ZORRO ALLA CORTE DI SPAGNA
- The change of horses is ready? - All in order, Count Cabral.
I won't feel easy until the Grand Duchess is safe.
Of course, Count.
Here is the carriage.
< - Change the horses, quickly! < - Fast as you can, now!
Thanks Heavens you are here!
Not seeing you coming, I feared the worst.
To avoid Don Ramon's patrols we had to take the long way.
The Count of Terceira is at your disposal.
He will accommodate you and your daughter.
Bless you.
This is the final stage in our roaming.
Will we never return to our beautiful house, Mummy?
Let us hope we will, my treasure.
Our swords and our lives are
at the service of the one true Grand Duchess of Lusitania.
While I have at my side such faithful subjects as you,
as Garcia, then all is not lost.
God will not allow for long today's abuse of power,
which has your brother-in-law, Don Ramon, ruling in your place.
< Alarm! - What is happening?
Don Ramon's soldiers are here! About fifty of them!
- They are coming this way. - How far away are they?
- Ten miles, maybe less. - There's no time to lose.
You, Cabral, go with Her Highness and escort her to the castle!
Quickly! Take it away! Go!
Courage, Highness! May God help you!
Go! Hurry up!
Let's get ready to meet them as necessary! With me!
They are certain to appear from over there.
Fire only on my order.
Fire!
Charge!
Stop!
I want him alive.
Pull him up!
Leave the Grand Duchy in the hands of whom?
A little girl?
With enemies surrounding us on every side.
Is this what I should do, Father Domenico?
But that little girl is the legitimate heir.
Ah yes? Then I will rule as an equal on her behalf.
Others more powerful than you have tried that.
But each one has met his comeuppance.
Do you always side with my sister Juana?
< I am her confessor, but I serve only Truth - and God.
Be sure of this. No state will recognise your authority.
You will forever be identified as a usurper.
How dare you!?
Just because you wear those robes, you think you can use
offensive language against me?
Stay within your limits.
Which, as far as I am concerned, are very narrow.
I could call on my servants and have you shown the door.
But I hold back from that.
Just get out. Leave!
Don Ramon, remember that power based upon violence,
is meaningless.
Meaningless? But I have men, an army!
One moment.
What has been said here must remain within these walls. Clear?
Now, go!
Think well, Garcia. Reflect.
With my brother, you were his Prime Minister
and you could retain that position with me.
Indeed, together we might do great things,
but it is essential that I should know
where to find that little girl and her mother.
I assure you I will not harm a hair of their heads.
I am certain of it. It is not..
Their lives you seek, but their renunciation of the throne,
else you cannot be validated as Grand Duke of Lusitania.
I see.
But as a man of learning, do you not think...
the throne would be better occupied by a man
rather than a little girl?
And what would this man make of his power?
What would he do with laws that have made...
the people of Lusitania happy and free?
Already your soldiers engage in every sort of bullying.
Manuel Garcia, I give you 3 days to change your mind,
- after 3 days... - You'll have me killed, I know!
But my death will not hinder the triumph of justice and the law.
Enough is enough!
Captain Herrera, take this man away.
- Señor... - Welcome, gentlemen.
I believe that one can eat decently here?
We hope to justify that claim!
Please do so; For my master, the Marquis of Villareal,
has refined tastes.
We will do our very best.
Proceed! Carola! Rosita! Prepare a table, quickly!
I am most honoured to host the Marquis of Villareal.
You must try one of my specialities.
It will satisfy your appetite after such a long journey.
Señor... Thank you.
Pretty lady, do you have two fresh horses ready?
My master will want to leave again soon.
- Yes, very well. - Thank you.
The eternal Spanish guitar...
Your customers enjoy themselves here, eh?
Today is the Feast of Our Lady of the Pillar.
Already!
I've come from so far away, I've forgotten certain things.
Where have you come from?
- From Mexico. - Ah, Mexico.
Ah, bravo! If the flavour is like the smell,
I will be very happy I stopped off at your hostelry.
- I hope so, your Excellency. - Drink some wine with me?
Marquis, too kind. Carola, a bottle of Jerez.
Paquito, stay here and eat with me.
