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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 ♪

I'm Alejandro de la Vega. I've come to see Senora and Senorita Torres,

being held here as prisoners.

I am sorry.

The Comandante ordered that no one speak to the prisoners.

Kindly inform the Comandante this is not a request.

It is a demand for legal rights of visitation.

"And it is further charged that Senora and Senorita Torres

"did knowingly and willfully conspire to defy

"the legal representatives of the king's army..."

(RATTLING)

Who is it?

MAN: It is only me, Sergeant Garcia, Capitan.

Come in, Sergeant.

Don Alejandro de la Vega is outside the gate.

He demands to see the prisoners, Senora and Senorita Torres.

You have your orders.

He will not take no for an answer.

He insists!

Who gives the orders here?

Don Alejandro is very influential. He is not to be slighted.

It would not be wise.

This is legal advice, Licenciado?

(SCOFFS) The Comandante should take orders from any ranchero

who comes pounding on the gates?

Alejandro is not merely a ranchero.

This is not legal advice. It's the advice of one who has lived long

with these people and who understands them.

In that case, we shall employ the plan I discussed earlier.

Sergeant, apologize to Don Alejandro for the delay

and show him to the prisoners. And be sure you do.

Apologize to Don Alejandro? Are you serious, Capitan?

Even when I explain it in simple words, you do not understand.

Of course I do! Do as you are told!

Si, Capitan. Oh, and clear the yard.

I want the lancers sent to their barracks.

Corporal Sanchez!

Come in.

I have a little job for you, Corporal.

I'm very sorry, Don Alejandro, to keep you waiting. Open the cell door.

I told the Comandante, "You should not keep Don Alejandro waiting!"

That's what I said. My very words! I...

How nice of you to come and see us, Don Alejandro.

I've come to learn what you want,

what you need to make your stay more endurable.

LUISA: We need nothing.

The Comandante has been most generous to us.

I did not hope to hear such welcome news when I came here today.

It is almost as welcome as the news I bring to you.

LUISA: You bring welcome news?

I've decided to listen to my son Diego, and an idea he's often expressed.

I'm going to ask landowners to a secret meeting at my hacienda today.

This may be the beginning of the end for tyranny.

Uh, guard!

You, gathered here, are among the great landholders of the area.

I suggest that you go forth, talk to the other landholders,

get them to stand and join together.

United, you can ask for the dismissal of Monastario,

and the governor, the viceroy, even the king will listen.

(KNOCKING ON DOOR)

My apologies for being late, but there is something you ought to hear.

Tell them what you told me.

This Licenciado Pina, the lawyer fellow,

he told the women that the Comandante had captured Senor Torres

and was holding him prisoner.

He told them that the captain would give Senor Torres 50 lashes,

fifty lashes, if they complained of their treatment.

That is why they told you that the Comandante

is giving them the proper care.

I could not believe it even as I heard it.

Jose, take him to the stables. Let him sleep it off.

(SPEAKING SPANISH)

Those poor, gentle souls have neither proper food nor care.

They are treated worse than dogs on the street!

May I propound the question?

You know what is happening to Senora and Senorita Torres,

two proud and gentle women who have been our friends and neighbors.

What do we propose to do about it? What do you suggest?

The only decent and honorable thing we can do.

Let us go forth and demand the release of those two gentlewomen!

Let us use force if necessary!

One moment, Father. You speak of force.

What force do you have against the cuartel and the soldiers manning it?

When the gauntlet is flung, you do not stop to appraise your weapons.

You will be marching to your death!

It is better to die like a man,

than to live like a coward.

Listen to me. I agree with Don Alejandro.

The time has come for action. The time for talk is passed.

But I also agree with Don Diego.

Of what use is it to chop at the gates of the cuartel with our swords,

to march like lambs to the slaughter?

Let us formulate a plan. Let us use wisdom as well as courage.

It is not so easy to get within the gates of the cuartel,

now that the Comandante has closed them.

