Zorro (1957–1959): Season 2, Episode 17 - Tornado Is Missing - full transcript
Tornado goes missing from his stall, and though Diego, Alejandro, and Bernardo go searching for him, he is found by Estevan, who keeps him and plans to use him to win money in a race, and then to find and collect the reward for Zorro's capture.
( dramatic theme playing)
Well, sergeant, you know horses,
what do you think? Don Estevan,
this horse could beat any horse
in Los Angeles. Eh, corporal?
He always has, sergeant.
This is... What is the matter?
Don Estevan, this
is Zorro's horse.
Sí.
Are you sure? Of course.
I knew him the
moment I walked in.
ESTEVAN: Well...
So you are Zorro's
horse, eh, boy?
(chuckles)
What do you know?
After I win the race,
we will turn him loose
and he will go straight home.
Straight to Zorro.
Sí, he will.
And all we have to do is follow
him and collect the reward.
(announcer reading
on-screen text)
( upbeat theme playing)
I believe that's mate, Father.
Ah! I cannot win
at this game. Hm.
Last night Estevan took 15
pesos away from me, and now you.
Father, you certainly didn't
gamble with Uncle Estevan?
Oh, didn't I?
Hm, I know, I swore I wouldn't,
but the next thing I knew,
there I was paying out 15 pesos.
And he made the whole thing
seem like it was my idea. Ha.
You know, you, uh...
You may have started Uncle
Estevan off on his fortune
with those 15 pesos. Ah!
Him and his fortune. Hm.
Well, that's why he
came to California.
Then let him work for it. I did.
There is a fortune to be
made in California, even now,
but only by good hard work.
And your mother's brother
does not have that word
in his vocabulary.
I'm afraid you're right.
Oh! That reminds me. He
wanted to be awakened at 11.
Mmm, yes. He said
he had an appointment.
Mm-hm.
( upbeat theme playing)
(laughing)
I keep forgetting, you
know, he can hear.
We must be certain that
no one else ever does.
No one will. You play
your part well, my friend.
Now go wake him up.
Sergeant Garcia? Oh, yes.
He has come to get the money
for the donation we promised him
for the charity horserace.
I will get it for
him. Show him in.
DIEGO: Buenos días, sergeant.
Buenos días, Don Diego.
Something wrong?
Don Diego, I know that
you have explained to me
how the little one
feels vibrations,
but this time, I
didn't even knock.
You know something, sergeant?
Sometimes he amazes even me.
Yeah...
Oh, my father is getting
the money that we pledged.
Would you care for
some wine while we wait?
Gracias, Don Diego. Gracias.
Oh, by the way, how are
the collections coming?
Excellent, Don Diego. We
are even ahead of last year.
Splendid.
Don Diego,
do you suppose
your uncle Estevan
would care to
contribute something?
Or perhaps to ride in the race?
Sergeant, somehow
I have a feeling
that my uncle Estevan is
going to become involved
in the whole affair.
He is a very remarkable
man, Don Diego.
Oh, I agree with you there.
He was telling me something
about his adventures.
Just think, he has
been all over the world.
Sergeant, about some
of those adventures, he...
ALEJANDRO: Sergeant,
here is 50 pesos.
Gracias, Don Alejandro. Gracias.
ESTEVAN: What is this?
Sergeant Garcia
accepting a bribe?
Estevan. Oh, no, Don Estevan.
Oh, sergeant, I'm shocked.
I never believed you
would do such a thing.
But I'm not. I m...
I mean, I didn't...
Accepting a bribe. I would
have stood in the plaza
and proclaimed your
honesty. Don Est...
"Sergeant Garcia,"
I would have said,
"is a man of
honesty and integrity,
a man completely
above reproach."
All this and more I would
have said, and now you do this.
Please, Don Estevan.
What do these
two want you to do?
Turn your back while they
rob the poor box at the mission?
Oh, no, they never
told me to turn my back.
Ah... All right, all right.
This has gone far enough.
Please, Don Diego. You
are my friend. Explain.
It's all right, sergeant.
My uncle... He was
merely making a joke.
He was? See what you have done?
Sergeant Garcia is a friend.
(laughing): Well,
I'm sorry, sergeant.
I apologize. It was a poor joke.
I know you would
not accept a bribe.
Gracias, Don Estevan.
But nevertheless, there you
stand with money in your hand.
Now, please, don't
start that again.
Sergeant Garcia was
merely collecting the purse
for the horserace on Sunday. Ah.
It will be over 1000
pesos this year.
Oh?
Oh. What is the entrance fee?
Well, there is no
set fee, Don Estevan.
Just whatever one
cares to contribute.
