The Lone Ranger - Moccasin Prints

Summary

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Podcast Summary: The Lone Ranger – Moccasin Prints

Podcast: Harold's Old Time Radio
Episode Date: May 28, 2026
Host: Harold's Old Time Radio
Featured Show: The Lone Ranger – "Moccasin Prints"

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Main Theme

This episode of Harold's Old Time Radio features a classic Lone Ranger radio play titled "Moccasin Prints," taking the listener back to the lawless frontier days of the Old West. The episode revolves around a string of mysterious murders, the subsequent investigation, and the peril faced by the Lone Ranger and his companion Tonto as they seek to clear their names and uncover the true killer in a climate of suspicion and frontier justice.

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Key Discussion Points & Story Highlights

1. The Murders and Town Suspicion (Starts ~00:51)

• Backdrop: Early settlers in the West struggle for survival, with law enforcement often unqualified, making the Lone Ranger’s job harder but more crucial.
• Inciting Incident: Cephas Conway, the latest victim, is shot but manages to fire a danger signal before succumbing to his wounds.
  • Quote (05:18, Cephas Conway): “Listen. Listen close... I know who the killer is. I'm the fourth – the fourth one he's killed.”
• Town deputies and the Sheriff arrive on the scene just as the masked Lone Ranger is discovered trying to help Cephas, leading to suspicion falling on him.

2. The Lone Ranger and Tonto Become Suspects (~06:00–10:57)

• Deputies Bart and Steve discuss their frustration and confusion over the murders.
• The Sheriff reveals Cephas thought he had a clue to the killer's identity and was supposed to meet him; his murder coincides with this clue going missing.
• The deputies report seeing a “redskin,” and finding moccasin prints near the scene—the beginnings of the “Moccasin Prints” intrigue.
  • Quote (10:01, Deputy Steve): “He wore moccasins. If we find him, we can prove he's the man by fitting his feet in them prints.”
• The Sheriff orders a roundup: “Bring in every Indian you see till you get the right one.” (10:07)

3. Lone Ranger’s Investigation (10:57–12:17)

• The Lone Ranger, forced to flee, discusses with Tonto how they are now considered the killers in the eyes of the town.
• The pair vow to stay and find the real murderer, knowing leaving would cement their guilt.
  • Quote (11:58, Lone Ranger): “If we go away, Tonto, we'll be considered the murderers. The real killer will never be punished.”
  • The Lone Ranger outlines a risky plan to uncover the truth.

4. Tonto’s Arrest and Jailhouse Drama (14:03–21:33)

• Tonto is arrested after being found with his own horse, connecting the moccasin prints to him.
• In jail, Tonto remains stoic, refusing to implicate the Lone Ranger.
  • Quote (19:01, Tonto): “Killer – no, Tonto, not guilty.”
  • He insists that “proof” of innocence will come, hinting at evidence yet to be revealed.

5. The Righteous Mob and Imminent Danger (22:05–25:45)

• Tensions mount as townsfolk agitate for swift justice, pushing for Tonto’s lynching.
• The Sheriff’s physical impairment initially delays the mob.
  • Quote (23:00, Sheriff Brelt): “Now, boys, if the sheriff had the use of his legs and could get about, then I'd say go and get the redskin right now.”
• Plans are made to wait until the Sheriff retires for the night before moving on Tonto.

6. The Climax – True Killer Exposed (26:07–29:18)

• As the mob forms to lynch Tonto, the Lone Ranger rides toward Tuttle Pass, having deduced that the real proof is en route.
• Shocking Twist: The real killer is revealed to be Sheriff Brelt himself, who had been feigning paralysis to avoid suspicion.
  • The Lone Ranger and the judge intercept the Sheriff at the pass, catching him trying to silence the delivery of proof.
  • Quote (28:27, Lone Ranger): “Listen to me. The judge has the sheriff in the pass. The sheriff went there alone. He could walk as well as anyone. He's been robbing people for some time.”
• The deaths are explained: The sheriff killed the first two victims during a robbery, murdered the doctor who discovered his secret, and killed Cephas to stop his revelation.

7. Resolution and Justice Restored (29:27–31:38)

• The real Sheriff is apprehended; the Lone Ranger and Tonto are cleared.
  • Quote (29:18, Lone Ranger): “Go get the sheriff. He's your man.”
• As the Lone Ranger rides away on Silver, law and order are restored, and the story closes with the iconic “Hi-yo, Silver! Away!”

