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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‘

Not a sound, senor. This is a knife in your back.

You are making a mistake. I have no money.

- Your name is Diego de la Vega. - Si.

Then there is no mistake, senor.

- Make your peace. - I know your voice.

Prepare to die.

Wait a minute, Diego. It's me, Ricardo del Amo!

Ricardo! What in the world are...

It's me... Will you please get off my arm?

I ought to be on your head!

Ricardo del Amo. Up to your old tricks again, eh?

"Prepare to die!"

- I thought I recognized your voice. - Scared you, didn't I?

I thought I'd have to kill you. What are you doing in Monterey?

- They run you out of San Francisco? - That is a long and fascinating story.

- Your stories usually are! - Well?

- Long! - Ah!

But you lie so well.

That is one of my better accomplishments.

I am staying with my cousin.

Why not come back with me? We can talk.

- l have a room here, you can use that. - Bueno. Bueno.

Whoop! Forgot my knife.

You never can tell, I might meet another old friend.

One of these days those practical jokes of yours

- will buy you some real trouble. - Diego, you couldn't be more wrong.

Leaving San Francisco was the best thing that ever happened to me.

- I can imagine! - No, you can't imagine.

- Uh... How do I thank him? - Just nod.

You see, coming down here on the stage, I met a senorita. l'll amend that...

The senorita. Diego, what a beautiful woman!

Skin like milk, and just enough of it.

And her hair is as black as the night.

- And her eyes... Oh, her eyes. - I hope she had two of them.

I'm serious. Like two crystal pools in the moonlight.

Her disposition, honey, seasoned with spice!

Uh, you found all this in one senorita?

- Ah, si. - And she is here in Monterey?

- She lives here. - That's very strange.

I've been here for some time, and l have not run across any such beauty.

Of course...

- You couldn't be exaggerating? - On my grandfather's grave!

You shall see for yourself tonight.

- I am going to serenade her. - Oh, take my guitar.

No, mine's on my horse.

This is for you.

- For me? - You're coming with me.

- Why? - Diego, I'm in love!

[laughs] You certainly don't need me, then.

Well, you see, she has an uncle.

Oh, you, uh... You want me to serenade the uncle, eh?

Well, he probably won't be there, but if he is...

You're so well educated, so well traveled...

All right! All right! All right, I'll go with you. On one condition.

Anything you say.

- Please. Don't tell anyone you know me. - Why?

Well, people in Monterey, they... They like me.

Diego, her room is up there. Now remember.

If her uncle isn't home, say buenas noches and leave.

All right.

J‘ When the strolling minstrels sing

J‘ They sing of la gaviota

J‘ The snow white gull that glides o'er the summer sea

J‘ And my own true love is like la gaviota

J‘ Like a gull in flight She dances gracefully

J‘ Fly, gaviota, fly Dance, senorita, dance

J‘ Gypsy spirits, both so wild and free

J‘ Yes, my own true love is like la gaviota

J‘ Like a gull in flight she dances gracefully

J‘ Fly, gaviota, fly Dance, senorita, dance

J‘ Gypsy spirits, both so wild and free

J‘ Yes, my own true love is like la gaviota

J‘ Like a gull in flight she dances gracefully J‘

Well, you didn't make a very good first impression, did you?

You never once told me her name.

Would that have made any difference? Ah!

Your pardon, senores, but the Senorita Verdugo

asks that you come into the sala.

Well, Don Diego, it's been a pleasure. We must get together again sometime.

The senorita did say both of us, didn't she?

Si, senor.

Oh, well, she was just being polite.

Remember, the uncle.

Ah, Ricardo. Your song was lovely. It made me very happy.

And you have made me very happy.

Anna Maria, may I present my friend, Senor de la Vega,

- who cannot stay very long. - Diego, what a pleasant surprise.

You surprised me too. I had no idea you'd returned.

- | just arrived this morning. - You two know each other?

What happened? Why didn't you write?

Nothing happened. I did write. You'll probably receive a letter tomorrow.

Father's safely on his way to Spain.

I decided not to go with him and came back home.

- I guess you do. - This isn't home.

No. I'm giving the servants a few days to clean the house,

and I'm staying here with my uncle and cousin Milana.

A lovely girl. You two would go very well together.

Do you know her?

No, but any relative of yours must be beautiful, Anna Maria.

Gracias, Ricardo. Would you care to sit down?

- Now isn't this more comfortable? - Much more.

Anna Maria, is your uncle at home?

No, he and Milana went out to dinner. Did you wish to speak to him?

Oh, no, no. I don't. He does.

-Oh, do you? -Well, |...

That's the reason he came.

He said to me, "Ricardo, if her uncle isn't there,

- I'm going to leave immediately." - Did you say that, Diego?

I didn't know you were here. He deliberately didn't mention any names.

The serenade was just for any girl who happened to be on the balcony?

