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[thunderclap]

J‘ Out of the night When the full moon is bright

J‘ Comes a horseman known as Zorro

J‘ This bold renegade carves a "Z" With his blade

J‘ A "Z" that stands for Zorro

J‘ Zorro!

J‘ The Fox so cunning and free

J‘ Zorro!

J‘ Who makes the sign of the "Z"!

J‘ Zorro, Zorro, Zorro

J‘ Zorro, Zorro J‘

[whip cracks]

[crack]

[moans]

Turn him around.

You like the taste of it, old man?

Do you want some more?

No, Capitan Briones. Please, no!

Then tell me!

Where is Joaquin Castenada? Tell me!

I do not know! Please!

You do know! Every peon knows! Where is Joaquin Castenada?!

I do not know! I told you, I do not know! Please!

Turn him around again.

Zorro!

[gunshot]

- And I suppose Zorro got away. - Si, Senor Rico.

- And the peon too? - Si.

- Can't you do anything right? - My men are in the hills, looking...

Don't waste your time. He's gone into the hills with the rest of them.

Half the peons have gone into those hills and you can't find any of them!

- Senor Rico... - Now, you hear me, capitan.

I want Joaquin Castenada and I want him dead.

- [knocking] - Enter.

- I told you to stay with the governor. - I've been with the governor, capitan.

I rode ahead to tell you, he's just behind me with Don Alejandro de la Vega.

I knew that meddling old fool De la Vega went somewhere. So that was it.

- What will we do now? - That will be all.

We knew he couldn't stay in the Santa Barbara Islands forever.

All I wanted was a model state to show him when he returned.

Changes I made weren't too drastic.

They weren't. They were good changes.

They must have been. Look at the results.

Now, l have an uprising on my hands. I issue an order and what happens?

These peons wait until Castenada tells them whether or not they should obey.

He is the leader.

We could take the credit for that too, can't we?

We made him their leader.

You and l and those moronic apes you call the Especial Guards.

We were only carrying out your orders.

Don't argue with me. What is done is done.

- And Joaquin Castenada? - I still want him dead.

If we make an example of him, the peons will be afraid

to say a word against me to the governor.

This way, we may both get out of this thing with our whole skin.

[door opens]

Senor Rico, the governor is here.

- Ah, Your Excellency, welcome back. - Thank you.

How was the hunting?

I didn't get a chance to find out. Must be the middle of the night.

Well, it's, uh, it's 10:00, Excellency.

Oh. [clears throat] Well, now, what's this all about?

Alejandro de la Vega came running after me.

He said you were in some sort of trouble with the peons.

- Yes, Excellency. They are in revolt. - Revolt against what?

Why are you wearing that arm band, capitan?

Didn't Senor de la Vega tell you?

It's a form of recognition for the more deserving troops.

It makes an excellent substitute for a raise in pay.

Hmm. Good idea, if they accept it.

About the revolt, from the beginning.

The beginning was very simple, Excellency. Just a matter of sanitation.

Those stands the peons had erected in the plaza to sell food,

well, they were becoming more filthy by the day.

You mentioned something about it, Excellency, just before you left.

I did? I don't remember. Go on.

Well, I ordered the peons to clean them up.

Just to clean them up? Senor de la Vega said you ordered them torn down.

Well, Senor de la Vega is mistaken.

What I said was, "Clean them up or tear them down."

Fair enough. Go on.

Well, a... a vaquero by the name of Joaquin Castenada...

Was probably just looking for excitement.

You know how vaqueros are.

Well, he suddenly attacked the guards. We arrested him, of course.

Then this Zorro came along and helped him to escape.

- Zorro? - Yes.

Capitan Briones was wounded trying to stop him.

Well, the peons have made this Joaquin Castenada into something of a hero.

They can't see he's merely trying to stir them into revolt.

And this is your problem?

Uh, si, Your Excellency.

Well, sit down.

Let's see if we can't figure out some way to capture this Joaquin Castenada.

Uh... si.

11:00,

on this calm and peaceful night

and all's well.

Joaquin, I think Senor Rico has gone to sleep now.

Good, then we'll wake him up.

You really going through with this?

lfl have to do it alone.

You peons, what are you doing there?

Come back, I say! Come back! You can't leave this cart here!

Guards! Guards!

Fire! Fire!

[gunfire]

Zorro did it again. Every time I turn around, he stops me.

He's the best friend you'll ever have. He's doing us a favor.