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

| Timestamp | Character | Quote or Moment | |-----------|-------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 05:18 | Cephas Conway | "I know who the killer is. I'm the fourth – the fourth one he's killed." | | 10:01 | Deputy Steve | "He wore moccasins. If we find him, we can prove he's the man by fitting his feet…" | | 11:58 | Lone Ranger | "If we go away, Tonto, we'll be considered the murderers. The real killer will never be punished." | | 19:01 | Tonto | "Killer – no, Tonto, not guilty." | | 23:00 | Sheriff Brelt | "Now, boys, if the sheriff had the use of his legs and could get about, then I'd say go and get the redskin right now." | | 28:27 | Lone Ranger | "Listen to me. The judge has the sheriff in the pass. ... He's been robbing people for some time." | | 29:18 | Lone Ranger | "Go get the sheriff. He's your man." |

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Key Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:51 – Episode narrative and western lawlessness set up
• 03:31 – Gunshots; Cephas Conway’s dying warning
• 06:08–10:07 – Deputies' suspicions, discovery of moccasin prints
• 10:57–12:17 – Lone Ranger and Tonto discuss being framed
• 14:03–21:33 – Tonto’s arrest, jailhouse interrogation
• 22:05–25:45 – Mob forms to lynch Tonto, Sheriff immobilized
• 26:43–29:18 – True killer revealed and dramatic confrontation
• 29:27–31:38 – Resolution and Lone Ranger’s exit

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Tone & Language

The episode recreates the suspenseful, atmospheric dialogue and earnest delivery typical of Golden Age radio, blending frontier idioms, urgent justice, and stoic heroism. The interplay among gruff lawmen, the stoic Indian companion, and the quick-witted Lone Ranger establishes a rich tapestry of old-time Western storytelling.

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Summary for New Listeners

This Lone Ranger episode “Moccasin Prints” encapsulates the intrigue and drama of classic old-time radio. Listeners are taken through a web of murder suspicion, clever misdirection, and the reveal of a shocking traitor in the midst of those meant to uphold the law. In classic Lone Ranger fashion, justice prevails thanks to determination, cunning, and the unbreakable partnership of the Lone Ranger and Tonto.

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Transcript

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[Narrator]

A fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust and a hearty hi O. Silver. The Lone Ranger. The early settlers in the western United States worked hard to wrest a living from the soil. And though in time nature repaid them, they were unable to neglect their ranches or their cattle for a minute. As a result, the office of sheriff was held in many cases by a man who lacked the proper qualifications for the job. This in turn made the work of the masked rider of the plains more difficult. But he continued his fight for justice in spite of every discouragement. And in time, he brought law and order to a lawless frontier. And I'll return with us to those thrilling days when the west was young. From out of the past come the thundering hoof beats of the great horse.

[Sheriff Brelt]

Silver.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger rides again.

[Masked Rider / Lone Ranger]

Come on, Silver. Tunnels waiting on the trail ahead. Tunnel Silver away.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger and his faithful Indian companion Tonto were riding Torto sage when the first shot split the night.

[Deputy Jack]

Tonto, that sounded like a gun.

[Deputy Bart]

Not right.

[Sheriff Brelt]

There's another, maybe third shot. Come.

[Deputy Bart]

That danger signal.

[Deputy Jack]

Steady.

[Lone Ranger (Masked Man)]

Steady, Silver.

[Deputy Jack]

There it is. Three space shots. Kimosami. That's the signal.

[Deputy Steve]

That helps.

[Deputy Jack]

Need it badly.

[Deputy Bart]

It come from that way.

[Sheriff Brelt]

Come on, Silver.

[Deputy Steve]

Get him up.

[Deputy Bart]

Scout.

[Masked Rider / Lone Ranger]

There's a house of sunshine over there. See it?

[Jan (Toyota Host)]

Huh?

[Deputy Bart]

It's plenty dark round hound.

[Masked Rider / Lone Ranger]

Just make it out.

[Sheriff Brelt]

Cr show.

[Masked Rider / Lone Ranger]

That's where the shots were filed.

[Deputy Bart]

We find out plenty soon.

[Masked Rider / Lone Ranger]

Now. I see a dim light in one window.

[Deputy Jack]

See it?

[Masked Rider / Lone Ranger]

It's a candle set on the table inside.

[Deputy Jack]

Look around the outside of the house. That'll go in, huh?

[Deputy Bart]

Tanto do There. Wait there.

[Lone Ranger (Masked Man)]

Silver.

[Sheriff Brelt]

No. Wide open.

[Lone Ranger (Masked Man)]

Steady, stranger.

[Cephas Conway]

Help me.

[Deputy Jack]

I'll help you.

[Cephas Conway]

Come. Come close, stranger.

