01x07 - El mito

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Heal that wound.

See you soon.

Rest up.

Good evening, Diego.

Good evening.

You k*lled Hut Xwal

in a cowardly manner.

Fight me if you have the courage.

I thought you had honor.

Without law, there is no honor.

Fire!

For my father.

Well done.

"And thus, in a cowardly manner,

Zorro's right hand fell."

What is this nonsense?

Yes, because it doesn't say that

you treacherously pulled the trigger.

Zorro won't come after me,

I know, Bernardo. Very funny.

Look.

Who is Clarence Reginald Montgomery?

And how does he know

that Monasterio left first?

"Diego de la Vega was the only one whose

father would've k*lled the liberator"

Now the main thing

is Nah-Lin and the carriage, yes.

I must find out if he's the one

who took me to see the Clan of the Bear.

"And a b*llet that quickly"

How does he know this?

"Diego smiles, pleased.

He will carry on."

Clarence Reginald Montgomery.

Clarence Reginald Montgomery

What?

What are you doing here?

I know who you are,

Nah-Lin told me.

What do you want?

Your secret,

in exchange for her freedom.

Incredible.

You belong to their world.

They won't suspect you.

- Help us.

- Are you trying to blackmail me?

Why should I believe

you'll keep your word?

Because we, like you,

keep our word.

All right.

I'll visit La Perla later.

I must go to the prison and convince

Nah-Lin that I'll get her out of there.

Are you seriously asking me

to free the native woman?

I'm suggesting that

if you want to trap the real Zorro,

use her as bait.

Let's see how that wound is doing.

You know as well as I do

that Zorro is not a woman.

A scar on my chest

proves it to me every day.

I've had him up close to me.

It looks good.

Here.

You must understand something.

That woman is very dangerous.

She caused the expl*si*n

in the governor's palace.

In case you didn't remember.

So she'll be transferred

to the capital to be judged.

That is what's going to happen.

Miss Kohl, a fresh bandage

and a little alcohol.

- We'll clean the wound.

- Here.

Mexico City.

That's right.

This may hurt a little.

Taking her there is the best way

to avoid turmoil.

When will she be transferred?

- When she's in a state to

- Captain!

The native woman

has escaped from her cell.

Stay here.

In position!

Stay alert.

Let the doctor go.

You won't leave here alive.

No! Stand down!

Stop!

They're taking you to Mexico. Stop

or they'll k*ll you. I'll get you out.

Stop!

You're like them.

If I don't do it,

your men will say who I am.

Is that guarantee enough?

Trust me.

You were right, Captain.

She is dangerous.

If you k*ll me,

it'll be worse for you

and for your people.

Get her.

Are you insane?

Are you going to k*ll her?

That's up to the governor.

For now, she's earned

exemplary punishment.

For attempted escape,

the sentence is 30 lashes.

Proceed.

- 30 lashes isn't enough.

- It's what the law decrees.

- What about Dr. Ros?

- He has a broken arm,

so Miss Kohl will replace him

until he recovers.

Give me one reason not to sh**t

that native in front of the church.

Because it'll make her a martyr.

And that's what we want to prevent

by sending her to the capital.

True.

Have you read the stories

about Zorro in The Californian?

I've heard talk of them.

In that pamphlet

we are the bad ones.

Garbage to feed

the peasants' imagination.

One more reason to be prudent.

Yes, I suppose so.

Anyway,

we'll wait until she heals,

then sh**t her.

We're not as inhumane

as they describe us.

Yes, sir.

Captain.

Before you go, do me a favor.

Give this to Mr. Andreyevich.

It's insulting.

He insinuates that unless we pay,

there'll be consequences

In business,

pride is like a fog.

It clouds one's vision.

It's not pride, this is blackmail.

The governor promised us

the Ramírez mine.

And his lack of discretion

deprived us of it.

Discretion is essential.

You know better than anyone,

after the way Tadeo Márquez came

when he heard about the auction.

It'd look like a mistake,

a sign of weakness.

Weakness and prudence

are easily confused.

The problem is that not paying

will gain us an enemy.

You're a very intelligent woman,

but remember,

you're not in charge.

It was an observation.

Rest assured that

it will be as you command.

Is there a way to not pay

and avoid an enemy?

Yes. Get rid of him

as soon as possible.

His trust is your best weapon.

Come.

Mom No.

What are you waiting for?

- Is it yours?

- Yes.

If you don't like it, we can go

to the store for fabric and

No.

I love it.

- How is it?

- Try it on.

Try it on.

It's the same carriage.

I found one of their masks.

How is it possible that Tadeo?

He wasn't at the auction.

How many hooded men

were there the night he died?

Three?

Ramirez was one.

Was Tadeo the other?

Too many mysteries.

And those that are becoming clear

do not look good.

I was going to propose to Lolita

the night Nah-Lin attacked Monasterio.

