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Call 1-800-GRAINGER clickgrainger.com or just stop by Granger for the ones who get it done. Welcome to the Old Time Radio Westerns. I'm your host Andrew Rines and I'm excited to bring you another episode. This is one of over 80 episodes released monthly for your enjoyment. You can find more Western shows at our website by going to otrwesterns.com now let's get into this episode. Hello Silver Hoy. A fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust and a hearty hi O Silver the Lone Ranger. In the early days of the western United States, bands of outlaws made their headquarters in the badlands that bordered the range. The ranchers were unable to protect themselves from their sudden raids, and it was not until the masked rider of the plane started his great fight for law and order that the rustlers were driven from their hideouts. No one could equal the Lone Ranger's strength and courage, his daring and resourcefulness. Nowhere in the pages of history can one find a greater champion of justice. Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear. From out of the past come the thundering hoof beats. The great horse Silver. The Lone Ranger rides again. Come on Silver, we roll. The trail of wrestlers come off waiting for us. Hail Silver. As the Lone Ranger in Tonto circled the Bar G herd, they saw a cowboy riding toward the distant ranch house. The night was quiet. The shooting which had brought them racing from their camp had stopped, and there doesn't seem to Be anything wrong here, Tado. We hear plenty sharp. I know. Sounded like a battle from the camp. That right? What we do now? I'll have a talk with that cowhand before we turn back. Tada. Look at that man. Oh, him. That old rage. He's hanging onto the pommel of his saddle. He's been hurt. Come on. Get him up. Scout the cat will arrest. There's no one else on the range. He wouldn't be leaving them under ordinary circumstances. Oh, him hurt bad. We were too far away. Steady, boy. Tondo got range. Come back to finish me, huh? We're friends. Wearing a mask. We want to help you. Oh, it's. Shoot. I can't even go for my gun. Catch him, Tando. He's slipping from the saddle. Huh? Thunder got it? Yeah. Take him on, Silver. We. We go ranch. Yes. He needs attention right away. Lead his horse, huh? Oh, get a monster away. I'll hand him down to you. T. All right. I'll take him out. Well, there has been a gunfight here. All those windows in front are broken. Go on, Tata. Knock. Bullet hit door. Yes, I can see the marks. Stick him up. Can't you see I'm carrying a wounded man? Your mask. I haven't time to explain that. Now out of my way. Just remember that you're covered. You Hank Garrison? The name is Slade. We'll put him down here. Tada. The kitchen must be that way. Get some hot water. Everything we'll need, huh? How to do it? It's Bill Corrigan. Is he done for? Not yet. We may be able to save him. What's been going on here? You ought to know. We were miles away when we heard the shooting. What was it? A raid. Outlaws. Rustlers. Yeah. I didn't get here till it was all over myself. There's no doubt who it was. Brandon's gang shot up this place for half an hour. And there's no telling what they did out in the range. This man can tell us who was here during the fight. Just Garrison and his wife and a stranger that were staying the night. Where are they now? In Hank's bedroom. Hank was hit. What about the bunkhouse? They got three or four of the boys killed. Hit anyway. Mariah sent me over there, but I came right back to help with Hank Hunter. Got water. Manage. Will you? Take care of him, huh? Hunter fix him. Last man. Who are you? He's a stranger I told you about. Kinhorn Gambler. The Garrisons take anybody in. Gambler perhaps, but not a tin horn. Mr. Slade, you couldn't be good and look so down at the heel. I never use my skill unless I'm playing with crooks. Lately I've met nothing but honest men and bad luck. I've got to hunch those rustlers sent you here. You're mistaken. Yeah? Well, I'll think I'm lying. Insist on it. Take the consequences. Gunman too, huh? When I'm forced to be. Mr. Slade. Mrs. Garrison want to know what was going on out here? Don't bother. It's one of their cowhands. But he's coming to now, and I think it'll be all right. We'll soon know what happened on the range. How are you feeling, bill? Oh, hello, Mr. Slade. They got shorty 100 head. Which way did they go? To the hills? Sure, and try to follow them after they get into those canyons. They're driving cattle. They'll have to leave a trail. Not on rock. And we'll take whatever men are able to ride and start right away. I'm