[Lone Ranger (Masked Man)]

Who fired those shots?

[Deputy Steve]

You.

[Cephas Conway]

You heard three shots? Yes, it was me. Fired. Fired two of them.

[Lone Ranger (Masked Man)]

Tell me, who shot you?

[Cephas Conway]

The. The killer. He come in and I knowed him. Yes, I. I fired and missed. He drilled me, then left. The third shot I. I done that firing third shot. Danger signal. Help.

[Lone Ranger (Masked Man)]

Save your strength. That's a bad wound. I'll have a dress for you right away. Then we've got to get you in that bunk and have.

[Cephas Conway]

No, it's too late for that.

[Lone Ranger (Masked Man)]

Perhaps not.

[Cephas Conway]

Listen. Listen close. Listen to what I say. I. I know who the killer is. I'm the fourth. The fourth one he's killed.

[Lone Ranger (Masked Man)]

Name him?

[Masked Rider / Lone Ranger]

He

[Lone Ranger (Masked Man)]

Steady now.

[Sheriff Brelt]

He.

[Narrator]

While the Lone Ranger tried desperately to save the old man's life, two other riders headed toward the house.

[Deputy Bart]

I tell you Bart, if that mysterious killer has got old Cephas Conway ain't nothing short of being the worst dog gun puzzle we ever had around these parts.

[Deputy Steve]

I sometimes think we're blame fools to be deputy sheriffs, Jack. Why we do all the thinking and the hard work we fetch. We don't get to blame for it.

[Deputy Bart]

I know it.

[Deputy Steve]

We do. Fetch one in old Thunderhead jet sets there in a rocking chair and takes all the credit.

[Deputy Bart]

Yep, just so. But we can't let the sheriff down

[Deputy Steve]

fire eating old Gila monster. If he had the use of his legs I'd punch his nose and quit.

[Deputy Bart]

We can't quit. A man in his condition though he counts on it Here.

[Deputy Steve]

That's Cephas place now.

[Deputy Bart]

But I wonder how Sheriff Brelt suspected Cephas might be in danger.

[Sheriff Brelt]

I don't know.

[Deputy Steve]

There ain't no way of telling how old Thunderhead knows things. I sometimes think he just gets blamed.

[Deputy Bart]

Good hunches maybe that's so.

[Deputy Steve]

Other times I think he has scouts reporting to him. Whatever it is, he's sure as shooting keeps us in saddle leather.

[Deputy Bart]

Sure does. And I'll tell you one thing. If he sent us riding all the way to Seifer's house ain't nothing more than a hunch at the doggone killer that's been working around Osage would strike there. And if said hunch ain't right, here's one deputy that's gonna shoot his mouth off a plenty.

[Deputy Steve]

Hey, ain't that a horse outside Seafa's house?

[Deputy Bart]

Can't tell much in the dark. Looks to be something on four legs.

[Deputy Steve]

A horse.

[Deputy Bart]

Cephas.

[Deputy Steve]

Ain't no horses that color has he

[Deputy Bart]

didn't have last week.

[Judge Parker]

Here we are.

[Sheriff Brelt]

Oh there.

[Deputy Steve]

Oh boy. There's someone inside.

[Deputy Bart]

There's Cephas on the floor.

[Deputy Steve]

H your hands there, mister.

[Deputy Bart]

Mask 2 the killer out of my way. Stop him.

[Sheriff Brelt]

Shoot.

[Masked Rider / Lone Ranger]

Shoot. J. Get him.

[Deputy Bart]

Well, Sheriff, as soon as he seen us there he lowered his head and rushed us.

[Deputy Steve]

Yeah, we was looking for him. To slap leather.

[Deputy Bart]

He took us off guard, smacked into me hard and slammed me back again.

[Deputy Jack]

The wall?

[Deputy Steve]

That's right, Sheriff. Then he shoved his hand in my face, and by the time we turned around, he was jumping from the porch to the saddle and hightailing like greased lightning.

[Sheriff Brelt]

And you didn't shoot him?

[Deputy Bart]

Gosh, we poured lead after him, but he was like lightning. And it was dark as the inside of a mine.

[Sheriff Brelt]

I don't know why I keep a couple of slow thinking, no count deputies like you on the job. You let the killer get clean away. And him with four deaths to hang for.

[Deputy Steve]

I'd sure like to see him hang for murdering poor old Cephas.

[Sheriff Brelt]

Then why didn't you shoot him? What's the idea of drawing guns on him and then letting him charge into you? If only I had the use of my legs, I'd show you how to bring outlaws to justice.

[Deputy Bart]

I'd sure like to see you. It's easier to sit there and talk.