I suppose I should be glad

that I didn't but

I don't know.

I saw her dressed as a bride.

She looked beautiful.

Perhaps I should've told her,

even if it was a mistake.

Of course I love her.

Protect her from whom?

From me?

From Zorro's enemies?

So just friends from now on?

Done.

Take a break, Marco.

We'll continue shortly.

I was going home

and decided to say hello.

A new barn?

My new home.

Do you want to see it?

Yes.

Watch your feet.

This is the living room.

It's big.

Do you want lots of children?

I suppose because

I have no siblings.

Wouldn't you like to have some?

I've never thought about it.

Since my mother died

when I was a boy

But yes,

I would've liked to.

Is that the kitchen?

It's small for a big family.

You didn't just come

to say hello, did you?

No.

Is it about what you were going

to say to me the other night?

Did you know what

I was going to say?

I know you feel something for me,

though I don't know what it is.

That's why I don't understand

why you behave the way you do.

I thought it was immaturity, but no,

it's something else. It's

like a veil between us.

It's an enigma, Diego.

I had my doubts, but

your silence convinced me.

Sometimes the main thing

isn't what one desires,

but what's best for everyone.

Do you think that marrying Enrique

is the best for us?

Enrique is an honorable man.

And he has a sense of justice.

It's not the same as mine,

but he has it.

And he doesn't hide anything.

With him I can be who I am.

And he loves you.

He truly loves you.

And you?

I'll always be by your side.

Always.

- Doña Guadalupe?

- Yes.

We've come on behalf

of Mr. Vanderveen.

He is the chosen one.

Perhaps.

What's going on?

From now on, Doña Guadalupe

will be your mother.

Before going to Los Angeles,

we must stop at Capistrano.

There's a matter to fix.

We'll leave the day after.

You may spend the night here.

Señor Diego,

- Did you do as I asked?

- Captain,

I spread the word among the natives

that tomorrow at 12 o'clock

Zorro's right hand will be shot.

With me as a witness.

Perfect.

I'm sure Zorro will try to free her.

Thus we will finally

be able to hunt him down.

To California.

To California.

It looks good, you were lucky.

I just need to make sure

that you survive

until your friends come for you.

Today the legend of Zorro is over.

Miss Kohl, a fresh bandage

and a little alcohol.

- We'll clean the wound.

- Here.

This may hurt a little.

It's almost time.

Captain!

The native woman

has escaped from her cell.

In position!

Stay alert.

Weapons down!

Captain.

It's a trap.

No, no, no.

I want her alive.

She tried to escape.

Aren't you going to punish her?

30 lashes will make her

think twice next time.

Bring her!

"The native woman was punished,

but her sacrifice was not in vain.

She saved Zorro from certain death.

His vengeance will be terrible."

This is nothing like what happened.

There was no trap for Zorro.

"Everyone who has read it

believes it".

Sure, it's a story.

People must distinguish

between reality and fiction.

No, Bernardo,

I'm not annoyed that

Well, a little, yes.

But this gives me an alibi.

Sure.

Sure, sure.

If everyone believes it,

then it's real.

Maybe that's the solution.

Yes Never mind, Bernardo,

I'll explain later.

It's time that the real Zorro

meets the writer of the stories.

Who is Clarence Reginald Montgomery?

- I don't know.

- Your partner or you?

What partner?

Okay, yes.

It's true, I have a partner.

But it's neither of us

and we have no idea who it is.

May I?

Look.

The stories are a success.

They've made sales go up.

We've kept his money aside.

We can't give it to him because

we don't know where he is.

- If you want, it's all yours.

- How do the stories get to you?

Sometimes someone slips

an envelope under the door.

Good evening, Mr. Montgomery.

I assure you,

I didn't mean to offend you.

In fact, I'm your greatest admirer.

Why the pseudonym?

I needed to protect my identity.

And signing as a woman,

they wouldn't take me seriously.

I had to sign as a man.

How did you know so much?

I'm the doctor's assistant.

All the town's injuries

pass through my hands.

I've heard their stories.

If all you say is true,

I need you to do me a favor.

Of course.

Write a new story.

One that begins with a firing squad.

I had other plans for you.

But your rebellion forces me

to apply exemplary punishment

to send a clear message

to Zorro and his collaborators.

But

if you publicly repent

and renounce Zorro,

I will let you live.

Between betrayal and death,

I choose death.

Your wish is granted

Captain.

Ready.

Aim.

Fire!

You can't k*ll me.

- Why?

- Because I'm the governor.

If you k*ll me, chaos will ensue.

Don't you understand'

Better chaos than tyranny.

My men will k*ll you

and your whole family.

No one will be left.

You can k*ll me and mine,

but never Zorro.

Zorro is the people.

The last time we saw each other,

I made you a promise.

And I always keep my word.

Change of plans, Captain.

We're taking the prisoner

to the capital sooner,

to prevent any disturbances.

