Braggart | The Cisco Kid (04-13-54)

Summary

Old Time Radio Westerns Podcast: "Braggart | The Cisco Kid" (04-13-54) Summary

Introduction

In this enthralling episode of the Old Time Radio Westerns podcast, host Andrew Rines transports listeners back to the golden age of radio with the classic Western drama, "Braggart." Released on April 13, 1954, this episode features the legendary Cisco Kid and his trusty companion Pancho as they navigate the treacherous landscape of the Wild Southwest. The digitally restored audio immerses the audience in vivid sounds that enhance the storytelling, bringing to life the tension and excitement of the frontier.

Setting the Stage

The story unfolds in the bustling frontier town of Sage, a booming hub populated by cowboys, railroad workers, and other rugged individuals preparing for a weekend celebration. The town's vibrancy masks underlying tensions as the fame of the Cisco Kid attracts both admiration and enmity.

Key Characters

• Cisco Kid (Jack Mather): The heroic protagonist known for his sharpshooting skills and moral compass.
• Pancho (Harry Lang): Cisco's loyal sidekick, providing both support and comic relief.
• Hunk Hurlitz: A braggart and antagonist who seeks to challenge Cisco Kid's reputation.
• Brad and Nels: Outlaws plotting to frame Cisco Kid to eliminate him and secure their criminal interests.
• Sally: The sheriff’s sister and proprietor of the town’s café, who becomes inadvertently involved in the conflict.

Plot Summary

Initial Confrontation and Plotting (00:00 - 03:45)

The episode opens with two outlaws, Brad and Nels, scheming to rob the town bank. Concerned not only about the sheriff managing the chaos but more so about eliminating the Cisco Kid, they devise a plan to frame him for a murder he did not commit.

Notable Quote:

• Brad (03:45): "Tonight, it'd be a good night to knock off the bank."

Rising Tensions in Sage (03:45 - 07:00)

As the town prepares for festivities, Brad and Nels confront Hunk Hurlitz, a boastful man eager to challenge Cisco Kid's prowess. Hunk declares his intent to outshoot Cisco, adding fuel to the brewing conflict.

Notable Quote:

• Hunk Hurlitz (06:05): "I am getting sick of this fight. So let us end it here and now." (06:43)

Cisco Kid's Arrival and Attempt at Peace (05:00 - 10:14)

Cisco Kid and Pancho arrive in Sage with plans to dine and depart peacefully. Their attempt to enjoy a quiet evening is thwarted by Hunk's provocation, leading to a tense standoff outside the café. As accusations fly, Brad and Nels seize the opportunity to escalate the situation, hoping to instigate a confrontation that will leave Cisco Kid vulnerable.

Notable Quote:

• Cisco Kid (06:12): "You need not worry about us. We are going to return to our camp early." (06:12)

The Frame-Up and Escalation (07:00 - 16:44)

Brad and Nels manipulate events to create chaos, resulting in a confrontation where Hunk is shot, and Cisco Kid is wrongfully implicated. Sally's inadvertent involvement complicates matters further as she becomes a pawn in the outlaws' scheme. The tension peaks when Brad reveals his plan to frame Cisco by making it appear that Cisco fired deadly shots, thereby ensuring his own gang's impunity.

Notable Quotes:

• Brad (09:04): "When we knock off that bank, I want to know Cisco's locked up and out of the way." (09:04)
• Cisco Kid (12:21): "Do you believe my story that I did not fire those two shots?" (12:21)

Climactic Confrontation and Resolution (16:44 - 25:58)

As the plot unfolds, Cisco and Pancho uncover the truth behind the attempted frame-up. In a dramatic showdown, the Cisco Kid confronts Brad and Nels, exposing their deceit. Sally plays a crucial role in revealing the outlaws' treachery, leading to their capture. The episode culminates with the restoration of Cisco Kid's honor and the thwarting of the criminals' plans.