Ha, ha.
Well, here is 15 pesos.
That is all I happen to
have with me at the moment.
GARCIA: Gracias, Don Estevan.
Now I am officially
a contestant, eh?
GARCIA: Sí.
Well, 1000 pesos, mmm.
It's a very worthy charity.
Eh... Mmm?
Oh, by custom, the entire
purse is presented to the mission.
Oh.
Well, doesn't the winner of
the race receive anything?
Of course, Don
Estevan. Well, certainly.
The honor of
presenting the purse.
And usually the children
make a wreath of flowers,
and they present
it to the winner.
A big wreath.
Now, if you will
excuse me, señores,
I have many more
ranchos to visit.
Of course, sergeant.
Oh, uh, sergeant, what
is this you're drinking?
Wine, Don Estevan.
You call this wine?
Why, it isn't even good vinegar.
No, sergeant, I cannot
permit you to drink this.
But I like vinegar, I...
No, no, don't
thank me, sergeant.
The next time you
come for a visit,
I'll see to it that we have
some decent wine to serve you.
ESTEVAN: Adiós, sergeant.
Adiós.
Estevan, there is nothing wrong
with that wine, and you know it!
That is excellent wine! To
my knowledge, Alejandro,
the only good taste
you've ever displayed
was when you asked
my sister to marry you.
Why, you... Ahh!
Checkmate.
You were the black, no doubt.
Why, you... Ahh!
(chuckles)
A wonderful man, your
father. So even-tempered.
Yes, he's a... He's a
great admirer of yours too.
Say, what are we
going to do today?
We? Yes.
You, Margarita and I.
Oh, that we. Sí, that one.
Well, Diego, it
has occurred to me
that I have been taking up
entirely too much of your time.
Surely there must be some
things around the rancho
that you should be
doing. Oh, not at all, uncle.
My sole occupation
is to make your stay here
as pleasant as possible.
And you plan to do this
by constantly breathing
down the back of my neck?
Well, I was only
trying to help you.
My boy, no doubt you
have the best of intentions,
but, uh, it is I who
am trying to help you.
Oh? With Margarita.
Now, there, if I can arrange
it, will be the perfect marriage.
Please, uncle,
I appreciate everything
you're trying to do for me,
but you came here to
make your fortune, huh?
Don't you think you'd
better be getting on with it?
Well, there's plenty
of time for that.
But you, Diego,
you are not getting any younger.
Well, I... I worry a lot, eh?
Please, uncle,
don't try to help me.
Beautiful girl, Margarita.
You suppose my
breakfast is ready?
( soft theme playing)
( cheerful theme playing)
What's the matter?
Well, tell me what happened.
(exhales)
You went through
the secret passage.
You went down to the cave?
To feed Tornado. So?
He's not there?
Father! Are you sure?
Did you look in the corral?
What is it, Diego?
Tornado's missing.
( dramatic theme playing)
Estevan, that is the
most beautiful speech
I have ever heard.
I meant every word.
Believe me, in all the world,
and I've seen most of it,
I have never met a señorita
as beautiful as you, Margarita.
I do not know what to say.
Ah, your beauty speaks
a thousand words,
every one of them, "Margarita,
Margarita, Margarita."
You should have come
to California sooner.
Well, I deeply
regret that I didn't.
Such a waste of precious time.
When I think of it, two
such perfect people,
and both in California. Two?
Sí, you and my nephew, Diego.
Diego?
Ah, he's a wonderful boy, Diego.
Handsome, dashing,
a true caballero.
He will make you
the finest of husbands.
(chuckles)
Diego and I, we
are just friends.
You see, you laugh!
Just the idea of it brings
happiness to your heart.
Tell me, does Diego love me?
Well, of course he does.
He has never said so.
Well, you know,
the boy is so shy.
But, uh, that is a good
quality for a husband.
It makes it easier to
keep them under control.
Oh. Are you an
expert on husbands?
Well, uh, let us say, uh,
I've been quite a student.
Margarita. Sí?
You would do well to give
this matter some thought.
(chuckles)
Yes, I will, but
now I have to go.
What, so soon?
Yes, there is a lot to do.
Tonight my father and I
are entertaining a very
handsome caballero.
Who?
You.
Oh. Ohh!
(both laugh)
( soft theme playing)
No sign of Tornado.
I could not find
anything either.
I wonder what could
have happened.
I don't think he was stolen.
There were no strange
tracks around the cave.
You say Tornado
was once a wild one?
Sí, as a colt in the hills.
Then perhaps he
has gone visiting.
Perhaps.
( suspenseful theme playing)
(horse whinnies)
Hello, boy. (whinnies)
Hello, boy.