Master, truly I...
don't have much of an appetite...
- I understand! Go... go... - Thank you!
These are sad times...
Exquisite! Priceless!
Ever since the Grand Duke died, the land has not known peace.
We are faithful to his memory,
and would like to see young Elizabet on the throne.
Oh good, leave it here.
In Mexico, dishes such as this do not exist.
My dear sir, I have come from quite a turbulent country,
and would find here peaceful.
Whether one side or the other wins is, for me, of no interest.
At your service.
- Why have you stopped playing? - No reason...
Then continue!
Bring us something to drink! And the best!
Rosita, make it quick!
Eh! Where are you going, baby! What's your name?
She is my daughter, Carola, Captain.
But why aren't you drinking? It's Malaga, and the best!
And now, to show your loyalty,
I invite you all to drink with me,
to the health of Don Ramon De Castro,
our Lord and only Grand Duke of Lusitania!
- Cheers! - Cheers!
Did you hear my invitation?
Certainly I heard it.
You see, when I left this country there was one Grand Duke
and, now I return, I find another I do not know.
Would you drink to the health of someone you don't know?
Allow me to confine myself to drinking to your health,
brave Captain.
I think you're a likeable chap.
Cheers!
And you also are a likeable fellow!
Long life!
We'll come back tonight, those girls interest me!
Let's go!
- Curses on them! - Quiet, they might hear you!
Did you see? Isn't it the way I said?
Overbearing and arrogant!
You were right enough.
And, travelling by night, I wouldn't want to meet them.
Do you have a room ready? < - The best, Marquis.
Good.
< Eh, in the inn!
Here I am, I'm coming! < - Eh!
< - Open up! - Here I am!
Who can it be at this hour? < - Come on, open up!
Show a little consideration!
What do you want, disturbing us at this hour?
Who are you? < - Travellers, we need a place to sleep!
Wait then, I'll open up.
You wait outside!
- Didn't you think I'd be back, eh? - Let go of me!
- Help! - But where are you going?
You make me sick!
I recommend that you leave her alone, Captain!
Watch out!
I would like to give you a sign to remind you of this adventure
for the rest of your life!
- How do you feel, Father? - Well, it's nothing.
Close up! I still fear they'll come back!
Who was the swordsman?
A man I will always think of with gratitude.
- What's been happening? - Rogues, carrion, criminals!
What is all this hullabaloo?
The soldiers who were here this evening.
If it hadn't been for the help of a mysterious swordsman,
- by now we'd have been... - Demons!
The important thing is that they are now gone.
I will return to bed.
May I ask, mine host, that tomorrow the carriage
be made ready very early.
I want to be in good time for the Castle of Villareal.
- Good night. - Good night, Marquis.
Good night.
My niece Blanca was promised to my son Ricardo,
when she was a little girl.
And are you sure your son,
who left Lusitania ten years ago,
intends to return to keep this promise?
He will return, I am certain of it.
Resign yourself; The cause of Ramon De Castro is now won.
The Grand Duchess Juana can do nothing about it.
With Blanca as my wife
I will be one of the most powerful men in Lusitania.
And one of the richest, considering the size of Blanca's estate.
Marquis Pedro of Villareal!
You are my sister's husband.
Only this has protected you from reprisals by the Grand Duke!
- The reprisals of a usurper! - Take care what you say!
My only loyalty is for the child Elizabet and her Mother,
and no threat will change that!
- Ah, there you are, my dear. - Good day, Uncle.
Miguel Herrera has been renewing his proposals.
Uncle, I have already told you!
If the Grand Duke's people can do you harm,
I am disposed to marry the brother of your wife!
No, Blanca. Not while I'm alive! You will marry Ricardo!
Do you believe he loves me?
I remember him vaguely, I was a child when he left.
Why did he go?
Our country was too small for him.
I'm sure you will love him, and that you will be happy together.
And I will have an ally in my fight.
- And so he refused, eh? - Yes.
Your husband is an obstinate old man.
I know. Ever since the Grand Duke died,
he has shut himself in the castle and has never emerged!
You are not happy, Sister?
If only I had a son!
I understand.
A son would have helped you to withstand this exile.
