A Silver Summons | The Lone Ranger (02-02-42)

Summary

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Podcast Summary: A Silver Summons | The Lone Ranger (02-02-42)

Old Time Radio Westerns with Andrew Rhynes

Episode Date: January 19, 2026

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Episode Overview

This episode presents a digitally restored classic Lone Ranger radio drama, immersing listeners into a suspenseful tale of secret codes, shadowy enemies, and high-stakes rescues in the Wild West. The Lone Ranger, aided by loyal allies and mysterious informants, faces the sinister Legion of the Black Arrow, an organization threatening democracy in the post-Civil War frontier. The story centers around a coded message, a mysterious ring, and a perilous rescue mission.

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Key Story Arcs and Discussion Points

1. A Stormy Arrival and Coded Messages

[02:07–07:00]

• Scene: During a violent rainstorm, a determined young woman arrives on foot at a remote telegraph office.

  • Seeks shelter and warmth; offered coffee and a blanket by the telegraph operator, Lefty.
  • Inquires about recent telegraph messages, displaying a suspicious knowledge of coded transmissions.

• Key Exchange about the mysterious messages:

  • Lefty admits confusion over a series of jumbled, indecipherable messages meant for "Tolman Larrabee."
  • The woman (implied to be Leslie) suggests the messages are in code.

Quote:
"You ever see such a mixed up message?" — Lefty, [09:28]

2. Villains Plotting and the Girl's Mission

[06:36–09:36]

• Scene: In a backroom, gang leader Dorn and his underlings plot to capture the girl, suspecting her of working against their secretive organization.
  • The gang fears she may aid the Lone Ranger and decipher their messages.

Quote:
"A girl with a brain can outwit a dozen big hulks like you. That's why I want the whole gang rounded up." — Dorn, [06:49]

3. Confrontation at the Telegraph Office

[09:29–11:21]

• Leslie attempts to leave but arouses Lefty's suspicion with her reaction to the coded message.
• Jake, one of Dorn's men, bursts in, accuses Leslie of being a criminal, and draws a gun.
• Leslie draws her own weapon, resulting in a tense standoff.
  • Leslie tries to convince Lefty of her innocence and surreptitiously sends him a coded message via telegraph.
  • The gang storms in, disarms and captures Leslie.

Notable Moment:

• Leslie demonstrates quick wit and courage, outmaneuvering threats while staying focused on her mission.

4. The Lone Ranger Receives a Summons

[12:12–15:25]

• The action shifts to the Lone Ranger and Tonto riding to a mission after a summons from a local padre.
  • The padre presents a unique ring—recognized by the Lone Ranger as belonging to a murdered Texas Ranger comrade.
  • He learns from the padre that Leslie, under captivity, had left the ring and a message with Lefty.
  • The Lone Ranger vows to act swiftly to track down Leslie and confront the Black Arrow's plot.

Quote:
"Seeing it now is like seeing a part of the past." — Lone Ranger, on the ring, [16:01]

5. Dorn's Suspicion and Lefty's Dilemma

[20:43–22:45]

• Dorn's distrust of Lefty grows, yet he is wary of confronting him directly due to Lefty's connection with the telegraph company.

• Lefty, released, consults the town sheriff but grows more conflicted as the sheriff vouches for Dorn—a clear signal of corruption.

Quote:
"Gotta do plenty of thinkin’ on this. Mustn’t make the wrong move." — Lefty, [22:45]

6. Lefty Meets the Lone Ranger

[23:24–24:20]

• In a suspenseful encounter at Lefty's home, the Lone Ranger reveals himself and shows the ring.
• Encouraged, Lefty helps the Ranger plan a rescue.

7. Showdown and Rescue

[24:21–28:00]

• Lefty feigns cooperation with Dorn, tricking him into revealing Leslie’s whereabouts.
• A confrontation at Dorn's hideout ensues. The Lone Ranger and Tonto burst in just in time for a furious fight.
• Dorn is apprehended along with two henchmen, but Leslie is missing—she had slipped away, leaving a note and the ring.

