01x03 - La apuesta

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How much is your

curiosity worth, gentlemen?

Pass.

In Los Angeles,

very few can match your stakes,

Mr Ramírez.

You're one of them, Mr Tchang.

The richest Chinaman in Los Angeles, no?

I'm just the simple owner

of a gaming room

where my compatriots amuse themselves.

So you're folding?

My curiosity is great, Mr Ramírez.

Greater than my hand?

Confucius says there are three ways

to acquire wisdom.

Reflection, the noblest.

Imagination, the simplest.

And experience,

the bitterest.

Thank you for the lesson, Mr Ramírez.

What does Confucius say

about double or nothing?

Thank you for your kind invitation,

but I've lost everything

I brought to gamble today.

Not everything.

Don't do it, Mr. Tchang.

Will you scorn my offer, Mr Tchang?

It would be a discourtesy.

Highest card.

Mr Tchang, may I see my sister?

Mei is no longer here.

Go home, girl. It's late.

I want to see my sister!

Mr Tchang!

Mr Tchang!

I want to see my sister!

Good morning.

Good morning, my girl.

How do you feel?

I feel good.

- You look good.

- What are you doing?

- I'm going to practice.

- You're still convalescing.

Dr. Ros said I could carry on

my normal life if I felt better.

Say something to her.

Tadeo!

There's Diego de la Vega!

- Welcome.

- Thanks.

Such a surprise, Diego.

- Thanks.

- Who are these for?

Are you going to sh**t him?

It isn't loaded.

Good, because your legs

are shaking a little.

You could hit your father.

You're such a joker, mom.

- Where are you going?

- I told you, to practice.

- Diego has come to visit you.

- I don't want to see him.

He saved your life.

Tell him I'm convalescing.

Flowers, how thoughtful.

Quite the gentleman.

Go ahead, son.

- Doña Lucía.

- Diego, how nice.

For you.

Thank you. You shouldn't have!

It's no bother, it's a pleasure.

These are for Lolita.

How is she feeling?

I don't think now is a good time.

Lolita was feeling light-headed

and went to rest.

I'm sorry.

No, don't worry.

She's fine, isn't she, dear?

Yes, it was just an isolated episode.

Then give her this from me

and tell her I wish her

a speedy recovery.

If you don't mind, I'll return

another time to see how she is.

- Of course.

- You're always welcome.

Why didn't you let me tell him

that Lolita doesn't want to see him?

Because what Lolita wants

is not what's good for her.

For her or the family.

Boss! Boss!

What happened, Juan?

A varmint, boss. It got to the cattle.

Let's go.

What are you doing here?

I was going to practice,

but I heard the shrieking.

It looks like a puma.

Diego came to see you.

As you may realize,

I'm much more useful here.

That was very rude.

Don't let it happen again, please.

- How many has it k*lled, Manuel?

- With this, three.

Strange that it came down

from the mountains.

It must be very hungry.

If it's hungry, it'll be back.

We must set traps.

What are you doing here?

I have nothing to say to you.

Weren't you supposed to

be unwell?

I went to see you.

How kind.

I'm fine, thanks. You can go.

I'll go then.

Lolita, I came to explain.

No, really, I'm not interested.

Then I'll go.

You behaved like a coward.

I was trying to prevent more deaths.

Doing nothing is trying

to prevent more deaths?

Your impatience almost got us k*lled.

I asked you to be calm.

Why, to wait for Zorro

to come and rescue us?

No, I was looking for

the right moment.

Sure. You tried to ally yourself

with the head robber. It's shameful!

I didn't know you were

a coward as well as selfish.

Selfish?!

Lolita, you have no idea.

No? Then explain.

I'm listening.

Zorro wasn't coming.

How do you know?

Well

Because he tried to k*ll me.

You're wrong.

But I saved your life.

- Lolita, please, not again.

- Shut up.

Seriously?

Put the g*n down, please.

Okay, it wasn't just my idea,

it was Monasterio's too.

Alright.

Thank you.

If you saved my life, now we're even.

I brought the poison.

Look.

Lolita hunted down the puma.

- It was reckless.

- She's her father's daughter.

She certainly didn't inherit

my common sense.

She inherited your beauty.

It's good that you brought provisions.

The Governor's coming

for dinner tomorrow night.

Don't worry, I'll see to it.

Juan, Manuel, unload the wagon

and take it all to the kitchen.

