ZORRO
佐罗，是美国小说家约翰斯顿•麦卡利创作的一个劫富济贫、惩恶扬善的英雄好汉形象。一袭宽大的黑披风，一匹名叫旋风的黑骏马，一副半遮面的黑眼罩，一把锋利的长剑，当无辜的人受到压迫和欺凌，他就会这样出现，伸张正义。在被他惩戒的敌人身上，常常留下用宝剑划出的字母“Z”，这就是佐罗的标志。尽管在不同的作品中佐罗的形象有所变化，但无论有多少个佐罗，他们都有一个使命，那就是为正义而战。
小说背景
从一战中归来的美国人把他们自己看作是反抗暴政的斗士，这样的背景促成了一个以帮助弱小为己任的英雄形象的形成。当美国小说家约翰斯顿·麦卡利在加州南部定居下来的时候，西班牙统治下的加利福尼亚的历史、当地欧式建筑的废墟和民间传说，引起了他极大的兴趣。在小说周刊上发表的《卡佩斯特拉诺的诅咒》中，他创造出了佐罗的形象。之后的40年中，他不断推出佐罗的连载小说。
佐罗小说中的贵族唐迪亚戈生活在西班牙统治下的加利福尼亚，每到夜晚，他就会戴上面具，去袭击那些作恶的总督党羽。运用高超的剑术，他能轻易地将敌人击败，作战时经常神出鬼没。
无懈可击的剑术让佐罗成为一个没有超能力的超级英雄。可以说所有戴面具披斗篷的超级英雄都是以佐罗为原型的，包括最著名的蝙蝠侠和超人。蝙蝠侠也戴着面具以掩饰他的真实身份，黑斗篷造型取材自佐罗，黑蝙蝠车的设计灵感源于佐罗的那匹黑骏马。超人同样是从佐罗式的双重身份演化而来。
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Chapter 1
A Stormy Night
Reina de Los Angeles is a Spanish village in southern California. In the village there is a military presidio with Spanish soldiers and their horses. There is also a Spanish church called a mission. The Spanish friars live here. All around the village there are big homes with patios.
Tonight there is a terrible storm and it is raining. Inside the village tavern there are soldiers and other men. They are eating and drinking. Sergeant Pedro Gonzales is at the tavern. He is a big, strong man.
"What a horrible night! It always rains in February. Where is Zorro on this stormy night?" asks one soldier.
"Zorro! Don't say that name! He is a bandit and a criminal," says Sergeant Gonzales.
"He is the terror of southern California," says another soldier.
"People say that he takes from the rich and gives to the poor. He is a friend of the natives and the friars. He punishes dishonest people," says an old man.
"Ha! Zorro is a big mystery. Who is he? Where is he from? He wears a black mask and no one can see his face. He travels on the El Camino Real on his fast horse. He is very good with his sword," says the Sergeant.
"Yes, and he leaves his mark-the Z-everywhere," says the old man.
"No one can stop him. The Governor of California offers a big reward for the capture of Zorro," says one soldier.
At that moment a man enters the tavern. He is young and handsome. He has black hair and dark eyes. He has fine clothes.
"Don Diego Vega, my friend!" says Sergeant Gonzales. "Your clothes are wet. Why are you out on this rainy night?"
Don Diego smiles and says, "I am going home, but I am cold and wet. I want something to drink."
"Come and stand near the fire," says the Sergeant. "Here is a glass of wine."
"Thank you, my friend," says Don Diego.
"We are talking about Zorro. Everyone is scared of him, but I am not! I am ready to fight Zorro and win! I am a champion with the sword. What do you think, Don Diego?" asks the Sergeant.
"Everyone talks about this mysterious man with a mask. Many people say good things about him," says Don Diego.
"I want to fight him and capture him! I want the big reward," says Sergeant Gonzales.
"No, no! Don't talk about fighting. I hate fighting and I hate violence. I think Zorro is sincere. He punishes only bad people. He protects the poor, the natives and the friars. Let Zorro do his work," says Don Diego.
"You are a kind man. You like music and poetry. You don't understand, my friend. You are rich and noble," says the Sergeant.
Don Diego smiles and says, "It's 6 p.m. I must return to my hacienda. Good night everyone." He opens the tavern door and goes out into the rain.
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