Quote:
"He was right when he said the telegraph company stood back of him. He’s got to talk to the sheriff. That’s why I didn’t press matters. I’ve got the sheriff in my pocket." — Dorn, [21:44]

8. Aftermath and Future Uncertainties

[28:00–29:02]

• Dorn dies suddenly, likely from a bad heart, ending his reign but depriving the law of further testimony against the Black Arrow.
• The Lone Ranger, Tonto, and Lefty agree to pursue the remaining leads, vowing to continue their pursuit of justice.

Quote:
"Another trail to the head man, close. I hate to think I’m the cause of Dorn dyin’." — Lefty, [28:44]

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Lefty's Folksy Suspicion:
  "You ever see such a mixed up message?" — Lefty, [09:28]

• Dorn's Underestimation of Leslie:
  "A girl with a brain can outwit a dozen big hulks like you." — Dorn, [06:49]

• Leslie's Bravery:
  "I do [have a gun]. And I can fire just as fast as you can." — Leslie, [10:26]

• The Lone Ranger’s Recognition:
  "Seeing it now is like seeing a part of the past." — Lone Ranger, [16:01]

• Corruption and Doubt:
  "I’ve got the sheriff in my pocket. He’ll tell Lefty that whatever I do is all right." — Dorn, [21:44]

• Honest Doubt and Reflection:
  "Gotta do plenty of thinkin’ on this. Mustn’t make the wrong move." — Lefty, [22:45]

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Key Timestamps

• [02:07] – Introduction of the Black Arrow and the storm
• [03:30] – Arrival of the young woman at the telegraph office
• [06:36] – Villains' conversation about the girl’s threat
• [09:29] – Suspicion and standoff at the telegraph office
• [12:12] – The Lone Ranger at the mission with Padre
• [20:43] – Lefty’s interrogation by Dorn
• [22:45] – Lefty's conflicted reflection after meeting the sheriff
• [23:24] – The Lone Ranger reveals the ring to Lefty
• [24:21] – The staged confrontation with Dorn
• [28:44] – Dorn's sudden death and its implications

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Tone and Style

The episode stays true to the dramatic, suspense-laden style of classic radio Westerns:

• Characters speak in plain, often folksy language.
• Tension is sustained with coded messages, undercover motives, and ambiguous allegiances.
• The pace quickens during action scenes, with vivid sound effects and rapid dialogue.
• Themes of honor, loyalty, and justice pervade every encounter.

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Conclusion

"A Silver Summons" is a classic Western tale of coded intrigue, heroic intervention, and the perpetual fight for justice. The Lone Ranger, guided by courage and clues from unexpected allies, confronts the shadowy Black Arrow and its network of deception. With memorable dialogue, moral dilemmas, and a satisfying rescue, the episode captures the spirit of the golden age of radio drama.

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Transcript

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[Female Character (possibly Leslie or the girl)]

Can't complain though. Waited a week for his summer.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

Blast. He shut that door. Sake your life things it. Well, Charlie. Lady, I didn't know it was someone like you. Sorry I spoke that way.

[Female Character (possibly Leslie or the girl)]

Oh, that's all right.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

One of the boys that generally drops around to talk a little evenings. Rotten night. Oh, terrible soaking wet. My sake's alive. Here, sit yourself down by the stove. Got a pot of coffee here. Thaw yard a mite.

[Female Character (possibly Leslie or the girl)]

It is pretty cold.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

Yeah. Take this blanket and wrap it around your shoulders. Get a chill. It's likely give you a bad cold. Get some cold medicine here.

[Female Character (possibly Leslie or the girl)]

Oh, no, I'll be all right, thanks. I. I saw your life.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

You don't live in Ashton, do you?

[Female Character (possibly Leslie or the girl)]

No.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

I didn't think I'd seen you around. Ashton's just west of here. Can't see it on a night like this.

[Female Character (possibly Leslie or the girl)]

Of course I want to get to Ashton. I'll go on.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

You better wait a while to get dried out and then I'll take you into town when I shut down the office. You riding?

[Female Character (possibly Leslie or the girl)]

No, a foot. That's right. That fire feels good.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

I don't mean to be curious, miss, but how far you travel on foot in this storm.