(whinnies)
It's all right, boy.
It's all right, easy.
I'm not going to hurt you.
You are not branded, eh?
Oh, I've never seen
such a pretty boy.
Are you broken for riding, eh?
Can you carry me, eh?
(whinnies)
( triumphant theme playing)
( upbeat theme playing)
You ride like the wind, boy.
You want to be in a
race? You and me, eh?
(laughs)
Now, look, my friend.
We will go through
this just once more, eh?
Now, please
listen carefully. No.
Now, please, look,
I need these oats
because I have to have them.
Now, I will pay
you. I will pay you...
Buenas tardes, Don Estevan.
Buenas tardes, Sergeant
Garcia. Now, look, please...
Oh, sergeant, wait.
Now, you stay right
here, eh? Don't you move.
Oh, sergeant, am
I glad to see you.
Can I help you, Don Estevan?
Well, I hope so, sergeant.
I have never had so much trouble
with anyone in my life. Trouble?
This man won't even
give me a bag of oats.
Oats? Horse feed, oats.
Oh. Your pardon, Don Estevan,
but why do you need oats?
The de la Vega
rancho has a barnful.
You know, sergeant, I like you.
I like you too, Don Estevan.
Thank you.
I'm going to let you
in on something.
Uh...
Can he be trusted?
I would trust Corporal
Reyes with my life.
This is a matter of money.
Corporal, talk to
the storekeeper.
Buenas tardes, Don Jose.
Uh, how are you this afternoon?
Go.
Oh.
Sergeant.
I have a horse hidden
in the old winery.
That is why I need the oats.
A horse, Don Estevan?
Ohh. You have never
seen such a horse.
I am going to ride him
in the race on Sunday.
He will win by a mile.
Really? Yes.
So you can see
the possibilities, eh?
Sí!
No, the money must
be given to the mission.
Oh, certainly, but think
of the wagers, sergeant.
I have already bet
over 1000 pesos,
and I am getting 5-to-1.
My brother-in-law's horse
always wins the race.
A thousand pesos at
5-to... Five thousand pesos!
And I will split
everything with you.
All you have to do is pay
for the oats. Two pesos.
But I do not understand,
Don Estevan.
If you've already
bet 1000 pesos,
and you're going to bet more...
Sí, sí, sí, but these are
bets between gentlemen.
That lout wants cash.
Now, think of it, sergeant.
For only 2 pesos, you will
be rich for the rest of your life.
( suspenseful theme playing)
Corporal Reyes?
Come here, corporal.
Sí, sergeant?
Didn't I see you
this morning with, uh,
2 pesos?
( mysterious theme playing)
Well, sergeant, you know
horses. What do you think?
Don Estevan,
this horse can beat any horse
in Los Angeles, eh, corporal?
He always has, sergeant.
What do you mean?
He can jump too.
Remember that time he jumped
way across Diablo's
Gulch, sergeant?
No, stupid, that was...
This is! What is the matter?
Don Estevan, this
is Zorro's horse.
Sí.
Are you sure? Of course.
I knew him the
moment I walked in.
ESTEVAN: Well...
(Estevan chuckles)
So you are Zorro's
horse, eh, boy?
(chuckles)
What do you know?
After I win the race,
we will turn him loose
and he will go straight home.
Straight to Zorro.
Sí, he will.
And all we have to do is follow
him and collect the reward.
(both laugh)
(laughing hysterically)
No. What is the
matter, Alejandro?
I'm trying to let you
in on a sure thing.
Bet on me and you
will make a fortune.
I have a fortune.
And there is no sure
thing in a horserace.
You do not think I will win?
I do not believe you
can be certain of it.
Then bet against me.
I will take the bet
and give you odds.
Well, what's going on here?
Well, the sleeping prince.
I'm trying to place
thousands of pesos
in your father's hands. Again?
And he will not
even listen to me.
Diego, you're
an intelligent lad.
Gracias. Now, listen to this.
I have a horse
that cannot possibly lose
in the race on Sunday.
The horse assures
you of this, eh?
Oh, I'm serious.
(chuckles) Forgive me.
ESTEVAN: Oh, this horse.
He can outrun
anything in California.
Bet every peso
you've got. Incidentally,
where did you get the money
to put up for all these bets
you say you have been making?
Well, so far no money
has changed hands.
What?
ESTEVAN: Well, it is
not necessary, Alejandro.
A gentleman's word is his
bond. I trust your friends.
You mean to say you've been
making bets with my friends,
and you're not
prepared to pay off?
But I will not have to pay off.
I keep telling you,
I am going to win!