Notable Quotes:

• Sally (22:13): "If my brother ever gets his hands on you, he'll take your part. So will Cisco." (22:13)
• Cisco Kid (24:35): "I think it might be a good idea, Senor Sheriff. If we all rode back to town and talked this over." (24:35)

Conclusion

"Braggart | The Cisco Kid" masterfully weaves themes of honor, deception, and justice against the backdrop of the Wild West. Through sharp dialogue and dynamic character interactions, the episode showcases Cisco Kid's unwavering integrity and cleverness in overcoming adversity. Host Andrew Rines' meticulous digital restoration ensures that listeners experience the full depth and richness of this timeless Western tale.

Final Notable Quote:

• Narrator (27:43): "And so ends another exciting adventure with O. Henry's famous Robin Hood of the west, the Cisco Kid." (27:43)

Final Thoughts

This episode stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of Old Time Radio Westerns, offering both nostalgia and engaging storytelling for new and longtime fans alike. Be sure to tune in for more adventures of the Cisco Kid and other legendary Western heroes.

Transcript

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[Andrew Rines]

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[Narrator]

Here's adventure. Here's romance. Here's the famous Robin Hood of the Old West.

[Cisco Kid]

Cisco.

[Pancho]

He's sharing.

[Hunk Hurlitz]

He is getting closer this way.

[Cisco Kid]

Pancho.

[Narrator]

Famous the Cisco Tip.

[Andrew Rines]

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[Narrator]

Now the Cisco Kids in our gripping story, the Braggart. As the fame of the Cisco Kids spread throughout the great Southwest, more and more outlaws feared him and wanted him out of the way. More and more sheriffs wondered if he was on the side of law and order or not. Thus went the feeling in the booming frontier town of Sage. As our story opens, it is late Saturday afternoon and two men are talking as they watch the town fill with cowboys, railroad construction workers and others bent on a weekend celebration.

[Brad]

Tonight, it'd be a good night to knock off the bank. Mills.

[Nels]

Yeah, just what I'm figuring, Brad. The sheriff will be busy keeping an eye on all These hombres.

[Brad]

It ain't the sheriff I'm worrying about. It's the Cisco Kid.

[Nels]

That umbreach you around?

[Brad]

Yeah. Him and his partner are camped outside of town out by the river. I passed the camp early this afternoon as they rode into town.

[Nels]

Maybe we'd better hold off for a while.

[Brad]

Hold off nothing. Cisco comes into town, we'll figure to frame him.

[Nels]

How?

[Brad]

Well, I don't know, but. Hey, wait a minute. Yeah, Here comes that bragging lot of a hunk. Hurlick?

[Nels]

What's he got to do?

[Brad]

Never mind. I'll do the talking. Oh, howdy, Hunk.

[Nels]

Howdy, howdy.

[Hunk Hurlitz]

I can outright out shoot and out lick any man in the place. Or anybody else.

[Brad]

Yeah, except maybe the Cisco Kid.

[Hunk Hurlitz]

Oh, Cisco Kid, huh? You just show me that Cisco Kid now. I'll bend him in two and break him.

[Nels]

Might be you'll have a chance, hunk.

[Brad]

Yeah, maybe Cisco will be in town tonight.

[Hunk Hurlitz]

If Cisco does come in here tonight, I'll show you. I'll show the whole town I can outride out shoot and out fire.

[Nels]

Someday somebody's gonna call that fool. What'd you mention Cisco for, Brad?

[Brad]

Because I want to make trouble between Cisco and Hunk so as everybody will know about and that. Wait a minute.

[Cisco Kid]

Look.

[Brad]

Ain't that Cisco and his partner riding into town from the other end of the street?

[Nels]

Sure is.

[Brad]

Yeah. Just that trouble's nearer than we thought.

[Pancho]

This town says look like a live town, Cisco.

[Cisco Kid]

Looks like a very live town, Pancho. There'll be plenty going on here tonight, but you and I do not need to stay.

