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Sergeant, there's still one more.

Why didn't you say so before, idiot?

You did not ask me, sir.

Well, post it up.

Where, Sergeant?

Anywhere, but close by. On the cuartel wall.

It will look pretty on the wall!

I must report to the Comandante.

MONASTARIO: Enter.

I beg to report that the posters have been put up.

Good. Now we shall get to work.

More work, Comandante, this morning?

It's likely that Torres is still in the district, is it not?

Si, Capitan.

It is also likely that this Zorro is a friend of Torres, is it not?

Very likely.

In which case...

In which case, we wait for someone to turn them both in for the reward!

Now you know why you're a sergeant and I am the Comandante!

That's exactly what we don't wait for!

We do not?

We shall start our own search.

Find Zorro and you find Torres!

How do we know it is Zorro even if we find him? He was masked.

I have a plan, Garcia.

Have four best lancers ready to ride inmediatamente!

Si, Capitan!

(WHISTLING)

Are you surprised to find me here?

Did you think I had not yet returned from last night's escapade?

You slept outside my door? You shouldn't have.

I didn't come in from the balcony, either!

This was something I remembered last night when I hid Tornado,

the answer as to how I shall come and go from this house as Zorro.

Not even my father will suspect. Come. You should know, too.

All the drama of a storybook, eh?

Wait. This is just the beginning!

Even my father doesn't know of this place.

I believe it was built by my grandfather

as an escape from Indian raids.

Now, we must be quiet till we reach the bottom.

Shh!

My father's study is behind that wall.

There's an entrance to the cabinet. Here.

We're under the house.

Later, I will show you the other secret entrances.

(METAL CLANKING)

(THUMPING)

Oh, the horses. We're under the stables now.

I often wondered who that was!

(FLUTTERING)

I thought you'd be surprised!

(BLOWING)

Tornado! You recognize your old friend, eh?

This is how I returned last night!

It's perfect for hiding Tornado.

We must make sure he has enough grain. I didn't have time yesterday.

The entrance? Come, I will show you.

It serves to prevent Tornado from wandering from the cave.

Go through, my friend.

Mmm-hmm.

This is where Tornado will get his exercise, here in this box canyon.

I want you to see to it every day.

Well, Bernardo, Monastario may have us outnumbered,

but everything you have seen today will even our chances against him.

Yes. Between the three of us, we should fight well!

I'll ride to the mission to make sure Don Nacho arrived safely.

You exercise Tornado.

(THUMPING)

Surely, now, you haven't forgotten the entrance already?

Come. This way.

In a little while, you shall know it as well as I.

You can find your way back alone.

Don't worry. I will leave you the lantern.

Hasta la vista, Bernardo!

Diego! What a pleasant surprise! Dimas, take his horse.

Padre Felipe! It's good to see you!

You've grown up. How long has it been?

Almost three years.

Here, I brought you these.

The latest published. Thank you!

I'm glad to see nothing has changed, least of all you!

Many things are different these days.

When I arrived in Los Angeles,

I saw them arrest Don Nacho Torres.

You heard about his escape?

I saw posters offering a reward for his capture.

Also a sizeable one for some bandit named Zorro.

Who is he?

I have no idea.

Come, I have a surprise for you!

Come out, we have a friend visiting us!

Diego, I heard of your return.

Sorry our meeting can't be under happier circumstances.

At least Monastario will not invade church sanctuary.

Is there anything I can do for you?

Yes, go to my family.

Tell them I am in good hands, but do not tell them where I am.

Monastario might try to force the truth out of them.

I shall call on them on my way home.

Let us make ourselves comfortable.

How long do you plan to remain?

Until it is safe for him to go.

Would you like to try our wine?

It is all right to tell Diego, Padre.

I would like his father to know my plans.

Diego, in these times, an honest californiano is as rare as a snowstorm.

My only hope is that the governor will know the difference

between a traitor and a patriot.

You're going to Monterey?

I'll plead my case to His Excellency.

Monastario will not change,

and I cannot let this Zorro continue doing all my fighting for me.

Perhaps he doesn't mind. At least until the air clears.

Mark my words, this Zorro will have so many troubles of his own,

he will have no time to help any of us.

Salud. Salud.

Salud.

Oh! Salud.

Don Diego? Elena?

Yes. I hardly recognized you!

It seems we have both changed.

I have grown older and you more beautiful.

Will you come in?

I came about your father.

You have heard, then? It's terrible!

The soldiers were searching here this morning.

Mother is so ill from worry, she has taken to her bed.

My news will encourage you both.

Don Nacho is safe. I've seen him.

He sends you his love and assurances.

Where is he?

That I cannot tell you, but he is well.

I must tell Mother. Thank you, Diego.