This black horse
I have fairly flies.
ALEJANDRO: Oh, this is too much!
Estevan, you go right now
and cancel all those bets!
One moment, Father.
Maybe Uncle Estevan
really has something.
Ha-ha, I have.
Tell me, where did you
get this black horse?
Well, I have him.
That is enough.
You... You didn't steal him, eh?
Huh. Well, not exactly.
Now, Estevan, really.
ESTEVAN: Sergeant
Garcia is in on this with me.
And you know he would
not do anything dishonest.
DIEGO: Well, sometimes, uncle,
Sergeant Garcia
gets a little confused.
I'd like to see the horse.
Oh, no. I'm keeping
him hidden until the race.
Then we'll see who pays off
and who collects.
Well, excuse me.
I have a little
bookkeeping to do.
But never say I didn't give
you your chance, Alejandro.
What do you think, Diego?
I know it sounds
impossible, but...
(door closes)
I think Uncle
Estevan has Tornado.
Tornado.
( ominous theme playing)
Don't you have any
paper in this house, Diego?
I have to write down some names.
I want to be sure I
know who to collect from.
In the library. Ah. Of course.
About your horse...
What about him?
I hope you have taken
the usual precautions.
What do you mean?
Well, here in California,
we have an old custom.
It is considered great sport
to steal the horses
and keep them.
Just until after
the race is over.
Steal them? Just for fun.
My father has five
vaqueros guarding Princessa.
Uh-huh? I hope
yours is well-guarded.
Oh, he is. Good.
You know, my father,
sometimes he sits up all night,
watching personally.
He does, eh?
Oh, I think I will go
for a short walk, Diego.
I'll make up the list later.
Good, I'll go with you.
Oh, no, no, no, Diego.
You go to bed.
You need your rest.
I guess you're right.
Buenas noches.
Buenas noches, Diego.
( suspenseful theme playing)
( dramatic theme playing)
( cheerful theme playing)
(knocking on door)
CORPORAL: Open the
door, sergeant, please.
Gracias, sergeant.
Here, let me help you, corporal.
Oh, gracias, sergeant.
(Tornado whinnies)
There.
(groaning)
Now, corporal, isn't
that comfortable?
Oh, yes, sergeant.
It's very comfortable.
Well, then why don't you
make one for yourself?
Sergeant, I...
Yes, sergeant.
(horses galloping) Listen.
(knocking on door)
Who is there?
ESTEVAN: Don Estevan.
How do I know it is?
ESTEVAN: Open
the door and find out.
Ahh. A thousand
pardons, Don Estevan.
It's all right, sergeant.
I'm glad to see
you on the alert.
Everything in order?
Sí, Don Estevan,
but we did not expect
you back tonight.
Well, I was a little worried.
Bar the door, stupid.
( suspenseful theme playing)
You've taken good
care of him, sergeant.
He looks fit. Gracias,
Don Esteban.
(Zorro whistles) Easy.
Easy, easy, easy. Easy!
(whistles)
Hey, what makes him so restless?
I do not know. He's
been quiet until now.
ESTEVAN: Take it easy,
boy. Everything's all right.
(Zorro whistles)
Zorro is here.
( dramatic theme playing)
He's out here somewhere.
Now we'll just
collect the reward
before the race
instead of after.
I'll stay here at the door.
Sergeant, you go
around that way.
Corporal, you go this way.
What's the matter? You afraid?
Sí.
What the corporal means
is that since this is the
only door to the winery,
Zorro will have to
come through here
if he wants to get his horse.
Then all we have
to do is stay here.
Why, corporal, that's
a wonderful idea.
You have a good
man here, sergeant.
( ominous theme playing)
Did you hear something?
No, I guess not.
(whinnies)
ESTEVAN: Let's go back inside.
We'll make him come to us.
That's a good idea, Don Estevan.
( suspenseful theme playing)
Lock the doors, corporal.
No, no, no, leave them open.
I wanna make it easy
for him to come in.
Sergeant,
the horse is loose.
I think Zorro's in here already.
Corporal, over there. Sergeant.
Andale, ándale!
(whinnies)
(whinnies)
Get the ladder.
After him, sergeant!
(gasps)
(screaming)
( dramatic theme playing)
( dramatic theme playing)
Ahh. Well, Zorro got
away, Don Estevan.
He always does.
(whinnies)
ANNOUNCER: Next week,
Don Estevan reveals
a clever scheme
for his own fame and fortune.
Estevan has asked
me to marry him.
( dramatic theme playing)
ANNOUNCER: An announcement
that brings a warning from Zorro.
There'll be more
than noises, señor,
if you continue to
court Señorita Cotazar.
