The Lone Ranger - The Apache Kid

Summary

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The Lone Ranger – The Apache Kid

Podcast: Harold’s Old Time Radio
Episode Date: May 30, 2026

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Episode Overview

This episode transports listeners back to the American Southwest in the era of the Wild West, with a classic radio drama featuring the masked hero, The Lone Ranger, and his loyal companion Tonto. In this story, “The Apache Kid,” The Lone Ranger attempts to outwit and bring to justice a notorious outlaw, the eponymous Apache Kid, who is infamous for his cunning and ruthless crimes. The narrative revolves around themes of justice, vengeance, loyalty, and the triumph of law over lawlessness.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Setting the Stage: The Outlaw and the Mission

[03:07–04:06]

• The Apache Kid is introduced as one of the cruelest outlaws in the Southwest’s history—a Native American raised by white settlers after his father’s murder.
• His criminal path began with avenging his father’s killer and devolved into a spree that has left many lawmen dead.
• The Lone Ranger and Tonto discover the wounded figure of Tom Reynolds, a wealthy lawman, adding intrigue about his involvement and the motives of all parties.

2. The Pledge of Vengeance

[04:20–06:26]

• Tom Reynolds, on his deathbed, reveals his identity and the hand that shot him ("The Kid. The Apache Kid. I missed my chance." – Tom Reynolds, 06:10).
• He instructs The Lone Ranger to inform Sheriff Burns of Callaway County about his fate.
• The Lone Ranger sets out to discover more about Reynolds and the Apache Kid’s motives.

3. The Backstory of Tom Reynolds

[07:06–09:49]

• Sheriff Burns and his deputy reveal that Reynolds was once the richest man in the county and took up the badge after the Apache Kid killed his son, Dave Reynolds, five years prior.
• Reynolds had vowed to bring the Kid in alive to face trial, not simply for revenge, but to confront him with the consequences of his actions.

Notable Quote:

“I’ll never forget old Tom vowing over his boy’s dead body that he’d get the Kid or die a tryin’.”
— Sheriff Burns’ Deputy [09:10]

4. The Lone Ranger’s Plan

[10:16–14:28]

• The Lone Ranger proposes a plan: since it’s believed only four people know Tom Reynolds is dead, he will disguise himself as Reynolds to bait the Apache Kid.
• Together with Tonto and the sheriff, they stage a ruse by publicizing Reynolds’ survival and a $10,000 reward for the Apache Kid’s capture.

Notable Quote:

“[W]e are the ones who will get the Apache Kid and we don't accept rewards.”
— The Lone Ranger (as Tom Reynolds) [12:44]

5. The Bait is Set

[13:09–14:28]

• News of Reynolds’ survival and the hefty reward spreads throughout the town.
• The Apache Kid’s interest is piqued when he hears about the bounty on his head.

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6. Tonto on a Dangerous Mission

[15:29–20:19]

• Tonto skillfully infiltrates the Apache Kid’s camp, where the Kid is with his wife (whom he harshly controls and mistrusts).
• Tonto presents the Kid with a notice of the reward, stoking his greed and planting the seed for an ambush plan in collaboration with the outlaw.

Notable Quote:

“Maybe we make plan… maybe it takes some. We make plans.”
— Apache Kid [19:59]

Character Moment:
The Apache Kid’s wife, despite her fear and suffering, confronts him:

"You bad. You cruelty wife. You stop. You ty rope."
— Apache Kid’s Wife [17:24]

7. The Trap is Set

[22:18–24:33]

• Tonto returns to the Reynolds house (Lone Ranger in disguise), convinced that the Apache Kid is trailing him.
• Together, they clarify the plan—Tonto will lead The Lone Ranger to the Kid, feigning having captured the outlaw.

Notable Quote:

“He isn’t smart, Tato. No man who thinks he can beat the law is smart no matter what scheme he has in mind. … That we’re on the side of justice. That makes a big difference, kimosabe. A bigger difference than most people realize.”
— The Lone Ranger (as Tom Reynolds) [23:36–23:41]

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8. The Final Face-Off: Justice is Served

[24:58–28:32]

• Tonto and The Lone Ranger, still disguised, reach the cabin where the Apache Kid lies in wait.
• The standoff is tense—the Apache Kid’s plan to ambush is thwarted when his hidden weapon is discovered by The Lone Ranger.
• The Kid is presented with the badge he shot through (“...Tom Reynolds wore when you shot him. There’s a hole. Your bullet drilled in it.” – The Lone Ranger [27:41]), cementing his guilt.
• Tonto restrains the Apache Kid, ensuring he will face trial for his murders, fulfilling Tom Reynolds’ pledge to his son.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “The Kid just kills for the sake of killing. If he seen a lawman’s badge, it shoot and let it go at that.”
  — Sheriff Burns [09:56]