What nonsense! A son would have made me Mistress here
with equal rights to the riches of Villareal!
Instead, all will go to this stepson that I don't know!
And we Herreras won't even get the crumbs!
This is why I wanted you to marry Blanca!
All that comes to nothing with the Mexican returning!
He may be sure to obstruct our plans!
Welcome home, Marquis!
Heaven be praised, we were all expecting you!
- Greetings, Sancho. How are you? - Well; Now I've seen you again!
Oh, Sancho!
Move on, Paquito! < - Yes, Señor!
- Señor. - So much dust.
Pablo! - Welcome back, sir. We are all waiting for you!
You are always so young, Pablo, old man! Thank you.
Incredible, the dust you have on your streets!
Oh, Father! How happy I am to see you!
My Son, you do not know how I have waited for your return.
Many things have happened, and I have need of you.
Ah, here is my Wife, Francisca Herrera.
- Welcome home. - Glad to know you, Señora.
My Brother.
Miguel Herrera,
Commander of the Guard of Grand Duke Ramon De Castro.
I would prefer to call you Miguel if you will allow me,
it's meant affectionately!
I find it easier, given our kinship.
Is that not so, Father?
And this is your cousin, Blanca.
I recall a baby, but instead...
- Oh, Blanca! You permit a kiss? - Of course.
I am glad to find you all in good health.
Father, before telling you about my journey,
may I ask your permission to take a good bath?
I must rid myself of the dust showered on me by your roads...
What I have to tell you is most important.
You will have lots of time afterwards.
I'll wait for you in my study.
Señores, excuse me.
Please.
An individual like that will make our task easier.
Quickly with the baggage! What are you doing here?
You are not in your place? Go!
Aren't you helping?
I am in the service of the Ladies of the Castle, not the men.
I would like to know your position and name, young man.
Cleaner, cook, coachman, confidante to the Marquis.
- My name is Paquito. - And the weapons?
This? It's a Mexican necklace. We brought it with us.
Take the rest of the baggage, and follow me.
Oh no, I don't bother with baggage!
Ah, no?
What you are saying is unworthy of a Villareal!
I am old and tired, and you must take my place!
We have to put the small Grand Duchess on the Throne.
Father, when I left for Mexico
I asked you to let me be the arbiter of my own actions.
You agreed - I should like to remind you of that.
Life has taught me many things, Father.
It has taught me that taking sides in a "cause"'
can be highly dangerous.
But this is an abuse of power! The true sovereign is Elizabet!
One of our best minds, Manuel Garcia - yes, your old mentor -
who has always fought for good has been arrested!
And will be led to the scaffold like a common criminal!
I'm sorry, Father, but this confirms what I said a moment ago.
And then, what could I do? I am no use with a sword,
and firearms frighten me.
I would be useless in a fight.
It is not cowardice, Father. It is good sense.
And Blanca? You are bound to her with a promise.
Will you sacrifice yourself, or do I accept Herrera's proposal?
To marry Blanca is not a sacrifice.
Yes, I think I will marry her.
Come in.
Luncheon is served, Marquis.
Well done, Pablo! This is indeed good news!
I hope that La Concha has prepared something tasty!
Ah, Don Miguel, I would like to ask a favour of you.
At your service.
I wish to visit Coimbra. Would you present me to the Grand Duke?
- But, of course. - Thank you.
My dear.
Sister Angelica, take the children to play in the garden.
Highness, this is the last time I am allowed to call you thus.
No-one must know that this convent is home to
the rightful heir to the Grand Duchy of Lusitania.
You will be just one of the girls.
And you will treated in exactly the same way as the others.
I understand.
Then can I go and play with the others? Of course.
Goodbye, Count Cabral.
Tell my Mother I will always think of her.
May Heaven protect you, Highness.
Poor little thing.
The Castle of Terceiro was no longer a safe place.
The blockade by Don Ramon's troops has become tighter.
We barely managed to get through their lines.
I suggested your convent
as a more secure refuge for her Highness.
You chose well. And what of the Grand Duchess Juana?
I go now to join her. Coming with me, Father?
No, I return to Coimbra. I am increasingly needed there.
Mother Superior.
So, once again, they escaped right under our noses.