If that powder had blown up, we'd be in more trouble than we could get out of.

That's what I have tried to tell you.

No one asked you to come with me!

If you are afraid, why don't you find some place to hide!

I am sorry, my friend. I did not mean it that way.

Come, let us both go back to camp.

Buenas noches.

- Joaquin! - Castenada!

Halt!

Aah! Zorro!

Let's permit Joaquin to escape, shall we, sergeant?

You forget, SenorZorro, I am a soldier. En garde.

Very well, sergeant, if you insist. En garde.

- Uh... you too, stupid. - En garde.

Ha! Hey! Ha!

It's getting late. Would you excuse me? Corporal, sergeant.

Zorro has disappeared again, corporal. He always... What is wrong with you?

It's not me, sergeant. lt's you.

[mimics sword swish]

No. [chuckles]

My father, he's returned? Good.

Oh, he thinks I'm sleeping? Well, that will save some explanations.

In the morning, he will probably want me to go with him to the governor's office.

So I'd better get back to my room in time to wake up.

- The governor is expecting us, Capitan. - Of course, Don Alejandro.

- Buenos dias, senores. - Buenos dias.

Alejandro, Diego, it's good to see you again.

- Your Excellency. - Sit down, sit down.

- Please allow me, Don Alejandro. - Gracias, Senor Rico.

Senor Rico has been explaining some things that happened during my absence.

It seems we have the makings of a first-class rebellion on our hands.

Your Excellency, if things continue as they are it might lead to that.

Now, this, uh, this Joaquin Castenada

is the biggest troublemaker, I understand.

If you'll permit me to...

Now, Senor Rico has made what I think is a very good suggestion.

He thinks that before I take any action, I should invite young Castenada

to come in under flag of truce

and talk things over.

Senor Rico thought of this?

Yes, he did. And |, for one, think that it is an excellent suggestion.

I don't like to make any decisions

when I've only heard one side of the story.

You are right. I think such a meeting might be the solution to the problem.

Good. See that word is sent to Joaquin Castenada.

If he will ride in under a flag of truce, no harm will come to him.

At once, Excellency.

- What happened? Did it work? - Yes.

The governor's going to do what we could not.

He's going to bring Joaquin Castenada out into the open,

where we can kill him.

...because he believes that such a meeting will help clear up

some of the situations that have been disturbing the peons.

- Have you heard the news? - What news?

Governor has given his word that if Joaquin Castenada rides into Monterey,

carrying a flag of truce, no one will harm him.

The governor wishes to talk to Joaquin Castenada.

He believes such a meeting will help to clear up

some of the situations that have been disturbing the peons.

I was there when the governor issued the order.

I know you were. But Senor Rico gave me orders too.

I am to repeat what I just told you to every person in Monterey.

In that way, one of Joaquin's friends will surely hear it...

And tell him. Si, Don Diego, that is Senor Rico's plan.

- That's one of his plans. - What do you mean?

Nothing. Do you think he was successful? Did Joaquin get the message?

I don't know, Don Diego. But, uh, you are one of his friends.

Believe me, I don't know where he is. I've been looking for him for days.

I have been saying the same speech for days.

Thirsty work, eh, sergeant?

Si, Don Diego. Talking makes the throat very dry.

We can remedy that. Join me for some refreshment.

Gracias, Don Diego, with pleasure.

Buenas tardes, Carita. Have you heard the news.

The governor has given his word that if...

I must have already told her.

Guards! That's Joaquin Castenada's girlfriend!

Get her!

- [gasps] Let go! - No, you don't!

- Let go of me! - No, you don't!

- Hold her! - Let go of me!

Let go!

Let me go! Let go of me!

Let go!

What's the matter? What happened?

No, no, no, wait. We do not leave this room until you tell me what's wrong.

The Especials, yes.

They've arrested a senorita, who?

Oh, Theresa. Why did they arrest her?

Let's find out, then.

I am sorry, senor, but you cannot enter.

I must see the governor at once.

Let go of me!

- Capitan Briones! - Don Diego!

- I am sorry, senor, you must go. - Won't leave until I see the governor.

What is this? Take that woman inside.

- Do you want to see me? - I wish to speak with the governor.

His Excellency is not here, but if you wish to speak to me, come in.

Don Diego!

It's all right, Theresa. Why have you placed Senorita Modesto in jail?

A pretty picture, wouldn't you say, Capitan?

Two friends of Joaquin Castenada.

- I have never denied it. - No, you have not.

