After drilling Jaime in general fitness for half an hour, Diego finally began teaching the boy basic postures without the sword.
"Why must we do this? This is not duelling."
"De la Vega! Manners, Senor."
"I beg your pardon, Senor Zorro."
"Better, better." Zorro nudged his pupil a little. "That foot is not quite in line, your balance will be off."
"I need to be perfect."
"That is what keeps you alive," Zorro answered.
"My father can't even teach my brothers the basics."
"Do not belittle your father. Honour him," Zorro said. "Your brothers are a handful. Everyone knows it."