[Pancho]

We go to the car place, Cisco no see.

[Cisco Kid]

We go to the cafe and have a good meal, ride back to our camp and turn in early.

[Pancho]

But Pancho like to look around the town.

[Cisco Kid]

We can look around the town before we go into the cafe, Poncho. However, we'll see what happens. Oh, devil.

[Brad]

Hoo, hoo hoo hoo hoo.

[Cisco Kid]

We can stand outside the cafe a few minutes if you wish, Poncho, and watch the goings on.

[Pancho]

Stand outside the cafe. Here come the sheriff, Cisco.

[Cisco Kid]

Oh, Sheriff. What does daddy say? A sheriff.

[Pancho]

What does Tari say? A sheriff.

[Brad]

Howdy. Just got one question to ask you, Cisco. You two in town peaceable, or do you aim to make trouble?

[Cisco Kid]

We're in town to eat our supper at the cafe, sheriff.

[Pancho]

Not make a trouble. Say you, sheriff.

[Brad]

That's all I want to know. Just want us to know your intentions.

[Cisco Kid]

You need not worry about us. We are going to return to our camp early.

[Hunk Hurlitz]

Well, well, if it ain't the great Cisco Kid. So you think you're a great fighter, huh?

[Brad]

Easy now, Hunk. Let's have no trouble from you.

[Hunk Hurlitz]

Oh, you ain't gonna have no trouble from me, Sheriff. Cause nobody wants trouble with me. Now, you, Cisco Kid.

[Pancho]

Look at she's going there. You want me to come at you?

[Hunk Hurlitz]

I'll beat your brains out, Cisco.

[Brad]

Let it out, Hunk, or I'll run you in.

[Cisco Kid]

Let him come, Sheriff, if he wishes. I do not like to fight. The sooner an over like this is calmed down, the less trouble you will make for others.

[Hunk Hurlitz]

I'll tear you apart.

[Pancho]

You pick the wrong man, hombre.

[Cisco Kid]

You'll tear no one apart. Getting sick of this fight. So let us end it here and now.

[Pancho]

You big baboon, you.

[Sally]

What do you mean by picking on poor hunks?

[Cisco Kid]

What is this?

[Pancho]

She's gonna pick on poor Hunk Sangree. Poor Hunk, pick on Cisco.

[Sally]

Shut up. I ain't talking to you. Everybody picks on Hunk.

[Cisco Kid]

Cut it out, sis.

[Brad]

Cut it out. Hunk started this himself. Served him right.

[Sally]

Oh, you're all alike. Even you, Joe. All right, Hunk, I'll help you out.

[Brad]

Can't be changing any of them.

[Cisco Kid]

Do I understand the senorita is your sister, sheriff?

[Brad]

Yes, she runs the cafe. Well, I'll be moseying along, Cisco, but take it easy, Sangree.

[Pancho]

Like poor hunter, Cisco.

[Cisco Kid]

It seems that she does, Pancho. But come, let us go into the cafe and have our supper. That is, if we can be waited upon after this.

[Brad]

So far things are working nice, Nels.

[Nels]

Maybe, But Hunk sure didn't get far with Cisco. By Judas, are that meant to fight?

[Brad]

Yeah, what's the difference? Main thing is, they've had trouble. Now we can just get them to have more trouble.

[Nels]

How?

[Brad]

Hey, wait a minute. Wait. There's Hunk across the street. Hey. Hey, Honk. Come over here, will you?

[Cisco Kid]

What do you want?

[Brad]

Oh, come over here a minute. All right. Yeah. Kind of got mixed up with the wrong man, didn't you?

[Hunk Hurlitz]

Oh, I'll show him. You wait and see if I don't.

[Nels]

Making a fool of you in front of me, Sally? I wouldn't stand for that if I were you, Hunk.

[Brad]

No. Why don't you get him when he comes out of the cafe? You're wearing guns, Hunk. Use them.

