“Your father, I'm sorry to say, had a terrible accident.” – Captain Esteban, Zorro, The Gay Blade ... Movie Quotes Database

Movie QuoteDatabase

A scene from Zorro, The Gay Blade 1981

Captain Esteban

Your father, I'm sorry to say, had a terrible accident.

Don Diego

Accident?

Captain Esteban

Sí. He was out riding when his horse was frightened by a turtle.
. . .

Captain Esteban

My friend — I want you to know that the turtle who caused this has been executed.

In this scene

Don Diego George Hamilton More Don Diego quotes →

Captain Esteban Ron Leibman More Captain Esteban quotes →

More from Zorro, The Gay Blade

Captain Esteban That man was three pesos short in paying his taxes. I can assure you that he will never be short again. Don Diego The peoples are quite happy working the land for the caballeros! Charlotte Taylor Wilson You don't really believe the people are happy! Don Diego All I know is the soldiers are very happy shooting the peoples who say the peoples are not happy. Vega Sr. The sword, with which to fight injustice. This mask, with which to deceive tyranny. And this hat, which needs… reblocking.