Right away, boss.

Clean off this thing you drew.

It's the Zorro symbol.

Who's Zorro?

No one.

Clean off this thing.

Zorro?

Are you real?

Did you summon me?

You are real!

I knew it!

It's incredible.

I need you to lower your voice.

I don't want anyone hearing me.

You came!

I was told you were a legend,

but I knew you weren't.

Do you understand what I'm saying?

Do you understand me?

- You have to help me.

- What?

Because you help everyone.

Look

We have a problem.

We don't understand each other.

So, you stay here and I'll be right back.

Mei?

An expl*si*n in the mine!

- Boss!

- Mr Ramírez!

There's been an expl*si*n

in Ramirez's mine.

We need you and Dr. Ros.

What happened?

The gallery suddenly exploded.

There are more people inside.

- Why are you standing there?

- Quick! Call the boss!

Don't worry. You're safe.

Can you communicate with the Chinese?

Then put that on, please.

Why does she think

her sister may be dead?

Because she works for

the boss of the gaming room?

Of the Chinese.

Then I'll find out

what happened to her.

And if she's alive, I'll bring her back.

How many men died?

14, it seems.

6 natives, the rest Chinese.

Is that a problem?

No, a setback.

What does Zorro have

to do with all this?

That man is a problem.

His intentions are never good.

Under the façade

of the defender of the people

is a fraud and a k*ller

who works for his own benefit.

You seem to know the matter well.

Why not?

Zorro is the worst enemy

of order in California.

That's right.

Perhaps he was the cause

of the expl*si*n.

In any case, Monasterio

will haunt him down soon.

Isn't that right, Captain?

I was on the point of doing so.

He won't escape me again.

And I'm glad you put

my daughter's life before your duty.

We'll set the wedding date

when you catch him.

Don't joke about that, please.

In Russia no woman jokes

about something like that.

Right, director?

Of course.

Or in California.

Then I'll take it as a challenge.

Well, that said,

we must toast to

the prompt capture of Zorro

and to the future wedding of the

Captain and Señorita Márquez.

Cheers.

An amontillado, gentlemen?

I have an excellent one.

The wine is the only thing

I miss from Spain.

Captain?

No, thank you. It'd be a waste.

- Rosario, please

- My dear, I'll go. I'll pour.

Thank you, Rosario.

I know it's not customary here, but

in my country it's not strange

for women to drink.

Especially when it's

such a special wine.

Of course.

Thank you very much.

You're welcome.

- May I help you?

- No, there's no need.

It's no bother, really. I insist.

No

I'm sorry.

I'm very clumsy.

It's a pity about the dress.

I should go fix it now

so that it's not ruined.

Could you get me some water?

Please, Rosario.

Come in.

We both know it doesn't come out

with just water. What's your intention?

To help you.

I saw you.

You were going to poison him.

The Governor sent Monasterio to the loans

house knowing that Lolita was inside.

He was going to sacrifice her.

- And Monasterio?

- He knew nothing.

The Governor said he didn't know

who the hostages were.

He only cared about catching Zorro.

I understand your anger.

But you must control it.

Otherwise you'll ruin

your future and your daughter's.

Is that what you want?

What was this wedding thing about?

If you want to stay ahead

of your enemy, keep him close.

No one better than Monasterio

to find out the Governor's scheme.

And if he captures Zorro?

Another will come along.

Isn't that what always happens?

Get out of here! And don't come back!

I'm a friend of Mr Tchang.

We're all friends of Mr Tchang here.

A demon!

- I won't hurt you.

- Don't k*ll me!

- Go see what happens.

- Yes.

Don't k*ll me!

Bring him to me.

Your sword.

Leave me alone.

I haven't done anything to you.

Don't waste your time.

I know you understand me.

Where's Mei?

With Ramírez.

He won her at cards.

You gambled with her?

You can't say no to Ramírez.

If he gets angry, there's no work.

We do what they let us do:

wash clothes and work in the mines.

That's the others.

You keep their money.

Do you see any Chinese

in the cantina?

They let me in to lose.

Nice try.

Confucius says:

"While the wise man points

to the moon,

the fool looks at his finger".

sh**t if you like.

It's not loaded.

Translate for him.

It isn't loaded, stupid!

I find it hard to believe.

Ramirez was a friend of my father.

Is it true what Tchang said?