• “We want to get the Apache Kid alive. He must be made to stand trial to see and hear the white man’s law.”
  — The Lone Ranger (as Tom Reynolds) [24:04]

• “You can’t find the gun you hid there, can you? Here it is.”
  — The Lone Ranger exposing the Apache Kid’s ambush [27:16]

• “No man who thinks he can beat the law is smart no matter what scheme he has in mind.”
  — The Lone Ranger (as Tom Reynolds) [23:36]

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Important Timestamps

• [03:07] – Introduction of the Apache Kid’s backstory
• [04:20] – Lone Ranger and Tonto discover Tom Reynolds
• [06:08] – Reynolds names the Apache Kid as his assailant
• [07:06] – Sheriff Burns and deputy discuss Reynolds and the Kid
• [10:16] – The Lone Ranger’s plan takes shape
• [13:09] – Town abuzz with news of $10,000 reward
• [15:29] – Recap before moving to the Apache Kid’s camp
• [17:24] – Apache Kid’s wife confronts him
• [19:09] – Tonto presents the reward notice to the Apache Kid
• [22:18] – Tonto reports to the disguised Lone Ranger
• [24:58] – Approach to the fateful cabin
• [27:41] – Presentation of the bullet-riddled badge
• [28:10] – Tonto ties up the Apache Kid, the law will prevail

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Tone & Style

The episode is rich with suspense and classic Western bravado. The dialogue is terse, action-driven, and colored by the crusading idealism of The Lone Ranger. Loyalty and the call for justice underscore every interaction, while the forceful and sometimes somber narration brings gravitas and urgency to the drama.

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Conclusion

This episode of “The Lone Ranger” exemplifies the classic Golden Age radio drama, weaving a story of vengeance, deception, and ultimate justice. The Lone Ranger’s wisdom and technological cunning—along with Tonto’s loyalty and bravery—craft a satisfying resolution: the notorious Apache Kid, once thought unbeatable, is outsmarted by the forces of law and order, ensuring the pledge of a grieving father is kept, and the legacy of Tom Reynolds endures.

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Transcript

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[Narrator]

A fiery horse with a speed of light, a cloud of dust and a hearty high.

[Silver (Horse)]

O Silver.

[The Lone Ranger]

The Lone Ranger.

[Tonto]

Sa.

[Narrator]

The phantom figure of the plains takes us back through the years in fancy to the wild and untamed west of old. We thrill to another of his exciting adventures. Here he comes aside. The great horse Silver. The Lone Ranger rides again.

[Silver (Horse)]

Come on, Silver. That fit, old fellow. There's a dangerous trail ahead, but we must hurry. I O Silver.

[Narrator]

In the history of the Southwest, during the time of the Lone Ranger, there are records of few outlaws as cruel as the Apache Kid. He was raised by white people after the murder of his father. As a result, he had the education of an average white man. Though himself a full blooded Indian, his career of crime began with the killing of the man who had caused his father's death. From that point on, his crimes were countless. More than a score of lawmen sent to capture him were murdered by his blazing guns. He was shrewd, completely savage and absolutely

[The Lone Ranger]

without fear of the law.

[Apache Kid]

It shows you and no law and sonona to get me.

[Sheriff Burns' Deputy]

Me Apache K.

[Narrator]

At the time our story opens, we see the Lone Ranger and his faithful Indian companion Tonto in a small camp near a spring. They are kneeling beside the unconscious figure of a badly wounded man. The masked man speaks.

[The Lone Ranger (disguised as Tom Reynolds)]

There's little hope for him. Tonto.

[Tonto]

Not right wound plenty bad.

[The Lone Ranger (disguised as Tom Reynolds)]

If he'd only regained consciousness long enough to tell us who shot him and tell us who he is.

[Tonto]

Him Lawman.

[The Lone Ranger (disguised as Tom Reynolds)]

I know that Kimo Sabe. The bullet that struck him went right through his deputy sheriff's badge.

[Tonto]

We here long time now. Him not open eyes.

[The Lone Ranger (disguised as Tom Reynolds)]

Two days, Tata.

[Tonto]

That right?

[The Lone Ranger (disguised as Tom Reynolds)]

He's been unconscious all the time. I don't understand.

[Tonto]

What dad?

[The Lone Ranger (disguised as Tom Reynolds)]

The clothes this man is wearing cost a lot of money. A lot more than a deputy sheriff can afford.

[Tonto]

Isn't that right?

