Zorro watched Alejandro make precautions to his hacienda.
"Go save your son," Alejandro whispered. "I understand your indecision. I can defend myself adequately, Diego."
"They mean you great harm. They'll take care of Jaime – they want a ransom. He'll come to no harm."
"Jaime must be terrified," Alejandro said. "Go, put my mind at rest."
Placing a hand on his father's shoulder, Zorro nodded. "Not that he's terrified. But they soon will be. They dared to raise a hand to him."
"And you left him?"
"Their leader is smarter than average, Father."
"Nevertheless, get him out of their hands, Diego."