[Hunk Hurlitz]

I ain't shooting no man down from behind. I fight fair, Brad.

[Brad]

Who said you had to shoot him down from behind? You're quicker on the draw than he is.

[Hunk Hurlitz]

Yeah, I figure I Am.

[Nels]

All right, then go after him. You want Ms. Sally to think you're yeller?

[Hunk Hurlitz]

Maybe I will go after him. That's a good idea, boys. I'll go after him when he comes.

[Brad]

Out of the cafe. Yeah, all right. Come on, Nels, we're gonna follow him.

[Nels]

What for?

[Brad]

Cause I'm going to gun him down.

[Nels]

Who, Hunk?

[Brad]

Yeah, Hunk.

[Nels]

But what in blazing?

[Brad]

Listen, Nels, listen. When we knock off that bank, I want to know Cisco's locked up and out of the way.

[Nels]

All right.

[Brad]

Cisco and Hunk draw on each other and I gun down Hunk. It's going to look as if Cisco got stand in the shadow around the corner of the cafe, out of sight. And when Cisco draws, I let Hunk have it.

[Nels]

But why do you mix into this, Brad? Cisco's faster on the draw than Hunky's. Twice as fast.

[Brad]

Yeah, but he never kills anybody. And I want Cisco run in for murder.

[Cisco Kid]

Ah, there. Had enough to eat, Pancho?

[Pancho]

Pancho? Think so, Cisco and Panch, you could eat another bowl of beef stew.

[Cisco Kid]

But another bowl of beef stew bother me a Pancho? You've already had three bowls of beef stew, two plates of hot biscuits, one big steak and half a gooseberry pie.

[Pancho]

But only half a gooseberry pie.

[Cisco Kid]

You've had enough food to last you until tomorrow morning. Now come on, let us get out of here and be on our way back to castle. Come on. There's your money, senorita. It was a very fine meal.

[Pancho]

Very fine meal.

[Sally]

Thanks. I served you this time. But from now on you can stay out of here, Cisco.

[Cisco Kid]

As you wish, senorita.

[Pancho]

Not no more of the good beef stew.

[Sally]

You heard what I said. Now get going.

[Cisco Kid]

One can only wish, senorita, that the excellence of your food might be reflected in the quality of your disposal disposition.

[Pancho]

The thing is, she not like us, Cisco.

[Cisco Kid]

No, she better not. Fo.

[Pancho]

Oh, look, Cisco. Tom Cumbri. Come across the tree.

[Hunk Hurlitz]

Stand where you are, Cisco.

[Cisco Kid]

See what can we do for you this time?

[Hunk Hurlitz]

You can draw that gun, Cisco.

[Cisco Kid]

Oh, come now. Let us not carry our quarrel this far.

[Hunk Hurlitz]

I said you could draw that gun. That's what I meant. Go after it now, Cisco. Cause my gun's coming of smoke.

[Pancho]

Look out, Cisco.

[Cisco Kid]

He drove.

[Pancho]

Ah, bueno, Cisco. Shoot the gun at his hand.

[Cisco Kid]

Madreme. He's falling to the ground. Pancho. Those other two shots, who fired them? Hey, Sheriff. Sheriff.

[Brad]

Yep, on the way. Well, the gun hunt down, did you say, Stu?

[Cisco Kid]

No, Sheriff, I did not. I aimed to shoot that gun out of his Hand, Sheriff. And that is what I did. Two other shots were fired right after we firing. They came from close by.

[Brad]

That's pretty thin.

[Cisco Kid]

It's the truth, Sheriff.

[Pancho]

Cisco not lie to Jew, Cisco not ever lie.

[Brad]

How many shots did you find?

[Cisco Kid]

One.

[Brad]

And Hunk's been hit by two bullets. Come on, you two. You're coming to jail.

[Cisco Kid]

See, Poncho? We'll go with the sheriff. We will go to the jail with the sheriff. Poncho here.

[Pancho]

That she spoke. It's not good.

