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When daggers are pointed at innocent hearts, and markets 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.

Be the one who strikes back for the poor and oppressed, a hero.

You're stimulating chase, my friend.

Would you come to the end of your rope? Get me out of here!

Up north where I come from, they say Soros is Alcala's enemy. Why are you

helping him?

I'm not helping him, amigo.

I'm helping the people of Los Angeles.

They believe you've stolen their hard -earned money.

I didn't rob that bank!

We'll let the law decide that, shall we?

Don't worry.

You'll receive a fair trial.

I personally guarantee it.

You can guarantee all you like, but I won't be around long enough for a trial,

fair or not.

I'll be out of that stinking jail by tomorrow morning. I personally guarantee

that.

Let's go then, shall we?

Now, Calde reminds me of the man who killed both his parents.

And then begged for mercy because he was an orphan.

He will bend the law to suit his own purposes.

For instance, he didn't set out after the thief at once.

It's almost as if he didn't want to catch him.

The Alcaldes' behavior is very strange.

And I've placed this Enrique Vargas right in his clutches.

Now, I know I had no choice.

Yes, everyone in town thinks Enrique did it.

He must be proven guilty in a court of law. Zorro promised as much to him.

It's an open and shut case.

Nevertheless, Enrique Vargas is entitled to legal representation.

I am volunteering my services.

All right, all right.

Represent the little weasel. Just remember...

The judge will be watching every move you make.

And who is judging the case, by the way?

I see.

I shall need to meet with your prosecutor.

Oh, excuse me, Alcalde. I didn't know you.

You are the prosecutor.

Oh, si, don't you?

The Alcalde has entrusted me with this monumental task.

I shall be the champion of justice.

I will not rest until justice is served.

All right, Mendoza, don't make a meal of it. The only reason you're prosecuting

this case is because there's no one else.

Besides, a dim -witted orangutan with a speech impediment could win a

conviction. Si, mi alcalde.

Well, senor prosecutor, you are required to hand over to me all evidence

relating to the case.

Si, don't do it.

Of course.

Here.

As I've heard, it's a very simple case.

So, you were on your way from San Diego to Monterey where you live, you stopped

in Los Angeles at the bank to exchange a gold coin for pesos, and the next thing

you knew, you were being accused of robbery, yes?

Senor, I don't think you fully grasp the severity of your situation.

If you're convicted, you will hang.

I need to know everything.

They won't hang me.

I'll be out of here by tomorrow morning.

How can you be so sure?

You'll see.

I am.

I want to see my brother.

Your brother.

But they didn't find the gold on you.

I have a key.

I knew you'd come.

I was framed, Nestor.

They say I robbed the bank.

Come on, let's go on. Not so fast, my friends.

Enrique, if you leave now, you'll be branded as a fugitive.

But he said he never did it. He's been accused of a crime.

If he doesn't stand trial, I will... They will put a price on his head and

bounty hunter in California will be after him.

He's right, Nestor.

When?

What are you doing?

Enrique must stay and face the charges.

I'm defending him.

I promise you, senor, if

your brother is innocent, I'll get him acquitted.

You better, or this will be your head.

There's a lesson to be learned, Don Diego.

Never volunteer for anything.

The alcalde asked me to tell you that if Vargas is convicted, he plans to throw

a huge celebration right here in the tavern. No expense spared.

Are you trying to bribe a member of the jury, Sergeant?

Well, yes.

Is this where the trial is going to be held?

Oh, si, senor.

And you must be the brother of the accused?

That's right.

And if he doesn't get out, there'll be big trouble.

The last man that bothered little Enrique ended up in Monterey.

Well, that's not so bad.

Monterey is very nice this time of year.

And San Diego.

And San Francisco.

And Santa Barbara.

Who are you?

Me?

I'm... I'm... He is the prosecutor.

It's a dirty job, senor. Somebody has to do it.

Please, excuse me.

Excuse me, senor.

I... I heard that you threatened Don Diego.

He's just trying to help.

I'd do anything to protect Lizalekhi.

But wait until I get my hands on the man you're capturing.

You mean Zorro.

That's him.

I will tear the hog limb from limb.

Well, I think Zorro has something to say about that.

How about that?

Mister, my brother.

Reggie.

This court is now in session.

Luis Ramon Alcalde presiding.