ready. It's no use. He's telling the truth. Mash man. This isn't the first time Brand has raided a ranch and driven off the cattle. Never find it. We've tried plenty of times. It's no use if you. Besides, you'd only be able to round up about 10 men here. Brann must have twice that number. How about the men on your ranch and all the other ranches in the district? Why don't you get together? You've got to find Bran before he can catch him. You can't ask men to ride into an ambush. Did you say men? Slade. Oh, how is he? Don't tell me that you got one of the game. No, Mrs. Garrison. The Masked man can be trusted. Bill. I'm all right. Shorty dead? Yeah. How long are you gonna stand for it? How long before we go after those murderers and bring them to justice? We can't. Can't? What's to stop us? Those canyons. There was a man among the lot of you. He'd find out where Brand's hideout was. He'd force every rancher and cowhand in this district to follow him back there. He'd put an end to this curse. What? Ms. Garrison. What's the matter with you, Slade? Well, I. You don't have to tell me. You're a coward. You're all scared of Brand. Maybe it's up to a woman. Maybe it's up to me to smoke those polecats out of the hill. No, Mrs. Garrison. My friend and I will start looking for that hideout tonight. You're a stranger here. You're wearing a mask. I told you that he could be trusted, Mrs. Garrison. And I'm sure of it now. I just had a look at his horse. What's his horse got to do with it? Snow White. Just about the grandest animal I've ever seen. Masked man. Would you mind showing us one of the bullets from your gun? I have one here in my belt. Silver. A silver bullet and a snow white horse. Does that mean anything to you, Mrs. Garrison? The lone Ranger. Come. Tada. Wait. If you find out where Brand is, I'll have every man in this district ready to follow you when you get back. You have your husband to take care of. I think you no you wrong here. The only way I can help him now is to help you. He. Hank. Hank's gone. It rained plenty soon. Plenty dark. Yes. There's no hope of finding any sign until the storm's over. This ledge will give us shelter. We'll make camp here. There are over a hundred canyons cutting into the foothills. Take us a month to follow all of them. Steady, boy. I'll have a saddle off in a minute. There's no pasture here, but you'll have a rub down and plenty of water. We don't have to follow every canyon though. We know it must be large enough to drive a hundred head of cattle through. And that it rained. It would be soaked out of here the wind were coming from the east. Tonka. Bill. Fire. Sounds like the gambler we met at the barn. G. Take the dry spot. Mind if I share? You can't. Not at all. Why did you leave the ranch? I've been following you. Just after you left, I had an idea and I wanted to see what you thought of it. What sort of an idea? Well, it stands to reason that Bram's hideout must be some sort of a valley at the end of one of these canyons. Large enough to graze cattle. Exactly. The canyon entrance must be pretty well guarded all the time. But there may be another one somewhere. Hard to find that out without getting inside the camp. What's your idea? You find out where it is and I'll join the gang. They'd shoot you on sight. No, I don't think so. With a gang of outlaws such as that, my. My appearance would be in my favor. Once you were in the camp, they'd never let you leave at night. They'd find it hard to stop me. Masked man. I'm not very proud of my life. Up to now it hasn't counted for much, either for good or for bad. I'd consider it a privilege if you let me work with you. We should be able to find a second entrance without going into the valley. But our attack would have to be made at night. It would help if we knew exactly how many men were there, where they slept and where they posted their guards. I could find that out. On the other hand, time is important. We ought to find the valley tomorrow and lead the posse here tomorrow night. I can make a break for it as soon as it was dark and meet you outside. You. You don't know what it would mean to me if I could help you realize the chance you'd be taking. I'd like taking chances. Then perhaps we'd accept your offer. Good. But only on one condition. What's that? If Tado and I can find some place to watch the valley every minute you're inside it. Why should I object to an ace in the hole? From the place where we lost the herd sign on the rocks, there are only three big canyons the outlaws could have taken. We'll try them all tomorrow. The storm continued through the night. At dawn, the rain stopped, but the sky was