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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 ♪

Be careful. Ease it onto the cart.

That's it. Be careful now.

Licenciado Pina, you will go sign the burial certificate.

I trust the sergeant will overcome his usual modesty.

Inform the people of your exploit.

What have I done wrong now?

Tell how your accuracy with a musket felled the prisoner as he escaped.

Let it be known as an example to the rest.

How my accuracy with a...

Oh, si, Comandante. Gracias.

Open the gates and move on! Andale!

It was I, Sergeant Demetrio Lopez Garcia,

who saw the dangerous Martinez trying to escape,

and with unerring accuracy brought him down with a single shot!

(KNOCKING)

Ah, my guitar strings!

Someone died? Who?

(SLASHING SOUNDS)

Zorro the second?

Martinez, the man who impersonated me, he died?

How?

Garcia shot him escaping jail?

That's very strange, Bernardo.

Martinez was supposed to be in a military jail.

At the same time, he was dressed as Zorro and robbing us at the tavern.

It would be interesting to know how he could get out of his cell to do this.

Yes, Monastario could have let Martinez out

in order to discredit Zorro, and when this failed,

he could have gotten rid of him before anyone could question him.

If that is the case, it is cold-blooded murder.

It is taking too much of a chance. I do not like it!

I do not care whether you like it or not!

Besides, what can go wrong?

What can go wrong?

At the graveyard the soldiers dropped the coffin.

It nearly burst open! But it did not!

I died 1,000 deaths.

How could one explain a coffin filled with rocks?

Have you finished? We've a long ride ahead of us.

I'm ready. Mark my words, no good will come of this.

How can you trust a man like Martinez?

I do not trust anyone, not even you.

I know you will do my bidding, without me you are nothing.

I know Martinez will obey me, too.

Without my help, he can never hope to escape from this country.

Just the same, I am afraid of him.

He has too quick a tongue and temper.

He knows every Comandante in California has orders to arrest him on sight.

He needs us even more than we need him.

Come!

Hola!

Everything is well, Martinez?

I see you have made yourself comfortable.

This time you even bring me a black horse!

You think of everything, almost.

What about Zorro?

This time he will not interfere. Licenciado, switch horses.

When we return, you will ride the roan.

Come.

I want you to ride to the Mission of San Gabriel.

Steal the crown of the Virgin by the altar.

You will have a fortune and the people will be against Zorro!

I have done many things, but never robbed a church!

Nor have you been hanged by the neck until dead. Which do you prefer?

When you have the crown, come back here. Let no one see you.

On Friday, there will be a ship in San Pedro taking a load of hides.

I will get you onto it.

You have reported my death?

No one will track me down for my escapades?

It's part of my plan. Everyone believes you are dead.

Zorro will never be able to prove he did not commit the crime.

Now, I return to my first question.

How can you be sure Zorro will not interfere?

Until now, I have not told a soul the details.

There is no possible way Zorro can learn about it

and spoil my plans this time!

"Burn our desires and our hearts with the fire of the Holy Spirit,

"that we may serve Thee with a chaste body and clean heart."

(SLASHING)

Zorro! Don't take the crown!

Padre Felipe! Socorro! Auxilio!

Help!

(GRUNTING)

MAN: Padre Felipe! Help!

Padre,

Zorro steal

Virgin crown.

Dominus vobiscum.

So this is the work of Zorro, the people's friend.

(KNOCKING)

Come in, Benito.

I bring news, Senores.

A vaquero from rancho Torres saw Zorro riding through the hills

not a half an hour ago.

But how could he possibly be riding?

It's hard to tell.

He was headed for the Mission.

When Zorro rides, there is usually a reason, but why the Mission?

I don't know, Father,

but I'm sure if he does something remarkable we'll hear about it.

It was good of you to tell us, Benito.

Thank you for the information.

Por nada, patron.

Buenas noches.

Could you not pretend to be interested in the exploits of El Zorro?

He is a man of great courage, risking his life on your behalf and on mine.

But I am interested. Didn't I just say we will hear the news in due time?

Then I will listen.

Right now I wish I could remember how this goes!

(HITS A BAD NOTE)

It seems to me that these guitar strings break altogether too easily!

Well, I was getting tired anyway!

It is very strenuous, playing the guitar!

With your permission, Father.

Come, Bernardo. There's little time.

Once again, someone rides as Zorro, but who, and why towards the Mission?

I'm afraid Padre Felipe's in for trouble.

Padre Felipe!

(KNOCKING)

Don't shoot. I'm your friend!

You kill my friend!

Muchachos, I have Zorro!

(BELL TOLLS)

(BELL CONTINUES TO TOLL)

Bernardo...

Apparently the man who dressed as Zorro killed someone.

I'm afraid it might be Padre Felipe.

How do you know?

Was he here all the time I was at the Mission?

Is he still here?

Help me with my clothes.

Padre Felipe, it is indeed good to see you.

It is so late, though. I hope no one is gravely ill.

I'm afraid it is even worse than that.

Padre Felipe can tell you why Zorro rode tonight.

He broke into the church, stole the Virgin's crown of jewels.

Then he struck down and killed Inocente, who tried to stop him.

Can this be the work of Zorro? The real Zorro?

This is what we have been discussing.

It is said that even the devil feigns a halo when he first comes to call.

Zorro pretended to be a friend of the people.

Now we see him as he really is.

I find all of this very difficult to believe.