[Sheriff Brelt]

I told you Cephas was in danger. And I told you he'd be the next one to get killed.

[Deputy Bart]

But how'd you know that?

[Sheriff Brelt]

He come here to town last week.

[Deputy Steve]

Oh, me and Jack didn't know that, did we, Jack?

[Deputy Bart]

No, we didn't know he'd come to town.

[Sheriff Brelt]

Well, he did. He went to Judge Parker and told him he had a pretty fair notion who the killer was. Yeah, that was just after Doc Grant was killed.

[Deputy Bart]

And Conway was killed just two days after them two immigrants come to Osage.

[Sheriff Brelt]

Yeah. Well, as I say, the judge brought Cephas here. And he was going to bring me proof as to who the killer might be. I figure it's got to be someone right here in town. And I figure that whoever it was knowed that Cephas was going to name him and bring in some clues. That's why I sent you two there. Hi.

[Deputy Bart]

Savvy?

[Sheriff Brelt]

Cephas didn't come as he was supposed to. No. So I wondered what was wrong. Well, you went there and seen the killer in the act and you let him get away. Blast you for a couple of fools.

[Deputy Steve]

Now, hold on, Sheriff. We ain't the fools you call us. We got something in the way of information that maybe even you didn't know.

[Deputy Bart]

Yeah.

[Sheriff Brelt]

Tell him, Bart.

[Deputy Steve]

There ain't just one killer. There's two.

[Sheriff Brelt]

Two?

[Deputy Steve]

Just so. When that hombre rode off, he yelled to an Injun. We caught a glimpse of the redskin riding off from beyond the house.

[Sheriff Brelt]

That's downright interesting. A redskin, eh?

[Deputy Steve]

And what's more, we hunted around the house with a lantern and found footprints.

[Sheriff Brelt]

The redskins.

[Deputy Steve]

That's right, Sheriff. He wore moccasins. If we find him, we can prove he's the man by fitting his feet in them prints.

[Sheriff Brelt]

Good. Then we'll find him. We'll have men scour the whole doggone county if need be. Bring in every Indian you see till you get the right one.

[Deputy Steve]

His name is Tarno.

[Sheriff Brelt]

Good to know that.

[Deputy Bart]

It may help.

[Sheriff Brelt]

Now go on, boys. Go on. I wish I had the use of my legs. I'd show you how to run them killers down.

[Narrator]

The masked man and Tonto, after leaving the scene of the murder, made camp not far away. The next day, the Lone Ranger disguised himself and went into town. He returned that evening and told Tonto what he had learned.

[Lone Ranger (Masked Man)]

Everyone in town thinks we're the killers. Tata.

[Deputy Bart]

That's right.

[Lone Ranger (Masked Man)]

I had to make that break to escape last night. There was too much evidence to point to my guilt. And I wouldn't have had a chance of proving that someone else killed that old man if I'd been captured.

[Deputy Bart]

No cover in town. More sure, yes. What you find out?

[Lone Ranger (Masked Man)]

Cephas was the fourth mysterious death?

[Sheriff Brelt]

Oh?

[Lone Ranger (Masked Man)]

There were two people who came from the east. A man and his wife. They were murdered and robbed.

[Deputy Bart]

Who do that? I don't know.

[Lone Ranger (Masked Man)]

Then a doctor in town was killed, but not robbed.

[Deputy Bart]

Then what happened?

[Lone Ranger (Masked Man)]

Cephas came to town and thought he could help find the killer. He had some sort of a clue. He went to the judge, a man named Parker. The judge and Cephas talked with the sheriff. Cephas was to go to his home and return with the evidence he had. When he didn't come back, the sheriff worried and sent deputies to see him.

[Deputy Bart]

And them find him dead?

[Deputy Jack]

Yes.

[Deputy Bart]

What we do now?

[Lone Ranger (Masked Man)]

There are the facts. There's a murder around town right now. Everyone's looking for two men. One with a mask and the other an Indian. We stay around here, they'll find us. 20 men are searching.

[Deputy Bart]

Maybe better we go away, huh?

[Lone Ranger (Masked Man)]

If we go away, Tada, we'll be considered the murderers. The real killer will never be punished.

[Deputy Bart]

You got plans?

[Lone Ranger (Masked Man)]

Yes.

[Deputy Bart]

What plan?

[Lone Ranger (Masked Man)]

Listen to me carefully, Todo. I'll outline it for you. It calls for risk. But finding the real murderer is worth some risk.

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[Narrator]

The next morning, the sheriff sat in his rocking chair on the porch of his home and watched Jack and Bart ride toward the house leading a white horse.