[Female Character (possibly Leslie or the girl)]

Far enough to be dog tired and soak through and through cold.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

Poor Jan. Here, now, drink this.

[Female Character (possibly Leslie or the girl)]

Oh, thanks. That tastes good. This must be a pretty tiresome place to work all by yourself all the time.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

Well, the boys drop you in to talk? I'm not alone so much.

[Female Character (possibly Leslie or the girl)]

I suppose you get some pretty strange messages on that telegraph.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

What made you say that?

[Female Character (possibly Leslie or the girl)]

What made me?

[Narrator/Various Characters]

Why, I've been having the doggonest time figuring out what some messages mean. Funny part of it is, I don't even know who they're for.

[Female Character (possibly Leslie or the girl)]

You don't? How can you deliver them?

[Narrator/Various Characters]

It's terrible. I can't. Nearly a week ago I complained about it to the line boss. He said didn't know what to do about it. Just hold them here to let call for is all I can do.

[Female Character (possibly Leslie or the girl)]

Well, I heard of a man in Asheville that was waiting for a word from the East. Maybe the message should have gone to Asheville instead of Ashton. This man's name was rather. What was it?

[Narrator/Various Characters]

Larbey.

[Female Character (possibly Leslie or the girl)]

That doesn't sound familiar. What's the first name?

[Narrator/Various Characters]

Tolman? Larrabee. That's who these messages are for.

[Female Character (possibly Leslie or the girl)]

Oh, no. That wasn't the man.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

I don't expect you know anyone named that, do you? No.

[Female Character (possibly Leslie or the girl)]

What are the messages about?

[Narrator/Various Characters]

Well, that's the thing. If it's a dog gone, things are just a jumble of words. Don't make head or tail. It's mixed up with a needle in a haystack that's caught up by a hurricane.

[Female Character (possibly Leslie or the girl)]

It couldn't be that sad. Maybe they're in a code of some Sort.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

I thought it might be something of that sort of. Can't make it out, though. Here, I'll show you. The last one that came in showed it to several of the boys that came in here, but none of them could make sense of it. Let me take a look at this.

[Female Character (possibly Leslie or the girl)]

Thanks. I'd like to.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

While the girls studied the message in the telegraph office, two men were talking in the back room of the cafe. The smaller one seemed to dominate his big, burly, bearded companion. I'm giving the orders, Read. Get that through your thick head. Oh, no, Mr. Doan. I didn't mean to make no argument with you. But if it's just a capture of a girl. One girl, Jiminy, I can do it. Yes, well, a girl with a brain can outwit a dozen big hulks like you. That's why I want the whole gang rounded up. Are you sure that you read the right meaning? The last message that come through from the east? I'm sure. I only asked. Heck, did the Black Owl learn that this girl is out here to kill? Try and discover who he is. Why is she here instead of where he is in Washington? Cause the Lone Ranger's here. She's supplying him with information all the time. What's more, the girl is likely to learn about the Telegraph. Mr. Dorn, she couldn't learn about the way we get messages, could she? That statement proves that you're a fool. No one but a fool underestimates an enemy. I know, but she hears that messages and code come through the action office. She'll investigate. But even so, would Lefty tell her about the messages? That operator isn't one of our men. He'd tell if she was clever in the way she questioned him. And she will be clever. But, Mr. Dawn, even if she's seen the messages, they wouldn't make sense to her. She might decoup them. I'm not going to waste any more time talking to you. I want you to get the men together and surround that telegraph office starting at daybreak, huh? Yes, you can count on us. Very well. You sit still, Greg. Who's there? I gotta see. Just a minute. Where did you leave. Jake? Jake? You rode east to visit a friend of his this afternoon who was going to come back tonight. Why does he want to see me? Golly, Mr. Dorn, I don't know. Oh, you better hurry. Let me speak to you. Come in here. I have to hurry. Here. How you. Jake? Hello, Red. What do you want, Dawn? I come by the telegraph office. I'm away from calling on A friend. Well, you know what that last message said? Wanted to come in yesterday about keeping an eye out for a girl. Yes, I. Well, there's a girl talking to Lefty right now. What? Yeah, I peeked into the window as I come past. Figured I'd stop in and keep up a friendly relation with Lefty. When I seen her, she was reading telegrams. What were the telegrams? I don't know. I couldn't see that close what was being said. I couldn't hear the wind and rain was having some fizz. But I thought you should know what was going on. You get over there right away. Yes, Red. You get the rest of the boys. Some are in the other room playing cards. The rest will be in the hotel. Get them together and capture that girl. Right now. At once. And you, Jake, get back to that office and don't let that girl escape. Leave it to me. She and the Lone Ranger stand between success and failure. The Black Arrow. Now get going. You ever see such a mixed up message? No.

