"ZORRO AT THE COURT OF ENGLAND" "Manuel Garcia is accused of having aroused, by his talks and his writings, the people of Hamilton and of having incited them to revolt." "By virtue of his powers, the Governor of the Island, Sir Basil Ruthford, sentences the accused to death by hanging." "One day, they will have to pay for this." "This is the third in a month." "Sooner or later, it will be our turn." "Manuel !" "Manuel !" "It's time for us to revolt !" "Everyone !" "We must rebel !" "No-one can do anything against these tyrants." "Damn you all !" "Assassins !" "Damn you all !" "Execute him !" "Replace the rope." "Your Excellency !" "May I point out to you that, according to tradition, if a condemned man escapes death, for any reason like this one, he is granted his freedom." "You dare question my orders ?" "Sergeant, shoot the condemned man where he stands." "Quickly !" "Stop him !" "Shut the gate, quickly !" "Manuel !" "Courage, Maria." "I will be back !" "Captain, what are you doing standing there ?" "Get moving !" "Rest assured, he will not escape me." "Follow me !" "Idiots !" "Cretins !" "You have let him get away." "The next time, I will get him for sure !" "What are you doing standing there ?" "Get moving !" "Curses upon him !" "Down there, a ship awaits you." "It will take you to England." "Explain what is happening here." "Tell the Queen she is poorly represented on this island." "I will spread the news, you can rely on me." "I will do all I can to talk with the Queen." "But I would like to know your name and see your face" "So I may properly express my gratitude to you." "Time presses, you must go." "When justice and liberty once again triumph on this island," "I will reveal my name to you." "For the moment, I can only tell you that I am called" "Zorro !" "The entire population remain loyal to Your Majesty, and support your efforts in advancing the prosperity and well-being of this country." "But the harassment and abuse instigated by Your Majesty's current representative serve only to exasperate the people." "The Judges are biased firmly behind the Governor and only listen to the witnesses for the prosecution." "The convicted serve their sentences in the Clinton mines." "The few prisoners who survive the harsh work, are held in a cave, chained like beasts." "It is because of this that a brave and worthy man, known only by the name of Zorro, and to whom I owe my life, has rallied the people in the hope of finally seeing the triumph of justice." "But it is difficult to check a revolt once it has been triggered." "And this rogue Governor risks compromising the loyal respect that your subjects feel towards England." "I urge you to intervene without delay." "We will do so, if your report to us is confirmed." "Your Majesty, may I suffer the severest of your punishments should you find that I have lied." "We cannot condemn one of our Governors simply on the basis of rumour and one isolated denunciation." "But if the situation proves to be as you say," "Governor Basil Ruthford will be recalled and dealt with severely, and he will be replaced by one who better represents the law and order we demand." "As for your ghostly hero ..." "What did you call him ?" "Zorro." "While we may well admire his audacity and courage, we are forced to consider his exploits, however well-intentioned, as completely illegal." "No-one has the right to take the law into his own hands." "Zorro considers himself an outsider and not answerable to England's statutes." "We shall see about that." "Your Majesty, if you will excuse us." "The Privy Council requests your permission to enter." "You may go, Senor Garcia." "Have no fear." "Justice will be done." "It was with that certainty in my mind that I came to address Your Majesty." "General Kingston, allow the Privy Council to enter." "Gentlemen..." "Be seated." "The Privy Council has been convened to discuss a trade agreement with Denmark, and ..." "My Lord Privy Seal, you will excuse me for interrupting but, before we talk about the trade agreement with Denmark," "I would like to submit to the judgment of the Privy Council a report that has troubled me profoundly." "One of our subjects, a native of one of our colonies, the Island of Hamilton, in the Bermudas, has told me of a desperate situation developing in this colony as the result of the harassment and abuse" "that the Governor is undertaking both in our name, and in the name of England." "I might humbly observe that cases where subjects are dissatisfied with their government are legion." "And that, very often, their motives are strictly personal." "This man miraculously escaped his own execution that was decreed by the Governor." "Rather than flee, he decided to come to England, to ask for justice for himself and for his country, declaring he was ready to be punished if he has lied." "Might I ask who is this Governor ?" "Sir Basil Ruthford." "Before settling this matter, we want to know the truth about conditions on this island." "The Privy Council must send one of its senior members, who will prepare for me a detailed status report." "And so, who among you, is willing to face the difficulties and possible dangers of a voyage such as this ?" "I am, Your Majesty." "You, Lord Moore ?" "I came to this role by right of succession and I have not yet been able to prove to Your Majesty my dedication and loyalty." "I am pleased to take this opportunity." "I thought the role of guardian to your nephew and niece was the closest to your heart ?" "Young William Scott is now attending Royal Military College." "I can therefore hardly do more for his education." "As for Patricia Scott, she is a girl who is full of life and she