What difference does it make, Licenciado?

The de la Vegas are the most important family here.

Do you think he was called back?

There's nothing to worry about.

If he is a troublemaker, I shall handle him as I did all the others.

Nothing shall stop me from being the richest man in all of California!

Capitan Monastario will see you in a moment, Don Diego.

Would you mind helping my manservant with the luggage?

Si, Don Diego, si.

Out of the way! Clear the street!

Sergeant Garcia, that is my neighbor, Nacho Torres.

Why is he being brought in? Quien sabe?

The Comandante ordered his arrest.

One moment. Why have you taken this man prisoner?

Help me, Senor Alcalde. I am innocent!

What are the charges against you, Don Nacho?

They accuse me of treason, but it is a lie.

I dare to speak out against injustice.

It is forbidden to speak to this prisoner.

Take him inside and lock him up!

I must protest, Capitan! This man is no criminal!

Senor Alcalde, this case is not a civil matter.

A crime of treason comes under military jurisdiction.

Are you Diego de la Vega?

At your service, Comandante.

Capitan Enriquez Sanchez Monastario.

I am sorry to inconvenience you.

No, Comandante.

It gave me the opportunity to finish this last chapter.

The Effects of Moorish Culture on Spanish Poetry.

Have you read it?

No, I have not.

I must lend it to you when I finish.

Thank you. Some other time.

Please make yourself comfortable in my quarters.

I shall not detain you long.

Did he say why he has returned?

I shall find out,

but certainly we have nothing to fear from that fastidious Senorito.

Get back to the inn. We should not be seen together.

What are you doing up there? You! Come down here!

I'll teach you to spy on me. Come down, I say!

What are you doing? Speak! Capitan!

This man, he cannot answer you. He is deaf and dumb.

Who is he? Don Diego's servant.

He brought him from Spain.

Are you certain he cannot hear?

Positive. Watch this.

(CHUCKLES) You have the face of a donkey!

(CHUCKLING) You smell like a goat!

(CHUCKLES) Your father... Your father was a baboon!

Get on with the inspection, Sergeant.

And make sure to inspect carefully!

(GUNSHOT)

Help!

Carry on, Sargento.

I know you're anxious to be on your way home.

Yes, it's been a most fatiguing day.

Please fill out this brief declaration, if you don't mind.

Your return is rather unexpected, is it not?

Your father said you would be at the university another year.

Well, I decided to forgo it.

There was an overemphasis on gymnastics and swordsmanship.

There were even duels among some of the students.

Really?

Ooh! How this Toledo blade sings.

A thousand pardons, Don Diego.

Your father would never forgive me if anything happened to you.

Sergeant Garcia begs to report that the inspection is complete.

Good. I trust you found no contraband?

Every trunk and bag seemed full of books. Heavy ones!

What do I do with this, Capitan?

Hang it in my quarters, stupid one!

MONASTARIO: Ow!

Baboso! Put it away!

I really must be going, Comandante. It's been very nice.

Gracias, Senor de Vega.

Welcome home, Don Diego!

Juan! It's good to see you! Is this Pepito? How is my father?

Have you taken good care of him?

We have tried.

This is Bernardo.

He cannot speak nor hear, but he would die for me.

Show him where my room is.

Si, patron.

Father! My son!

It fills my heart to see you again!

I send a boy to Spain, and a man returns!

Diego, I have much to tell you.

They'll wait until you've changed and we've had supper.

Come, your old room is waiting for you.

The vaqueros used to sing this as they rode home from work.

You know, this piano needs tuning.

Are you not interested in what I've told you?

Extremely so, Father. I am sorry that things are so unpleasant.

Unpleasant? It is intolerable!

The rancheros are taxed out of existence.

Those who can't pay are flogged and sent to prison.

The Indians are being forced into slave labor.

All for the benefit of one man, Capitan Monastario!

I've met the gentleman.

Gentleman? Ha! He's a blackhearted scoundrel!

If he remains in power, our country faces ruin.

We must get rid of him, Diego!

That's why I called you home. Someone must do something!

You're right, Father.

I'm going to sit down

and write a detailed letter of complaint to the governor!

It would never reach him. Monastario's guards intercept all mail.

Our neighbor, Nacho Torres,

dared to protest and this morning was arrested for treason.

Have you appealed to the civil authorities?

We have rights under the law.

Monastario's the law!

His crooked lawyer from Mexico City makes his crimes appear legal!

I fail to see what we can do.

We can stand up to him, fight him!

Calm yourself, Father.

The use of force should be our last resort.

I hardly expected such discretion from a son of mine!

You are tired, my boy.

Go to your room and sleep on it. We shall discuss it tomorrow.

With your permission.

Bernardo, I've just had to do something I'm not very proud of.

Convince my father that I'm a spineless weakling.

If I take open action as he wants to do, his life will be in danger.