What a pretty state of affairs!
I have bought the co-operation of one man.
And can find for you the hiding places of one and the other.
- Why are they not together? - For safety.
You know, Herrera, I've always had great confidence in you.
Find them, but be quick.
I need a coronation to ratify my taking of the throne.
And I want this latest humiliation responded to with an act of force.
Have Manuel Garcia executed tomorrow at dawn.
It will serve as a warning to our opponents.
I recommend the execution take place within the prison,
- and not in public. - Why?
This man is a symbol, and symbols are always dangerous.
You're right. Make your arrangements on that basis.
Do we have many callers?
The usual sort who have a favour to ask
and want to get to know you.
I also have someone to present to you.
< There were four of them, including their leader!
< - The masked man? < - Yes. Well done, bravo!
< Then I stayed behind with the girl and ordered some good wine.
A finale worthy of such an epic!
- Ah, you! - Happy to see you again, Captain.
Please, continue. I am consumed by a desire to hear the outcome.
You were saying you ordered some good wine.
Just so. The wine was brought to the table by two girls.
Oh my gosh! I would've liked to be there myself!
Yes, you would have been of some help.
The ferocity of the fight was a mere trifle
compared with the ardour of those two girls!
Usually in Mexico, when faced with similar circumstances,
one employs a stratagem, Captain. Oh yes? And what is that?
To show you better, I would like a hat.
Excuse me, yours will do! Oh! Pardon me...
What an ugly wound! < - Did your opponent do this to you?
- Was it one of the girls? - Strange sign, like a letter Z.
His Highness, Ramon De Castro, Grand Duke of Lusitania.
Highness, permit me to present the Marquis Ricardo of Villareal,
the son of Don Pedro.
If I remember correctly, you have been living in Mexico.
- Yes, Highness. - An interesting country, Mexico.
And what reasons have prompted you to return to Lusitania?
The hope to contribute to the good of the country.
Ah, a noble sentiment.
The same hope also of your father!
The tree on which the wind blows for years in the same direction,
bends, and no strength on Earth can straighten it.
Straighten it, no. But chop it down, yes.
Anyway, come and see me again. I will readily talk with you again.
I'm sorry I won't be able to accompany you,
but I must be at the Castle late into the night.
- Affairs of State? - Just so.
His Highness has decreed the death of Manuel Garcia.
Poor fellow; And when is the execution? Tomorrow, at dawn.
Excuse me.
In the name of his Grace, Don Ramon De Castro,
the Supreme Court of Coimbra has decided and so orders
that the citizen Manuel Garcia, being guilty of high treason,
is sentenced to death by hanging.
The Supreme Court of Coimbra further orders
that this execution, of the aforesaid Manuel Garcia,
be carried out on the 12th of September 1843,
in this same city,
signed, Francisco José Gonzales.
< To arms! To arms!
< Don't shoot! We want to take them alive!
To horse!
Follow them!
Quickly! My horse!
- Get back in the saddle! - Mount up, quickly!
I know where to find them! With me!
< - Open up! - One moment!
What is going on? < - Open, snail! Move yourself!
- What do you want? - We must search the villa.
That is not possible, my masters are still abed!
And I will search just the same!
Let no-one leave! Two come with me!
What is this?
Marquis. Sir, we suspect that the fabled Zorro,
and a political prisoner freed by him - Manuel Garcia -
are hidden in this villa.
Manuel Garcia has escaped? I am delighted.
I see Zorro didn't limit himself to freeing Garcia, but
he also left something with you.
He is a wanted man, and if I find him here...
What? You want to turn my house upside down?
My Father, the Captain must be allowed to do his duty.
For his part, I hope he'll give us an account of this morning,
and avoid any improper checks.
- Thank you, Marquis. - Not at all.
Another of those strange wounds!
This Zorro has used your face like a parchment!
- You over there, come with me. - Pablo, accompany the Captain.
And you, return to your work.
I wonder if this prodigal can truly be my son!
Perhaps the Lord wants to punish me for my sins of pride.
Go, return to your bed. I want to follow those gentlemen.
Father.
Consuelo, what is the name of the man who saved Garcia? - Zorro.
Zorro, may God help him.