would be delighted to accompany me upon this trip." "That being the case ..." " Admiral Britt." " Yes, Your Majesty." "Place one of your vessels at the disposal of Lord Moore." "As quickly as possible." "Now let us turn to the trade agreement with Denmark ...." "Milady, according to your Uncle, one boat is not enough to carry all your baggage." "It will require the entire Fleet of Her Majesty." " So, I must restrain myself ?" " Just so, milady." "I have always wanted to go on a long trip, to see new places." "Well, I can understand you wanting to see Paris or Rome, but Hamilton ...." "Rome and Paris are so close." "I will have lots of opportunities in my life to visit them." "Why such a sad face ?" "This will be our first time apart." "Do you think I will love you less, little brother ?" "No, but what will I do on a Sunday, if you aren't there to greet me ?" "You must write to me, and I will do the same." "On my return, we will each read all that has been written." "The only good thing in all this is that Uncle is also leaving." "I won't have to see him anymore and I won't have to answer his insufferable questions." ""Well then, my boy, how are things ?" ""Are you behaving as appropriate for the heir to a great name ?" ""Do you recall - the boy is the father of the man?"" " Can't you bear it ?" " No." "I am afraid that reports of your sea voyage have not been taken well." "What is your judgment ?" "The situation is critical." "Your creditors are likely to create a scandal." "You must do something to prevent it." "I cannot perform miracles." "You forget, it seems, that our last business together netted you a handsome profit." "I have not forgotten, and I am grateful to you." "But ..." "But the situation today is more serious than ever." "My niece Patricia is young and quite charming." "There are already suitors at my door." "What if I am faced with a proposal of marriage that I cannot refuse ?" "What can I possibly say to this future husband ?" "That Patricia Scott, instead of being a rich heiress, doesn't have a farthing to her name, because I have squandered her fortune ?" "The laws in England are very severe in such cases." "For me, it would be the end." "By taking her away with me, I am removing that danger." "Also, this trip to Hamilton provides me a useful ally." "Sir Basil Ruthford, the Governor, is a good friend of mine." "I understand." "But how can we deal with the current crisis ?" "Sell the properties in Sheffield." "Sheffield ?" "The last remaining properties of the children !" "I will make sure they are no longer required." "Milady..." "Cadet William Scott, your free period is over." "We must go." "Goodbye, Patricia." "Return soon." "Zorro..." "Zorro..." "Zorro !" "I hear that name, from everyone I meet." "And now, from you as well." "Yes, from me." "Of course." "Zorro isn't just a name, he is a myth." "A myth ?" "A bandit, a common outlaw." "When he falls into my hands, he won't look so alluring, swinging from the gallows !" "What if you should fail, and word of his exploits reaches England ?" "England is far away." "And the English have better things to do than concern themselves about this island" "In your place, I wouldn't be so cocksure." "When I first knew you, you were poor." "but I loved you as much as I do now." "Let's leave for a remote part of the world where we can live modestly together." "Rosanna, you are a woman." "You cannot understand." "Do you think I could go back to the sort of life we first led here, having grown used to this ?" "I love the money, yes, but I love the power above all." "You are ignoring the elation that I feel as I order around these beggars who hate me but fall at my feet because they fear me." " Who is it ?" " Captain Wells." "With urgent and important news." "One moment, Captain." "Go, I beg you." "Do you believe no-one knows of our relationship ?" "It's better if we maintain appearances." "They can be maintained later." "Come in, Captain Wells." "Well, Captain ?" "Excellency, a dispatch has arrived from Port Combley." "An English vessel has arrived unexpectedly." "Lord Moore has disembarked, accompanied by a young woman, his niece, I understand." "They have hired a carriage and are coming here." "Percy Moore ?" "What are you waiting for ?" "Take a detachment and go and meet them." "Convey to them my welcome." "I never thought there could be so much sun." "Now we can forget the fogs of London, Patricia." "Who are those men ?" "Why are they treated that way ?" "They are traitors." "They disobeyed the orders of the Governor." "What is it now ?" "Quickly !" "Throw out your gun and get down." "Welcome to Hamilton, Lord Moore." "You have just passed a column of prisoners." "Those sorry people were once happy citizens." "But... they could no longer afford to pay the arbitrary taxes imposed by the Governor." "Sir Basil Ruthford, invoking a law that he himself imposed, confiscated their property and reduced them to slavery." "They now toil for a mouthful of bread and a filthy mattress of straw." "The people know that the Queen has heard of this abuse and has sent you, Lord Moore, to inspect the colony." "We are hopeful that you will bring a halt to what is happening here." "Otherwise..." "Otherwise ?" "Otherwise, by the word of Zorro," "I will enforce justice." "And you will return to England, bearing my trademark :" "the Z that is my initial." "Will you also submit me to the same treatment ?" "No." "On a face as beautiful as yours," "I could not use the sword." "I will draw the Z, but with a flower." "Goodbye !" "Quickly !" "That way !" "Down there !" "Quickly, let's pursue him !" "Amazing, unbelievable !" "Such banditry in one of Her Majesty's