[Sheriff Brelt]

Hey, what have you boys got there?

[Masked Rider / Lone Ranger]

Come on there. Bless you.

[Sheriff Brelt]

Where'd you get that white horse? Look at the critter fighting.

[Deputy Steve]

Bless your eyes.

[Masked Rider / Lone Ranger]

Oh, get that horse. Right.

[Sheriff Brelt]

Hey, is there any one thing?

[Deputy Steve]

Bronco there got the rope, Jack.

[Deputy Bart]

That'll hold him.

[Masked Rider / Lone Ranger]

How do you like that?

[Deputy Steve]

Sheriff?

[Masked Rider / Lone Ranger]

We captured the killer's horse.

[Sheriff Brelt]

Where's the killer?

[Deputy Steve]

Ain't seen him. We come on a camp and there were signs of one man being around there. And this horse. We hunted for the owner, but he couldn't be located.

[Deputy Bart]

We fetched the horse in anyhow.

[Sheriff Brelt]

Well, that's something. The killer's without a horse. He can't travel far now.

[Deputy Bart]

Hey, Sheriff, there's someone coming. Look at him.

[Sheriff Brelt]

Paint horse. Yeah. That critter walking ahead is a redskin. Grab him. Grab all engines.

[Deputy Steve]

Stick your hands up.

[Deputy Jack]

This is my prisoner.

[Sheriff Brelt]

Hold that ho, boy. Hey you stranger. You on that paint horse?

[Deputy Bart]

Yes.

[Sheriff Brelt]

Come here.

[Deputy Jack]

That's what I intend to do. I want you to throw this Indian in jail.

[Sheriff Brelt]

Bye, Thunder.

[Deputy Bart]

That's just what we will do.

[Sheriff Brelt]

Shut up, Jack. I'll handle it. Hey, what have you got agin him?

[Deputy Jack]

Stranger tried to take this horse away from me.

[Sheriff Brelt]

Yeah? Well, now, Injun, where's your horse?

[Deputy Bart]

There. Horse? That my.

[Sheriff Brelt]

Oh, so that big white one's your horse, eh?

[Deputy Bart]

See how the horse lets a redskin touch him? He wouldn't let us do that.

[Deputy Steve]

That's his horse, all right.

[Deputy Bart]

And they're moccasins.

[Deputy Jack]

Well, do you want a prisoner or not? Can a man ride into Old Sage without being attacked by an Indian?

[Sheriff Brelt]

Reckon he can, fella. You're from the east, eh?

[Deputy Jack]

Didn't I come from that direction?

[Sheriff Brelt]

Reckon you did. So the redskin tried to take your horse?

[Narrator]

Yes.

[Sheriff Brelt]

Boys, does them moccasins of his look like they'd fit the marks you found?

[Deputy Bart]

They sure do.

[Deputy Steve]

Wait, Injun. Have you got a name?

[Deputy Bart]

What are you called me named Tonto.

[Sheriff Brelt]

Wow.

[Deputy Bart]

The blame fool admits it. I guess he didn't know who we was and what we seen, huh?

[Sheriff Brelt]

You said the power to that masked man was Tundle.

[Deputy Bart]

And so he was. Sheriff, this here is one of the two men we want.

[Deputy Jack]

You want this man?

[Sheriff Brelt]

We sure did, stranger. Don't you worry. He won't try and take no more horses.

[Deputy Jack]

Is there a reward for him? Well, if there is, I'm staying around town.

[Deputy Bart]

You get on about your business. You didn't arrest him as a killer. All you done was haul him in for trying to take your horse. You don't share in no reward. But after all, I.

[Sheriff Brelt]

You'd better clear out, stranger. Lessen you got business here.

[Deputy Jack]

But listen here, Sheriff.

[Sheriff Brelt]

You heard me. Now, get along very well. No sense letting strangers stay around here and cut in the rewards money. I'll lock that Injun up. I'll question him by and by and make him tell where his masked partner is hiding out.

[Narrator]

Jailed by the sheriff, Tonto must depend on the Lone Ranger to save him from the hangman. The only way the masked man can do this is by finding the real killer. In just a moment, the second act of the Lone Ranger drama will be presented it. Now to continue our story. The sheriff ordered his chair carried to the door of Tonto's cell. Then he and Judge Parker questioned the Indian.

[Judge Parker]

Indian? There's a chance that the jury might be lenient with you. After all, the man the law is interested in capturing is a white man.

[Deputy Bart]

Tonto not tell.

[Sheriff Brelt]

It's true, ain't it, that your pard is someone right here in town?