[The Lone Ranger (disguised as Tom Reynolds)]

And he's old. A man his age wearing clothes of this sort and wearing the badge of a deputy sheriff called for some explanation. Listen to him. Isn't there something we can do?

[Tonto]

Tomto? Do All Indian know I I miss Tutto.

[The Lone Ranger (disguised as Tom Reynolds)]

He's Speaking.

[Tom Reynolds]

I. I missed my. My chance.

[The Lone Ranger (disguised as Tom Reynolds)]

Take it easy, friend. We're doing the best we can to help you.

[Tom Reynolds]

You. Your friend?

[The Lone Ranger (disguised as Tom Reynolds)]

Yes. Who shot you and left you here like this?

[Tom Reynolds]

I. I'm Tom Reynolds. Do you know the name Tom Reynolds? You go. Go see Sheriff. Sheriff Burns.

[The Lone Ranger (disguised as Tom Reynolds)]

Sheriff Burns of Callaway County.

[Tom Reynolds]

Right. He.

[The Lone Ranger]

He'll know.

[Tom Reynolds]

He'll know. Just tell him Tom Reynolds missed his chance.

[The Lone Ranger (disguised as Tom Reynolds)]

Tell me who shot you.

[Tom Reynolds]

The. The Kid. The Apache Kid. I missed my chance.

[Tonto]

Tutto wait.

[The Lone Ranger (disguised as Tom Reynolds)]

Gone.

[Tonto]

Not right now. We take him home.

[The Lone Ranger (disguised as Tom Reynolds)]

Not just yet. I'm going to call on the sheriff. I want to find out about Tom Reynolds.

[The Lone Ranger]

Here, Silver.

[The Lone Ranger (disguised as Tom Reynolds)]

Wait for me, Kimosabe.

[Apache Kid]

Yep.

[The Lone Ranger (disguised as Tom Reynolds)]

While I'm gone, I'm also going to find out about the Apache Kid. Come on, Silver.

[Narrator]

At the county seat, Sheriff Burns had been worried by the absence of his deputy, Tom Reynolds. We see the sheriff in his office speaking about the matter to another deputy.

[Sheriff Burns]

And you still ain't found no track of rentals, huh, Sam?

[Sheriff Burns' Deputy]

Nary a sign of him, Sheriff Burns. It beats me how he could just drop clear out of sight like he's done.

[Sheriff Burns]

He was getting too old to be a deputy. But dad rat it. What's a man in my position to do with a critter like old Tom?

[Sheriff Burns' Deputy]

Too bad he ain't more deputies like me.

[Apache Kid]

You?

[Sheriff Burns]

I don't.

[Sheriff Burns' Deputy]

What day.

[Apache Kid]

One for the lovers. Two guns.

[The Lone Ranger]

Gun to cover each of you.

[Sheriff Burns]

All right, stranger. Seeing as you aim to stick your neck in a noose by busting in here masked and throwing guns on us, have your say, but consider yourself under arrest.

[The Lone Ranger]

I'm here, Sheriff Burns, for information. Well, did you have a deputy named Tom Reynolds?

[Tonto]

Yeah.

[Apache Kid]

What do you know about him?

[Sheriff Burns]

You say, did I have a deputy? I still got one named Tom Reynolds. He's out.

[The Lone Ranger]

Tom Reynolds met the Apache Kid.

[Tonto]

What?

[Sheriff Burns' Deputy]

The Apache Kid.

[Sheriff Burns]

That dirty polecat.

[The Lone Ranger]

Need I tell you any more?

[Sheriff Burns]

Answer me just one question. Is the Apache Kid alive?

[The Lone Ranger]

As far as I know he is.

[Sheriff Burns]

That means that old Tom ain't.

[The Lone Ranger (disguised as Tom Reynolds)]

He lived for several days after the

[The Lone Ranger]

Apache Kid shot him.

[Sheriff Burns]

Where's he at now?

[The Lone Ranger (disguised as Tom Reynolds)]

20 miles from here in an arroyo. My friend and I stayed with him, but there wasn't a chance for him to pull through.

[Sheriff Burns' Deputy]

One more mark again. The Kid. Sheriff. If ever I get the chance to line my gun sights on that redskin, I swear he won't be standing no trial by law.

[Apache Kid]

Stranger.

[Sheriff Burns]

Who you?

[The Lone Ranger (disguised as Tom Reynolds)]

Anyhow, that's unimportant.

[The Lone Ranger]

The important thing, Sheriff, is to get

[The Lone Ranger (disguised as Tom Reynolds)]

the Apache Kid, that's what.

[Sheriff Burns]

Poor old Tom give up his life?

[Tonto]

Doing poor, you mean?