[Cisco Kid]

Do not show fear, Pancho. That's the worst thing you can do. I changed my mind about going to jail. Be ready to act when I do.

[Hunk Hurlitz]

None of that now, boys.

[Brad]

These two are going to have a fair trial.

[Hunk Hurlitz]

By law.

[Brad]

The first army who tries to rush.

[Cisco Kid]

Him will get in trouble with me.

[Brad]

All right, Cisco, in you go.

[Cisco Kid]

One moment. Before we go in, Sheriff, I have one question to ask you. All right.

[Brad]

What is this?

[Cisco Kid]

Hurry up about it. Do you believe my story that I did not fire those two shots?

[Brad]

No.

[Cisco Kid]

Don't. Very well. You have been fair, Sheriff. And I do not like to do this, but I must. I. You coyote. Come on, Pancho. Around the building. Run for it, Pancho. Run. She's go.

[Brad]

Calm down, boys.

[Cisco Kid]

I'm just in time. Pancho. Campo logo Nowadays. Now there's no place for us. No place for us.

[Brad]

Now listen, Nels, we leave our horses at the back of the bank so if anybody comes along, we can make a quick getaway.

[Nels]

Won't be anybody along now, Brad. It's almost 2:00 in the morning. Unless it might be the Cisco Kid.

[Brad]

Cisco ain't coming back here. What with everybody in town ready to string him up. For now he's miles away from here.

[Nels]

What about Hunk? Heard somebody say he ain't dead yet.

[Brad]

He's over at the doctor's now. It don't make no difference whether he dies or not. He served his purpose. Oh, here we are. Now we can get to work here.

[Nels]

You got the tools?

[Brad]

Yeah, yeah, I got them. The right. Wait a minute.

[Nels]

Wait.

[Brad]

Here comes somebody walking right this way.

[Nels]

It's the girl, Brad. Sheriff's sister. She's on her way home from the cafe.

[Brad]

Probably got the day's receipts with her too. Now we can use that money. Get back in the shadows, Nells. And she passes by with a grab. Now you put your hand over her mouth so she don't yell out. Here.

[Nels]

Grab her.

[Cisco Kid]

I got her.

[Brad]

That's it. Now here, take this purchase. Never mind. All right, I got the rope off of my saddle.

[Hunk Hurlitz]

Your regular little wildcat brat.

[Brad]

Here, here, here. This will hold her. Tie her good and tight. We're gonna have to take her with her. There is the money bag too. Surely. I'm glad you come along, Miss Sally. Mighty glad.

[Pancho]

What we do back here at the cafe. Cisco.

[Cisco Kid]

I think the shots the sheriff blamed on me came from these point. Poncho and I want to look for.

[Brad]

The coverage to places.

[Cisco Kid]

And if I find them, we look Puncho flight inside the bank.

[Brad]

Come on, Poncho.

[Cisco Kid]

Right over there.

[Brad]

Off the apple.

[Cisco Kid]

Come on.

[Brad]

Come look.

[Cisco Kid]

Coming out of the back of the bank.

[Hunk Hurlitz]

Come on, Nails, ride for it.

[Cisco Kid]

Open up on them. Pancho. You are here. Madre mia. Pancho. Poncho.

[Narrator]

Not only is Poncho hit and perhaps seriously wounded, but the gunshots will arouse the town. In just a moment we'll return to the Cisco Kid. Now back to the Cisco Kids. In our gripping story, the braggers.

[Cisco Kid]

Cisco.

[Narrator]

And Poncho became innocently involved in a shooting scrape when two outlaws enraged the braggart Hunk Hurlitz to the point where he challenged Sisko to a gunpipe. Then, from hiding, the outlaws shot Hunk down. And Sisko was arrested for it. But our friends got away from the sheriff to return to the town late at night, just as the outlaws emerged from the bank. When they fired, Poncho fell from his horse.

[Cisco Kid]

No, Pancho. Pancho.