still threatening as the lone Ranger, Tonto and Calhoun broke camp and started their exploration of the canyons. The first one led them to the bed of a mountain stream, dry except for a thin trickle of water that threaded its way among the rocks. There's only a cliff on the other side. Yes. If we have any more rain, the stream will be a torrent by tomorrow. Maybe tonight. It rained hard in mountain water. Not get here yet. Come on. We'll try the other canyons. The second canyon was blind and it was afternoon before they rained. Up at the entrance to the third, a pale sun broke through the clouds for a moment. But at that same moment, lightning ripped the sky to the west and thunder cried. Well, T. Do you see anything? Gravel. Hunt a look. We can't hope to find any tracks from last night, but we'll try. Hoof mark here. You're right. Horse, come out of canyon. Turn around here. Go back. One of their guards. This is it, Calhoun. I'll go on alone. I'll meet you here after dark. Not so fast. They're breaking cliff. We'll take a look at it. Come on, Silver, get him up. Scout, get up there. Want to get up to the top of the cliff? Is that it? Yes. Silver and Scout can make it from here. Top of cliff, like plane. We can ride to the edge overlooking the valley. All right, Calhoun. You can take the Canyon. We'll reach the valley about the same time. Where are we meet? Right here. Good luck. Same to you. Get up there. Come on. Get off. Scarf. Has Calhoun come out of Brand's cabin yet? No, not yet. I've been looking at the far side of the valley. That dry river bed is the same one we met farther up. We found the entrance we'll use with the posse. There are paths down from cliff to right. I noticed that before. Silver and Scout could make it. But we must think of the other horses. You look, Calhoun. Guard come from canyon. There's a man with him. Is it one of the gang or Tutto? That's Slade, the rancher we met at the Bar G. Maybe him prisoner. The guard isn't holding a gun on him. They seem to be friendly. Uh huh. They're laughing. Should have made more inquiries about Slade last night. I wonder if Brand has left his ranch alone. Him work at the outlaw? Brand would need someone on the outside to give him information. They're heading straight for Brand's cabin. Yes. Over here. Scout. What we do? We're taking that path down the side of the cliff. Slade knows that Calhoun is working on the side of the law. He'll tell Brand a man's life is in danger. Todo get him off. Scout. 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. Jam. Now to continue our story. When the Lone Ranger saw the rancher slayed right into the outlaws valley with one of the guards, he knew that Slade would identify Calhoun and that the gambler's life was in danger. At that moment, Calhoun was facing Brad in the latter's cabin. So you wouldn't join the gang? Yes. Where'd you hear about us? Well, that was at the Garrison ranch last night when you shot it up. There's plenty of talk about you and your men. And I decided you were the right outfit for me. Handy with your shooting irons. I have a deck of cards here in my pocket. Here's the ace of spades. Would you like to throw it up in the air? I don't mind. Nice draw. Look at the card. Clean through the city. Does that answer your question? How about a Brandon iron? A straight one. I've worked for outfits like yours before and there were never any complaints. You know, by rights Pete should have shot you on sight when you came riding through the canyon. I told him I was your brother. What's that? I haven't got any brother. Glad Pete didn't know that I swooped. Talking to, huh? I've had to be in my business. Well, I don't know. I could use an ombre with brains, but there's such a thing as having too many. I'll let you live until the boys come in for the grub. Let's see how they feel about you. Suits me. In the meantime, hand over the guns. Right. I wouldn't bother with them, except your draw is almost as fast as mine and I don't like ties. Now, let's have the one you carry under your coat. All right, Brand. There it is. Not very large, but it's come in handy. Those are boys now. Shouldn't be. Not yet. Boss, you back here again? I told you not to leave the canyon. Yeah, but you told me not to leave anybody past either. And Slade's here. I figured I ought to come with him. Slade? Hey, send him in and get back to your post. Yeah. It's all right. Look out, monsieur. You wouldn't be reaching for those guns, would you? Me? Sorry, I didn't realize. Just in case you don't realize again, we'll put them in the drawer. Howdy, Brand. What are you doing here? Hello, Slade. You two know each other? Yeah, we