[Sheriff Burns]

Oh, he had plenty cash. In fact, he was about the richest

[Narrator]

man that lived in these parts.

[The Lone Ranger]

But he was still a deputy, despite his age.

[Tonto]

Yeah.

[Sheriff Burns]

You see, five years ago, the Apache Kid got old Tom's son.

[The Lone Ranger (disguised as Tom Reynolds)]

He did?

[Sheriff Burns]

Yeah. Then Tom vowed that he'd get the Kid and fetch him in alive to stand trial. He didn't want to shoot him. He wanted him alive so as he could let him know that the shooting of Dave Reynolds was what led to his downfall.

[Sheriff Burns' Deputy]

Gosh, I'll never forget old Tom vowing over his boy's dead body that he'd get the Kid or die a tryin'.

[Sheriff Burns]

Yeah, and the Apache Kid never knowed it was Dave Reynolds that he drilled at the mesa that time. That's the main thing Old Tom hoped.

[Sheriff Burns' Deputy]

I'll never forget how he'd practiced the things he wanted to tell the Apache Kid when. When he finally brought him in. I can see him now, standing right there in that corner. Sheriff, remember?

[Tonto]

Yep.

[Sheriff Burns' Deputy]

Telling us how he aimed to say, when you shot my boy, you started me on your trail. And it's that lad's murder that'll put the noose around your neck. Poor old Tom.

[The Lone Ranger (disguised as Tom Reynolds)]

Did the Apache Kid know Tom Reynolds was wealthy?

[Sheriff Burns]

Can't say what he knowed.

[The Lone Ranger]

Did he know Tom Reynolds was out to avenge his son?

[Tonto]

Don't know that.

[Sheriff Burns]

The Kid just kills for the sake of killing. If he seen a lawman's badge, it shoot and let it go at that.

[The Lone Ranger (disguised as Tom Reynolds)]

Did Tom Reynolds have any family?

[Tonto]

Nope.

[Sheriff Burns]

He just lived alone. Big house down the road, a piece.

[Sheriff Burns' Deputy]

All kinds of cash, too.

[Sheriff Burns]

But doggone, who the Sam Hill are you to come in here and get us to talk like this? Sam, you forget he's holding guns on us?

[Sheriff Burns' Deputy]

Doggone, you're under arrest.

[The Lone Ranger]

Very well, Burns. You want to put me under arrest, you can do so. But first you're going to listen to my plan.

[Apache Kid]

I am.

[The Lone Ranger]

Have you any means of getting the Apache Kid?

[Sheriff Burns' Deputy]

Well, we're all on the Lookout for him, Mr. Thing.

[Sheriff Burns]

Often a man wins my confidence. But there's something about you.

[The Lone Ranger]

In spite of the mess.

[Sheriff Burns]

Yes, dad ratted in spite of the mask.

[The Lone Ranger (disguised as Tom Reynolds)]

Then listen to my plan.

[The Lone Ranger]

We'll talk.

[The Lone Ranger (disguised as Tom Reynolds)]

In the first place, Tom Reynolds is not dead.

[The Lone Ranger]

Only four men know the truth.

[The Lone Ranger (disguised as Tom Reynolds)]

The Apache Kid left him alive.

[Tonto]

Yeah, Tato.

[Sheriff Burns' Deputy]

Tato? Who's he?

[The Lone Ranger (disguised as Tom Reynolds)]

An Indian friend of mine. Tato and I know the truth. And now you two men. But no one else will know. I don't say you will listen to

[The Lone Ranger]

what I'M going to suggest.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger explained his plan while Sheriff Burns and his deputy listened. Then, when he'd finished, the masked man mounted Silver and returned to the place where he'd left Tonto.

[Silver (Horse)]

Tono go there, Silver go. Boy,

[Tonto]

you come back plenty fast.

[The Lone Ranger]

There's a lot to be done, Tono. You see, Sheriff? Yes.

[The Lone Ranger (disguised as Tom Reynolds)]

I learned a lot about Tom Reynolds

[The Lone Ranger]

and the Apache Kid.

[Tonto]

You look round here?

[The Lone Ranger (disguised as Tom Reynolds)]

Yes.

[Tonto]

Fine trail. A trail? Apache Kid trail.

[The Lone Ranger]

But it's days old now.

[Narrator]

You think you can follow it?

[Tonto]

Maybe. Tonto trail you can, Toddo.

[The Lone Ranger]

It'll make my plan a lot easier.

[Tonto]

Tonto try follow trail.

[The Lone Ranger]

We've got to find the Apache Kid.

[The Lone Ranger (disguised as Tom Reynolds)]

Tom Reynolds was the richest man in the county. When the Apache Kid left him, he was alive.