That's Diego for you. Once, in Los Angeles, | tracked him

17 miles, following a trail of broken hearts that he left behind.

I don't believe that.

You're not a ladies' man, are you, Diego?

When you've known Senor del Amo a little longer, I amend that.

When you've had the misfortune to know Senor del Amo a little longer,

you'll learn to take everything he says with a grain of salt.

All the way from San Francisco he kept telling me how lovely he thought I was.

[laughs] All right, I surrender.

I am happy to see you back in Monterey,

but I'm very sorry to find that you did not come back alone.

Well, buenas noches, Ricardo.

I'm sorry you have such a long ride ahead of you.

- My cousin doesn't live that far. - That's too bad.

l was thinking about the three of us riding in the morning.

You're here on business. Wouldn't like to think you're neglecting it.

- Well, that's very considerate of you. - Not at all.

What would you like me to tell Anna Maria?

I'll tell her myself, as we ride together in the morning.

Good night!

[whistles] Ha!

You can't imagine it, Bernardo.

I looked up at the balcony, and there she was.

Did I tell you how beautiful she was?

She was as lovely as ever.

Yes, l have a feeling that our stay in Monterey is going to be very pleasant.

- [knock on door] - Come in.

- Oh, buenas noches, Don Diego. - Ah, sergeant, I'm glad to see you.

I am sorry to disturb you at such a late hour, Don Diego.

You weren't disturbing me. I couldn't sleep. Sit down!

Gracias, but no.

I want to tell you about a marvelous surprise I had tonight.

I am afraid you have one more surprise coming, Don Diego.

Oh?

[sighing] l have some unpleasant news for you, Don Diego.

- Oh? - Si.

You are under arrest.

What did you say?

I am sorry, Don Diego, but you are under arrest.

Oh, no, Don Diego, of course not! Only a horse thief.

[laughs] Oh, that's very funny, sergeant,

but you know the De la Vega Hacienda has a hundred horses in Los Angeles.

The charge is that you have one extra one here in Monterey.

- A pinto. - You're serious?

- Si, Don Diego. Senor Caesar... - Senor who?

Senor Caesar, the man whose horse you stole...

I mean, the man who says you took his horse.

He's waiting at the garrison now.

Well, let's go. I want to hear Senor Caesar call me a horse thief to my face!

Gracias, Don Diego, I think that would be best.

Come on.

There he goes, that is the one.

Do you think we will need any more help?

We can handle him.

Just don't arouse any suspicion until we get out of town.

- All right, where is Senor Caesar? - I do not see him, Don Diego.

- Oh, Corporal Reyes! - Si, sergeant.

- I do not see Senor Caesar. - He is not here, sergeant.

- That's why you don't see him. - Oh, thank you, corporal!

- You're welcome, sergeant. - Baboso, come back here!

Now where is he?

Oh! He had to step out for a minute. He said for you to wait for him.

Why, this is ridiculous. You know where to find me.

Don Diego, please! You must remain here.

lam under orders. You are still under arrest.

[guns cocking]

- [birds chirping] - [rattling]

Ah, Bernardo.

Oh! Of course, little one.

Buenos dias, Don Diego! Did you sleep well?

If you haven't come here to let me out, don't talk to me.

The little one. He brought you a nice breakfast.

- You eat it! - Gracias,

No, I could not do that, Don Diego, it is yours.

I don't want it! Now, are you going to let me out or not?

You are my best friend, Don Diego, but...

Look, I'm a horse thief. Now how can I be your friend?

Please. I know you're not a horse thief!

Well then, why don't you let me out?

Eat your breakfast. It will make you feel better.

Well, if he will not eat it, little one, he will not eat it.

Uh, let's see what you brought him, eh?

A sausage! l have never seen a sausage so large.

Are you sure you don't want it, Don Diego?

Take it and stuff yourself.

It would be a shame to let such a fine sausage go to waste, eh?

- [teeth crunch] - [groans]

[Garcia continues laughing]

Well, I'm glad that something amuses you, sergeant.

The little one, he put a file your sausage!

At least he was trying to help me.

I would like to help you, too, Don Diego, but my hands are tied.

There is a formal complaint. Here, you can see for yourself.

It is signed "Julius Caesar."

Julius Caesar!

Ricardo!

Oh, no, Don Diego, Julius Caesar. The signature is quite plain.

Oh, sergeant, can't you see this is a joke?

- A stupid practical joke? - It is?

Julius Caesar was a Roman general!

What is he doing here in California? And without his uniform?

He's not here, he's dead!

He looked all right to me, Don Diego. You must be mistaken.

Are you going...

I suppose this must be the place where they keep the criminals.

- Here is Senor Caesar now. - Diego!

Now, now, don't get too close. He might be dangerous.

Listen, Del Amo. You get me out here and then you start running!

- What has happened? - Please, do not get excited.

Who's excited? I'll just kill him with my bare hands!