colonies !" "To think that my friend Ruthford is unable to prevent such things happening." "It is hardly surprising, Milord, given the sight we had of those poor prisoners." "What are you saying, you are impertinent !" "I advise you to hold your tongue." "Good day, Milady." "Milord." "Has something happened ?" "I am Pedro Suarez, and the surrounding land is mine." "Did you see the soldiers - pursuing a masked man ?" "No." "May I ask to whom I have the honour of speaking ?" "Lord Percy Moore, envoy of Her Majesty, Queen Victoria." "This is my niece, Patricia Scott." "We were heading to the Governor's home, when Zorro, threatened us." "Zorro ?" "I thought this Zorro was a figment of popular legend." "I can assure you, Senor Suarez, we saw him with our own eyes." "In that case, I accept your assurance." "Nothing, he disappeared." "Captain Wells, at the service of the Governor." "In short, Captain, you have allowed him to escape." "Excuse me, Captain, but why have you arrested my servant Pedrito ?" "Ah, he is your servant ?" "You surely don't think that Zorro and Pedrito are one ?" "Free him !" "Lord Moore, when you wish." "I have been ordered to escort you to the Palace." "The precaution is now useless." "But you can follow us if you like." "Good day to you !" "If you will allow, I will come with you." "If you wish." "I will direct you." "I wish to prove to Lady Patricia that this land is not all chained prisoners and masked bandits." "Pedrito, my horse !" "Follow me !" "And here we are, Lady Patricia." "Rosanna will show you to your rooms which, I hope, will please you." "Through the windows you can see the entire park." " As for yourself ..." " Of little importance." "If the ladies permit, we should talk, my dear Basil." "It will be a great pleasure." "A reunion with an old friend." "I can't wait to get together, and reminisce about old times." "If you will follow me, Lady Scott." "Until later, Excellency." "Although I am no longer a young man," "I am still single." "Rosanna Gonzalez manages the home, a task little suited to a man." "A charming woman." "Yes, this is quite true." "Would you care for a whisky in my office ?" "Gladly." "This is wonderful, Milady !" "The countryside is marvellous." " Are you not happy ?" " I'm not sure." "When we left the ship, I was happy but since then - those men in chains and that masked man have left me a little troubled." "Pedro Suarez also - he troubled you." "He seemed to me to be devouring you with his eyes !" "I can't say the same of his servant Pedrito." "Ah, he is a nice boy." "Try this whisky." "It is 15 years old." "Tip-top." "It's best that I let you know straightaway the reasons for my presence here." "The Queen has heard some unflattering things about the way you govern here." "I know." "It's said I have an iron fist, that I am a tyrant, that I oppress the population." "Please understand me." "The Queen is still very young, and rather overenthusiastic in handling her grave duties." "But, given time, she will come to appreciate that Empire can be maintained only with force." "Then, you do not disapprove of my approach ?" "No, not at all." "As long as it is not used to enhance your personal fortune." "I don't understand you." "This whisky is truly exceptional." "We were very close in our younger days, Basil, and we know each other's strengths and weaknesses." "When the Queen called for this inspection," "I immediately put myself forward." ""Can my friend Basil really have committed such a sin ?", I asked myself." "I thought it would be better if I were to come here, rather than any other." "For example," "General Kingston." "Kingston, you say ?" "The adviser most listened to by Her Majesty." "The men in chains, and the presence of Zorro, would have given him a clear enough idea of the true situation here." "Perhaps you would already be on your way back to England, under the cloud of a serious charge." "Then it only remains for me to thank you, Sir Percy and fervently to wish that our old friendship be renewed by fresh commonalities of interest." "That is my wish also." "Excuse me, Milady." "For Milady Patricia Scott." "A gift from my master, Don Pedro Suarez." "With this." "These are for you, from me." "Without a note, because I do not know how to write." "Read it to me." ""Now the flowers of Hamilton" ""know that there is another more lovely than they" ""and they bow to your beauty." ""Pedro Suarez."" "Ah, such a beautiful sentiment !" "Louisa, one should never trust the amorous words of men." "It is not true." "It is a lie." "I wanted to defend the honour of my daughter." "But I didn't shoot." "I didn't shoot !" "What you are saying is false." "Mind what you say, Cortez, and respect this Tribunal, which has the honour of welcoming the Special Envoy from Her Majesty, The Queen." "Conduct yourself calmly, and we will give you justice." "It is true." "I kept some writings in my home of Manuel Garcia, knowing that it was prohibited." "When the soldiers came to search," "I immediately agreed to co-operate." "But one soldier, in spite of my pleading, abused my daughter with words and gestures that would incense every father." "I intervened." "But he resisted me." "His colleague, wishing to defend him, fired at me." "But the bullet hit my opponent." "I am speaking the absolute truth." "Ask my daughter if what I say is not what happened" "The Tribunal does not accept the testimony of relatives." "Then, believe me !" "I swear before God that I have spoken the truth !" " Believe me." " Have Captain Wells enter." "Captain Wells !" "Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth." "Say, "I swear"." "I swear." "Captain Wells, without reading