Zorro

Ladies and gentlemen,

the Seabird is ready to go.

We'll be leaving

for Martinique in an hour.

Miss Suzy Linstrom

and Mrs. Rosemary...

Did you hear that?

- That's us.

The ship will dock

at Puerto La Cruz.

We'll finally be home tomorrow.

I can't wait to

see my father again.

It's been almost 2 months.

Your Excellency.

What are these islands called?

The Azores.

We visited them.

Remember all those seagulls.

Where I dropped my hat in the water?

- Right.

Have one of these. Deliciously grilled.

Attention.

On the other side

is the Pacific Ocean.

Let me try now, father.

This is Spain,

there is North-America,

and this is South-America.

- Good.

And this is Cartagena.

- Very good, Rafaelito.

Look, this is were we started,

the port of Barcelona.

We crossed the Atlantic Ocean,

the Caribbean,

all the way to Cartagena.

And behind those mountains

is our new home.

It was a long journey.

Diego? Diego,

I'm so happy to see you.

What a coincidence. We've just arrived.

Yes but I'm leaving

for Spain tomorrow.

Can't you postpone it?

- No.

Do you remember Maria?

- Of course.

It's a pleasure to see you again.

- Thank you.

Who's that young man?

- Rafaelito, come over here.

Hello, Sir.

He's the best swordsman

of the Old World.

And the New World.

Did you quit piercing

your enemies?

No. That's why I'm still alive.

The century of my marriage will

be the century of peace,

loyalty and love.

The New World will be a world

with a different government, Diego,

based on justice and

equality.

After ten years, you still cherish

the same illusions.

In ten years, these illusions

will be a reality.

Then you'll have to admit

it was all worth it.

Miguel, you're going to be governor

of a Spanish Colony...

which is only used to

corruption and violence.

I know.

- You can't change it.

Maybe not,

but I'll try anyway.

My uncle suddenly dying

of malaria

and me taking over his place

as governor, was God's will.

Therefore I'll govern

according to God's will.

If your uncle died of malaria,

it's because someone wanted him dead.

What do you mean?

- There's no malaria over there.

Maria, he's just joking.

- No, I'm not.

You're a man with ideals,

but without weapons.

The truth is my weapon.

- The weapon of a fool.

You're a fool. My father

is the greatest and bravest man there is.

You're evil. Evil.

I don't like you anymore.

My father is the best

and you're bad.

My father is great.

- Yes, of course.

I'm sorry, Miguel.

- No, I'm sorry.

A child looks up to his father.

Why don't you stay a little longer?

- No. Thank you.

I'm leaving tomorrow morning.

- I won't insist any further.

At least give me some time, sir.

Fine.

I'm going to take a walk in the garden.

Bernardo will join me.

The perfect servant.

He can't speak but he's a good listener.

Diego, it's been a pleasure

seeing you again.

Good luck... governor.

Come on.

Thank you.

Kill him.

Who ordered this?

- Colonel Huerta.

Tell me why.

Why? Why?

No governor may reach

Nuova Aragona alive.

Diego, no. Diego, no.

The thirst for violence

is hard to quench.

Alright. There will be no

governor in Nuova Aragona.

You're wrong.

I'll take your place.

I'll revenge your death.

Rest assured.

No, Diego. You can't go

driven by hate.

Don't speak, Miguel.

Diego, you must promise me something.

Swear the new governor will

not shed any blood.

Remember

I should be governor,

with my illusions, my ideas.

Swear you won't kill,

Diego.

Swear it.

This is the token of my power,

the seal.

Swear it.

Diego, I'm running out of time.

I'm going to die.

Swear it.

I swear.

No, Rafaelito.

It's me.

Your father had to leave,

to become governor.

Why didn't he take me?

Because

a difficult task awaits him.

He had to go alone.

But you were right.

Your father is

the greatest and bravest man alive.

That's why he'll succeed.

Gentlemen,

our governor has been

death for over three months.

His successor from Spain still

hasn't arrived.

Spain is too far

from Nuova Aragona.

Considering our precarious situation

we can't allow any further delay.

Our enemies can attack any moment.

In the Cordillera,

the English are hiring bandits,

who raid our all transports.

Revolts and conspiracies are

being encouraged.

We're in need of a strong

government, no more weaknesses.

That's why I ask you, gentlemen,

to grant the army, and myself...

full responsibility of government.

I take it

everyone agrees.

Silence implies consent,

Colonel Huerta.

You're Colonel Huerta?

Indeed I am.

Your expression tells me

the responsibility must be huge.

Who's responsibility?

- Mine of course.

I already feel it weighing heavily.

I'm Miguel Vega de la Serna.

Your governor,

in the name of the king.

My credentials and my seal.

- Welcome in Nuova Aragona.

Thank you. Thank you.

When did you arrive?

Same time you did, Colonel.

But I didn't want to interrupt.

It gave me the opportunity

to learn more about the situation here.

Is that so?

Do you understand it now?

Alas. If everything you said

is true, it's terrible.

Moreover

I was already devastated...

by my uncle Fernando's

tragic death.

But all in good time.

Will you excuse me, gentlemen?

I haven't had the chance

to visit my dear aunt.

Do you have any idea how

my uncle caught the disease?

Who knows? He probably got it from

one of his mistresses.

Malaria?

Listen, dear cousin,

you ask too many questions.

Don't you find it strange

that I've never seen you before?

I don't understand. What do you mean?

I mean:

I didn't know what you looked like,

because

I'm completely not interested

in our family

and its members.

So don't feel obliged

to talk to me.

Of course, my dear aunt,

as you wish.

Sorry

I've disturbed you in your mourning.

Mourning? Is that a joke?

Your uncle and I have been strangers

to each other for the past 20 years.

Really?

Who's that?

That's your dear old

uncle Fernando's dog.

He knows more than I do.

They had a lot in common.

- A lot in common?

With the dog?

- His name is Assassin.

He was his best friend.

Worthy of each other.

Really?

- Inseparable.

One signal from him

and he'd tear apart anyone.

Tear apart? Nice animal.

- Good night, dear cousin.

Let's try to avoid running

into each other. Come.

Allow me to introduce myself.

Captain Fritz Von Merkel,

personal assistant

of your late uncle Fernando.

At your service, Your Excellency.

At ease, Captain.

Did you bring all these delicacies?

I was fortunate enough to receive

a splendid gift for you.

Governor Don Fernando's

favorite sweets.

Thank you. Get me some.

Excuse me, Your Excellency.

I'm sorry.

Calm down, this won't be wasted.

Look at them eat. They like it.

Do you have an explanation for this, Captain?

What could it be?

Malaria again?

Malaria?

Watch out, Your Excellency.

Thank you.

How could I have known?

I bought them from

Don Fernando's supplier.

Perfect. The bodyguard has the poison.

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