Isn't that what you wanted?

- She leaves today.

- She's in no state to travel.

I haven't come to argue.

It's an order.

If she doesn't reach trial alive,

there will be an uprising.

Bloodier than the one before.

Two days.

Sánchez.

Double the guard and send

two men to the cell of Zorro's aide.

I want her watched at all times

until she leaves this prison.

Now we just need to

get her out of prison.

Knowing Captain Monasterio,

he'll have doubled security.

So we can't get in.

Do you have any idea?

- Mice.

- Here?

I clean everything.

"If you can't go in,

make her come out". Good idea.

But it's easier said than done.

You only get out

of that prison dead.

Now she's k*lled herself.

Poison?

"No, not poison".

Laudanum.

Laudanum.

Laudanum.

Come in!

You wanted to see me?

It's an invitation for the governor.

Take it to him in person.

- I decided to follow your advice.

- Which of the two?

The second.

Although the note says

we're going to pay him,

we'll get rid of him.

Officially, someone else

will be responsible.

Zorro.

- Have you read the story?

- Yes. It's not bad.

It's not "Ruslan and Ludmila",

but a good idea.

Coming from someone as smart

as you, it's high praise.

I'm more intelligent than smart.

But I'll do my best

to not disappoint you.

Are you familiar with laudanum?

Of course, we often use it.

Good,

I'll explain my plan.

First thing tomorrow,

with Dr. Ros still hurt,

you'll visit Nah-Lin.

I've come to see the prisoner.

And you'll give her the laudanum.

Take this, it'll do you good.

Nah-Lin, Zorro sent me.

We're getting you out of here.

You have to take this, please.

If the dose is right,

and that depends on you,

she'll plunge into a state

similar to catalepsy.

You'll certify her death.

- I'm sorry.

- What happened?

She was too weak,

I couldn't do anything.

You'll take the body away

with the excuse that Dr. Ros,

who shouldn't move,

can do an autopsy

and certify that it was

from natural causes.

Thanks.

Halt!

Miss Kohl, stop!

Is something wrong, Captain?

We're not taking her out of here.

If we do, she'll end up with

her people and become a martyr.

And the autopsy?

I trust your word.

So, what do you aim to do?

This way we avoid trouble.

Thank you, Miss Kohl.

Where's Nah-Lin?

Welcome, Governor.

Mr. Andreyevich awaits you.

Nah-Lin is dead!

She's not dead.

We saw them bury her.

Believe me, Nah-Lin is alive.

But she hasn't much time left.

Let's go!

A good wine. Yes, sir.

As we agreed on.

For a moment I thought that

paying your debt annoyed you.

And you were right.

That gold isn't leaving here.

Have you gone mad?

What's your intention?

To k*ll me?

No,

not me.

Zorro will do away with you,

Governor.

Really?

My men are outside.

Call them.

Guards!

Leave two near the carriage,

one here and throw the other

into the water.

I'll deal with the rest.

That's enough.

Relax, not long to go.

Fine, keep the gold

and we'll forget the matter.

No, you wouldn't forget it.

That's precisely why

we've come to this.

You're not the first one to try.

Ivanova!

Spread the word that

we've been attacked by Zorro.

Don't come near me!

You tricked me,

you wanted to get rid of me.

Then what am I doing here?

Let's go.

Only your identity will be safe.

I knew that sooner or later

you'd betray me.

Your suspicions hastened events.

What a pity.

What a shame.

End it once and for all.

You underestimate me.

I'm not going to k*ll you.

And if I did,

they'd take you somewhere else.

And what about me?

With luck, I'd keep

my position as advisor.

However, with you incapacitated

by the actions of Zorro,

because this was his work,

I'll run the company.

But don't worry,

you'll still get the credit.

You'll still be the director.

She's alive.

Just as well. In her state,

the oxygen wouldn't

You must leave. I'm sorry.

- What? I don't understand. Why?

- I arrived late.

She got out by herself.

Now she doubts that

we wanted to save her.

No, that makes no sense.

- Isn't she your right hand?

- Not exactly.

It's a long story. Listen closely.

If she thinks we tricked her,

she'll come for you.

You must leave.

It'll only be for a while,

until things calm down.

You have my word.

I've written a final story.

It may help.

Get her out!

Quickly!

Drink, rattlesnake.

- Arise!

- Arise!

- Arise, snake!

- Arise, snake!

- Zorro orders it!

- Zorro orders it!

"After her near-death experience,

Zorro and his companion will fight

injustice once more together

to end a corrupt government

and banish tyranny from California."

Until a new governor is appointed,

I, Enrique Sánchez Monasterio,

Captain in the Mexican Army,

as the highest military authority

in the region,

will temporarily take charge.

And I swear,

before the body

of Governor Pedro Victoria

and in the presence of God,

that I will put an end to Zorro

and all his allies.