what is written here, do you confirm your testimony made in this statement ?" "Excuse me, Excellency." "Without wishing to interfere, it is my duty to know exactly what Captain Wells has said." "Speak, Wells." "The accused is wrong to claim I had any involvement." "In fact, he could not even have seen me there." "I was coming through the door, just preparing to intervene, but I was too slow." "Before I could act, the accused had grabbed a gun from one of my men and killed his opponent." "No, that isn't true !" "It isn't true !" "It's a lie !" "A lie !" "A lie !" "Silence !" "Silence !" "Or I will clear the Court." "It is a falsehood, sir." "The Captain was in the tavern." "He played cards at my table." " You are sure ?" " Certain." "Why did you say nothing ?" "I have a wife and children." "They wouldn't let me." "What about you ?" "Me ?" "My only concern is for a peaceful life." "What if you appealed to Zorro ?" "He is more capable than I in handling this sort of thing." "Silence !" "Silence !" "You can step down, Captain." "Excellency." "The Prosecution has the floor." "This crime is punishable by death, but, given the particular provocation in this case," "I call for the sentence to be commuted to forced labour for perpetuity." "The Defence has the floor." "The Defence has the floor !" "I call for clemency of the Court." "Silence !" "In the name of Her Britannic Majesty, Queen Victoria, given the findings of this trial which prove the culpability of the accused" "I sentence Francisco Cortez to forced labour for perpetuity." "He will serve his sentence in the mines of Clinton, where he will be transferred without any delay." "Silence !" "The mines of Clinton ?" "I'd rather be killed than that !" "Assassins !" "Assassins !" "Guards, clear the Court !" "Assassins !" "Assassins !" "I am sorry, Lord Moore," "But you must see the necessity to deal severely with these people." "I understand." "To make amends," "I intend to organise tomorrow at the Palace a ball in your honour, and that of your niece." "Thank you." "Do you accept the challenge ?" "Certainly." "Good fortune, Captain !" "You have brought me luck !" "Nobody move !" "It was your false testimony that condemned an innocent man to forced labour." "I could kill you." "But I am giving you the chance to defend yourself." "Just the two of us !" "I let you keep your life, but this indelible sign will be the mark of your infamy." "Each time that I see you again, I will add others to it !" "Stay where you are !" "Grab him !" "There he goes !" "It's Zorro !" "We've taken him !" "Let me go !" "Release me, you cretins !" "Cretins !" "Louisa !" " Well, will you come ?" " I don't know." "Milady may have need of me." "No, I don't think so." "I will wait for you in a half-hour." "Very well." "I imagine that, in London, the waltz is very popular." "Here, we are just being introduced to it." "My word, Lady Patricia, it is the truth, you dance divinely." "May I also have the honour of dancing with you ?" "Please." "Everyone has noted the attention you have shown to that young lady." "A diplomatic obligation, my dear." "I must keep on good terms with her guardian." "Ah yes, really ?" "You don't seem to find it too distasteful." "Rosanna, believe me, do not concern yourself with matters that do not affect you." "Be careful in what you're doing, Basil." "You cannot set me aside so easily." "May I take her from you ?" "With pleasure, Milord." "Lady Patricia, may we take a few moments in the garden ?" "Yes, willingly." "I dance rather badly, and I think a bit of fresh air will do us both good." "It is stifling inside." "What a beautiful starry sky !" "There are two things that never change here :" "the stars and the sun." "You seem sad about that." "Yes." "Because here they cannot be enjoyed for their true value." "And yet, when we first met, you seemed well content with your lot." "Oh, I am; but I would like my fellow man to feel the same." "Yesterday morning, that poor Cortez was sentenced and was condemned to a terrible punishment." "Last night, Zorro was boasting about what he would do to Captain Wells." "Boasting ?" "A man who dares confront his enemies alone ?" "What ardour !" "So, you also share the admiration that everyone feels for Zorro ?" "I don't know much about the situation in this colony." "It's a matter that concerns my Uncle, Lord Moore." "But my intuition is that Zorro is fighting a just cause." "I see." "Now I will refrain from speaking about him." "Lady Patricia, since you arrived," "I have thought of nothing but you." "I am stricken with a feeling that I can only describe as love, and ..." "I beg you, Don Suarez, do not go on." "You Latins, you burn with passion, but, very often, your fire goes out as easily as it was lit." "I will prove to you that you are wrong." "At least, leave me with a hope." "Shouldn't I be getting back ?" " Lady Patricia ?" " Not with me." "I believe someone is looking for you." "Dear Patricia, you promised me the next dance." "Sr. Suarez was showing me the wonders of this fabulous country." "Sr. Suarez is an excellent guide and an example to us all." "If only all were like him, here !" "You permit me ?" "Are you coming ?" "No, thank you." "As I told you, it is too hot inside." "Your visit has delighted us." "You fill this sad palace with the breath of youth." "If my coming has provoked so much emotion, perhaps it would have been better if I'd stayed in England." "Why ?" "Has someone been speaking to you in the same manner ?" "Nobody move !" "Lord Moore has been witness to a terrible injustice." "An innocent man has been condemned." "You can still prove that your coming here was not useless .... by arranging for