[Female Character (possibly Leslie or the girl)]

I better be going now.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

Sure. If you wait just a little longer, I can see that you get to town.

[Female Character (possibly Leslie or the girl)]

I can find the town.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

The storm's as bad as ever, though. You'll get.

[Female Character (possibly Leslie or the girl)]

I don't mind, really.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

Now you hold on, miss. You read something. That last message I showed you.

[Female Character (possibly Leslie or the girl)]

Whatever gave you that idea?

[Narrator/Various Characters]

Watched your face and went pale for a minute. Now you've got to leave here in a hurry.

[Female Character (possibly Leslie or the girl)]

You'd better stick to your telegraph and not try to be a detective.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

I note things, miss. I noted just what I said. I want to know what was in that there message. Things have been too. That door. I don't move.

[Female Character (possibly Leslie or the girl)]

Robbery.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

Hey, Jake, what's the matter? That ain't enough? Like me here's a criminal, she is. There might be a reward for a capture. If there is, I see that you share in it. You don't say. Well, I never.

[Female Character (possibly Leslie or the girl)]

You know that isn't true. Let's see. Is that what they call you? Listen to me. Don't believe what that man tells you. Let me show you what I have.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

But it stands still, miss. I got my orders.

[Female Character (possibly Leslie or the girl)]

And so have I.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

Jumping Juniper. Well, miss, looks like you carry a gun too.

[Female Character (possibly Leslie or the girl)]

I do. And I can fire just as fast as you can.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

I reckon so. Sort of a stalemate, huh? We got the dropping each other. But that's only because I don't like to shoot a pretty girl.

[Female Character (possibly Leslie or the girl)]

Well, I'll shoot if I have to. I'm leaving here and you haven't the nerve to shoot me.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

I don't have no shooting in my office.

[Female Character (possibly Leslie or the girl)]

Lesti, listen to me carefully. I can't prove it now, but I'm on the right side and this man is not. You want him? Leave with him and his friends or he wouldn't have told you that. You might share in the reward. He wouldn't have had to tell you that I was a criminal.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

Oh, go and I don't know.

[Female Character (possibly Leslie or the girl)]

He will not tell you. There is someone you can trust. I'm giving you a message. A message only you will be able to understand in your own code.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

You better not stop me by shooting.

[Female Character (possibly Leslie or the girl)]

If you dare, but I'll shoot at the same time.

[Narrator/Various Characters]