[The Lone Ranger]

The Kid would know he's dead unless

[The Lone Ranger (disguised as Tom Reynolds)]

he stayed close to us.

[Tonto]

Him not close. Me follow trail long way. Then come back here, wait for you.

[The Lone Ranger]

I found out where Tom Reynolds lived

[The Lone Ranger (disguised as Tom Reynolds)]

tutto and discussed a plan with Sheriff Burns.

[The Lone Ranger]

He's willing to try that plan.

[Tonto]

Not good.

[The Lone Ranger (disguised as Tom Reynolds)]

I am going to take the badge off the deputy.

[Tonto]

Bullet hole in badge, yes, but I

[The Lone Ranger (disguised as Tom Reynolds)]

can use it just the same.

[Tonto]

What you want Tonto do?

[The Lone Ranger]

First of all follow that trail and find the Apache Kid.

[Tonto]

Then fetch Kid in.

[The Lone Ranger (disguised as Tom Reynolds)]

No, he won't come in alive, Tonto.

[The Lone Ranger]

He's got to come in of his own accord.

[Tonto]

Or what you say?

[The Lone Ranger]

Or send for me.

[The Lone Ranger (disguised as Tom Reynolds)]

I'm going to take the place of Tom Reynolds.

[The Lone Ranger]

I'm going to live in town in

[The Lone Ranger (disguised as Tom Reynolds)]

his house and wear his clothes and make myself look as much like him as possible.

[The Lone Ranger]

I'm going to offer a big reward in his name. Ooh.

[Tonto]

Pay reward no.

[The Lone Ranger]

1, Kimosabe. Because we are the ones who will get the Apache Kid and we don't accept rewards.

[The Lone Ranger (disguised as Tom Reynolds)]

Now the first thing is for you to follow the trail, locate the Apache

[The Lone Ranger]

Kid and after you found him, tell him this.

[Sheriff Burns' Deputy]

Hey, Sam, I want to speak to you. Well, what's ranklin in your mind? What's come over Tom Reynolds since he got back? What makes you think anything has? Can't get to see him, can't talk to him or nothing. He was shot by the Apache Kid. No, he don't say. Yep, and lived. His house is occupied, ain't it? Ain't you heard of the reward he's offering? Reward? $10,000 for the Apache kid. 10,000?

[Apache Kid]

Wow, what's that?

[Sheriff Burns' Deputy]

Reynolds was shot by the Apache Kid and lived. He's offering 10,000 reward for his capture. $10,000.

[Silver (Horse)]

10,000?

[Sheriff Burns' Deputy]

Yes, sir.

[Apache Kid]

E Sheriff, is is that true?

[Silver (Horse)]

10,000 for the Apache Kid.

[Sheriff Burns]

There's a notice of it.

[Sheriff Burns' Deputy]

Hey, Sheriff, I got a hammer. I'll nail the notice on the wall. $10,000.

[Silver (Horse)]

10,000. Tom Reynolds offers $10,000. The Apache kit shot Reynolds. Reynolds is alive. Offers $10,000. $10,000.

[Narrator]

Sheriff Burns and his deputy had followed their instructions and soon everyone in town was talking excitedly of the reward. While the news is being spread, the Lone Ranger, disguised as Tom Reynolds, stood beside his great horse Silver in the stables behind the large Reynolds home.

[The Lone Ranger (disguised as Tom Reynolds)]

They think Tom Reynolds is alive. Silver, old boy, I hope we can carry out the plan, keep him alive at least in spirit, so we keep his pledge for him. It all depends on Toto. If he can trail the Apache Kid to his camp and carry out his part of the plan, there may be a chance. I wonder if Tata will be able to follow that trail. If he's successful, I wonder if the Apache Kid will shoot or give Toto a chance to talk. I hope the Apache Kid invites him to sit by his campfire and talk over a plan to pick up some quick and easy money.

[The Lone Ranger]

The curtain falls on the first act of tonight's Lone Ranger drama before the next exciting scenes. Please permit us to pause for just a few moments.

[Narrator]

Now to continue our story. You will recall that in the first act of tonight's Lone Ranger drama, the masked man in Tonto found Tom Reynolds dying from bullet wounds. The Lone Ranger reported Reynolds death to the sheriff and outlined a plan to bring the Apache Kid to justice. Our next scene opens in the outlaws camp.

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[Narrator]

It is in a forest clearing some distance north of town with the Apache Kid is his wife, an Indian woman who both hates and fears her husband.

[Apache Kid]

You try escape again.

[Lady Luck / Promotional Voice]

No, no.

[Apache Kid]

Me Apache Kid. What I got? I keep you wife Apache Kid.