- He is young and handsome. - How can one tell if he is masked?
Well, such a man cannot be other than handsome!
Was Marquis Ricardo present when the soldiers arrived?
Yes, he persuaded Don Pedro to let them search...
- May I go, Señorita? - Yes, have my horse prepared.
- Yes, of course. - I will be down directly.
You? You are Zorro?
I need your help, would you be prepared to give it?
Yes.
Good. Manuel Garcia is hidden in a cave behind the waterfall.
As soon as I can, I will take him to a safer place, but
he needs food and clothing. Will you do it?
Of course. But you are in danger. They are out looking for you!
Do not fear, they will not take me.
Who are you?
One who one day saw your eyes,
and has never forgotten them.
One who says to you: Never despair, no matter what happens.
Goodbye, Blanca. Tell no-one you have seen me.
Blanca, waiting for you, I dozed off. Forgive me!
Eh, this cursed climate...
Yesterday in Coimbra I wanted to buy an engagement ring for you.
I thought it was going to be easy, but then I thought
it would be better to leave the choice to you.
See, my dear, here is everything: Emeralds, rubies, diamonds...
Aren't they beautiful?
It makes no difference to me, this one will do.
Decidedly, I feel a lack of warmth!
My father treats me with coldness, and you...
I should hate you!
A hero is in hiding here, and you tried to assist in his capture!
Ah... I knew it!
All morning the house has resounded with his name.
Zorro...
And the best part is that you are all so enthusiastic.
You doubt that he is a hero?
Depends on one's point of view, don't you think?
For me, he is a common adventurer
who will one day be found hanging from a tree.
But I see that you have been out riding.
Your dress is all muddied. What happened?
Nothing, I just walked a bit.
Blanca, my father wants to set our wedding in four days.
Is that acceptable to you?
Yes...
What's wrong, my dear Herrera? You seem upset.
I have a reason.
Tomorrow Ricardo of Villareal marries his cousin Blanca Rodriguez.
Ah, so that's it.
If only I could count on your indulgent goodwill...
it would not be the first time that a bride was kidnapped
on the eve of her wedding.
The name of Villareal stained by a kidnapping.
Some 80 miles from here, on the road to San Vincente,
there is a monastery.
Yes, the Abbey of Madras.
Just so.
I think your young damsel might find a place of refuge there.
Thank you, Highness.
Don't make a mess of it.
Don't worry. I will arrange things perfectly.
You will need a pass for yourself and another person.
From today, all routes through Coimbra are controlled.
The exploits of this Zorro,
are beginning to catch the imagination of the people.
Here we are. The names are left blank. I leave that to you.
Don't you recognise me? I am Paquito!
Madre mia, how you frightened me!
Your Paquito will restore your courage! No, let me go!
What if someone saw us.
The Moon never spies on lovers!
Cheeky!
The door is already open, but I recommend caution.
Don't worry, all will go well.
Let's go!
Gently, she's fainted.
Señor Herrera!
Let's go! We need to get well away!
Go!
What is happening?
What is it?
Quickly, come on!
There, you have nothing to fear. You can carry on alone.
Thank you. Will you now tell me your name?
Since I first saw you my thoughts have been with you.
- Tell me who you are. - I cannot.
Tomorrow I will marry a man I do not love.
- But does he love you? - He neither loves nor hates.
But maybe with time...
Perhaps... I sincerely hope so.
Now excuse me, I must leave you.
My life is bound to a cause that impels me to leave immediately.
Goodbye, Blanca. I will love you always.
Goodbye, Zorro.
As always, your brother is absent.
It is not easy to watch a woman you love marry another.
What would you say if, one day, I decided...
And who would be the victim?
- You. - Depends on whether I want you.
Ricardo of Villareal, do you wish to join in marriage
with Blanca Rodriguez, here present beside you,
according to the rite of our Holy Mother Church?
Yes.
Blanca Rodriguez, do you wish to join in marriage
with Ricardo of Villareal, here present beside you,
according to the rite of our Holy Mother Church?
Yes...
Take her hand.
Your appearance is not very encouraging
for a bride on her wedding day.
I will be an obedient and faithful wife, you can't ask for more!