Up there. Think he has a drop on her and she has a drop on him? He sent him the message with that telegraph. Get in there fast. You two go to the rear door. We go to the front. Hurry and get her before she tells all she knows on the telegraph. Come on. Grab the girl. Take her gun. Look at her, Drake. We'll talk and we'll know the reason why. Come on, Lefty. Speak up and save yourself a lot of trouble. I've told you, men have got nothing to say. That girl sent a message on the telegram. Ask her what she said. If you want to know, I'm asking you. Where'd you take her? None of your business. You tell what she said to her. Don't be a bigger fool. You already been. I'm a Western Union man. I don't tell what goes over my wires. Look, that girl sent into over the wires. I saw the switch, sent a message to you, to no one else. Then ask her what it was. I wasn't paying particular attention. I was watching Jake with that gun in his hand getting ready to duck if the shooting started. You're sure about that? I'm not sure about anything. I thought you fellas were my friends, coming here to talk from time to time. Now dog owned it. I don't know what to think. Why'd you capture that girl? You're on the label. Why don't you let the law take charge? You ask questions like that, Then leave me alone. He's right. Come on, boys. Leave Lefty alone. Several days later and some distance to the north the Lone Ranger and Tono raced toward a small mission. There's a mission? Kimosabe had a hard ride all the way here. The summons from the padre was urgent. That's what Indians say. Padre often gave aid to the Lone Ranger when he had information to the masked man. He passed the word to friendly Indians like magic. Then the News traveled far and wide in ever expanding circles till the Lone Ranger was notified. Heady silver table, I hope. Good God. At last. He ain't hope for me, huh? Padre. You came at last. I hope it is not too late. Too late? It has been two days since I sent the first word. We were far from here, Padre. You must have been Convo. Come in. Me take horns. All right. How do you know where to find food and water for the horses? Me? No, you come with me, son. Padre, why did you send for me? Come inside. We can talk as well while you're resting. You know what I've been doing for these past weeks? I know. I pray for your success. What I have may help bring that success. What is it, Padre? Wait until we're inside. Sit down. I'll get food for you. Not now, thanks. First, tell me what happened. Very well. The other day a man came here. He asked if I knew anyone who was called the Lone Ranger. Who was he, Padre? He told me that he operated the telegraph near a town called Ashton. Yes. He showed me a ring. Not a valuable ring, but an interesting ring. Here, let me show it to you. Gold. That has a United States England on it. Yes. Have you ever seen it before? I once knew a man who. A ring like this can't be the same ring. Why can it not be the same ring? You mean? Padre, is this the ring? See? Yes, it is. It's the same one. Where can I find the one who owns it? I do not know. But find that one you must, if it is not already too late. The curtain falls on the first act of our Lone Ranger story. Before the next exciting scenes, please permit us to pause for just a few moments.

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Play social casino void where prohibited. Visit spinquest.com for more details. Now to continue our story, When a padre showed the Lone Ranger the ring that lest he had brought him, the masked man recognized it at once and demanded further details. Padre. Padre. Tell me all you can. But first, my boy, I must know where you last saw that ring. On the finger of one of my closest friends. A Texas Ranger with whom I used to ride. One of several Texans who, well, who were murdered from ambush. Was he Wearing the ring at the time of the massacre? No. He hadn't worn it for some time prior to that day. But it was his and Indian made it for him. There couldn't be another ring like it. Seeing it now is like seeing a part of the past. Tell me, where did it come from? Please sit down. My story may not be as brief as yours. Hello. I told you that the man who does telegraphy near Ashton brought it here. He came a few days ago. His manner was uncertain when he first came in. I don't know just where to start, Padre, but I had to come here. Start anywhere, you'll find it easy to continue. Well, it's this ring. I was told to bring it here to you and ask you to find the Lone Ranger and give it to him. The Lone Ranger? Have you heard of him? Yes. Well, can you get this ring to him? It is possible. Tell me how you got the ring. Well, a girl came into my office during a heavy storm. I thought at first she'd come just to get out of the wet. But the more I thought about it, the more I was sure. She come to ask questions. Questions about some telegrams at hand, coated ones. I showed them to her and she got pale. She was about to leave in a hurry when men came in and captured Padre. Did this operator say the girl had been captured? Yes, several days ago. Several days ago, my friend and I. But you have more to tell. The ring. While the girl's captors held a gun on her she tapped out a message on the telegraph sound. She told the operator that she was leaving a ring on the table. He was to bring that ring to me and ask me to hand it to you. I have done so. Couldn't the operator tell any more? No. I've told you all he said. I've got to speak to him, Otto. And unsaddle. We're riding again as soon as the horses have been fed. I don't know who the girl is. I've never seen her face. Probably she's been helping me. She's been against the Black Arrow and all its dangers as much as I have. If she had the ring, she must be someone near and dear to your friend. Yes. How did she know I'd recognize ring? Does she know who I am? If she does, and I doubt it, your secret is safe with her. But your horses are tired. Do you want to borrow a fresh one? No. No, thank you. Silver and scaffold. Carry on, Padre. Did that operator return to Ashton? I assume he did. He said nothing of doing otherwise. And the sooner we can get there and question him, the better. Horse. Ready now. Good. Padre, do you mind if I take this ring with me? Take it. Wear it until you can return it to the owner. I hope that will be soon. I. I hope it will be. Goodbye, Lone. Until we meet again. Goodbye, Padre. And. And thank you. Come on, Paddo. You ready? And let's go. Get him up. God. As the days passed and the telegraph operator did not return to Ashton, Dorn's anger had increased. He paced the floor of his room in the hotel. And when he spoke to Red, his voice was almost a snarl. You don't do anything till I see Lefty. All right, boss. I was only asking, that's all. Who's watching the office now? Jake's there. I was to take his place at sundown. I want Lefty here as soon as he gets back. Why was he allowed to leave in the first place? Golly, Mr. Dorn, no one said anything about not letting him leave. No one does any thinking. Pack of dull witted food. That's what I've got to work with. The girl is being watched, I hope. Oh, sure, Mr. Dorn. We got a heavy guard around the cabin day and night. If she escapes. She won't. Who is it?