( dramatic theme playing)
ANNOUNCER: Be with us next
week when Cupid crosses swords with
Zorro.
( dramatic theme playing)
Well, sergeant, you know horses,
what do you think? Don Estevan,
this horse could beat any horse
in Los Angeles. Eh, corporal?
He always has, sergeant.
This is... What is the matter?
Don Estevan, this
is Zorro's horse.
Sí.
Are you sure? Of course.
I knew him the
moment I walked in.
ESTEVAN: Well...
So you are Zorro's
horse, eh, boy?
(chuckles)
What do you know?
After I win the race,
we will turn him loose
and he will go straight home.
Straight to Zorro.
Sí, he will.
And all we have to do is follow
him and collect the reward.
(announcer reading
on-screen text)
( upbeat theme playing)
I believe that's mate, Father.
Ah! I cannot win
at this game. Hm.
Last night Estevan took 15
pesos away from me, and now you.
Father, you certainly didn't
gamble with Uncle Estevan?
Oh, didn't I?
Hm, I know, I swore I wouldn't,
but the next thing I knew,
there I was paying out 15 pesos.
And he made the whole thing
seem like it was my idea. Ha.
You know, you, uh...
You may have started Uncle
Estevan off on his fortune
with those 15 pesos. Ah!
Him and his fortune. Hm.
Well, that's why he
came to California.
Then let him work for it. I did.
There is a fortune to be
made in California, even now,
but only by good hard work.
And your mother's brother
does not have that word
in his vocabulary.
I'm afraid you're right.
Oh! That reminds me. He
wanted to be awakened at 11.
Mmm, yes. He said
he had an appointment.
Mm-hm.
( upbeat theme playing)
(laughing)
I keep forgetting, you
know, he can hear.
We must be certain that
no one else ever does.
No one will. You play
your part well, my friend.
Now go wake him up.
Sergeant Garcia? Oh, yes.
He has come to get the money
for the donation we promised him
for the charity horserace.
I will get it for
him. Show him in.
DIEGO: Buenos días, sergeant.
Buenos días, Don Diego.
Something wrong?
Don Diego, I know that
you have explained to me
how the little one
feels vibrations,
but this time, I
didn't even knock.
You know something, sergeant?
Sometimes he amazes even me.
Yeah...
Oh, my father is getting
the money that we pledged.
Would you care for
some wine while we wait?
Gracias, Don Diego. Gracias.
Oh, by the way, how are
the collections coming?
Excellent, Don Diego. We
are even ahead of last year.
Splendid.
Don Diego,
do you suppose
your uncle Estevan
would care to
contribute something?
Or perhaps to ride in the race?
Sergeant, somehow
I have a feeling
that my uncle Estevan is
going to become involved
in the whole affair.
He is a very remarkable
man, Don Diego.
Oh, I agree with you there.
He was telling me something
about his adventures.
Just think, he has
been all over the world.
Sergeant, about some
of those adventures, he...
ALEJANDRO: Sergeant,
here is 50 pesos.
Gracias, Don Alejandro. Gracias.
ESTEVAN: What is this?
Sergeant Garcia
accepting a bribe?
Estevan. Oh, no, Don Estevan.
Oh, sergeant, I'm shocked.
I never believed you
would do such a thing.
But I'm not. I m...
I mean, I didn't...
Accepting a bribe. I would
have stood in the plaza
and proclaimed your
honesty. Don Est...
"Sergeant Garcia,"
I would have said,
"is a man of
honesty and integrity,
a man completely
above reproach."
All this and more I would
have said, and now you do this.
Please, Don Estevan.
What do these
two want you to do?
Turn your back while they
rob the poor box at the mission?
Oh, no, they never
told me to turn my back.
Ah... All right, all right.
This has gone far enough.
Please, Don Diego. You
are my friend. Explain.
It's all right, sergeant.
My uncle... He was
merely making a joke.
He was? See what you have done?
Sergeant Garcia is a friend.
(laughing): Well,
I'm sorry, sergeant.
I apologize. It was a poor joke.
I know you would
not accept a bribe.
Gracias, Don Estevan.
But nevertheless, there you
stand with money in your hand.
Now, please, don't
start that again.
Sergeant Garcia was
merely collecting the purse
for the horserace on Sunday. Ah.
It will be over 1000
pesos this year.
Oh?
Oh. What is the entrance fee?
Well, there is no
set fee, Don Estevan.
Just whatever one
cares to contribute.
Ha, ha.
Well, here is 15 pesos.
That is all I happen to
have with me at the moment.
GARCIA: Gracias, Don Estevan.