- A little more! - What do you want? Love?
What have you done to merit that?
My dear, I am sorry to disappoint you,
but I am an ordinary man, in me is not the stuff of a hero.
Certainly. You leave the heroism to others.
Where were you when Zorro risked his life for me? - Sleeping!
How was I to know there was
a group running around in the night abducting women?
But Zorro knew, and was ready to thwart the threat!
Such passion, Blanca! You amaze me.
You speak of him with such enthusiasm...
Perhaps a trifle excessively.
Forgive me, but I love you.
Yes, I know, it sounds ridiculous coming from my mouth,
but it is the truth.
And I was hoping that, one day...
I arrived too late, evidently.
I will not expect from you any sacrifice.
Others, however, do not have to know.
As far as they are concerned, we are perfectly happy.
A day will come, I am sure, when you will open your eyes,
and perhaps love me for myself and not just as a duty.
Goodnight, Blanca.
- The carriage is ready, Master. - Good.
This pass will help us get through the enemy lines.
Keep it safe.
Let's get to Manuel Garcia.
When we've got him to safety, he can carry on alone
to unite with the Grand Duchess Juana.
Quickly, help me get dressed.
< Checkpoint!
Halt!
Do you have a pass?
Free passage for Donna Blanca Rodriguez
and Captain Miguel Herrera, her escort.
Oh, excuse me! Love knows no wars or borders!
< - Yours.
Let them through!
Away you go!
And up you get!
Must you always chew tobacco?
Eh, Paquito?
< - Congratulations! Thank you, thank you!
Halt!
Open up! Open up now!
< What d'you want?
Open up, or we'll knock the door down!
Reverend Mother!
A group of men, perhaps soldiers, demanding entrance!
Tell them no-one can violate the peace of this sanctuary.
They said if we did not let them in they would break down the door!
- Open it, then. - Yes, Mother.
Sister Anna, gather the children into the church.
Yes, Mother.
< Cover all the exits! Each to their own post!
I protest against this act of violence!
Reverend Mother, address your protests to whomever you want.
I am simply following orders.
We know that in this convent is the Grand Duchess Elizabet.
In the name of the Grand Duke, I order you to hand over the girl!
We house only those orphans entrusted to us for their learning.
And, among them, there is no Grand Duchess.
We shall see.
I don't know her, but I'll be able to single her out.
My dear children, do not be afraid.
No-one wants to do you harm.
We have brought you some beautiful gifts.
Outside of these walls are the sounds of conflict,
but here there is peace.
And now that the Grand Duchess Juana is dead...
No!!!
Mummy, no!
Mummy!
You'll need to ask your confessor for penance, Sister.
You shouldn't tell lies.
Well?
Nothing more stands in the way of your coronation, Grand Duke.
- You were successful? - Yes.
She was in that convent under a false name.
But I was able to pick her out of the crowd.
And here is the proof.
Elizabet, Grand Duchess of Lusitania.
- Where have you put her? - In the fortress at Barres.
Good. I will summon Juana to the castle at Miras.
If she wants her daughter back, she will have to abdicate!
May I ask your permission not to accompany her?
Why?
I fear that a certain someone might escape.
< Ah, I understand...
< In truth, Blanca of Villareal is very beautiful.
< Very well, stay here.
- But there's someone here! - Stop that!
- What d'you think you are doing? - What if he heard what we said?
No, he is sleeping... and then, he's such an idiot...
Let him sleep for now. You can deal with him later.
I thank you, Gentlemen, for rushing to my aid.
But now all is lost.
In order to get my daughter back, I must abdicate.
My brother-in-law, Don Ramon,
has summoned me tomorrow to the castle at Miras.
We will accompany you, and will all die rather than...
No, it would be a useless sacrifice, my friend.
Oh, Father Domenico!
Don Manuel, someone unknown to me came to the castle,
and told me to deliver this note to you.
Grand Duchess, all hope is not lost.
"Gather as many men as you can"
"and bring them to the woods at Miras tomorrow at dawn. Zorro".
The man who saved you!
The man for whom nothing is impossible!
Gentlemen, leave now and gather as many men as you can.
Do you not want to eat? < - No!
