Zurdo Page #4

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Well, there's already a lot

of money in the pot.

And that's not counting

the festival money.

Basilio confessed that

he cheated on you.

Hey, you think you can beat

this Wizard?

They claim he's really good.

I haven't seen him play...

...but...

I have never been beaten.

So, how's your mom doing?

Badly.

All right.

I'll leave you now.

Hi, Lefty, how is it going?

You like that one?

For my girlfriend... no.

Look... this one's very soft.

Come here, Lefty!

You'll find the best here!

-Hurray for Lefty, our champ!

-Hurray!

-You better win or else!

-Of course he's gonna win!

How's your lemonade?

You can imagine I didn't call

you here to buy you lemonades.

I don't know, because...

...lately everyone's been

buying me lemonades.

Let's get to the

point, then.

Tomorrow...

...you're gonna

lose to the Wizard.

Why?

Because if you lose,

you'll get a big reward.

Your mom's about to lose

her house...

...because she owes a lot

of money to Mr. Mendoza.

Well, if you lose...

...Mr. Mendoza is willing

to wait a year to be paid.

If you win...

You'll both be out

on the street.

So what do you think?

Oh, and if you want...

...we'll talk when

you become a man.

Make no mistake...

If you win the match,

you lose your house.

And if you tell anyone about

this conversation...

...instead of calling

you Lefty...

...they'll call you One Hand.

Why won't you tell me what

he said to you?

Tell me! What did he say?

Why did he call you?

For nothing, nothing.

Tell us if he did something

to you and we'll fix him.

Why did he want you?

To... wish me good luck.

Now leave me alone!

This is quite a bundle

you've put together, huh?

Who is it?

It's me. Please open up.

-I'm going to hide.

-But why?

Romo told me my mom would

lose her house if I win.

And if I say anything,

he'll cut my hand off.

-How?

-I don't know how...

...with a knife, I guess.

I'll hide in the quarry.

When my mom finds out,

tell her not to worry.

Please don't tell anyone.

He really may cut off my hand.

What are you doing, son?

Nothing, Dad...

I just heard a noise.

-Why are you closing the door?

-Because...

...it was open.

Open?

Ernestina!

What?

The festival money!

It's been stolen!

-Did you see anything?

-No, Dad!

Did you see anybody?

Tell me!

And how did

they find it?

-I really didn't!

-Who took the money?

I did, but only a little bit.

What do you mean by

little bit! The box is empty!

Besides, that money

is not even ours!

We bet it on Lefty!

You bet the festival money?

Don't go spreading

that around.

This is a very

delicate matter.

And what now?

You're soaked!

-Will you come down?

-All right, I'm coming.

Well, well, well!

What are you doing here?

Tomorrow is an

important day.

Or, were you thinking

on running away?

It seems you did not

understand me...

...right?

You have to play

and lose the match.

It's not the same if

you don't show up.

And for your safety...

...you'll stay here.

Something happened

and I don't know...

All his marbles were on

the floor. I don't know...

Don't worry. He'll show up.

You go to Martina's house

in case he goes back...

...and you go to the police

station with Don Emilio.

I never liked this business

about the match.

My son doesn't have to please

all those lazy bums...

...that are only thinking

on gambling.

All because of that man

who came here...

...and made this place

go mad.

In that case I'm also

responsible, Martina.

Hey!

I can't find my son.

He disappeared.

My son, my son is gone!

He's here. He ran away

and we found him.

-What's he doing here?

-He's in there, sleeping.

-Why didn't you notify me!

-She has to see her son!

If you know something,

tell me!

I really don't know

anything!

If something happens to him...

...you'll feel guilty

the rest of your life.

He told me he was going to go

hide in the quarry.

But don't tell him I told you.

-Lefty disappeared!

-How?

He escaped.

I had him and now everybody

is looking for him.

You're such an idiot!

Now look for him...

...and find him first.

How did this scoundrel

manage to get away?

Why should you care?

You didn't bet on him.

What do you know

about it, idiot!

Let's go to the quarry.

What happened?

I don't know, we left him

at his house.

Don't worry, we'll find him.

Carmita! Come here

right now!

You have no business

with these scoundrels!

But Lefty's disappeared, Dad!

So what do you care

about that brat?

I don't want

to play anymore.

This game...

...is not my game anymore.

So play your game.

For your honor.

Look what I got for you.

Freeze! Don't move!

What's wrong

with you, Romo?

Put it down, it's me!

Oh, so you're trying

to kidnap Lefty, huh?

No! He told me I had

to throw the match...

...or Mom would lose her house!

I don't know what

he's talking about!

Help him!

Yes, uncle.

He told me to lose...

...and if I told anybody

he'd cut my hand off.

You're a traitor

and a coward!

So now you know...

...if you say anything...

...his life is in danger.

You'll see him again

after the match.

And like I said! When

you're a man, we'll talk!

Cocoon! Take Lefty with you!

I'll take care of this jerk!

-Uncle, no!

-Don't worry! Play your game!

And, don't betray

your people!

There's Lefty!

Oh, you're back!

Where were you?

Where is Julian?

Didn't he come here?

No, I thought he would.

-I just don't know what to do!

-What's wrong? Tell me.

Just like I kept

a secret for you.

Can you keep one for me?

Of course... tell me.

I'll go see if

he's already home.

Yes, go... and tell him

Lefty's back.

Yes.

-Is he asleep?

-No... he's waiting for you.

Well, I'm off.

Wake up son, it's time.

Oh, Julian...

...that was

a long time ago.

They were innocent.

You stole that money and

they ended up in jail.

I won't forget that.

You're so cynical.

Betting on the Wizard.

I bet on whomever I please.

What shall I do

with you, huh?

Well, just like

in the old days.

If you squeal,

I'll kill you!

What will you do with

so much money?

What do you want it for?

What are you going to buy?

I'm going to get out

of this damn place.

Like I should've done

a long time ago.

Well then...

...run for it.

So, are you going

to shoot me?

Run and you'll find out.

Get going!

No, I'm not running. You

don't scare me anymore.

This time you'll have to kill

me and pay for your crime.

When they find you...

...I'll be far

from here.

You want to wear

what Ernestina...

...or what Tomas

gave you?

I guess what Tomas

gave me, right?

Eulalia is going

to feel bad...

...because Tomas bought

it from Dora.

Well... I'll wear

Dora's trousers...

...and Ernestina's shirt

and everybody's happy.

Cheer up, everything

will come out fine.

Your uncle will show up.

Nothing could have

happened to him.

You're very strong.

Just like your Dad.

-It's just that...

-Alejandro...

...win or lose...

I love you.

Let's focus all our energy

on Lefty's hand...

...to guide it to victory.

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