Zorro decided to interrupt the practice session. Skittering down the hill, he dislodged a few pebbles. He swore softly to himself as they alerted his son before he would have liked.

Jaime's blade wobbled a little, but to Zorro's delight he kept it upright.

"Who…who are you?"

"Who do I look like, Senor?"

"What do you want?"

"You are trying to learn fencing," Zorro said. "Out here, all on your own, without a sword-master. It's a pity…it certainly is a pity."

"Why?"

"I see talent in you, little one." Jaime was bristled at his words.

"I would like to help."