The prosecution is ready to present its case.

Pray begin.

This man is guilty.

Most eloquent, Mendoza.

But why don't you start by telling us why he's guilty?

Yes, of course, Alcalde.

Señoras y señores of the jury, on Tuesday last, this

man, Enrique Vargas, entered the Los Angeles bank, drew a pistol,

and proceeded to rob the bank of 12 ,000 pesos in gold.

I was right here.

In the tavern, having my breakfast.

Huevos rancheros, coffee.

Think of your little babies at home.

Your dear old grandmothers. Your kind, loving uncles.

Your loving wives.

Your mothers, your... Yes, Mendoza, thank you. You've made your point.

Senor de la Vega.

Are you ready to begin the defense?

Yes, Alcaldi.

Ladies and gentlemen of the jury.

Objection!

Not yet, Mendoza.

Enrique Vargas is... Objection!

Sustained.

Gentlemen, I cannot proceed if I'm to be interrupted at every turn.

As I was saying, the good sergeant has told you that the bank robber stole 12

,000 pesos in gold.

May I present Exhibit A.

This sack contains 12 ,000 pesos in gold.

Sergeant, would you be so kind as to carry this sack over to the Alcaldi for

inspection, please?

Mendoza.

It's very heavy.

It's no use.

We can't lift it.

Senor Vargas, would you please stand?

This man, who is nearly half the size of the sergeant, is supposed to have

carried such a sack all by himself.

Thank you, gentlemen.

That proves nothing!

But this will.

How did you get that?

Let's just say that a concerned citizen left it on my doorstep this morning.

Only sorrow would have the nerve to break into my office. So you admit that

is yours?

This is the ledger of the Bank of Los Angeles.

Your bank, Alcaldi.

These records indicate...

That the bank's primary owner is Luis Ramon.

Its treasurer is Luis Ramon.

And its managing director is one Roberto Ortega.

Impossible. I am the managing director. Quite right.

There is no Roberto Ortega.

Forgive her rather.

Obvious subterfuge.

This ledger shows the Alcalde been siphoning off funds from the bank from

very first day that it opened.

I believe that he deliberately staged the entire robbery by himself to get off

the hook from his depositors. He then waited until a stranger showed up in

on whom he could blame. The whole sordid incident.

It is a lie.

Enrique Vargas is innocent.

The jury demands his release.

Never!

I am the presiding judge.

Your verdict is overruled. The prisoner is guilty.

Sentence is to be carried out at once.

Plans are out.

No!

Help! Help!

Wait.

What did you say?

There's no... Help!

I vow that you cannot do this.

Leave him alone so he can watch!

Enrique!

Where is he going?

Zorro was the one who captured me. And Nestor's like an elephant. He never

forgets.

Don't interfere.

I'm meaning well, Amigo, but I'm here to help you. I'm a playliner!

I've always wanted to see Zorro ground to a bone. This ought to be

Amigo, I came to rescue your brother from the gallows.

My money's on the big fella.

Look at me.

And

look!

Your brother's escaped.

Let us find that little weasel!

I'm the one who got him into trouble. I thought it was my duty to get him out of

it.

Do we still have a quarrel?

Now maybe you can help me.

How?

How about we find the gold your brother was accused of stealing?

Good idea.

I know just where to start looking.

Come on.

Where are they going?

Francis! But I've got it. You just sent them away.

You've got to do something.

But I've got it.

No, not that!

Sure, again.

After you, my friend.

You're too kind.

The wall's safe behind that shop.

the bookcase.

It's possible.

Please don't look under the floorboards.

Stolen gold, Mian Calde.

Was you.

Nearly circumstantial evidence.

I understand you did an excellent job as head of the jury today.

My compliments.

And as for you, I've heard all about the trial.

Return the money to your investors or I'll be back.

My friend.

Adios.

He comes to say goodbye.

Well, you better not take too long. If the Alcalde finds you two here... Oh,

it's all right.

I've been given a free pardon, personally signed by the Alcalde

Well, safe journey, gentlemen.

Search.

Diego, I want to say something.

You cut a very impressive figure yesterday in the corner.

No, no, no, no, no, no. Seriously.

Think about taking up the law.

Father. So long as Sergeant Mendoza was always my adversary, I could be the

greatest attorney in the territory.

In the world.