# Orders for Arrest explained — The Mark of Zorro

> Chapter companion for The Mark of Zorro by Johnston McCulley.

## What happens

The governor arrives in Reina de Los Angeles and meets with Captain Ramón, who reports on Señor Zorro's recent activities and implicates the Pulido family in aiding the highwayman. Convinced of their treason, the governor orders the arrest of Don Carlos Pulido, Doña Catalina, and Lolita Pulido.

## Themes in this chapter

### Justice and Injustice

The governor and Captain Ramón use accusations of treason to unjustly target the Pulidos, abusing their authority.

### Persecution and Oppression

The Pulido family is persecuted for their alleged support of Zorro, highlighting the oppressive nature of the colonial regime.

## Character check-ins

### Captain Ramón

Reports to the governor about Zorro's activities and accuses the Pulidos of aiding him.

### Don Carlos Pulido

Accused of treason and ordered arrested by the governor.

### Señorita Lolita Pulido

Accused of aiding Zorro and ordered arrested alongside her parents.

### Doña Catalina Pulido

Accused of sneering at the soldiers and ordered arrested.

### Don Diego Vega

Mentioned as having ridden to the Pulido hacienda; his absence from the plaza is noted by the governor.

### Sergeant Pedro Gonzales

Away pursuing Zorro with his men.

## Key lines

> There can be but one decision in such a case... No matter how good a man's blood may be, or what his rank, he cannot be allowed to commit treason without suffering the consequences.

The governor declares that even a man of high birth and rank must face punishment for treason.

_The governor justifies the arrest of Don Carlos Pulido._

> Send half my escort at once to the hacienda of Don Carlos Pulido. Have them arrest the don and fetch him to carcel, and incarcerate him there.

The governor orders half his escort to arrest Don Carlos Pulido and imprison him.

_The governor issues the arrest order for Don Carlos._

> Have them fetched to carcel and incarcerated also!

The governor orders the arrest and imprisonment of Doña Catalina and Lolita Pulido as well.

_The governor extends the arrest order to the entire Pulido family._

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