[Female Character (possibly Leslie or the girl)]

Mr. Dorn?

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Lefty. Here. Now we'll learn a few things. Here he is. This is pretty high handed, Mr. Doan. Shut that door. Where have you been? I don't know. Is that fitting your business, Doane? I took a few days off. My helper ran the office telegraph company. Don't complain. Don't know as anyone else should. Sit down there. Hey, Gordon. Lefty, don't they? That's right. Perhaps my men were a little crude in bringing you here. That galoot was standing in my office. He drew a gun on me as I came over. You should know better than that. Enough. Just what do you want of me anyhow? I didn't have a chance to tell you, Lefty. About the girl who was taken into custody in the office. Yeah? Where is she? Or she's been turn over to the law. Federal prisoner. You see, Lester, we have to work in a mighty different way than the local law officers. Are you trying to hint that you're law officers? Well, not exactly. Dawn. Just what do you want of me? Well, that girl was captured. She said something to you in code on the telegraph. You left town for a few days right after that. I want to know what she said and where you went. So that's what you want to know, eh? I can pay you for the information, Lefty. I'm not interested. But if you. For the time being, I'll keep my information to myself. I'll tell you one thing, though. Well, I wouldn't advise you to have your men get rough with me. Just remember, the whole of the telegraph company's behind me. I'm sorry Jake treated you like he did. And there's one other thing. Doran. Yeah? I need to find out more about that girl. I won't ask you because I don't know as I could believe anything you told me. But I'm gonna have a talk with the sheriff now that I'm back in town. See what he thinks. That's all. Unless you figure to keep me here at the point of a gun. Oh, of course not. You can leave any time you want. I'm leaving right now. Got to be careful how we handle him. He was right when he said the telephone company stood back of him. He's got to talk to the sheriff. That's why I didn't press matters. I've got the sheriff in my pocket. He'll tell Lefty that whatever I do is all right. We've got to find out what the girl told him once you used the telegraph. I can't find out any other way. I'll make the girl herself tell us. Well, she will if she thinks Lefty's life depends on the telling. I'm going to keep her nearby until I'm convinced that she's told us everything we should know. Left. He talked with the sheriff, but when he had finished, he was more confused than ever. He considered the contradictory fact as he walked toward his home. Sheriff says Doran's all right. That mean the girl's done something wrong? I can't believe that. She seemed to figure the Lone Ranger was on her side. Lone Ranger wouldn't be on the side of anybody the law was after. Gotta do plenty of thinkin on this. Plenty of thinkin'. Mustn't make the wrong move. I'll get to bed and sleep on it. Lefty found a candle on the shelf beside the door. But before he could light it, a voice stopped him. Are you the telegraph operator? Take it easy. They thought you left it, don't they? Yeah. Go ahead and light the candle. Yeah, but who are you, May I ask you? I brought this ring with me. The Lone Ranger. Later that same night, dawn was pleasantly surprised to see Lefty at his door. Why, come in, Lefty. I didn't expect to see you again tonight. I had a talk with the sheriff so I heard. I guess he sent you right, didn't he? You still want to know what that girl said to me the other day? Oh, if you want to tell me.