the immediate release of Francisco Cortez." "Otherwise, it will be myself who, tomorrow night, will free the prisoner !" "Don't shoot !" "Guards, catch him !" "Quickly, after him !" "Ow !" "Ouch !" "What are you doing there ?" "Did you see Zorro ?" " Yes." " Where is he ?" "He stunned me, he went that way." "Guards !" "Block the exits !" "Man all the gates !" "Louisa !" "What are you doing here ?" "I heard shooting." "It's nothing." "Just Zorro, as usual." "What does that mean to us ?" "My mistress needs me.." "Some other time." " Stay here a while with me." " No." "Louisa..." " How are you, Milady ?" " Better, thank you." "It's over now, thank Heaven." "Is it true, what that man said ?" "An innocent man was condemned and you let it happen ?" "Let's dance." "May the party continue." "I don't have any luck." "Once more, I missed seeing the famous Zorro." "I was taking the air, and got back too late." "Perhaps you could have captured him ?" "That is not my responsibility." "That's up to Captain Wells and his soldiers." "So, Wells ?" "Nothing." "He disappeared." "As fleet of foot as always." "Wells, he has scarred you again." "If this keeps up, your face will resemble a map in an atlas." "Patricia, will you dance ?" "Excuse us." "Madame Rosanna ?" "I came to wish you a good night and to check that all the excitements of the evening didn't disturb you too much." "I thank you for your thoughtfulness." "This is the second time that I've seen Zorro and I must confess that I find him rather fascinating." "You, Lady Patricia, fascinated by a bandit ?" "A bandit, perhaps." "But, you must admit, he has courage." "To defy the Governor in his own Palace, on his own, in spite of the guards !" "I understand." "At your age, I also was easily enchanted by tales of adventure." "And I wrapped myself inside my dreams." "But then, over time, all my dreams have been dashed, and I have finished up, trapped on this island, far from the rest of the world." "Aren't you happy here ?" "Happy ?" "Yes ..." "As much as a woman can be who keeps her eyes open and can see the face of reality." "You have had a lot of success this evening, Patricia." "I saw that Don Pedro was paying court to you." "and also ... the Governor." "They were all very pleasant towards me." "But, take care, Lady Patricia." "Beware of those who flatter you." "Here, any novelty generates a lot of enthusiasm, but it doesn't last long." "So, don't have too many illusions !" "Yes, but what do you mean ?" "I mean that it is rather dangerous to play games with the Governor." "The Governor ?" "Don't play the innocent." "Be aware that I am ready to defend, with all my power, the position I have gained for myself with pain and humiliation." "But ..." "But I've done nothing." "Of course not, Patricia." "Excuse me." "I do not want to make you cry." "I want only ...." "to put you on your guard." "You know, maybe I had a little too much to drink tonight." "And I needed to unburden myself." "It is good for women to confide with each other." "Isn't it ?" "Though you are younger than I," "I sense that we understand each other." "Good night, Lady Patricia." "And enjoy your dreams of adventure." "No, don't be afraid." "I want to talk with you." "I refuse to listen to a bandit." "I am not a bandit." "You know I fight for a just cause." "To free this colony from a tyrant and to release the innocents from our prisons." "Do not believe what the friends of the Governor say of me." "I would be very sad if you thought badly of me." "Why does it matter what I think of you ?" "To know you believe in me would urge me to victory." " Lady Patricia !" " You must go !" "Stay in your room tonight." "I am coming to the Palace to rescue Cortez." "No." "They will capture you." "There are guards everywhere." "Goodbye." "Patricia !" "Why have you not kept up with us ?" "We have been looking everywhere for you." "My horse carried me in the wrong direction." "We were enjoying the freedom of the gallop." "That was unwise, my dear." "Zorro is somewhere in this vicinity, according to reports." "Imagine that, if you had met with him ?" "That man is capable of anything." "Excellency, he is heading for the clearing." "He is cornered, trapped !" "Then go, quickly !" "Go, return home !" "Go home !" "What are you doing ?" "Working !" " Did you see Zorro ?" " No, only his horse." "Idiots !" "You have let him get away." "You, search for him, and be quick !" "You, Sergeant." "You will never get a promotion !" "All of you, down there !" "Search around the perimeter - from top to bottom !" "And you, get back to work !" "Search as far as you can !" "And keep your eyes about you !" "He must not escape us !" "Hurry up !" "Follow me !" "You, what are you doing there ?" "Get your cart out of here !" "There's nothing like an old port to finish a meal properly." "Excellency," "Captain Wells wishes to see you." "Let him enter." "Excellent, this port, truly excellent." "I am happy that you like it." "I had it brought from Lisbon." "What is it, Captain ?" "Excellency, the main entrance is guarded." "No-one can enter without a pass signed by me." "3 patrols surround the grounds, as many are watching the park." "Those who do not know the password will be arrested." "It is absolutely impossible for Zorro, unless he has the gift of invisibility, to get into the Palace." "And, even if he did get in, he would not get out alive." "I cannot agree to that, Captain." "Zorro, I want him alive." "That would be the best execution we have ever seen in Hamilton." "My compliments, Captain." "This time, I am certain, you will repay Zorro for the humiliations he inflicted on you." "I predict that his capture and execution will