Now I'm free to act alone. Remember what I said this morning?

"When you cannot wear the skin of the lion, put on that of the fox."

From now on, I shall be Zorro, the fox!

I've brought you out here to meet a third member, an ally.

(WHISTLES)

(WHINNYING)

Like you, he can be trusted to keep a secret, Bernardo.

(WHISTLES)

His name is Tornado.

An old shepherd keeps him for me.

He was a colt when I left.

(WHINNYING)

Tornado, Tornado.

Come here. Here, Tornado.

(WHINNYING)

Come on, boy. Here, boy.

That's a good horse. I've got something for you.

Come on. Here, I have a carrot for you.

Here, boy. There. Yeah.

It's been such a long time, huh?

Have you forgotten the tricks I taught you?

Oh. You think you can kneel?

Come on. Let's see if you can kneel.

Kneel, Tornado, kneel.

(CHUCKLING) Kneel, kneel.

Good boy! That's a horse, huh?

Well, our second mission is accomplished.

Even my father wouldn't recognize this horse.

Tornado, you and I are going for a long ride tonight.

Come, boy.

Ten o'clock!

On a warm summer night all is well!

(HOOFBEATS APPROACHING)

Sergeant Garcia!

At your orders, mi Capitan!

Bar the gate and dismiss the guard. Leave one patrol saddled.

After inspection, report to me.

Very good, Senor Comandante.

Bar the gate!

How long must we wait?

Half an hour. By then, everyone will be asleep.

Something could go wrong!

You are more an old woman than you are a lawyer!

Stop pacing about!

You will make me nervous. Better still,

wait in my quarters until the sergeant reports, and don't worry!

Well, Senor Torres, you're still here, I see!

(LAUGHING) All safe and snug for the night, eh?

Buenas noches, Senor. Sleep well.

All prisoners accounted for, mi Capitan.

Is the prisoner Torres secure?

He's a dangerous man, Sergeant, full of much cunning.

I, myself, have examined his cell.

Excelente!

I will mention you in this report.

Gracias, Senor Comandante!

You may go to bed now, Sergeant. Leave your keys on the desk.

Gracias, Capitan!

(WHISPERING) Senor Torres!

Who are you? A friend.

I've come to help you.

God love you, but how can you help me? I am chained like an animal.

Who has the keys? Sergeant Garcia.

Then I will relieve him of them!

Now, in a while, take the keys and release the prisoner.

Won't he suspect something? You're a lawyer.

Tell him you reviewed his case and there's a mistake.

When he crosses the courtyard, you will give the alarm.

I will be waiting right here.

It's already in my report!

"Fugitive shot while attempting to escape"!

♪ La la la la la laaaaa

♪ La la la la ahhhh

(GRUNTING) ♪ La la la... ♪

The slightest sound will be your last!

What do you want from me?

The keys to the prisoner's chains.

The Comandante has the keys.

Get up!

Go to the corner.

You're not going to kill me, are you?

Not unless you move. I'll be standing right behind you!

I have good news for you, Senor Torres. I've come to set you free.

Why are you releasing me now?

You're who signed the accusation papers.

I've discovered the charges against you were false.

Thank you, Licenciado.

You have kindly solved the problem for us.

I advise you to make no outcry.

Senor Torres, I do not trust this lawyer. Chain him to the bars.

Now, close his mouth.

We leave over the wall. There's a horse by the tree.

Senor, who are you?

A friend of the people. El Zorro!

(GUNSHOT)

Escape while you can!

Sergeant Garcia!

Sergeant Garcia! Garcia!

Sergeant Garcia!

Beautiful, coupe to the wall. You must show me that again!

Now, would you please get inside the cell?

Lancers to arms! Our Comandante is in danger!

Who is that masked demon?

He calls himself El Zorro.

Zorro? The Fox.

Garcia, idiota, pick up your sword and fight!

Oh! Oh, Senor, Senor.

Lancers! To arms! To arms!

Please, Senor!

Fight!

Ahhh!

Do not let him get away! After him!

To your horses, stupid ones! They must not escape!

To horse! To horse!

After them!

(WHINNYING)

Open the gate! Ahhhhh!

Go to the mission at San Gabriel.

Padre Felipe will give you asylum.

I do not know who you are, Senor Zorro, but I owe you my life.

I will never forget.

♪ Zorro, Zorro, Zorro, Zorro

♪ Zorro, Zorro, Zorro, Zorro

♪ Zorro ♪

NARRATOR: Next week, watch Monastario bait the trap for his mortal enemy.

Zorro is wanted, dead or alive.

Watch Zorro spring the trap as he matches cold steel with the cruel tyrant.

Ride with Zorro, champion of the oppressed and defender of justice, next week

when the Walt Disney Studio brings you another thrilling adventure of Zorro.

(THUNDERCLAP)

♪ Out of the night when the full moon is bright

♪ The Fox so cunning and free

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