[Pancho]

Pancho hears she's go from way.

[Cisco Kid]

Oh, Pancho. Let me see where the bullet hit you.

[Pancho]

Bullet just graze Pancho's head.

[Cisco Kid]

I hope that is all, amigo. You stand up on your feet.

[Nels]

I will help you.

[Cisco Kid]

Chico.

[Pancho]

Over this way while all the noises go.

[Cisco Kid]

Sheriff and his cross are coming. Pancho, you must get away from them. Will you get up on your horse? Come on, Pancho.

[Pancho]

All right, Cisco.

[Cisco Kid]

You are not quite in time, Sheriff.

[Brad]

Let him have it, boys.

[Cisco Kid]

Go first. I promise to make sure you stay on your horse. Go Logo.

[Pancho]

Go now.

[Cisco Kid]

Come on now, Cap. Yeah, come on. I've not been parached so much for months. Do a little shooting myself, I think. Just to spoil their aim.

[Pancho]

Now.

[Cisco Kid]

We can stop now if you wish, Puncher. The sheriff has been some time to get their horses. We are out of range of their gunfire.

[Pancho]

Baby's head in the river and Pancha be all right.

[Cisco Kid]

Very well then. Ride back to our camp.

[Pancho]

We ride anywhere, Cisco.

[Cisco Kid]

Oh, no. We'll ride back to camp, Chico. I want to be sure that wound of yours is all right also. I think those bandidos may come to our camp after us.

[Pancho]

Who? The bandidos, Cisco?

[Cisco Kid]

So far I do not know, Pancho, except that one of them is called Nels. There's no doubt they are out to get us. Whoever they are. I believe they framed the shooting of young Senor Hunk.

[Pancho]

So we get the blame, no?

[Cisco Kid]

Exactly. We will get the blame also. I have no doubt they are the ones who robbed that bank.

[Pancho]

But why they want to get us.

[Cisco Kid]

Cisco, that I do not know. But I believe they will want us badly enough to come to our camp after us. So we will go there and wait. Campano, let us get to camp.

[Brad]

Here's the hideout, Nels. All right, now, you take the girl into the cabin, Nels, and keep her there until I get back.

[Nels]

Till you get back? Where are you going?

[Brad]

I'm going after that Cisco Kid. I'm riding to his camp right now.

[Nels]

How do you know he'll be there?

[Brad]

He'll be there sooner or later, won't he? All right, then. I'll wait till he comes.

[Nels]

What's the matter with me going with you? This girl's tied up so she can't get away.

[Brad]

Oh, listen, you fool. Soon as daylight comes and it ain't far off, the sheriff will be out riding this country with a posse. You want him to walk into this cabin and find the girl and all that money?

[Nels]

All right, I'll stay. But make it as quick as you can. Brad, it's time we was heading out of here fast.

[Brad]

We can head out of here a lot faster, soon as I know Cisco can't follow us. It ought to be back inside of a couple hours. So long.

[Pancho]

Nobody come along the trail.

[Cisco Kid]

Just the same, I'm going to wait until I am sure you want to sleep. Pancho, go and find yourself a place among the trees. But do not go back to camp. You might be shot down from a distance.

[Pancho]

Father, stay with Cisco will find you. That know Pancho keeping his eyes open.

[Cisco Kid]

It's getting daylight now, so it should not be so hard for you to keep awake, Pfizer.

[Pancho]

Keep awake? Talk to Cisco. Why did you let these sheriffs start to arrest us, Cisco?

[Cisco Kid]

Because I wanted some time to think.

[Pancho]

Think what?

[Cisco Kid]

Why anybody should try to frame us as they did. When I saw that mob gathering, I decided that jail was no place for us. Listen, Cisco. Rider come one rider get back out of sight.

[Pancho]

See, Cisco?

[Cisco Kid]

I will stay here on these little rise of ground and watch the rider stops and looks over our camp. Down there I will know he is one of the two we want.