- Very calmly, of course. - But why, Diego. Why are you here?

Haven't you heard? I'm a horse thief.

- Senor Caesar... - Caesar?

Julius Caesar!

Sergeant, why, now tell me why have you locked up my old friend, Don Diego?

You yourself signed the complaint, Senor Caesar!

- Nonsense! - Your pardon, senor, but you did!

Oh, yes, yes... | signed this document.

But the Diego de la Vega who is a horse thief is a much taller man,

by at least six inches.

Sergeant, I think I'm beginning to understand.

- Ricardo, this isn't very nice. - Oh, I thought it was very funny.

Funny, eh? Well, just wait till I get out of here.

[laughs]

I'm sorry, Diego. But you look so indignant.

All right, all right! I'm beaten.

- But get me out of here, will you? - Lancer, unlock the cell door.

You won't still harm Senor Caesar, will you?

No, I'll just cut him a little around the throat.

- Use my knife. I deserve it. - Put that knife away, you idiot!

- Thanks for your hospitality, sergeant. - Any time at all, Don Diego.

I mean, adio's, Don Diego... Oh, you know what I mean.

Senor Caesar, as for you...

Adio's for me too, sergeant? My friends are waiting.

Well, this time. But I warn you,

in the future, do not use the king's soldiers for one of your jokes.

- I promise, sergeant. - For what it's worth.

l have more to say to you, senor,

but today is the day I must deliver the payroll to the southern presidios.

Adio's, Senorita Verdugo, Don Diego.

- Senor. - Senor!

[mouthing silently]

- Diego, is something the matter? - No, no, no, no!

There is still time to go riding.

While you go change your clothes, you go get his horse.

- Me? - You heard me.

Whoa!

That Army payroll will be ten thousand pesos if it is one.

- Are you sure we can do it? - Easily.

They never send more than two soldiers with it.

We'll wait until they get far enough out of Monterey.

Come on.

- Sergeant Garcia! - Senor Caesar.

Quiet, corporal! Quiet.

Who do you want me to arrest now?

Sergeant Garcia, you're going to be held up!

- Held up? - Yes. I overheard two men talking.

They're going to try to rob you of the payroll.

- What men? - I don't know,

but you'd better be on guard.

- I will, Senor Caesar. - No, no, no, that's all ajoke.

My name is Ricardo del Amo.

- Thank you for telling me, Don Ricardo. - Not at all.

You'll take care of everything?

Oh, everything. Adio's and gracias again.

Por nada.

Corporal!

Where do you think you're going?

To tell the comandante about the holdup.

What holdup?

Hejust told you! Didn't you listen?

Don Ricardo was just playing a joke on us.

He was?

Of course, and I do not intend to become the victim of any more

of his practical jokes.

Are you still riding with us, Ricardo?

He's behaved himself. In fact, he's been quite sweet.

Well, that's when he's the most dangerous.

- Everything seems to be all right. - Well, I didn't have time.

What is it now, Diego?

You ride on ahead. l'll catch up with you later.

All right. Don't hurry on my account.

What's wrong?

Yes, I know. Sergeant Garcia is delivering the payroll today.

No, he doesn't need Zorro's help!

[horses neighing]

Somebody's coming. Let's get the horses.

Sergeant, your back makes an excellent target.

- Sergeant. - Yes, corporal.

Let's go back to Los Angeles.

Well, what happened?

We were held up, Don Ricardo, just as you said.

- Are you all right? - Si, senorita.

- Well, did they take the money? - Every peso.

Well, what about the other soldiers? I told you, sergeant!

Please, Don Ricardo, signal to your men to bring the payroll back, eh?

- What are you talking about? - A joke is a joke, senor.

This was not one of myjokes, believe me, sergeant.

You were held up.

- We were? We were?! - There they go, sergeant!

Anna Maria, you stay here.

- Look, senorita. - Zorro!

Quick, corporal, go chase our horses!

They've already run away. Where shall I chase them to now?

Chase them from where they are back to where we are, stupid!

Senorita! Senorita!

- Are you all right, Ricardo? - I'm fine, Anna Maria.

It's good to see you again, Senor Zorro.

I'm flattered that you remember me, senorita.

Um, may I present Senor del Amo, a friend.

Ricardo, this is El Zorro, also a friend.

Your pardon, senorita, but I must leave.

Sergeant Garcia will soon be here and, well, we've had our differences.

I understand, but my horse seems to have run away, SenorZorro.

Could you take me back to the hacienda?

[whistles]

Anna Maria, I will be glad to take you home.

But the bandidos, you must stay here until Sergeant Garcia arrives.

Do you mind?

- I would be delighted, senorita. - I'll see you tonight.

Adio's, senor. It's been very nice to meet you.

We shall meet again, senor.

J‘ Zorro, Zorro, Zorro, Zorro

J‘ Zorro, Zorro, Zorro, Zorro J‘