: The region prepares for the arrival of a new governor from Spain. It is revealed that this governor was a friend of Diego’s father and was once engaged to Diego’s aunt, María Pía.
: As Esmeralda flees the consequences of her father's actions, she crosses paths with Zorro. During a skirmish with soldiers, Zorro is forced to rescue her, and the two are briefly tangled together while escaping on horseback. After they part, Esmeralda realizes she has accidentally kept Zorro's medallion, setting the stage for their future connection. Key Cast and Characters El Zorro La Espada Y La Rosa Capitulo 1
: In Barcelona, Spain, Esmeralda Sánchez de Moncada (Marlene Favela) is forced into marriage with a wealthy elderly man by her tyrannical father, Fernando. In a dramatic twist, the groom dies at the altar just as the ceremony concludes. : The region prepares for the arrival of
The chapter begins with the arrival of Diego de la Vega (played by Jaime Alonso) in Lima, Peru. Diego is a young nobleman who has just arrived from Spain, and he is eager to meet his father, Don Gonzalo de la Vega (played by Gustavo Rojo). However, Diego's excitement is short-lived, as he soon discovers that his father is ill and that the family estate is in disarray. During a skirmish with soldiers, Zorro is forced