Now I am officially
a contestant, eh?
GARCIA: Sí.
Well, 1000 pesos, mmm.
It's a very worthy charity.
Eh... Mmm?
Oh, by custom, the entire
purse is presented to the mission.
Oh.
Well, doesn't the winner of
the race receive anything?
Of course, Don
Estevan. Well, certainly.
The honor of
presenting the purse.
And usually the children
make a wreath of flowers,
and they present
it to the winner.
A big wreath.
Now, if you will
excuse me, señores,
I have many more
ranchos to visit.
Of course, sergeant.
Oh, uh, sergeant, what
is this you're drinking?
Wine, Don Estevan.
You call this wine?
Why, it isn't even good vinegar.
No, sergeant, I cannot
permit you to drink this.
But I like vinegar, I...
No, no, don't
thank me, sergeant.
The next time you
come for a visit,
I'll see to it that we have
some decent wine to serve you.
ESTEVAN: Adiós, sergeant.
Adiós.
Estevan, there is nothing wrong
with that wine, and you know it!
That is excellent wine! To
my knowledge, Alejandro,
the only good taste
you've ever displayed
was when you asked
my sister to marry you.
Why, you... Ahh!
Checkmate.
You were the black, no doubt.
Why, you... Ahh!
(chuckles)
A wonderful man, your
father. So even-tempered.
Yes, he's a... He's a
great admirer of yours too.
Say, what are we
going to do today?
We? Yes.
You, Margarita and I.
Oh, that we. Sí, that one.
Well, Diego, it
has occurred to me
that I have been taking up
entirely too much of your time.
Surely there must be some
things around the rancho
that you should be
doing. Oh, not at all, uncle.
My sole occupation
is to make your stay here
as pleasant as possible.
And you plan to do this
by constantly breathing
down the back of my neck?
Well, I was only
trying to help you.
My boy, no doubt you
have the best of intentions,
but, uh, it is I who
am trying to help you.
Oh? With Margarita.
Now, there, if I can arrange
it, will be the perfect marriage.
Please, uncle,
I appreciate everything
you're trying to do for me,
but you came here to
make your fortune, huh?
Don't you think you'd
better be getting on with it?
Well, there's plenty
of time for that.
But you, Diego,
you are not getting any younger.
Well, I... I worry a lot, eh?
Please, uncle,
don't try to help me.
Beautiful girl, Margarita.
You suppose my
breakfast is ready?
( soft theme playing)
( cheerful theme playing)
What's the matter?
Well, tell me what happened.
(exhales)
You went through
the secret passage.
You went down to the cave?
To feed Tornado. So?
He's not there?
Father! Are you sure?
Did you look in the corral?
What is it, Diego?
Tornado's missing.
( dramatic theme playing)
Estevan, that is the
most beautiful speech
I have ever heard.
I meant every word.
Believe me, in all the world,
and I've seen most of it,
I have never met a señorita
as beautiful as you, Margarita.
I do not know what to say.
Ah, your beauty speaks
a thousand words,
every one of them, "Margarita,
Margarita, Margarita."
You should have come
to California sooner.
Well, I deeply
regret that I didn't.
Such a waste of precious time.
When I think of it, two
such perfect people,
and both in California. Two?
Sí, you and my nephew, Diego.
Diego?
Ah, he's a wonderful boy, Diego.
Handsome, dashing,
a true caballero.
He will make you
the finest of husbands.
(chuckles)
Diego and I, we
are just friends.
You see, you laugh!
Just the idea of it brings
happiness to your heart.
Tell me, does Diego love me?
Well, of course he does.
He has never said so.
Well, you know,
the boy is so shy.
But, uh, that is a good
quality for a husband.
It makes it easier to
keep them under control.
Oh. Are you an
expert on husbands?
Well, uh, let us say, uh,
I've been quite a student.
Margarita. Sí?
You would do well to give
this matter some thought.
(chuckles)
Yes, I will, but
now I have to go.
What, so soon?
Yes, there is a lot to do.
Tonight my father and I
are entertaining a very
handsome caballero.
Who?
You.
Oh. Ohh!
(both laugh)
( soft theme playing)
No sign of Tornado.
I could not find
anything either.
I wonder what could
have happened.
I don't think he was stolen.
There were no strange
tracks around the cave.
You say Tornado
was once a wild one?
Sí, as a colt in the hills.
Then perhaps he
has gone visiting.
Perhaps.
( suspenseful theme playing)
(horse whinnies)
Hello, boy. (whinnies)
Hello, boy.
(whinnies)
It's all right, boy.
It's all right, easy.
I'm not going to hurt you.
You are not branded, eh?