But why not? It is so sweet and really tasty!
No - no - and again, no! Why are you keeping me here?
The country is in turmoil and here you are safe.
Indeed, one day you will be able to say to your Mummy
that I treated you well, no?
If it had not been...
Now eat! If not, I will have to take measures!
Enter!
Marquis Ricardo of Villareal is here to see you, Sir.
- The Marquis? - Yes, Sir. - But have him come in!
This is an unexpected pleasure!
- Ricardo di Villareal! - Colonel!
I'm on my way to Pereira and, in passing, I thought to greet you.
You look very well. Why, already you're grown up!
- Eh, yes! - Your Father will be proud of you!
My Father has his own ideas, Colonel. Oh, really.
I would like to offer you my hospitality for a few days.
It doesn't often happen that someone visits
who can relieve the monotony of life in a fortress.
No, I can only chat for a while. I want to be in Pereira tonight.
- Are you already married? - Just the other day.
The other day? Oh, glory!
And already you're out and about without the wife?
Colonel, try to understand...
Ah, all well and good...
Then let's drink to your happiness. Thank you.
Your health, Colonel.
- Delicious! - Eh...
< Paquito tells me that in Mexico there are more men than women.
< It's certain the house is dull without Marquis Ricardo
< and without Paquito.
If I were you, Señora
my husband wouldn't have left on his own.
The Marquis had to go to Pereira
and, the way things are, he didn't think it wise to travel with a woman.
The way things are? That I don't understand!
It would be so nice to live in peace, but, instead...
This morning a passer-by said there'd been a fight,
and that Zorro is dead!
What did you say?
Well, it was not certain, but...
You carry on, I'll be right back.
I didn't know you were here.
I was coming for you.
I thought that, with your husband's sudden departure,
you might be feeling lonely.
Even though I don't really believe in your ostentatious happiness.
My relationship with Ricardo concerns me alone.
Ah, yes? And that between you and Zorro?
- What do you mean? - I saw you just now.
The news of the probable death of Zorro hit you badly.
I am grateful to him for saving me from an outrage.
Between gratitude and love is but a short step.
It is not to you that I have to answer for my actions.
But no, it's impossible. It's just your imagination.
And what of this that I found in his closet?
I've passed a thousand times before this portrait.
But I never noticed the symbol. There on the ring.
- Ricardo has left? - Yes, this morning, for Pereira.
For Pereira, you say?
But, on the road to Pereira, there is the fortress of Barres.
And yesterday evening, he... Goodbye, Francisca.
I hope I can get there in time.
Are you sure you wouldn't like to stay here for a few days?
I have a wine cellar that's worth. What it's worth...
And then I could have you attend an historic event...
And what's that? < - What... what...
Marquis, a State secret!
Politics? I'm not interested.
Bless you that you can steer clear of such.
I, on the other hand...
There are times when I still aspire to become a General!
Cheers.
Cheers... cheers...
- Your health! - Here's to you.
Olè!
Bah, some young people today...
can't eat, can't drink, can't...
Quite right! The one thing that drives them is ambition.
Come in!
Marquis. If you want to leave, Sir, everything is ready.
Ah, what a pity!
- One last time, please stay! - I'd really like to, Colonel.
Go now, Paquito, I will join you presently.
Well, then... I will accompany you.
- It's been a wonderful evening! - It certainly has.
You can go where you want. I have to stay here, alone...
- I hope you'll honour me again. - But, of course.
It will be my duty to pay homage to General Vargas.
- General! - Thank you, thank you!
- See you again! - I hope so! - 'Til then!
General...
Señor, the window is that one in the tower. Thanks, Paquito!
< Open up, quickly! Open up!
Give the password! < - Ramon of Lusitania!
Dismount!
- Colonel Vargas? - He is in his rooms.
Close the gate! Let no-one leave.
- Colonel Vargas! - Captain!
The Marquis of Villareal?
He's just left.
I was not mistaken. And the prisoner?
In her room, well guarded.
- Let's make sure. - Why?
The Marquis has it in mind to kidnap little Elizabet. - Who?
That jovial fellow!
That jovial fellow and Zorro are the same person!
Zorro? Zorro? Alarm! Alarm!