[Deputy Bart]

Maybe him in town.

[Judge Parker]

We all understand that you were just a tool of the white man.

[Sheriff Brelt]

Now hold on, Jake. That Injun can't savor your highfalutin talk. Only way to get him to squeal is by rough handling.

[Judge Parker]

That won't make him talk, Sheriff. No amount of torture would loosen his tongue.

[Deputy Bart]

Killer. No tongue toe. Not guilty.

[Judge Parker]

Not guilty.

[Sheriff Brelt]

Why, you loco coyote. Do you mean to say you're going to claim to be innocent?

[Deputy Bart]

Me give proof someday.

[Sheriff Brelt]

Proof, eh? You have proof?

[Deputy Bart]

Tongto show proof someday.

[Sheriff Brelt]

That's a good unto. I'd like to know what that proof is. There can't be none.

[Judge Parker]

Sheriff Brelt, it's possible that he has proof.

[Sheriff Brelt]

Well, if he has, it's proof agin his white pod. The Injun is as guilty as sin.

[Judge Parker]

Sheriff, your handicap doesn't quench your spirit any.

[Sheriff Brelt]

Not by a dern sight you merit

[Judge Parker]

the name Oval Thunderhead.

[Sheriff Brelt]

Never mind that.

[Judge Parker]

Tell me this, Tonto. What possible connection is there between the four people who have been killed? The first couple were robbed, but old Dr. Grant had nothing to steal. Neither did Cephas Conway.

[Deputy Bart]

Proof come maybe by and by.

[Sheriff Brelt]

Who's bringing it?

[Deputy Bart]

You find out by and by, Sheriff.

[Judge Parker]

The Indian talks as if he was confident this proof would come and set him free.

[Sheriff Brelt]

You're from the East. You don't savvy the tricks a redskin will try and put over Jedge.

[Judge Parker]

But Cefus spoke of proof he had.

Sure.

[Sheriff Brelt]

And he was kilt. So's the killer could get that same and shet his mouth haven't done so. The masked armory ain't gonna fetch it back here, is he?

[Deputy Bart]

I don't know.

[Judge Parker]

I'm not convinced that the masked man who left Cepha's house when your deputies rode up is the killer.

[Sheriff Brelt]

You ain't. Why, of all the stubborn, hard to conditions.

[Judge Parker]

Did the deputies see him shoot?

[Sheriff Brelt]

No. But they got there when he was standing over the dead body. Then he made a break to get away.

[Judge Parker]

I know that.

[Sheriff Brelt]

And they found that Cepha's place had been ransacked and something took from it. He must have been the one that took it. There ain't no one else could have done it. Well, I don't.

[Deputy Bart]

We went back to Cephas place and looked around some more.

[Deputy Steve]

Well, them prints of the redskins all right. No question about that.

[Sheriff Brelt]

I could have told you that without you going there.

[Deputy Bart]

We figured something else out.

[Sheriff Brelt]

Yeah?

[Deputy Bart]

That proof that Cephas had weren't anything very bulky.

[Sheriff Brelt]

How'd you know that?

[Deputy Bart]

Well, judging from the places the killer looked for it, it was blamed small. Or he Wouldn't have bothered hunting under the carpet in such places.

[Sheriff Brelt]

The point is, did he find it?

[Deputy Bart]

I don't know about that. All I know is that we didn't find it.

Proof come by and by, huh?

[Deputy Steve]

What's that?

[Sheriff Brelt]

Oh, the redskin claims he ain't guilty and neither is his pard that rid the other white horse.

[Deputy Bart]

Other white horse?

[Sheriff Brelt]

Well, the Injun had one. And you said a masked man high tailed on a white un.

[Deputy Steve]

That's so.

[Deputy Bart]

But we didn't see the Injun's horse.

[Sheriff Brelt]

We got it here, ain't we? Right in the stable in back.

[Deputy Steve]

Say, Redskin, what do you think that proof is due to git?

[Deputy Bart]

Here it come. Maybe tonight.

[Sheriff Brelt]

How do you know?

[Deputy Bart]

Me know? Feller fetch proof. Him come through Tuttle Pass.

[Sheriff Brelt]

Tunnel Pass.

[Deputy Bart]

That means he's coming from Red Rock way.

Is that right?

[Sheriff Brelt]

We ain't counting on on that. You boys just keep hunting for the masked man and the white horse.

[Narrator]

As evening approached, the men in town began to argue against any further delay in hanging Tontos.

[Sheriff Brelt]

I say we ought to lynch the critter.

[Judge Parker]

Ain't no doubt but what? He's a planet, Gilly.