Nor is it so difficult.

I was admitted just today. Si. This is the beginning of a plan.

Maybe they will open the gates once more for Don Alejandro.

When the gates are open, the rest of you could rush in!

Si. We have to be careful so that the guard does not suspect our purpose.

Now, as soon as it is dark, we will ride to the plaza, each by separate routes,

and arrive at different times. Do not look as if anything is planned.

We can be strolling towards the inn or waiting in our carriages.

You understand the plan? Then it is agreed.

Wait. Allow me a few words of reason! One minute of your time is all I ask.

Please, I beg of you. Reconsider this rash action.

You are guided by passion, not logic.

If you rush the cuartel in this manner, you will be annihilated,

branded insurgents, enemies of the king.

Why, the Comandante may even be commended for his victory.

So I ask you gentlemen, please, have patience.

Why ride to your death when you can live and work for freedom?

I know, patience now is a bitter thing,

but it will bear a sweet fruit!

There may be a day to talk of patience and logic

and the fruit that is sweet,

but my thoughts remain with those two poor women in that foul jail.

Don Diego, my heart is too full to hold anything else.

I could not sleep in my bed tonight

and think of those poor souls without even a blanket.

We've wasted enough time.

We must start now to put our plan into action. Excuse me, Diego.

(INDISTINCT CHATTER)

I was standing at the window and I heard them plotting.

I heard every word. Stupid fool.

Why did you not remain there to be sure you had the names of all who attended?

There were two you did not recognize? I dared not expose myself.

It is of no consequence. I will have a trap all set for them when they arrive.

Sergeant Garcia!

Yes, Capitan? Sound the alarm.

Prepare for an attack on the cuartel.

Would it be out of order to ask who is going to attack us?

What difference does it make? Do as you are told!

Si, Comandante.

(GROANS)

(BELL RINGING)

Father, I implore you. Please, do not do such a foolish thing.

I cannot stand here and debate with you.

They are depending upon me to open the gates of the cuartel.

Do you ride with me or do I ride alone?

But won't you listen to reason?

You're not only going to your death, those who ride with you will die.

Do you choose to remain here?

For a few minutes tonight,

I almost felt what it is like for a father to be proud of his son.

Come, we have little time.

I have one chance left.

I will rouse the cuartel and lead the soldiers through the hills.

With fewer men, Monastario might be willing to listen to my father,

less eager to give battle.

Hurry ahead and make sure that Tornado is ready.

(HORSE WHINNIES)

(SHRIEKS)

Well, Sergeant, are the men all properly hidden?

Si, Capitan. I... I think so.

I did not ask what you think. Do you not know?

Well... no, Comandante, I have looked. I cannot see them.

Did you see me just now?

Would they be well hidden if you could see them?

With my own eyes, I have not seen them.

Good. See that they remain hidden until the Dons are inside the gates

and the gates have been closed behind them.

Do they understand this? Si, Comandante.

There is always one fool who moves too soon, betrays the plot.

Tell them I will have that man's ears!

Oh, no, Comandante. I have taken a special precaution.

I have instructed each man not to move until all the others have moved first!

Good.

(GROANS)

This is the Comandante speaking.

This is an order. It is not to be disobeyed.

Remain where you are. Remain hidden.

Make no move, make no sound, until I give the order to attack.

Do you understand? Well, do you understand?

The Capitan just ordered them to make no sound.

All right, then. See that you obey it from now on,

no matter what happens.

No matter who charges into the cuartel to attack us.

No matter what you see or hear, make no move, make no sound,

until I personally give the order to attack.

Did you understand, Sergeant? Well, answer me!

Si... Silence! Didn't you hear my orders?

Si...

MAN: It is the hour of ten.

A warm and quiet night,

and all is well.

Go and hide, Tornado!

(BELL RINGING)

What is... Zorro! Throw that pistol away!

Get rid of it!

It's an unexpected pleasure. I hardly hoped to find you alone. Ha!