- I have sounded the alarm. - As Zorro will have heard!
Damnation!
Come on! Get on with it!
Lively, now! Follow him!
Confound it!
Disarm him!
- Kick it in! - Put your backs into it!
Who are you?
Don't be frightened, I am a friend!
I will get you out of here, Highness.
Ricardo of Villareal, for you it's over!
- Don't be afraid! - B-but I'm n-not afraid...
Surrender yourself, there is no escape! You are trapped!
Don't look down, Highness.
Come, grab hold of me. Don't be timid.
You will be fine! So, hang on!
Hold tight!
Kick down this door!
Hurry, Master!
Close your eyes, Highness!
- I'm frightened! - Hold tight!
Harder!
< More force, you lazy good-for-nothings!
Curses!
Watch out!
Quickly! Climb up!
Up there! Climb!
Courage! Up there!
With me!
Paquito!
Quickly! They are after us!
They can't easily get out of the fortress!
Away we go!
- Mount up! - My horse!
Open the gate!
Quickly, you idiot! Open up!
It is barred from the outside!
Open it just the same! Smash it down!
Go! Go!
Why won't you let me see your face?
Because I am ugly, very ugly.
< Señor, all is well! We already have a good advantage!
Where are we going now?
- I am taking you to your Mummy. - Oh, thank you!
- Open it wide! - At a gallop!
Catch him!
Get to the others in the woods. Then make for the castle at Miras.
Be quick. Off you go, Paquito! < - Very well, Master!
It's not for me to raise questions, Highness,
but what will happen if your sister-in-law
refuses to sign the abdication?
That won't happen!
But this waiting annoys me, she should have been here!
Let's get on with it!
Remember that we are on neutral ground.
Thanks to your forethought.
Do not doubt it, Highness.
We love this country.
Its peace and prosperity are close to our heart.
For this reason, we must invoke an Act that,
even though it be distasteful,
is essential for the affirmation of our position.
Your daughter Elizabet is in our hands.
And this is our proof of it.
Abdicate your position; And you may live as
sister-in-law and niece of the Grand Duke of Lusitania.
And if I refuse?
If you refuse, your daughter will be sent to distant America,
as a commoner.
In time she will forget her true background
and you will never see her again.
To arms! To arms!
Go defend us!
Oh, quickly! They are overwhelming us!
Hurry! Advise the Grand Duke!
Run! Make it quick!
Renouncing the Throne of Lusitania.
The rights that you have hitherto held in...
Enough of this! If you will just sign!
The girl! Take her!
< Get her!
Take shelter, Highness!
Come on!
Follow me!
Come, Highness!
- Mummy! Mummy! - My treasure!
This is not the last word!
Too late! The people are with us!
All of Lusitania is in revolt!
Hurrah!
Thank you, Zorro!
I could have you stand trial for high treason,
but I cannot forget that you are the brother of the late Grand Duke,
my husband.
You will live in exile in our castle at Camberras.
And you will stay there until I decide otherwise.
And you. My friend and our saviour,
let me see your face and know your name.
Highness, allow me to retain my anonymity.
If you knew who I am, you would reward me,
and Zorro does not want to be rewarded.
But can I at least give you a kiss?
Yes, Highness.
Between ourselves, can you tell me your name?
My name... is Zorro.
Consuelo?
Consuelo!
It's useless to seek her, I told them to leave.
You, here!
I could not resist the desire to see you again,
to speak with you.
It is better that you go, now that it is no longer possible!
Why?
I am married.
Is that important? A carriage awaits us, let's forget everything!
No, I am married, Zorro... it is no longer possible.
Ours was a beautiful dream, but all dreams must end.
I pray you, leave now and don't ever come back.
And yet I told you that one day you would feel love for me
- and not just duty! - Ricardo!
Let me go! Why won't you even give me a kiss now?
That was before I knew you lied to me.
Look, even the Master has lied, and yet...
But they... they are married.
Well, it shouldn't be too hard to find a priest.
Paquito!
You fooled me in every way: Your gestures, your voice...
Why? Why didn't you tell me it was you?
Because, otherwise, I wouldn't have had the strength to leave you.
English subtitles: David Blake (2013)