Senorita Modesto was about to tell us where we might find Joaquin Castenada.

I was not!

Capitan Briones has volunteered to help her remember.

Since you are here, Senor de la Vega,

perhaps the capitan's services will not be necessary.

You would mistreat the senorita?

Does not your offer of a truce extend to all the peons?

I have not forgotten the governor's proposal.

But apparently, this Joaquin Castenada has chosen to ignore.

However, you misunderstand.

I am certain the capitan would not mistreat the senorita.

Better not, or Joaquin will cut off your ears and nail them to the garrison gate.

It would be a pity if you did not choose to cooperate, senorita.

The governor's patience wears thin.

I am sure his next order would be to take the entire garrison into the hills

and bring back this Joaquin Castenada.

Just be sure and go into the hills with them, Senor Rico.

And you too, capitan.

Take her back to her cell!

We'll talk to her later when we have more time.

That will not be necessary. Joaquin Castenada will come in.

Is that your personal guarantee, Senor de la Vega?

Yes.

If you release Senorita Modesto in my custody so that she can lead me to him,

I will give you my word of honor that within 24 hours

Joaquin Castenada will ride into Monterey.

I am certain the word of a De la Vega will be acceptable to the governor.

We have made a bargain.

You saved me again! [smooches]

Theresa, please! Where's your horse?

I'm not going anywhere.

Oh, yes, you are. You heard what I told Senor Rico.

Uh-huh, and it worked. He let me go.

Listen, Theresa, for Joaquin and for the good of the peons,

he's got to come in and talk with the governor.

Tell him.

He's moved his camp. I do not know where he is. But you do.

Not now.

- Theresa? - But I know where he will be.

Back at the old camp.

Good. My father and I will ride out there tonight.

It won't do you any good.

Don Diego, is the governor an honest man?

You have my word that he is.

Don Alejandro, ifl met with him,

do you really think it would help my people?

Yes, I do.

Manuel?

- Simeon? - No, Joaquin, it's a trap.

I agree with Simeon.

Rico wants you to come to Monterey so he can kill you.

- No one asked you. - I have a right to be asked.

Yes, you do.

No, Joaquin.

Tomorrow morning at 6:00 I will ride into Monterey.

[door opens]

- Playing chess with himself? - He does that quite often.

But who wins?

No one. The games usually end in an argument.

[laughter]

Diego, you may have saved many lives tonight. I am proud of you.

Gracias, Father.

I do not think that Joaquin would have listened had it not been for you.

Both of us did a good night's work.

But Joaquin made his own decision. And it was the right one.

I think he made the only decision he could.

I will sleep easier tonight, knowing that it will all be over tomorrow.

- Buenas noches, Father. - Buenas noches, Diego.

Joaquin has accepted the governor's offer of a truce.

He has agreed to ride into Monterey tomorrow morning at 6:00.

Theresa and the others do not like this, but that's what he is going to do.

You too, Bernardo, eh?

Joaquin has to come in of his own accord,

meet with the governor and talk this over.

It's the only way it can be settled peacefully.

All right, all right, it does not require a complete drama.

I do not think that Rico will dare do anything like that.

Not with the governor back from Monterey. The situation's different now.

He does not have the entire army at his beck and call any longer.

You're still not convinced, huh?

[mimics sword swish]

Oh, this I agree with.

If anything happened to Joaquin I would blame myself.

Zorro better keep his eye on things,

uh, just to make sure that nothing does happen.

[horse nickers]

[gunshot]

Come on, we got him! We got him! Come on!

Shoot! Shoot! Shoot!

[gunfire]

Your Excellency, Joaquin Castenada opened fire on us.

- What's this? - He did. It was an ambush.

Well, exactly what happened?

Castenada and five or six peons rode in under a flag of truce.

Capitan Briones and I went out to meet them.

Then, all of a sudden, they began shooting at us.

They did?

Naturally, the capitan and I were unarmed.

Then, suddenly, Zorro appeared.

- Zorro? - Si, Your Excellency.

It was a miracle we escaped with our lives.

So much for your flag of truce.

I am sorry. I did not think Castenada would be completely without honor.

You've been too easy on these peons!

Well, all that's going to stop.

I'll bring law and order to Monterey if it takes every soldier in California!

I want Zorro and Joaquin Castenada

and everyone who rides with them dead or alive!

J‘ Zorro, Zorro, Zorro, Zorro

J‘ Zorro, Zorro, Zorro, Zorro J‘