[Lady Luck / Promotional Voice]

Me not escape. Me stay with you.

[Apache Kid]

That's right. Apache Kid put rope on you and leave you for time. You savvy Rope hurt. Rope not hurt me. You not like me, huh?

[Lady Luck / Promotional Voice]

Why not try to escape you Apache Kid. You heap strong. You not let wife escape. Me not trying.

[Apache Kid]

Apache Kid a rope wife anyway. Apache Kid not take chance.

[Lady Luck / Promotional Voice]

You bad. You cruelty wife. You stop. You ty rope.

[Apache Kid]

You say Apache Kid bad engine. White men say Apache Kid bad Injun. Low men say Apache Kid bad Injun. Who make me bad.

[Lady Luck / Promotional Voice]

You not. Not all time bad.

[Apache Kid]

White man law make Apache Kid bad man kill my father. Many years go by. Me wait. Then day come Apache Kid get revenge. That Injun law. White man slave say that wrong. White man want hang Apache Kid. They not get me.

[Lady Luck / Promotional Voice]

You hide from white men.

[Apache Kid]

You say Apache Kid not fraid let white man come. Each time I beat white man. Someday all white men fear Apache Kid.

[The Lone Ranger (disguised as Tom Reynolds)]

Wait. You hear horse.

[Apache Kid]

Horse come this way.

[Sheriff Burns' Deputy]

Quiet campfire.

[Lady Luck / Promotional Voice]

Show where you are.

[Apache Kid]

Quiet. Rider come to camp. You see him?

[Lady Luck / Promotional Voice]

That Injun.

[Apache Kid]

Injun understand Apache Kid maybe not need kill Injun. How the answer how?

[Tonto]

Me me want water. Plenty hard ride from town.

[Apache Kid]

Stay in saddle. Apache Kid look close.

[Sheriff Burns' Deputy]

Sho de.

[Tonto]

Si.

[Sheriff Burns' Deputy]

Um.

[The Lone Ranger]

Taki.

[Apache Kid]

Balu.

[Lady Luck / Promotional Voice]

Mita. Kale. Mabu.

[Apache Kid]

You from town?

[Tonto]

Not right.

[The Lone Ranger]

Get off horse.

[Apache Kid]

We talk. Me get him off. You maybe bring news from town.

[Tonto]

You Patchy Kid. Me got plenty news.

[Apache Kid]

What knows?

[Tonto]

You shoot feller Leave him live.

[Apache Kid]

What?

[Tonto]

Who you quiet feller. Name Reynolds. Him live not right. Him put up money.

[Apache Kid]

Money. Him plenty rich.

[Tonto]

Here.

[Apache Kid]

What is? Paper. You read me.

[Lady Luck / Promotional Voice]

Read me Put wood on fire. Make light.

[Apache Kid]

Plenty money for Apache K Kid. Plenty money.

[Tonto]

That right?

[Apache Kid]

Reward 10,000 maybe.

[Tonto]

Get them reward. You put them down. Gun. You engine. Me engine. Maybe two engine get them reward.

[Apache Kid]

Maybe we make plan.

[Tonto]

That's right.

[Apache Kid]

White man Reynolds with more money than he needed. Maybe it takes some. We make plans.

[Narrator]

Tondo played his part exactly as instructed by the Lone Ranger. While the Apache Kid outlined a scheme to get the $10,000 reward money. Tonto's suggestions made the outlaws plot fall into line with the masked man's plan. But the Apache Kid did not realize that he was being tricked.

[Apache Kid]

Make sure Reynolds bring money for reward.

[Tonto]

I'm told try.

[Apache Kid]

You wait in cabin. Now you go here. Not that horse.

[Tonto]

White feller. My horse.

[Apache Kid]

You take pack mule.

[Tonto]

Oh, what matter horse?

[Apache Kid]

Horse stay here. Then you come back. Stay sure. You get white horse back. If you play fair. Apache Kid keep white horse for time. You take mule ride bareback.

[Tonto]

Hunto bring white man to cabin.

[Apache Kid]

Good. I wait there for you. With plenty trick like fox get him up. Maybe Patchy Kid give Back white horse. Maybe not new steel engine.

[The Lone Ranger (disguised as Tom Reynolds)]

Horse.

[Apache Kid]

Horse fast. Maybe hard to follow Mule slow. Apache Kid follow easy.

[Lady Luck / Promotional Voice]

What you do now?

[Apache Kid]

Put rope on you. Make sure you hear when I come back.

[Lady Luck / Promotional Voice]

No, please. No rope. More rope.

[Apache Kid]

Make sure wife not run from Apache Kid.