Oh, I've never seen
such a pretty boy.
Are you broken for riding, eh?
Can you carry me, eh?
(whinnies)
( triumphant theme playing)
( upbeat theme playing)
You ride like the wind, boy.
You want to be in a
race? You and me, eh?
(laughs)
Now, look, my friend.
We will go through
this just once more, eh?
Now, please
listen carefully. No.
Now, please, look,
I need these oats
because I have to have them.
Now, I will pay
you. I will pay you...
Buenas tardes, Don Estevan.
Buenas tardes, Sergeant
Garcia. Now, look, please...
Oh, sergeant, wait.
Now, you stay right
here, eh? Don't you move.
Oh, sergeant, am
I glad to see you.
Can I help you, Don Estevan?
Well, I hope so, sergeant.
I have never had so much trouble
with anyone in my life. Trouble?
This man won't even
give me a bag of oats.
Oats? Horse feed, oats.
Oh. Your pardon, Don Estevan,
but why do you need oats?
The de la Vega
rancho has a barnful.
You know, sergeant, I like you.
I like you too, Don Estevan.
Thank you.
I'm going to let you
in on something.
Uh...
Can he be trusted?
I would trust Corporal
Reyes with my life.
This is a matter of money.
Corporal, talk to
the storekeeper.
Buenas tardes, Don Jose.
Uh, how are you this afternoon?
Go.
Oh.
Sergeant.
I have a horse hidden
in the old winery.
That is why I need the oats.
A horse, Don Estevan?
Ohh. You have never
seen such a horse.
I am going to ride him
in the race on Sunday.
He will win by a mile.
Really? Yes.
So you can see
the possibilities, eh?
Sí!
No, the money must
be given to the mission.
Oh, certainly, but think
of the wagers, sergeant.
I have already bet
over 1000 pesos,
and I am getting 5-to-1.
My brother-in-law's horse
always wins the race.
A thousand pesos at
5-to... Five thousand pesos!
And I will split
everything with you.
All you have to do is pay
for the oats. Two pesos.
But I do not understand,
Don Estevan.
If you've already
bet 1000 pesos,
and you're going to bet more...
Sí, sí, sí, but these are
bets between gentlemen.
That lout wants cash.
Now, think of it, sergeant.
For only 2 pesos, you will
be rich for the rest of your life.
( suspenseful theme playing)
Corporal Reyes?
Come here, corporal.
Sí, sergeant?
Didn't I see you
this morning with, uh,
2 pesos?
( mysterious theme playing)
Well, sergeant, you know
horses. What do you think?
Don Estevan,
this horse can beat any horse
in Los Angeles, eh, corporal?
He always has, sergeant.
What do you mean?
He can jump too.
Remember that time he jumped
way across Diablo's
Gulch, sergeant?
No, stupid, that was...
This is! What is the matter?
Don Estevan, this
is Zorro's horse.
Sí.
Are you sure? Of course.
I knew him the
moment I walked in.
ESTEVAN: Well...
(Estevan chuckles)
So you are Zorro's
horse, eh, boy?
(chuckles)
What do you know?
After I win the race,
we will turn him loose
and he will go straight home.
Straight to Zorro.
Sí, he will.
And all we have to do is follow
him and collect the reward.
(both laugh)
(laughing hysterically)
No. What is the
matter, Alejandro?
I'm trying to let you
in on a sure thing.
Bet on me and you
will make a fortune.
I have a fortune.
And there is no sure
thing in a horserace.
You do not think I will win?
I do not believe you
can be certain of it.
Then bet against me.
I will take the bet
and give you odds.
Well, what's going on here?
Well, the sleeping prince.
I'm trying to place
thousands of pesos
in your father's hands. Again?
And he will not
even listen to me.
Diego, you're
an intelligent lad.
Gracias. Now, listen to this.
I have a horse
that cannot possibly lose
in the race on Sunday.
The horse assures
you of this, eh?
Oh, I'm serious.
(chuckles) Forgive me.
ESTEVAN: Oh, this horse.
He can outrun
anything in California.
Bet every peso
you've got. Incidentally,
where did you get the money
to put up for all these bets
you say you have been making?
Well, so far no money
has changed hands.
What?
ESTEVAN: Well, it is
not necessary, Alejandro.
A gentleman's word is his
bond. I trust your friends.
You mean to say you've been
making bets with my friends,
and you're not
prepared to pay off?
But I will not have to pay off.
I keep telling you,
I am going to win!
This black horse
I have fairly flies.
ALEJANDRO: Oh, this is too much!
Estevan, you go right now
and cancel all those bets!
One moment, Father.