met at the garrisons last night. I've told Brand all about it. Why haven't you got ropes on him? Brand? He's dangerous. Think so? You can't take chances with nobody. Not with the Lone Ranger around here. He was at the garrisons last night, too. Ms. Humphrey rode after him when he left. Well, Calhoun, that's what I told Slade I was going to do. I thought he was on it. He's working with the Lone Ranger. If that masked man finds the valley, you're going to have a fight on your hands. Finish this tin horn off and call your men in. You've got to be ready. I'm not afraid of any masked man. When he comes, he'll have a posse behind him. They'll never get through the canyon alive. I'm not worried about that. But I don't like anybody to play me for a fool. Still want to join your gang? Yeah. Maybe the Lone Ranger would like to join up, too. Slade's only guessing. So am I. My guess is that you've overplayed your hand, Mysterious. I'm calling the bluff with hot lead. Who's that outside? It's a showdown, Calhoun. I hold all the cunning. My hands up for them slaves. I'm not shooting. Get his guns. Tata. There's a rope on the wall. Calhoun. Yeah. We're taking Brand back with his time up for safe conduct through the canyon. That's the idea. Better shoot me now. My boys won't let you hold me for long. You'll be tried with the rest of them. Well, I warrant you. Why, it's crazy. All set, master man. We'll see you later, Slade. Come on. The hand isn't over yet, Brad. I'll take charge of him. Find your own horse. Yeah. Steady, Silver. Get up there. Brand. You ready, Tyler Tunder? Ready, Calhoun? I'm all set. Come on, Silver, let's go. Come on, Silver. Clean out of his hand. And it's getting dark, too. That shoot storm come, we want to use a better that stream. We'll have to beat the torrent our own Silver. Away, Miss Garrison. Are the men all his, Sheriff? Well, there's over 30 in the bunk house. But I'm going to tell him to go home. What for? We can't do anything tonight. Even if the masked man gets back, even if he's found the hideout, we can't ride in this storm. You decide that from still? I'm the sheriff, Ms. Garrison. That's the truth. You've been the sheriff for a long time and you haven't done anything to get rid of that gang. Now the Lone Ranger's taking charge and we'll have some action. You're not going home and neither are your men. You're going to stay here all night if necessary. And tomorrow and the next day. I promise the masked man you'll be ready for him. And you will be. We're ready to start. Sheriff and Calhoun are getting the men into their saddles. You're asking us to ride in this storm? The men are willing. Who's this? You've got your first prisoner, Ms. Brand himself. Brand. Then there's nothing but a roundup from here on in. You're wrong there, Mrs. Garrison. 10 men can defend the canyon that leads to the valley against more than a hundred. Yes, a thousand. But there's another entrance. Where? Down the stream. Ben Chadris that without going through the valley. There's another canyon that leads to it upstream. But we can't lose any more time. In a few hours, that stream will be a torrent. I don't have to tell you. What are you waiting for, Sheriff? I'm ready. We'll leave brand with you, Mrs. Garrison. His ropes are tight, but you better keep a gun handy. I've got one right here. I'll brand him if he tries any funny business. Let's go, Sheriff. Tell Them to get mounted, Sheriff, not me. This garrison said you were taking charge. The next shoots me. Into your saddles, Ben. Come on, Silver. With a lone ranger and cattle in the lead, the posse raced across the storm swept plain. The rain beat against the slickers of the men and lightning flash. They were forced to pick their way with tear over the rocky ground leading to the canyon. Then, once between its steep walls, Silver broke into a run again on toward the stream bed. The banks was reached. The Lone Ranger raised his arm in a command to a halt. The water hasn't risen much yet, Tunder. The storm's passing over. What makes you say that? Thunders are far away. What do you think, Hunter? That's not thunder. High water coming. Yes. It'll be close, but we can make it. Pass the word back to the men's hunter. Tell them they can't get out of the stream bed until the valley is reached. And if that water catches them, they're done for. Tell them if the horses aren't up to a hard ride, I want them to stay here. Our own are good. We're with you to the last man. Come on. A raging torrent. A band of outlaws. Sudden death behind and desperate men ahead. The pounding of hoofs echoing like gunshots between the walls were nearly drowned in the roar that crept