Basilio tries to steal the gold en route to the king of Spain.
Basilio dupes Garcia into helping him plot Don Esperon's demise to attain his estate and attractive daughter.
Basilio uses Sgt. Garcia as bait to trap Zorro.
Don Diego (Guy Williams) returns to California, where he finds injustices committed by the evil commandant.
Don Diego and Bernardo complete plans to ensure the secrecy of Zorro's identity.
Zorro frees a band of Indians from the evil Capt. Monastario.
To aid him in his attempt to help Torres escape, Don Diego tells Sgt. Garcia about the Mad Monk who haunts the mission grounds.