There was a clatter of hooves, and the startled voice of Sergeant Mendoza entered the conversation.
"Senor Zorro! What is going on here?"
"These men were planning to attack Don Alejandro's hacienda. They had already kidnapped Don Diego's son. I deliver them into your capable hands, Sergeant."
"Honorary deputy? How the mighty have fallen…"
"You'll keep a civil tongue in your head." Mendoza took charge of the bandits, with the finely trained lancers.
"I'll see Don Jaime back home, or at least to his grandfather," Zorro said, helping Jaime into the saddle, before mounting behind him. "Adios, Sergeant."
"Adios, amigo."