closer and closer. At last a break could be seen in the cliff on the right. The valley was in sight now. The wall of water raced toward them. The lives of 30 men hung in the balance. Tired horses were urged up and out of the stream. Rock gave way to grass. And then. The blood rushed by. Hungry waves broke at the very feet of the horses. But the Lone Ranger had turned his back on the conquered threat and faced the danger ahead. What are those lights over there, Calhoun? That's the big cab. All the men who weren't in the canyon will be there. Shall we surrounded? Not yet. We started shooting here in the valley. The men who are guiding the canyon could make a break for it and get away. There's a path at least at the top of the cliff over there. T and I'll take it. That's how you got down to the cliff this afternoon, huh? Yes. We'll circle the canyon. When we posted ourselves at the other opening, we'll fire three shots. Just the two of you gonna hold the opening? That's all it'll take. Divide your men into two group, Sheriff. 10 and 120 in the other. The smaller group can surround the bunkhouse and capture the men inside. The larger one drives for the Canyon. It's gonna be mighty dark in there. The rain stops, the clouds are breaking. There's a full moon tonight. The time Toddle and I are in position, we'll have plenty of life. Don't move until you hear my signal, Sheriff. And then move fast. Our attack comes as a complete surprise. We can round up this gang in less than an hour. Any questions? Nope. You sure got everything covered. So let's go. Scouted the whole scout in. We don't want to make any more noise getting past the cabins. Ah, come on, Silver. Come up scout. The great white stallion and the paint faded into the darkness. Half an hour passed. The moon broke through the clouds and the sheriff became impatient. They can see us from the cabin now. It's a mile away. Getting awful light though. You can't spoil everything now, Sheriff. The masked man of the incident had a tough climb. You got to wait until they're ready. You've got a head for this sort of thing, Calvin. Too bad you never thought of being alone. Well, I've been doing a lot in thinking lately. There. That's it. You got your orders, Ben. The sheriff's posse swept toward the bunk house in the canyon. At the far end, the Lone Ranger and Tano waited. They're driving them toward us. Ah, your plan worked good. Hear that horse come round bend plenty soon. They're trying to get away. Throw down your ghost and get off that horse. Horse? Yeah, you. Anything you say. Now walk over here with your hands up. Don't shoot, mister. I'm reaching. Let me rope him. Yes, he's the first and here's the second. Brain up. Desperate but disorganized, the outlaws were driven from their cover one by one. And one by one, they made a break from forth, only to be stopped by the Lone Ranger and Tonto at the entrance to the canyon in less than an hour. From the time the posse rode into the valley, every outlaw was rounded up outside the bunk house. What posse do with cattle? The stolen cattle here in the valley. And they're safe here until these crooks have been taken to jail. The ranchers can come back tomorrow. Outlaw change Brand. They'll be able to separate them. A mask man? Yes, Sheriff. Look who I've got here. Slade, huh? You can't arrest me. I never belonged to the gang. They took me prisoner. Brand will have something to say about that. Sheriff Slade was the one who brought him all his information from the outside. You can't take the word of an outlaw against mine. Was your ranch ever raided, Rant? Don't Prove nothing. Why chunk it? They left you alone? I'm an honest man. You're as crooked as Brand himself. You're a no good renegade. When the sheriff brings you up for trial, I'll be glad to tell the jury as you tried to murder. I never. I only told Brand who you were. I mean, you need any more proof, Sheriff? That's enough for me. Take charge of him, Calhoun. A pleasure. And by the way, you said you'd been doing a lot of thinking lately. That's right. The masked man started me. Would you like to be one of my regular deputies? You mean that? Say yes and I'll swear you in right now. I'd like to take chances. And I guess a lawman has more than his share. Yes or no? Yes. Do you swear to uphold the law and perform the duties of deputy sheriff to the best of your ability, so help you? I do. Shake on it? Thanks, Sheriff. Where's the masked man? I don't know. He was here, but he's gone. It's too bad. I'd like to thank him too. We all feel the same way. But there's one thing we can be sure of. What's that? 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