[Pancho]

Why should I go to sleep now?

[Brad]

Better be sure that the cartridge in the chamber.

[Nels]

Look at the camps.

[Cisco Kid]

Must be one of the homies. I'm going after him, amigo. But not quite in time. Hey, what luck. I'm going to take that rifle from you. Over. He'll take that rifle. Now we are uneven terms.

[Brad]

All right, I'll get you with my fist.

[Cisco Kid]

It's your privilege to try, Omri. But I do not think it will get you anywhere except flat on your back.

[Pancho]

He is up against his coat. Hit him again.

[Brad]

That's enough.

[Cisco Kid]

Stand up. You came to this camp to kill us, hombre. Oh, no, I do not deny it. I know you did. You are also one of the hombres who shot down senior hunk and robbed the bank.

[Brad]

Cisco, you.

[Cisco Kid]

You can't prove nothing, Cisco.

[Pancho]

Proved plenty, hombre.

[Cisco Kid]

We'll see whether I can or not. Tie this hombre's hands behind his back. Pancho.

[Pancho]

Yes, Cisco. Pancho, go give the rope.

[Cisco Kid]

First thing you will do is lead us to your partner, the other pantido.

[Brad]

Yeah, just try and make me, hombre.

[Cisco Kid]

I'm not going to fool with you for one second. I do not like Chaotis who tried to frame me and then kill me. Put up your hands and we'll fight some more.

[Brad]

No, no, no. I said ahead.

[Cisco Kid]

Now, you will take us to that other bandido.

[Pancho]

I think at your rope, Cisco.

[Brad]

Well, Aubrey, I. Oh, all right, all right. I'll lead you to Nels.

[Cisco Kid]

Nels.

[Brad]

Yeah. Just keep them fists of yours away from me. Cisco, you hit harder than any man I ever met up with. Oh.

[Nels]

Where's Brad?

[Sally]

Probably Cisco's got him by this time. You never expect.

[Nels]

Now, listen, I took the gag out of your mouth so you'd be more comfortable. But any more of that kind of talk and the gag goes on again.

[Sally]

Why, you bandit. If my brother ever gets his hands on you, he'll take your part. So will Cisco. I'm beginning to think I had him all wrong.

[Cisco Kid]

Shut up, my sister.

[Sally]

Wearing yourself into a bed, chasing nerves, ain't you? Pacing back and forth like that.

[Nels]

Broad daylight. Brad should have been back an hour ago.

[Sally]

Why don't you run right out and look for him?

[Nels]

Well, I sure ain't waiting any longer.

[Sally]

Sure, go ahead. Skip out on your partner.

[Brad]

You'd like to have me stay here, wouldn't you?

[Nels]

There's your brother. The sheriff would catch up with me. You think if you talk that way I will stay? Well, I ain't going to. I'm lighting out right now. After I kill you. After what you heard What?

[Brad]

I said, you don't think I'd leave.

[Nels]

You alive to talk, do you?

[Sally]

You're even yellower than I thought you were.

[Nels]

Guard. Talk while you can. One minute more, you'll be gone.

[Sally]

No, you can't do that. You'd have it on your mind for the rest of your life. Think it over, mister. Put away that gun. Think it over. You can't shoot me down this way.

[Nels]

Just exactly what I'm going to do. What in thunder. It's the Cisco Kid.

[Cisco Kid]

Keep an eye on that. Over the poncho, Cisco.

[Nels]

By thunder, you won't get far because.

[Sally]

Cisco is going to shoot.

[Cisco Kid]

We might not. Better than he shoots. We should have no trouble with him. Senorita, drop that gun. Drop it or I will break your arm. That is better. Now we will end this big flick.

[Sally]

Well, you do all right, Cisco. You sure do all right.

[Cisco Kid]

Gracias, senorita. I'll cut those ropes that tie you.

[Sally]

Thanks. I don't mind saying, I'm mighty glad you got here, Cisco.

