"I'd say it was a honour, but it's very cliché, Zorro."

"I do find it so."

"You know the boy?"

"It offends my senses to see children bullied by those who should protect them, sir."

"Sabres are so old hat, don't you think?" The leader raised a pistol, levelling it at Zorro. "I hear the reward has been revoked. Killing you will be satisfying however, and bring me some notoriety."

A swift flick of the whip sent the weapon flying. While the bandits watched the confrontation, Jaime took a moment to slip from their hands, and run for the shadows.