[Lady Luck / Promotional Voice]

Someday. You not come back. Then what happened?

[Apache Kid]

Me not care what happened to you. If Apache Kid not come back, you. You run away. You tell lawmen too much. Apache Kid get captured, me not take chance. Sammy, let it tight. Keep you in camp. Now Apache Kid follow Tonto.

[Narrator]

Condo suspected that the Apache Kid might trail him to town. Therefore, when he reached the Reynolds house his behavior was designed to mislead anyone who might be watching him. He dismounted from the outlaw's mule and rapped on the door, confident that the Lone Ranger would carry out the deception.

[Apache Kid]

Who is it? Me friend.

[Tonto]

Me want talk.

[The Lone Ranger]

One minute. What do you want here at this time of night?

[Tonto]

Me patch news.

[The Lone Ranger (disguised as Tom Reynolds)]

All right, step inside there, Toto. The Apache Kid has followed you. He heard Just what he'd expect to hear if I were really Tom Reynolds.

[Tonto]

Him got white feller.

[Sheriff Burns' Deputy]

What?

[Tonto]

Huh? Him whole white feller. If Tonto double cross.

[The Lone Ranger (disguised as Tom Reynolds)]

But the main thing Tono is he's setting a trap.

[Tonto]

That right good.

[The Lone Ranger (disguised as Tom Reynolds)]

Was it hard to get him interested?

[Tonto]

No, that's not hard.

[The Lone Ranger (disguised as Tom Reynolds)]

What is his plan?

[Tonto]

You go to old cabin.

[The Lone Ranger (disguised as Tom Reynolds)]

Where is the old cabin?

[Tonto]

Three mile north, near creek.

[The Lone Ranger (disguised as Tom Reynolds)]

You can lead me there, can't you? Oh, I'm supposed to think you captured the Apache Kid and when I see you have him tied up, give you the money?

[Tonto]

Not right.

[The Lone Ranger (disguised as Tom Reynolds)]

Very well.

[Tonto]

But him got other scheme. What other scheme has he Tanto not know.

[The Lone Ranger (disguised as Tom Reynolds)]

Then how do you know he has another scheme?

[Tonto]

Sly look on him face.

[The Lone Ranger (disguised as Tom Reynolds)]

We'll have to take our chances.

[Tonto]

Patchy Kid plenty smart.

[The Lone Ranger (disguised as Tom Reynolds)]

He isn't smart, Tato.

[Tonto]

Not smart.

[The Lone Ranger (disguised as Tom Reynolds)]

No man who thinks he can beat the law is smart no matter what scheme he has in mind. There's one thing in our favor.

[Tonto]

What?

[The Lone Ranger (disguised as Tom Reynolds)]

That we're on the side of justice. That makes a big difference, kemosabe. A bigger difference than most people realize. I'll be ready to go with you as soon as I cinch up. Will this disguise pass for Tom Reynolds in the dark?

[Tonto]

It all right.

[The Lone Ranger (disguised as Tom Reynolds)]

Come on. We'll go to the stable. You don't want to go ahead with this, do you?

[Tonto]

Todo plenty danger.

[The Lone Ranger (disguised as Tom Reynolds)]

We can't back out because of that.

[Tonto]

Maybe you get lawman. No.

[The Lone Ranger (disguised as Tom Reynolds)]

There'd be a gunfight. Even if the Apache Kid was shot by the lawman. Other men would fall as well. But that we are carrying out the pledge Tom Reynolds made to his son. We want to get the Apache Kid alive. He must be made to stand trial to see and hear the white man's law.

[Narrator]

In a few moments, Silver was saddled and the Lone Ranger, still disguised as Tom Reynolds, guided his horse down the trail that led through the woods. Tonto, mounted on the mule, rode beside him. Tonto remained silent throughout the trip. He feared that his friend was facing what was perhaps the greatest danger of his career. The Apache Kid was both cruel and cunning. And his capture could be accomplished only by taking desperate chances.

[Tonto]

Cabin plenty close now.

[The Lone Ranger]

Yes, and the Apache Kid will surely be there, won't he?

[Tonto]

Maybe him in wood near here. Maybe him shoot from ambush.

[The Lone Ranger]

He won't do that, kimosabe.

[Tonto]

All him wants is money.

[The Lone Ranger]

Yes, but he isn't sure yet I brought any money with me. He'll not shoot me unless he knows for certain that I have the cash.

[Tonto]

You not got cash?

[The Lone Ranger]

No, Tanto. Have you told me everything he wants you to do?

[Tonto]

Me tell all.

[The Lone Ranger]

Very well, then, Toto. He's going to be inside the cabin and appear to have ropes around his arms.