bring an end to this myth that has excited the more romantic amongst us." "Excuse me, I feel tired." "Please allow me to withdraw." "I will accompany you, Milady." "Return to your post." "I will wait all night to hear the good news." "Excellency," "I assure you that, this time, he will not get away." "Will you keep me company, Lord Moore ?" "I will take this opportunity to speak with you of a topic close to my heart." " Gladly." " After you." "Get moving !" "Guards, halt !" "Left turn !" "Change the guard !" "Nice hand-over !" "Left turn !" "Forward, march !" "That's good, let's go." "Five !" "Wait." "Four !" "Are you not going to bed, Milady ?" "No, not yet." "But you can go, if you wish." "Thank you, Milady." "It's said ... that the heart does not age." "And I have experienced just that, in recent days." "The continued presence of your niece has instilled in me a feeling, both sincere and profound, in this regard." "I asked you to stay the night, so we might speak about this." "Then, speak." "Express yourself." "Milord, I have the honour to request the hand of your niece." "Lady Patricia Scott." "Your request is a great honour." "But I ask you to consider the young age of Patricia." "And then ..." "And then ?" "And then, there are matters to be discussed, to be agreed, in detail." "I do not expect less." "We have the entire night ahead of us to do this." "One, two !" "One, two !" "One, two !" " Is all well ?" " Yes." "Louisa !" "My love !" "You stifled me." "The gate !" "The patrol will see it." "You are right." " Come on, let's go." " Where to ?" " Down there." " I'm frightened, it's too dark." "Precisely, let's go." "We'd better put our cards on the table, my dear Basil." "The few days I have spent here have confirmed what I suspected." "Meaning ?" "You have governed this colony with terror, abusing your power to amass a huge personal fortune." "I have sufficient evidence to write my report for the Queen..." "So..." "why don't you do it, then ?" "I have told you." "I am your friend." "We had decided to lay down our cards." "Let's leave aside the declarations of friendship and get to the facts." "Let me tell you what I know about you." "You haven't a penny to your name." "Gambling and women are your only passions." "Passions that cost you dear." "The Moore fortune has long been depleted, and, I understand, the fortune of the Scott children, which you were to control until their majority, is severely compromised." "Continue." "What you say is very interesting." "That is almost everything, my dear friend." "Send a report to the Queen favourable towards me and give your consent to my marriage with Patricia." "Even without a dowry ?" "That's the point which will interest you the most." "Because I will agree to marry Patricia without a dowry." "At last, there you are !" "It's the fault of the women." "Attention !" " Has he gone ?" " Yes." "Let's go." "This way." "There is one last question, my dear Basil." "Yes ?" "What is it ?" "This Rosanna Gonzalez," "I sense that she is intimately linked with you." "Will she not cause trouble ?" "Have no fear." "At the right time, I will get rid of her." "Let's go." "How are things ?" "Let me see the prisoner." "Hm, he seems a little sad." "It can't be too cheerful being shut up in there." "I must go." "I have to make an inspection." "Very well, off you go." "'Bye." "Take care, yes ?" "He is through there." "Quickly !" "Zorro went through there !" "This way." "Watch the prisoner." "Zorro is in the prison." "Zorro !" "Remove his uniform." " Have you seen him ?" " No." "Come with me." "Secure all exits !" " Have you seen Zorro ?" " Idiot !" "Why ask me ?" "To our agreement, Moore." "Secure the exits !" "Zorro is in the Palace." "Zorro !" "Idiots." "Search for him, he can't get away !" "Back here again ?" "You, through there !" "Take a look." " This way." " You, follow me !" "Pedrito !" "Let's go." "Come on !" "There he is." "Get yourselves to safety." "I will deal with them." "Have you seen Zorro ?" " He has escaped to the park." " Follow me !" " What is going on ?" " I don't know." "Excellency !" " Wells, what is happening ?" " Zorro is in the Palace." "By truth, this time he won't escape !" "Arrest him, and you will receive a promotion in rank !" " Lieutenant !" " At your command." " The Left Wing." "I'll take this side." " Let's go." "Halt !" "Throw down your sword !" "Hey, you two !" "Where are you going ?" "We're looking for Zorro." "Go no further." "Mount a guard here." " Yes, sir." " Forward !" "Stand your ground !" "This time, I have you." "You shall not escape me." "Throw down your sword !" "Stop him !" "You cannot escape from here !" "Stop !" "Out of the way !" "Let me shoot him !" "Get out of the way !" " Push him off !" " Give that to me !" "Untangle yourself !" "Capture him !" "Capture him !" "Quickly !" "You, that way !" "Come with me !" "Wells, secure all the exits !" "Quickly !" "Zorro !" "This way !" "Look on the roof !" "You, that way !" "Search the rooms." "Well, Captain Wells ?" "Have no fear, we'll get him." "Then, go." "And do it quickly !" "Patricia !" "Hide in here." "Lady Patricia, open up !" "Yes, I am coming." "What is it ?" "Excuse me, but Zorro is inside the Palace." "We were worried about you." "You are still dressed, Patricia ?" "I was going to bed, when I heard the gunshots." "I must confess that I was a little frightened." "Would you like Rosanna to join you ?" "No, that isn't necessary." "If I need anything, I will call Louisa." "Good night." "Good night." "Good night." " Thank you." " You must go, now." " Why did you help me ?" " Because ...." "Because they would have you killed." "It was simple humanity that I acted