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Thanks. He asked me to give word to the Lone Ranger. He did? Yeah. That's why I left town for a time. Did you get word to him? Not only that. He's coming here. If you're on the level, Mr. Doane, I sure had the wrong idea about the Lone Ranger. When is he coming? Real soon. He's going to have men enough to take that girl away from you. He is, huh? Does he know how many friends I have to help me? I guess he does. That's different. I don't like that. But look here, Doane. If you're sort of working for the government the soldiers would be on your side, wouldn't they? Soldiers? Is that what he's for? Hold on, Gunnis. You look downright scared. You've been lining your teeth. You're not on the side of the law at all. And the Lone Ranger is? I'm going to tell him where you've hid the girl. Put your hands up. Up with him, and hurry. Jake, come in here. I heard him out the back way with this man. Take him with us. You better watch yourself, John. Remember that I have the Western Union back of me. Never mind what stands back of you. You blundered into something and the cards are down. I'll get going. A little poor Red in you what? He says, Lefty. Leslie was taken out the rear door of the hotel then forced to ride between Dorn and Jake. Outside of town, Dorn stopped at a rambling rancho. All right, inside with you. Take him in, Jake. Call him in together. There's no time to lose. Now, all of you listen to me. The Lone Ranger's coming here with a cavalry. I never said that. Too late to deny it now. This man's too dangerous for us. He's got to go with the girl. Get that rope tighter, Jacob. Okay, but it's a ponytail. What are we going to do now? We've got to get the girl, Lefty out of here. That's what I said. Leave evidence like that? Leave proof that the girl was on the right track. No, you fools. She can be valuable. We can make her write letters and reports and throw everyone off the trail. We can make Leslie send messages that will help us. What do we do, Red? Jake, you two will stay and help me. The rest of you ride out to meet this band. Hold them off for one hour. That'll give us Time to get a head start. Get moving now. Hurry up, boys. They leap to their saddles and rode onto the north trail. Dorne meanwhile, packed saddlebags. I'll be ready in another minute. Jake, you keep watch on Lefty. I will. Red, take this key. Unlock the door of the girl's room. Good enough. Get her hands tied before you let her out. If she makes any trouble, hit her on the head with your gun. I won't make. I will help you. Rich. Get those hands up. He's here. Lone Ranger. How are you? What do you do? Get him drilling. It's a redskin too. Hudson Fel. Here, one for Redhead. Good going, Red. Oh, you do. This for you. This for you. Do well. Don't go. If I didn't knock him down. Good work, Lefty. I couldn't do much with my hands tied this way. But I did get the chance to charge that rat face dawn with my shoulders. I didn't dare fire at their gun. See? I didn't know where the girl was. Isn't that their room? Ray was just opening the door. How about knocked out that rope? Someone at large. We have these three for prisoners. Doran, I think, is one of the ringleaders of the Black Arrow. Here, I'll cut those ropes. Lefty. That crook can tell plenty. My ginger chill worked out just right. Just like you hoped. Doran's scheme and mine filled in the spaces I left. And he sent the gang to meet you. Then he never stopped to wonder how I could know where the hideout was. He just brought me here so you could follow. We got that sheriff too. But first I. The girl isn't here. She was there. Wait. You left a note. She must have slipped there while we was fighting. What's the note say? Here. Keep the ring. Dorn can name. Hello. Dorn can name the leaders. Dorn not talk now him dead. Dead? I didn't hit him that hard. Let me see. I just shouldered and knocked him down. No marks on him. Must have had a weak heart that couldn't stand the excitement. Oh, gone. Another trail to the head man. Close. I hate to think I'm the cause of Dorn Dyne. Now your wife, Lefty. His heart was bad. Any excitement might have had the same result. Now what we do? Well, two of these men are alive to be jailed. I'll go to the marshal. And me? Wait here. Yes, TTO I'll be back soon. I'll still return him. Well, left him, Captain S. Maybe these poor cats will get conscious before you get back. And I'll have the chance to tell them what I think of them.

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