[Cisco Kid]

He was going to shoot me on the way here. The other hombre told us we would find you here as a prisoner. We got here as quickly as we could. There you are, Cisco.

[Pancho]

The sheriff in the bicycle.

[Cisco Kid]

That is fine, Pancho. They could not have arrived at a better time. Deputy, keep the fat one covered.

[Brad]

All right, I got him. Cisco, if you're in there, come out with your hands up.

[Cisco Kid]

As you will see a sheriff.

[Sally]

Just a minute, Joe. Who the blue blazes do you think you're talking to?

[Hunk Hurlitz]

The lobby.

[Brad]

Callie, what you doing here?

[Sally]

It's a long story, Joe. Tell you that later. But the Cisco Kid and Poncho ain't the ones you want. They've been framed all the way through. I heard those other two baboons laughing about it.

[Pancho]

And they not laugh now.

[Cisco Kid]

No, gracias, senorita. I think it might be a good idea, Senor Sheriff. If we all rode back to town and talked this over. With the help of your sister, the senorita, as well as the confessions of these two hombres. I'm sure we can convince you that you made a slight error in judgment.

[Sally]

I got some more breakfast, Pancho.

[Pancho]

Grass is angry. No, Pancho. Have four more bowls of beans, too, for breakfast.

[Cisco Kid]

I do not know where he puts it all, senorita.

[Sally]

Neither do I, Cisco. But let him eat all he wants to. This is on the house, Pancho.

[Pancho]

Don't want to see no more beef stew for hours.

[Sally]

Seriously, though, I can't ever repay you, too.

[Cisco Kid]

Please say no more about it, senorita. We were glad of the chance. To do what we could.

[Pancho]

Bring the bandidos to the jail.

[Cisco Kid]

And I'm also glad to hear that Senor Hunk is going to live.

[Sally]

Yes, doctor said he'd pull through. I know Hunk does a lot of talking and he brags a lot, but for all that, he's a pretty square hombre.

[Cisco Kid]

You like him, do you not, senorita?

[Sally]

Yes. Yes, I do.

[Cisco Kid]

Then I'm sure I will like him, too. And perhaps you will invite Fancho and me to the wedding.

[Sally]

That's your will, Cisco. You can count on it.

[Cisco Kid]

We will look forward to it. Until then, senorita.

[Brad]

Hasta vista.

[Cisco Kid]

Cisco di Pancho.

[Pancho]

What'd that sign say over in the window?

[Cisco Kid]

Over in the window of the hardware store, amigo. In the hardware store it says cast iron sinks.

[Pancho]

Cast iron sinks, eh? Anybody know this is called that? Cast iron sinks.

[Cisco Kid]

No, no, no. That is not the meaning, Chico. No, the sign means the store has cast iron sinks. To sell. Oh, to sell. Hey, you wouldn't know those things, Pancho, if you had gone to school and learned to read.

[Pancho]

Oh, Pancho go to school. Juan. Cisco. But Pancho got to leave quick.

[Cisco Kid]

Why did you have to leave school quickly?

[Pancho]

Because Pancho got troubles with dyspepsia. Pancho got troubles with dyspepsia.

[Cisco Kid]

Ah, but Pancho. Dyspepsia is a strange thing for a young boy to have.

[Pancho]

Pancha got troubles with his.

[Cisco Kid]

Well, I'm sorry to hear that, Chico. Tell me, was it very serious?

[Pancho]

Oh, no, not serious, Cisco. Pancho got troubles with steps because Pancho not could spell it.

[Cisco Kid]

Oh, Pancho.

[Pancho]

Oh, is she?

[Narrator]

And so ends another exciting adventure with O. Henry's famous Robin Hood of the west, the Cisco Kid. Be sure to listen again for another thrilling adventure of the Cisco Kid. Cisco Kid was played by Jack Mather Poncho by Harry Lang.

[Nels]

Foreign.

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