that way." "Is that the only reason ?" "Yes." "Why do you press me ?" "For your love." "My love ?" "Yes." "You love me as I love you." "No." "Why do your lips deny what is revealed by your eyes ?" "No, let me go." "Goodbye, Patricia." "The one I freed is waiting for me." "I must get him to safety." "Wait !" "I am frightened for you." "Fear not, all will be well." "See if anyone is coming." " Sergeant, are you wounded ?" " No !" "Once again he has fled." "He escaped from me." "You're a bunch of idiots !" "He was there, trapped, and you let him get away." "You won't get away so easily !" "I will hang all those responsible." "You, here ?" "I have to speak with you, Basil." "Get out." "Not now." "No !" "You will listen to me." "I know everything." "You thought getting rid of me would enable your new plans, but you were sadly mistaken." "Never will you marry Patricia Scott." "I will prevent it !" "Where did this idea come from ?" "That's enough, Basil !" "You have told me so many lies." "I heard your discussion with Moore, so be on your guard," "I am ready to do anything." "Even notifying the Queen about your misdeeds." "You will regret this, Basil !" "Be sure that you will." "I will have my revenge." "Gentlemen, you know the case that now must be discussed fills us with bitterness." "One of our advisors, Lord Moore, abusing the function of guardian that we entrusted to him, has squandered the legacy left to his niece and nephew" "Patricia and William Scott." "His administrator, Charles Burn, has confessed everything." "His crimes, already terrible, are further compounded by the prestigious position he occupies as a noble Lord, a role that should serve as an example to all our citizens." "In addition, the infrequent news coming from the Island is not reassuring." "The power of Zorro seems to grow by the day, and the repression is becoming ever more ruthless." "Obviously, Lord Moore has not only betrayed his niece and nephew." "He has betrayed the trust that we placed on him." "And so, it is from the members of this Privy Council, that we have decided that you, General Kingston, will travel to Hamilton and restore order." "As you command, Your Majesty." "I will sail for Hamilton without delay." "Let us hope that you arrive before it is too late." "Very nice indeed." "My dear Governor, may I congratulate you." "The idea of putting a price on the head of Zorro is excellent." "Oh, this Zorro !" "Just a fool who thinks he can change things with his ranting." " I hope you will play again." " Of course." "She played admirably." "It was a joy to listen to." "My compliments." "Do I take it that you would like things to change ?" "Oh, no." "For me, things are good as they are." "I am content." "I pay my taxes, even if I find them a little high." "I am on very good terms with the Governor." "Why would I want things to change ?" "There will always be malcontents and the dissatisfied." "Captain Wells, we were speaking of your Zorro." "My Zorro ?" "Shortly you will see him hanging from the end of a rope." "Betrayed by those who are his friends and supporters." "I think that you are wrong, Captain Wells." "Zorro is revered." "I am sure that, in Hamilton, there is no-one who would betray him for money." "You are deluding yourself." "Patricia !" "Don't pay any attention to what my niece said." "At her age, the young often look upon rough bandits as heroes, if only because they pretend to act in the name of an imaginary justice." "In fact, you are describing the judgment of a child ...." "I find you pensive and let down." "I understand." "You were hoping to find here a land of peace and joy." "Instead, you've found only hatred, strife and the abuse of power." "Even you admit it." "Lady Patricia, I admit that I prefer the quiet life." "But I have eyes that see, a mind that makes judgments and a heart ..." "I know." "Yet, I haven't heard you take the side of those struggling and who want to change things." "What would you have me do ?" "Put on a sword, don a black mask and start a fight ?" "Conspire against the Governor, like Manuel Garcia and Cortez, and finish up a prisoner or, at best, exiled ?" "No, that's not for me." "So you will spend your whole life as you now are, complacent, with no fight in you ?" "I fight for things that mean something to me." "Like love, for example." "The love I felt for you on the day I first saw you and which gives me the courage to ask you :" "Will you marry me, Patricia ?" "You are very kind, Pedro, and I thank you for your proposal, but, for the moment, I have to say that what you ask me is impossible." "Then, there is no more doubt." "From your reaction, you have just confirmed to me that you are in love with Zorro." "And if that were so ?" "Take care." "It is dangerous to fall in love with a shadow." "And Zorro, for you, is only a shadow." "The quicker this marriage takes place, the better for us all." "I think you are right, Moore." "Silence !" "I've been quiet for a period to trick the Governor into thinking his troubles are over." "But now is the time when we must all be prepared." "We are happy that the time to act has arrived." "And before risking our lives," "I propose that, during the uprising, we proclaim our independence from England." "I do not agree." "We must not act against the Queen for whom we must remain faithful." "The envoy from the Queen, on whom we placed our hopes, has shown himself incapable." "He even increased the powers of the Governor." "That corrupt diplomat, who, from personal interest, supports the Governor, should not make us forget that our colony has known happy times and prosperous ones, through our link with England." "We will, therefore, only