Maybe Uncle Estevan
really has something.
Ha-ha, I have.
Tell me, where did you
get this black horse?
Well, I have him.
That is enough.
You... You didn't steal him, eh?
Huh. Well, not exactly.
Now, Estevan, really.
ESTEVAN: Sergeant
Garcia is in on this with me.
And you know he would
not do anything dishonest.
DIEGO: Well, sometimes, uncle,
Sergeant Garcia
gets a little confused.
I'd like to see the horse.
Oh, no. I'm keeping
him hidden until the race.
Then we'll see who pays off
and who collects.
Well, excuse me.
I have a little
bookkeeping to do.
But never say I didn't give
you your chance, Alejandro.
What do you think, Diego?
I know it sounds
impossible, but...
(door closes)
I think Uncle
Estevan has Tornado.
Tornado.
( ominous theme playing)
Don't you have any
paper in this house, Diego?
I have to write down some names.
I want to be sure I
know who to collect from.
In the library. Ah. Of course.
About your horse...
What about him?
I hope you have taken
the usual precautions.
What do you mean?
Well, here in California,
we have an old custom.
It is considered great sport
to steal the horses
and keep them.
Just until after
the race is over.
Steal them? Just for fun.
My father has five
vaqueros guarding Princessa.
Uh-huh? I hope
yours is well-guarded.
Oh, he is. Good.
You know, my father,
sometimes he sits up all night,
watching personally.
He does, eh?
Oh, I think I will go
for a short walk, Diego.
I'll make up the list later.
Good, I'll go with you.
Oh, no, no, no, Diego.
You go to bed.
You need your rest.
I guess you're right.
Buenas noches.
Buenas noches, Diego.
( suspenseful theme playing)
( dramatic theme playing)
( cheerful theme playing)
(knocking on door)
CORPORAL: Open the
door, sergeant, please.
Gracias, sergeant.
Here, let me help you, corporal.
Oh, gracias, sergeant.
(Tornado whinnies)
There.
(groaning)
Now, corporal, isn't
that comfortable?
Oh, yes, sergeant.
It's very comfortable.
Well, then why don't you
make one for yourself?
Sergeant, I...
Yes, sergeant.
(horses galloping) Listen.
(knocking on door)
Who is there?
ESTEVAN: Don Estevan.
How do I know it is?
ESTEVAN: Open
the door and find out.
Ahh. A thousand
pardons, Don Estevan.
It's all right, sergeant.
I'm glad to see
you on the alert.
Everything in order?
Sí, Don Estevan,
but we did not expect
you back tonight.
Well, I was a little worried.
Bar the door, stupid.
( suspenseful theme playing)
You've taken good
care of him, sergeant.
He looks fit. Gracias,
Don Esteban.
(Zorro whistles) Easy.
Easy, easy, easy. Easy!
(whistles)
Hey, what makes him so restless?
I do not know. He's
been quiet until now.
ESTEVAN: Take it easy,
boy. Everything's all right.
(Zorro whistles)
Zorro is here.
( dramatic theme playing)
He's out here somewhere.
Now we'll just
collect the reward
before the race
instead of after.
I'll stay here at the door.
Sergeant, you go
around that way.
Corporal, you go this way.
What's the matter? You afraid?
Sí.
What the corporal means
is that since this is the
only door to the winery,
Zorro will have to
come through here
if he wants to get his horse.
Then all we have
to do is stay here.
Why, corporal, that's
a wonderful idea.
You have a good
man here, sergeant.
( ominous theme playing)
Did you hear something?
No, I guess not.
(whinnies)
ESTEVAN: Let's go back inside.
We'll make him come to us.
That's a good idea, Don Estevan.
( suspenseful theme playing)
Lock the doors, corporal.
No, no, no, leave them open.
I wanna make it easy
for him to come in.
Sergeant,
the horse is loose.
I think Zorro's in here already.
Corporal, over there. Sergeant.
Andale, ándale!
(whinnies)
(whinnies)
Get the ladder.
After him, sergeant!
(gasps)
(screaming)
( dramatic theme playing)
( dramatic theme playing)
Ahh. Well, Zorro got
away, Don Estevan.
He always does.
(whinnies)
ANNOUNCER: Next week,
Don Estevan reveals
a clever scheme
for his own fame and fortune.
Estevan has asked
me to marry him.
( dramatic theme playing)
ANNOUNCER: An announcement
that brings a warning from Zorro.
There'll be more
than noises, señor,
if you continue to
court Señorita Cotazar.
( dramatic theme playing)
ANNOUNCER: Be with us next
week when Cupid crosses swords with
Zorro.
( dramatic theme playing)