MONASTARIO: Soon you will find out if I am alone!

Where are your soldiers, Monastario?

Don't worry. At the proper time, you will see them!

(GRUNTING)

Lancers, attack, attack! This is an order!

It is Zorro! Capture him!

Guards, back!

Capture him! Throw your lances. Shoot!

(GUNSHOT)

(GUNSHOT)

Out of the way, lancers! Please, just move!

(GUNSHOT)

(WHISTLES)

Ah, stupid fools! All of you! You let Zorro escape!

To horse, lancers! To horse! After him!

Open the gates. We are going outside!

Stop! Keep those gates closed!

How can we go outside if the gates are closed?

Do you not realize why Zorro is here? He wants us to pursue him.

The soldiers would all be gone.

Who would be left to defend the cuartel when the Dons rush the gates?

You will be here, Capitan. Brilliant piece of deduction.

Fortunately, I have a plan.

Take part of the lancers and start off after Zorro, but do not follow him far.

Circle back and approach the plaza from the far side.

When the Dons rush the gates, they will be trapped between two forces.

They will have no escape then.

The Capitan thinks of everything. Of course!

You, you and you, mount up and follow me!

Looking for me, Monastario? Here I am!

This is far enough. We go back.

ZORRO: Sergeant Garcia!

You call yourself soldiers?

And yet, you're afraid of one man! Are you also afraid of the dark?

We are not afraid of anything. Then why do you run?

We merely follow orders. This I do not believe.

You're a big, fat pig, too lazy to ride and too afraid to fight.

Just wait! Just wait, Senor Zorro! Someday I will show you

I am not the kind of big, fat pig that is afraid to fight!

I am the kind of big, fat... pig...

I challenge you!

Ooh!

The only explanation is that they are onto the plan. We've got to warn them.

I know it is late, but I must see the Comandante. It is urgent.

(WHISPERING) They are here.

All right. Open the gates.

But make sure nothing arouses their suspicions until they are inside.

Sergeant Garcia and his men should be in position for the trap.

But I want none of the Dons taken alive.

Let them die like the traitors they are. Go quickly.

(SHOUTING)

Go back! It's an ambush! Go back!

Outside, Tornado!

Lancers attack! This is an order! Surround those prisoners!

(GUNSHOTS)

Over the wall. Quickly!

MONASTARIO: You will not escape me this time, Alejandro!

Ah!

(HORSE WHINNIES)

Pull the carriage away!

(SHOUTING)

MAN: After him! After him!

Idiots! You're letting him get away!

Look out, what are you doing?

Shoot, you fool! Shoot!

(GUNSHOT)

Don't let him get away. After him! Idiots! Shoot!

(SHOUTS)

(GUNSHOT)

Quick! Pursue him!

(GUNSHOTS)

(WHISTLES)

To horse, lancers! Open the gates!

No, wait! Is it all right now, mi Capitan, if we open the gate?

Get out of my sight! Si, Comandante!

Lancers, follow me!

(MOANING SOFTLY)

Ah, he is nowhere.

He must be hiding somewhere in the rocks. Follow me.

Go, Tornado. Lead them away from here.

There he goes! After him!

It is strange. So strange.

It is almost as if I had known you.

You seem so much like someone I know.

I'm a foolish old man with foolish dreams.

So often have I dreamed that my son came back from Spain

and he would be like you.

Now that you're so close, it is so much like my dreams.

I feel almost that I could pull aside the mask,

and there would be the face of my son, Diego.

I would not pull away the mask.

I would not have the courage.

An old man must cling to his dreams

as desperately as he clings to life.

You'll have many years left, my father, to live and dream.

NARRATOR: Next week Monastario takes over the de la Vega hacienda

in his desperate search for the wounded Alejandro.

Watch Zorro ride to this fighting Don's rescue

and lead the Comandante on a wild chase along El Camino Real.

Next week when the Walt Disney studio

brings you another exciting episode of Zorro.