Our deepest thanks!

Buenas tardes, Pepito. Who is our visitor?

I did not see him arrive, patron.

Is my father home? Jose drove him to the pueblo.

Ah! I was hoping you would return.

There are one or two matters I should like to discuss with you.

This is an unexpected surprise, Comandante.

It was planned to be, Senor.

Oh?

Yes, you see, I'm looking for an outlaw named Zorro.

So I've heard. Surely you don't expect to find him here?

It is entirely possible.

Are you wondering about these?

I am, Comandante.

Simple. A copy of the costume Zorro was wearing.

Oh, I see.

When I find the right man, I shall know him

by his bearing and style with his sword.

I'm questioning everyone in the district. That's why I am here.

All your vaqueros have been interrogated except Benito Avalon.

He could not possibly be Zorro!

On the contrary! He is a very likely suspect.

Zorro is as tall as I am,

and he is an excellent horseman, from what I have heard.

There are many who fit that description, Comandante, even I!

I could be a suspect!

Forgive me, Don Diego, but I find that thought somewhat amusing!

I don't see why.

Granted, you're as tall as Zorro,

but there the similarity ends!

Comandante, as a citizen, I wish to clear myself of all suspicion!

I demand to be questioned!

You are cleared of implication.

There may always remain the smallest shadow of a doubt!

I wish to try on the costume!

Very well. Here.

Come, Senor! You do not need a cloak or mask.

I will judge by your swordsmanship. Here. Your saber.

En garde! Not under the tree! Over there!

What are you doing?

Enough, Senor! You have convinced me!

The shadow of suspicion no longer hangs over you.

You're the least likely Zorro suspect in all of California!

Don't mock me simply because I do not practice the arts of violence.

My humble apologies.

The head vaquero, Benito Avalon.

I think we have found our Zorro!

That is a lie!

Quiet, Benito. It is a mistake.

A mistake? Possibly.

When he saw us, he tried to ride away.

No! I was training my horse for the races on Saturday.

Tell them, Don Diego! Yes.

There is a race on Saturday. Benito could not possibly be Zorro.

That we shall find out! Come here, Benito.

I should like you to put on this costume, vaquero.

Why? You will obey and ask no questions!

Take off your hat.

First the mask.

This.

The final test, the cloak!

Very interesting!

I congratulate you on your capture, Sergeant!

Gracias, comandante!

I am not this outlaw Zorro!

Where were you last night, Benito?

I was...

I was here! Indeed?

According to the other vaqueros, you were not.

I did ride out during the night.

A panther's been killing the cattle.

Did you see the panther?

No.

Did anyone see you on this mission of mercy?

No.

Then there is no one to say that you did not free Torres!

I did not!

Benito's an honest man.

If that is the case, he will prove his innocence!

Tell them, Benito!

What are you doing here, Pepito?

Go back to the stable, boy.

No. Let the boy talk.

My friend Benito's no outlaw. He was not in the pueblo last night.

He was walking with Senorita Torres in the moonlight. I saw them.

Pepito! Elena Torres, eh?

No! The boy is mistaken.

This is very amusing!

A bandit vaquero making love to the daughter of a traitor!

It is not true!

Let's test this untruth.

I shall confront you with the Senorita Torres!

Comandante, isn't it obvious that he's protecting the Senorita Elena?

A noble sentiment, de la Vega.

We shall take him to the Torres rancho at once!

Si, Capitan.

I fear your loyalty is misguided.

That vaquero is our man. I'd swear to it.

Be thankful that we have caught him!

(HOOFBEATS FADING)

I thought I would help Benito by telling the truth.

It's not your fault, little one.

Things are serious.

The Comandante is convinced that Benito is Zorro.

I know it's light but it shall be dark soon.

Senorita, it is best if you answer my questions.

It is said that you were with this man last night.

Could this be true? I cannot believe that a girl of your breeding

would consort with a common vaquero.

That was a lie, wasn't it?

I have told you. I scarcely know the Senorita.

Since you cannot account for your whereabouts last night,

we assume you were in the pueblo.

No! Benito was with me.

Oh, ho! Now the truth, eh?

I must say, I'm surprised, Senorita!

Surely, your mother could not approve of such a match?

She is only trying to protect me.

I will tell you the truth. I was in the pueblo.

I am sure that you were. I will tell you what happened.

Elena begged you to save her father. You agreed.

With this disguise and a great deal of luck, you accomplished your purpose!

No! Elen... The Senorita had nothing to do with it!

A would-be caballero to the end, eh?

Still, there is one more thing that will complete the proof of your guilt.

You will remain here!

Sergeant Garcia!

You need help, Comandante?

I need your saber.

Post the men about the house. No one may enter or leave.