[Sheriff Brelt]

Sheriff's making a mistake in listening to us talk about proof coming through the pass. That's how I figured.

[Judge Parker]

I say lynching, but not now.

[Sheriff Brelt]

Not while the sheriff's still up and around.

[Judge Parker]

Boys, this is lynch talk.

[Sheriff Brelt]

Oh, evening, Judge. You better not hang around here. You'll be hearing things you'd sooner not listen to, boys.

[Judge Parker]

Don't do it now, Judge. It ain't no affair of yours.

[Sheriff Brelt]

Wait.

[Judge Parker]

Perhaps the Indian is telling the truth.

[Sheriff Brelt]

Wait nothing. Sheriff was too blamed lenient with him. It's time we had some law and order around here.

[Judge Parker]

Old Doc saved my hide one time and now he's dead. I for one ain't letting that go without squaring things for him.

[Sheriff Brelt]

I say the same. Come on, Judge. You and me will take a little walk. The boys have things to talk over. But I don't.

[Narrator]

Put your gun away.

[Deputy Jack]

Come along.

[Sheriff Brelt]

Let's just have a walk.

[Judge Parker]

All right.

[Sheriff Brelt]

Let me know what your plans are

[Judge Parker]

when I get back, boy.

[Sheriff Brelt]

We will.

[Judge Parker]

Yeah, we'll let you know.

[Sheriff Brelt]

Now, boys, if the sheriff had the use of his legs and could get about, then I'd say go and get the redskin right now.

[Judge Parker]

Yeah, the sooner the better.

[Sheriff Brelt]

But being as he ain't able to get about, it'd be taking unfair advantage was we to do it so early. We better wait till he's in bed for the night.

[Judge Parker]

That's right. Hello, Steve. You go call on him, savvy?

[Sheriff Brelt]

Yeah.

[Judge Parker]

When he goes to bed and settles down quiet so he won't know what's taking place, you come back and tell us. We'll all be here waiting.

[Sheriff Brelt]

Good enough.

[Judge Parker]

Then we'll move on to jail and get the red sticks.

[Sheriff Brelt]

Getting sort of late, Sheriff.

[Deputy Bart]

Yep.

[Sheriff Brelt]

Reckon it is, Steve. Time I got to bed.

[Deputy Bart]

Want me to help you? Nope.

[Sheriff Brelt]

I got things fixed in my house here so's I can sort of shove from one place to wherever I want to go.

[Deputy Bart]

Good enough.

[Sheriff Brelt]

I'll mosey on, then. Good night, Steve. Thanks for dropping in. Night, Sheriff.

[Lone Ranger (Masked Man)]

There.

[Judge Parker]

That's you, Steve. It's me.

[Deputy Bart]

Sheriff's going to bed right away.

[Lone Ranger (Masked Man)]

Good.

[Sheriff Brelt]

We won't have long to wait, then.

[Narrator]

Let's get down to the cafe.

[Sheriff Brelt]

Right. The boys all there? There and waiting. We can see when the sheriff puts his light out. Then we'll allow an extra half an hour and then go get the redskin.

[Masked Rider / Lone Ranger]

Yeah.

[Narrator]

The men watched and waited. They saw the light in the sheriff's house go out and then they went to the cafe and told their companions.

[Sheriff Brelt]

Ain't long now.

[Deputy Bart]

Half an hour. And then we moved.

[Sheriff Brelt]

Boys, the deputy. What are you doing here? He was out in the range hunting that masked man.

[Deputy Bart]

Boys, we come back to town and we just found out that the white horse is gone.

[Judge Parker]

The engines.

[Deputy Bart]

Yeah.

[Sheriff Brelt]

Tain.

[Deputy Bart]

The barn behind the jail.

[Masked Rider / Lone Ranger]

It's gone.

[Deputy Bart]

How do we know, Jack?

[Sheriff Brelt]

That loss don't mean nothing to us right now. We got other plans, Savvy? But you gotta listen. The redskin won't never have the chance to straddle that horse again anyhow.

[Deputy Bart]

But the sidle, the bridle, everything's gone. Bart's hunting up the judge or tell him.

[Judge Parker]

Why the judge?

[Deputy Bart]

Well, you know how things are. The sheriff ain't able to get about. Most of us go to the judge with things when the sheriff's a bit or when he ain't at the office.

[Sheriff Brelt]

As I says, it don't matter none.

[Deputy Bart]

Sheriff told us never to wake him up with things.

[Sheriff Brelt]

Will you stop talking about it? We're aiming to string the redskin up. Don't aim. Stop s that, Jack? Now, if you don't want to start trouble, you won't interfere when the odds are big against you, huh?