It is difficult for me to believe, even though I saw it.

But, one thing is certain,

Zorro will never dare ride again after tonight.

He has destroyed the legend of being a hero.

The entire countryside is up in arms,

ready to shoot him down at sight!

Padre Felipe says Zorro will never dare show himself again,

and he's right, unless we can prove that someone else committed the crimes.

Now, what do we really know about the man who impersonated Zorro?

We know he stole the crown of jewels from the figure of the Virgin.

We know he killed an Indian, who surprised him in the act

and we also know that he got away.

Now, what can we assume that we don't already know for certain?

You think it was Monastario dressed as Zorro?

No, I do not believe that Monastario would take a chance like that.

Oh, no doubt he planned it all,

but I believe he would get someone else to do it.

Someone like Martinez.

Yes, I know. Martinez is dead.

So who else could he get? Well, answer me this.

Will the man who has the jewels keep them or share them with Monastario?

It could be either way.

I wonder if someone would be confused if a few extra gems showed up?

Who do you think would be confused?

Do you not think that Monastario might be even more confused?

And if I can confuse him enough,

maybe he'll lead me to the man I'm looking for.

I got those in Mexico.

They're not the best imitations

but I don't think anyone will know the difference.

Come, Bernardo.

Let us go to the tavern and speed up the falling out among thieves!

(PEOPLE CHATTERING)

May I sit with you, Licenciado?

It is hard to find a good table.

It is my pleasure, Senor de la Vega.

I have seen her before, she is quite attractive.

She calls herself Pilar Fuentes.

I warn you, one man has already lost his life over her.

I shall make sure to admire her only from a distance!

(GUITARS STILL PLAYING)

(CHEERING)

(CASTANETS PLAYING)

(MUSIC STOPS)

Wait a minute!

Don't try to hold out on me. I saw you!

Take your hands off me!

(BOTH SCREAM)

Here, here! Stop this! Basta!

Here, what is the trouble?

She is trying to keep some coins. I saw her.

It's not a coin and I found it. It's mine!

Here, now, open your hand!

Open it or I'll open it for you!

Santo Nino de Atocha!

It's a ruby! Look at it! It must be worth a fortune!

Who would toss a ruby to a dancer?

Someone who has had a few drinks!

You know, it's probably one of the stones stolen from the Mission.

What a foolish thing to do.

Unless, of course, he just wanted to get rid of them.

May I order you another drink?

No, thanks. I should go now.

Look!

It's a diamond!

Ay, caray!

Oh, there is no doubt at all.

These must be some of the gems stolen from the Mission!

Zorro, the man who took them, could be somebody in this room!

If you'll excuse me, Senor. I just remembered I forgot something.

First the ruby,

and then I looked down and I saw the diamond on the tray!

I do not understand it.

I told you not to trust Martinez!

He has not followed my instructions.

This he will regret!

I am certain he was not in the tavern.

Maybe the dancer hid him in a back room.

He followed her from Monterey, you know.

Watch the dancer closely.

See if she will lead you to Martinez. If not...

Wait! I have a better idea!

Have her arrested on some sort of charge.

You will be able to make her talk.

Splendid idea.

I will ride out to the hideout. I shall arrive there by dawn.

If he is not there, I will wait for him.

Martinez will find that his funeral was just a few hours too early!

You are looking for me? This part of the plan you did not explain.

You come to murder me and take the gems for yourself.

You know very well why I am here!

I'm sure that man is Martinez.

No, Bernardo, he is very much alive.

(CRIES OUT)

If I did not value my own life so highly,

I would take time to relieve you of yours!

I make you a gift of it!

(SPITS)

I can't allow him to escape, even though the Comandante's a witness.

Wait here.

What are you doing here?

Apparently, I'm seeing a ghost.

Do not stop him. He will kill you with a single thrust!

I believe he robbed the Mission and dressed as Zorro. I know my duty.

Out of my way or I'll cut you down!

No. I'm going to see this through.

If you want to surrender, give me your weapon.

You should have had the Comandante give you lessons.

It is now too late.

But I did learn something from the Comandante.

My hat!

You are about to lose your life.

You're the luckiest swordsman alive.

I never saw a man so awkward who lived so long!

Awkward?

You see, Senor, luck is not enough!

Why did you have to kill him?

He was a dangerous criminal.

Perhaps it would have been embarrassing to have him captured and questioned?

It's the crown of jewels.

Something wrong?

Oh no, nothing is wrong.

I shall return this to Padre Felipe.

Of course, you will explain that it was not Zorro who did this?

Naturally.

The people will owe a debt of gratitude to their Comandante!

Just one moment.

Would you permit me one question?

How was it possible for Martinez to have robbed the Mission

when you already officially buried him?

Sergeant Garcia made out that report.

I will see that he is properly disciplined.

Uh... And now permit me one question.

How is it possible that the most inept swordsman in California

was able to defeat Martinez, one of the best?

Well, perhaps Martinez was right when he said

I am the luckiest swordsman alive!

NARRATOR: Next week, Monastario gambles all

in one desperate effort to capture Zorro.

Father, it's Diego.

Diego de la Vega is the infamous outlaw Zorro.

Now admit you are Zorro or your throat will never utter another sound.

NARRATOR: Thrill to the astounding climax

as Zorro brings an end to the evils of Monastario

next week, when the Walt Disney Studio presents Zorro!