This final experiment will prove we have the right man. Carry on.

Lancers, surround the casa grande. See that no one leaves.

I should like to observe your skill with the saber, Senor Zorro.

I am not Senor Zorro and I am not a swordsman.

You're too modest. Please, Senorita.

Your saber, Senor.

En garde!

You make an exciting if unorthodox foe, Senor Zorro!

Oh!

Stop it! He's hurt!

Get out of the way, Senorita! You may lose your pretty head!

(WHINNYING)

Hey! Come back! Wait for me!

Ahhh!

I understand you've been looking for me, Comandante!

It seems I have found you!

(GLASS SHATTERING)

I thought I heard a window break, Comandante.

For a vaquero, he's not a bad swordsman, eh?

Idiot! Get your men, quick! This is the real Zorro!

Oh, the real Zorro!

(GASPING) Zorro?

Next time, you may not be so lucky, Comandante!

Shoot him!

Shoot him, idiot! Shoot him!

(ZORRO LAUGHING)

Outside quick, the lancers. Get them! Outside!

(WHISTLING)

Lancers, to horse!

After him!

How, Comandante?

He jumped it, you can!

I think I can, but my horse, he cannot.

Coward! Spread out! We'll go around and cut him off!

Vamonos!

(HOOFBEATS APPROACHING)

MONASTARIO: De la Vega, where are you?

De la Vega, where are you?

GARCIA: Don Diego, come out!

MONASTARIO: Sergeant Garcia, go get him, quickly!

I don't care what he is doing.

Drag him out of bed! Get him out here!

GARCIA: Don Diego, come out... Please.

Senor de la Vega, hola!

What's going on down there?

We're looking for Zorro.

He's still in the neighborhood.

But I thought you had him, my Caporal Benito.

Did he escape?

He was not the right one.

Did you see anyone lurking about?

Heavens, no. There are no criminals here.

This is all your fault, baboso.

You should have known he was not Zorro.

We will continue the search! Vamonos!

(HOOFBEATS FADING)

Well, it's been a most uneventful day.

Now, what shall we do for excitement tonight?

NARRATOR: Be with us next week when Monastario

takes over the famous Mission San Gabriel.

Watch him terrorize the Indians

in an attempt to force the surrender of an innocent man.

Thrill with excitement when Zorro rides to defend them.

Ride with Zorro, protector of the oppressed

as he trades whiplash for whiplash

with the arrogant Comandante.

Next week, when the Walt Disney Studio brings you

another starring adventure of Zorro.

(THUNDERCLAP)

♪ Out of the night when the full moon is bright

♪ Zorro, Zorro, Zorro

Go on. Do not forget anything.

I am a fat, stupid pig, not fit to be a sergeant

in the California forces of His Majesty, the King of Spain.

Particularly in the command of?

Oh, si, si.

And particularly in the command of the distinguished Capitan,

Enrique Sanchez Monastario.

Then why do I put up with you?

I've often wondered about that myself.

You are a toad! Correctamente, sir.

And for a toad, you look extremely short this morning, Sergeant.

Why?

I could not get my boots on, Capitan.

What is the matter with your feet?

I hurt them chasing El Zorro, the Fox, through the rocks.

Are you sure, Sergeant, he was not chasing you?

Chasing me? How could that be possible? Chasing...

Well, maybe a little towards the end.

It is very hard to chase a fox through the rocks, Comandante.

I suppose it is useless to ask if you found any trace of Torres?

For him I have looked even harder.

If Don Nacho is anywhere

between San Juan Capistrano and Santa Barbara,

I will shoot myself.

I, personally, would consider that a handsome reward.

I can offer you an excellent military funeral.

And do not call him "Don" Nacho.

He's a traitor with a price on his head.

Oh, put your boots on.

But my toes hurt. Then cut them off.

I want to see el Capitan. El Capitan you cannot see.

You cannot enter here without permission.

What is he doing here?

This half-breed says he has information he wants to give you.

No, not give. I want to sell it.

Sell?

I heard there were 500 pesos for word of Senor Torres.

You know where he is?

He is at the Mission of San Gabriel.

I saw him there myself this morning.

So...

Here, Sergeant!

Comandante, when I spoke of shooting myself,

it was just a figure of speech.

Put it in my saddle holster. Order the lancers out. We ride now.

Si, Capitan!

Here.

(COINS JANGLING)

Gracias, Capitan.

You know, Bernardo, sometimes it's a relief that you don't talk.

Take my respected father, for instance.

He talks incessantly about what a worthless fellow I've become.

What do you mean, nodding?

You couldn't possibly agree with that.

All right, all right. Books, guitars, wine, singing...

I know. By day. But by night, huh?

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