[Deputy Steve]

Hi.

[Sheriff Brelt]

Savvy? Good.

[Judge Parker]

Let's get started now.

[Deputy Steve]

Good.

[Sheriff Brelt]

There ain't no use waiting any longer.

[Narrator]

When the group at the table rose, everyone in the cafe knew that the hour of hanging was at hand. They trooped from the place A body of nearly 50 men, some carrying ropes, others rifles to prevent interference with their plan. Meanwhile, the Lone Ranger headed from the east and came toward Tuttle's Pass.

[Deputy Jack]

It's good to be with you again, Silver, old boy. If everything works out, we'll have Todd with us in a few minutes.

[Narrator]

A man crouched behind a rock at the pass. At the first sound of approaching hoops, he raised his long rifle and took careful aim at the rider. With each second, the Lone Ranger drew closer to the rock. The crouching man was retrofitted. His finger closed in the trigger. But suddenly a sharp command rang out behind him.

[Sheriff Brelt]

Drop the gun, Sheriff. You're covered. You've given yourself away. All right, all right, good friend.

[Masked Rider / Lone Ranger]

But now pedal.

[Deputy Steve]

Hold yourself.

[Deputy Jack]

Making believe you couldn't walk held you above suspicion for these murders.

[Masked Rider / Lone Ranger]

You.

[Sheriff Brelt]

You're the masked man that hall.

[Deputy Jack]

Yes, I am the masked man. How do I go to jail to let you know that I'd be coming through this pass here to make you think that the letter you burned in Secret's place hadn't been entirely destroyed before I got there? You heard me coming and had to

[Deputy Steve]

make your escape, Stranger.

[Sheriff Brelt]

In the name of heaven.

[Deputy Jack]

What's the matter, Judge?

[Judge Parker]

Your friend, the Indian, they're hanging you.

[Masked Rider / Lone Ranger]

Hanging Toddle. No.

[Sheriff Brelt]

Yes.

[Masked Rider / Lone Ranger]

Hail, Silver. Hooray.

[Deputy Steve]

Wait.

[Masked Rider / Lone Ranger]

Wait. Proof comes soon. You not hang. Condo, pass the rope over that branch.

[Judge Parker]

No use wasting time.

[Deputy Bart]

Wait.

[Sheriff Brelt]

Get it around here.

[Masked Rider / Lone Ranger]

It'll be all over in five minutes.

[Deputy Bart]

Boys, this is the same as murder here.

[Deputy Steve]

Why don't you wait till we find

[Masked Rider / Lone Ranger]

out where the judge went to?

[Sheriff Brelt]

Shut up, you deputies. Ain't nothing to say here.

[Masked Rider / Lone Ranger]

That's the voice we heard, boys.

[Deputy Steve]

Wait.

[Masked Rider / Lone Ranger]

That's the best man.

[Sheriff Brelt]

Straighten the engine up.

[Masked Rider / Lone Ranger]

He's riding this way. Look at him come. You are the wrong man. I shoot the man that touches that road. Listen to me. The judge has the sheriff in the past. The sheriff went there alone. He could walk as well as anyone. He's been robbing people for some time.

[Deputy Jack]

Steve has had a letter about the killings and he wanted the judge with it. The doctor was killed because he learned

[Masked Rider / Lone Ranger]

that the sheriff could walk.

[Deputy Jack]

The first two died because they saw the sheriff when he robbed them. Cephas didn't know who was Gilly when he came to town with his letter. All he knew was that the mysterious killer was an important man in town. The sheriff was afraid, so he killed Cephas. He had to run when he heard Tuttle and me coming. He threw the letter in the fire and left the house Stevens told me everything before he died. But the sheriff thought the letter gave his name and had not been burned. He waited there at the pass, thinking the letter was being brought there. The judge is there now holding him a prisoner.

[Deputy Steve]

That ornery cuss.

[Deputy Bart]

That's how he knows so much.

[Deputy Jack]

I told the judge everything and he

[Deputy Steve]

helped set the trap.

[Masked Rider / Lone Ranger]

Go get the sheriff. He's your man.

[Deputy Jack]

Scout's waiting outside of town. We'll both ride Silver to get him.

[Deputy Bart]

Well, me, me ride it now.

[Masked Rider / Lone Ranger]

Hi o Silver. Come on, Silver. We're heading for the hills. There's going to be trouble in the gold country.

[Lone Ranger (Masked Man)]

Sam.

[Sheriff Brelt]

It.

[Masked Rider / Lone Ranger]

Sa.

[Narrator]

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