Do you surrender?
Elena Never, but I may scream.
I understand. Sometimes I have that effect.
4th most-quoted character in The Mask of Zorro (1998): in 4 of its 25 quotes
Most scenes with: Captain Love (3), Alejandro (3)
He was vigorous and young. (smiles then looks serious) He was very vigorous, Father.
Scenes with Elena
3 scenes Elena Elena Forgive me father for I have sinned. It has been three days since my last confession.
Three days? How many sins could you have committed in three days? Come back when you have more time, pleace.
Elena What?
I mean, go on my child.
Elena I have broken the fourth commandment, padre.
You killed somebody?
Elena No, that is not the fourth commandment.
Of course not. Tell me, in what way did you break the most sacred of commandments?
Elena I dishonored my father.
That is not so bad. Maybe your father deserved it.
Elena Forgive me father for I have sinned. It has been three days since my last confession.
Three days? How many sins could you have committed in three days? Come back when you have more time, please.
Elena Excuse me?
Listen, señorita… Please, go on.
Elena I have broken the fourth commandment, padre.
You killed somebody?
Elena No, that is not the fourth commandment.
Of course not. Tell me, in what way did you break the most sacred of commandments?
Elena I dishonored my father.
That is not so bad. Maybe your father deserved it.
Elena What did you say?
I said, tell me more, my child.
Elena Well, I try to behave properly, the way my father would like me to. But I’m afraid my heart is too wild.
Too wild?
Elena Yes.
Could you be… a little more specific?
Elena I had impure thoughts about a man.
Uh huh.
Elena I did- I think he was a bandit or something. He wore a black mask.
He had a deep voice.
Elena Yes.
Ruggedly handsome?
Elena I do not know, his face was half covered. But something in his eyes captured me.
Captured you?
Elena I felt warm and feverish.
Lustful?
Elena Yes, lustful… forgive me.
I forgive you.
Soldier
Look over there, by the altar!
Search everything! The chapel, the loft, the rectory, all of it.
Priest
This is a house of God.
Don’t worry Padre, we’ll be gone by the time he gets back.
Señorita, you have done nothing wrong. The only sin would be to deny what your heart truly feels. Now go.