Carmen Díaz de la Madrid,

her brother, Ramírez

Are all the ranchers the same?

And my father?

You knew him as a young man

in Capistrano.

Was he just as reserved?

I admired him.

I know he loved me.

And you too.

Yes.

I'll go see Ramirez,

to see what I can find out.

I know you're there.

I saw you.

Can you believe it?

6 natives and 8 Chinese have died

and they come to protest.

They're stubborn as mules,

just like the damned Indians.

Do you want to know

the only good thing about them?

They work for nothing.

Why do you want them?

I'm thinking of reopening

the Scotsman's mine my father had.

No, listen to me.

There's nothing of value there.

I tried some years ago

and found nothing.

Still, if you want to try your luck,

I can sell you some expl*sives.

Thank you, I'll bear it in mind.

Hard!

The whip is the universal language.

It is.

It sure is.

Boss.

My husband died in the mine.

If he was a good Christian,

he'll be in heaven.

What'll become of us now?

Of us?

What'll become of me?

Do you want to know

what's a problem?

Recovering my losses.

Too many soldiers.

For that I must get ten men.

Do you want help?

Do you?!

How many children do you have?

Two? Three?

That's the only thing you know how to do.

Send your oldest to take

his father's place in the mine.

We'll wait.

And De la Vega?

He's not here.

The defender of the oppressed.

Relax.

I don't know if you understand me,

but I won't hurt you, alright?

Sure, with these

I'm going to cut this for you.

But I need you to be quiet.

No, no, no. Be quiet.

See?

Who cares about the souls

of those wretches?

Because of them

I'm going to lose a week.

They can all rot in hell.

Why are you standing there

like good-for-nothings?

I don't want anyone disturbing me.

Maybe you'll do that right at least.

She's coming with me.

And if I find out you're trying

to get her back or you buy anyone again,

I'll be back.

And instead of a Z,

it'll be a cross.

Boss, are you alright?

Maylin.

Forget it, I'm not going back.

Mei, please.

You know I can't.

I need you.

Don't ask.

So, her father sold her to Tchang.

Are you sure

you understood her well?

If she goes home, her father will

punish her and send her back to Tchang.

And Tchang will give her

back to Ramirez.

I thought these things

didn't happen in California.

Mei.

Mei.

Zorro.

Zorro.

Hood man.

Hood man.

Hood man.

It's the first thing I thought of.

You're not going to tell her

your real name?

Hood man.

Zorro.

Hood man.

For now she'll stay here,

in the cave.

You'll take care of her.

You're a model Christian, Diego.

No, Father.

I just have more money than I need.

Can you get some

to the Chinese families?

I'll try. I don't find it easy

to deal with them.

They're wary.

They think my only interest

is in converting them.

Maybe not the only one,

but they're not wrong.

I've heard they live

in appalling conditions.

Bordering on sl*very.

sl*very has been abolished in Mexico

since independence from Spain

and should not exist in California.

But reality is something else.

What do you mean?

It's not enough to free people.

One must teach them to be free.

Or the problem will remain

in another form.

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What happened?

Bernardo, how can she

have run away?

Yes, I suppose you didn't

open the door for her to go.

Tornado!

She took Tornado!

How could you let her

take my horse, Bernardo?

Tornado is Zorro's horse?

But I'm Zorro, aren't I?

How do we get her back?

No, I don't think Mei

has gone back to Tchang.

Or to her house.

It'd get her in big trouble.

He can find his way back alone?

Then maybe he can take me

to where she went.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

Are you alright?

I'm very sorry.

I didn't want to do it.

I just wanted to go far away.

And to be free, but they found me.

I warned you to leave her alone.

Poor thing.

I've had her walking past

the window for three hours.

But it was worth it.

He's here!

Are you alright?

Well, well.

Here we are again,

with the memories still fresh

from our last encounter.

What did you say you'd do

to me if you came back?

I remember now.

A cross.

But thinking it over,

I shall give that cross to you.

But first I have to see

what name we'll give her.

De la Vega?

I don't believe it.

You know what's so funny?

I'm going to sh**t you

just as they shot your father.

And I know

because I was there when it happened.

Wait.

Who k*lled my father?

You want to know before you die?

Your desire will be unfulfilled.

Thus will you go to hell.

Better that treacherous rat

tells you when you meet.

What's going on?

We're under attack!