rebel against the corrupt power of the man who represents the Queen." "These are the conditions under which I am willing to lead you." "You are right, Zorro." "We will follow you." "And do what you want." " You all agree ?" " Yes !" "For now, all of you return to your homes." "Wait patiently for my orders." ""You are in great danger." ""Leave the Palace immediately." "A carriage awaits you." ""Zorro."" " Who is it ?" " It is I, Milady." "Mendez." "Well ?" "I wanted to tell you that the Governor hasn't retired to his bed." "He's had 2 horses saddled: one for himself, one for Capt. Wells." " You wait 'til now to tell me ?" " I couldn't do so before." "Check the stable and try to find out where they are going." "You !" "I was not mistaken." "The charm of a bandit was enough to make you forget that you are of noble birth." " Where are we going ?" " You will know soon enough." "The other night, at the Palace, when I knocked on your door, a suspicion struck me." "I decided to check and, shortly after, from my window," "I saw Zorro leave you, after holding you tenderly." "Why didn't you have him arrested ?" "It would have embarrassed you, and compromised our plan." "What plan ?" "Your marriage to Sir Basil Ruthford." "My marriage ?" "Basil is madly enamoured of you." "He has asked me for your hand." "And you have consented ?" "We are even now heading for the Convent of San Diego." "You will be married there tomorrow." "This remote spot has been chosen to avoid any folly on your part, or that of Zorro." "You would do well to sit back, and listen to me." "This is pointless." "I refuse to marry him." "If I am dragged to the altar," "I will say no to the priest." "I doubt that." "I have some things to tell you ...." "Yes !" "Just a minute, I'm coming, Here I am !" "Where is your master ?" " I'm sorry." "He is sleeping." " Wake him, I must speak with him !" "I have orders not to disturb him under any circumstances." "This is a matter of life-or-death." " I understand, but ...." " What is it, Pedrito ?" "Milady Rosanna, pardon me." "This is no time for niceties." "This is an urgent matter." "You may leave us." "What is it ?" "Don Pedro, the lady you love is in danger." "You must intervene." "The lady I love ?" "Do not pretend." "Patricia, everyone knows it." "What has happened to Patricia ?" "She is being taken to the Convent of San Diego, where, in the morning, she will be married to the Governor." "I must send her a wedding gift, with my best wishes." "But ..." "I thought ..." "You must not concern yourself." "Yes, I have a great affection for Lady Patricia." "I may even love her a little, but not to the point of confronting the Governor." "This young woman is the victim of a conspiracy between her guardian and Basil Ruthford !" "How do you know that ?" "I heard them plotting." "If you were to intervene ...." "The Governor dislikes me, as does the Queen's Envoy." "No, thank you, I won't get involved" "It's too dangerous a game." "In this world, there are plenty of other women." "Certainly, it's not women we lack." "But, as for men in Hamilton, there is only one worthy of the name :" "Zorro !" "I have an idea." "Try and find Zorro." "Get to Cortez." "Tell him it's the time to act." "It is of little matter to me if I am poor." "I can forgive your crimes, but I beseech you :" "do not force me to marry a man I despise." "And what of your brother ?" "What will happen to him ?" "He will have to leave College." "And renounce a future worthy of his name." "and of his rank." "Have you thought of that ?" "Sir Basil wants you so much that he has waived your dowry." "He will pay for William's education." "In exchange, you will send a favourable report to the Queen." "We are being bartered to resolve your problems." "Well ?" "Get ready." "They are coming." "Get ready." "Silence !" "Hold your tongues !" "I said" " Silence !" "You - quiet !" "Quickly, free us !" "Liberty, liberty !" "Come on, all of you !" "Quickly, to horse !" "Follow me !" "Louisa !" "Hurry yourself !" " Where are you taking me ?" " Climb up, have no fear." "Don't ask so many questions." "What is this ?" "Is anyone else about ?" "No..." "Excellency." "Who are you ?" "What are you doing here ?" "I" " I am ..." "I will tell you ..." "Basil Ruthford, do you wish to take as your wife, this woman" "Patricia Scott ?" "I do." "Patricia Scott, do you wish to take as your husband, this man, Basil Ruthford ?" "No !" "Sir Basil Ruthford, you will be dealt with differently." "You must pay for all your crimes." "But not here." "You are not worthy of the House of the Lord." "I could kill you now." "But the English Court must judge you." "No !" "I demand justice." "Patricia, come here." "Patricia !" "Take him !" "Let me go !" "Let me go !" "I see you have already solved my problems." "General Kingston, Envoy of Her Majesty, Queen of England." "I have come here to restore order and justice." "Lord Moore, you have betrayed your duty and caused the revolt of these people." "In the name of Her Majesty, I arrest you." "You, take him !" "And you, put down your arms." "Excellency, I confess to acting for the good of my country and the triumph of justice." "I am ready to be judged by the Court of England." "Here is my sword." "Keep it." "I know that you acted in the best interests of England." "And I am ready publicly to acknowledge it." "But, to do that, you must first remove your mask and show your true face." "Pedro !" "Silence !" "Don Pedro Suarez, by virtue of the powers vested in me and in the name of Her Majesty," "Victoria Alexandra of Kent, Queen of England," "I hereby appoint you Governor of the Island of Hamilton." "English subtitles:" "David Blake (2014)"