[Tonto]

That's right.

[The Lone Ranger]

But really, he'll not be tied.

[Tonto]

No.

[The Lone Ranger]

Then carry out your part of the plan just as he told you.

[Tonto]

Not here. Here cabin. He's lighted a candle.

[Apache Kid]

Oh, boy.

[The Lone Ranger]

Hold that fellow.

[The Lone Ranger (disguised as Tom Reynolds)]

Now I'll talk as if I were Reynolds.

[The Lone Ranger]

Indian, have you really had that man roped and ready for delivery to the law? You'll get the reward just as I promised you.

[Tonto]

That good.

[The Lone Ranger]

We'll go inside and find out. So we meet again.

[Apache Kid]

You there.

[The Lone Ranger]

Apache king alive and well. You've kept your word all right, Indian.

[Apache Kid]

Me get revenge.

[The Lone Ranger]

You'll not have a chance.

[Apache Kid]

Much happened for an Apache Kid.

[The Lone Ranger]

Hang the Apache Kid. You know why I want you alive.

[Apache Kid]

Me not care.

[The Lone Ranger]

Years ago, you shot a man named Dave Reynolds. That time his father promised to get you or die trying. I don't want to shoot you. I want to see you stand trial for murder.

[Apache Kid]

You bring money for Injun that caught me, huh?

[The Lone Ranger]

I didn't say I brought the money with me.

[Apache Kid]

Have you?

[The Lone Ranger]

That needn't concern you. A reward can wait. First of all, I want to make sure you haven't any weapons concealed. What?

[Apache Kid]

Good weapon. Arms tied tight.

[The Lone Ranger]

Appearances are sometimes deceiving.

[Apache Kid]

You see empty holsters.

[The Lone Ranger]

Yes.

[Apache Kid]

That Injun has my guns.

[Narrator]

Where are they?

[Tonto]

There. Gun on shelf. Very well.

[Apache Kid]

Didn't he bring cash?

[Tonto]

Him not tell Tonto.

[The Lone Ranger]

No, I didn't bring the cash. No reward. Is going to be paid for you, Apache Kid. Because this Indian friend of mine doesn't take rewards.

[Apache Kid]

Friend of yours?

[Silver (Horse)]

Go ahead.

[The Lone Ranger]

Move toward the table near the door. You're welcome to stand against me.

[Apache Kid]

What this means may be cricket.

[The Lone Ranger]

It's all right, Yimasabe. When I saw the dust disturbed on the table near the door, I knew he's scheming. You have the full use of your hands behind your back. Go ahead and reach beneath the tabletop.

[Apache Kid]

You double cross.

[The Lone Ranger]

You may not tell him Tano didn't know what your scheme was. You can't find the gun you hid there, can you? Here it is.

[Sheriff Burns' Deputy]

I saw you good.

[The Lone Ranger]

Come on and rush me again.

[Apache Kid]

I got you. Here's another in the same place.

[Silver (Horse)]

Hold him up, Taddo.

[The Lone Ranger]

I want him to examine that shield.

[Apache Kid]

I'm not caught yet.

[The Lone Ranger]

Reach on that ledge beneath the tabletop.

[Apache Kid]

Me get you?

[The Lone Ranger]

Or would you rather have me reach for you? I'll get the thing that's there in place of your concealed gun. There it is. You recognize that, Deputy Mads? It's the one Tom Reynolds wore when you shot him. There's a hole. Your bullet drilled in it.

[Apache Kid]

Me not hung yet.

[Silver (Horse)]

You're not.

[The Lone Ranger]

Got proof Tom Reynolds has joined his son. You'll go on trial for both those murders. Another as well charged against you.

[Apache Kid]

Wrong law not cut proof Time.

[The Lone Ranger]

Toto replace those bonds with ropes that'll

[Apache Kid]

hold him, huh, Tonto tie him. He asked for proof.

[Tonto]

Tonto get proof.

[The Lone Ranger]

Where kimosabe?

[Tonto]

Him wife hate him? Him leave her tied. Tied her won't scape.

[The Lone Ranger]

Is she in his camp now?

[Apache Kid]

Her there is Whitefeller your horse, huh?

[The Lone Ranger]

And his wife will testify against him.

[Tonto]

She do anything to keep him from

[The Lone Ranger]

her and make those ropes tight. We'll get his wife and your horse later. Meanwhile, I'll go and get Sheriff Burns. He'd be glad to know that Tom Reynolds pledge to his son has been kept.

[Silver (Horse)]

Such are those great legs of yours. Silver Phenomenal Sage have given up hope of trapping the outlaw. It's up to us now. I s.

[Narrator]

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