Brave Death | Challenge of the Yukon (04-24-52)

Summary

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Old Time Radio Westerns: "Brave Death" | Challenge of the Yukon (04-24-52)

Host: Andrew Rhynes
Episode Date: December 24, 2025

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Episode Overview

This episode features a digitally restored broadcast of "Brave Death," a riveting installment of Challenge of the Yukon. Join Sergeant Preston, his loyal lead dog Yukon King, and the Hamilton family as they face betrayal, siege, and family secrets amid the snowbound Northwest. The drama centers on the fallout after a theft at a trading post, the threat of an impending Indigenous uprising, and a man's quest for redemption from his family.

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Key Discussion Points & Story Breakdown

The Setup: Theft at the Trading Post

• Johnny Hamilton discovers his assistant, Lou Wilson, has stolen $500 and disappeared, leaving Johnny's mother, Mrs. Hamilton, in charge at the trading post.
  • (05:50) Mrs. Hamilton: “He had a man named Lou Wilson working for him. Lou turned out to be a thief. Lit out with all our cash. Over $500.”

A Stranger Returns: Family Secrets Revealed

• That afternoon, a mysterious traveler arrives. Mrs. Hamilton soon recognizes him as her estranged husband, Harry Hamilton, now going by "Harry Harding."
• Emotional confrontation as painful histories resurface:
  • (07:10) Mrs. Hamilton: “You sent us here, Harry. You deserted us 20 years ago.”
  • (07:56) Mrs. Hamilton: “How could you possibly make up for the years of heartbreak and shame? ... It’s Johnny’s heartbreak. Johnny’s shame.”
• Harry asks for a chance at forgiveness and proposes to secretly help at the post, but Mrs. Hamilton warns that if Johnny finds out his father's identity, "he'd kill you."

Mountie Involvement: The Threat Escalates

• Sergeant Preston arrives, ready to help locate Lou. He attempts to give King, his dog, Lou's scent from a parka left behind.
• The tension rises as war drums sound from the nearby Indian village, hinting at unrest.
• Wamago, the wounded village chief, staggers in with a message:
  • (15:07) Wamago: “Tagish... come back to village. Young braves... listen to Tagish. Not to Wamago. Them go on warpath.”
• The Indians, spurred by Tagish, demand Lou Wilson for killing one of their own; Tagish seeks to incite full-scale insurrection.

Siege and Defense of the Trading Post

• Precautions: Windows are boarded, roles divided (Mrs. Hamilton, Johnny, Harry, and the sergeant each guard a spot).
• Sergeant Preston dispatches King with a note to Mountie headquarters, requesting urgent backup.
  • (18:10) Narrator: “The sergeant’s note was written and tied firmly to King’s collar. Then the Great dog was sent on his way.”
• The defenders repel two intense assaults; however, ammunition is running low and hope is thinning.

King’s Heroics and Lou Wilson’s Arrest

• King overcomes snow and tracks Lou Wilson in the crowded Dawson streets, preventing his escape.
• Constable Downey recognizes King’s urgency and, finding the sergeant’s note, arrests Lou for murder and theft.
  • (21:28) Constable Downey: "King picked him out of the crowd on Front street and held him at bay until I got there. When I read the note you tied to King’s collar, I arrested Wilson and found the $500 he'd stolen on him."

The Climax: A Sacrifice for Redemption

• Inside the embattled post, Harry quietly prepares for what he thinks could be his death, writing his will and asking the sergeant to witness it.
  • (22:59) Harry: “Sergeant. I just made my will... If anything happens to you, the same thing will happen to me. One never can tell.”
• As a final assault looms, Harry dons the white fox parka, venturing out alone, hoping to be mistaken for Lou and end the violence.
• Harry is shot as he attempts to assassinate Tagish, but succeeds in killing the renegade leader, triggering the dispersal of the warriors and saving the besieged.

Resolution: Forgiveness and Goodbye

• Harry, mortally wounded, confesses all. He explains to Sergeant Preston and Mary (Mrs. Hamilton) his motives and entrusts all he owns to his former family.
  • (26:28) Harry: “You said Indians would be all right without Tagish. I thought maybe with the Parker on, they'd mistake me for Wilson… Then I was gonna shoot Tagish. You did shoot him. And the Indians ran away. Saved us all.”
• In a poignant deathbed scene, Johnny, unaware of Harry’s true identity, expresses heartfelt respect.
  • (28:13) Johnny: “I only wish I had a father like you.”
  • (28:41) Mrs. Hamilton: “Good boy. Sergeant, he's gone. Oh, no.”
• Sergeant Preston quietly pronounces: “This case is closed.”

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Regret and Forgiveness:
  • (07:56) Mrs. Hamilton (to Harry):
    “How could you possibly make up for the years of heartbreak and shame? ... It’s Johnny’s heartbreak. Johnny’s shame.”
  • (08:39) Mrs. Hamilton:
    “Now get out of here before it’s too late. There’s murder in Johnny’s heart where you’re concerned.”
• On Heroism and Redemption:
  • (23:54) Mrs. Hamilton:
    “He’s giving himself up... He’s wearing the white parka. Perhaps he hopes the Indians will think he’s Lou Wilson.”
  • (26:28) Harry (dying):
    “I want to tell you why... I thought maybe with the Parker on, they’d mistake me for Wilson ... Then I was gonna shoot Tagish. You did shoot him. And the Indians ran away. Saved us all.”
• On Family Closure:
  • (28:13) Johnny:
    “I only wish I had a father like you.”
  • (28:41) Mrs. Hamilton:
    “Good boy. Sergeant, he’s gone.”
• Sergeant Preston on justice:
  • (21:28)
    “When I read the note you tied to King’s collar, I arrested Wilson and found the $500 he’d stolen on him.”

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Initial Family Confrontation: 05:50–08:39
• Sergeant Preston and King Investigate: 09:32–12:30
• Wamago’s Warning: 13:34–17:01
• Preparing the Trading Post Defense: 18:10–19:15
• Attack Sequences: 19:25–21:00
• King Locates Lou Wilson: 21:00–21:44
• Harry’s Sacrifice and Final Battle: 22:59–24:14
• Emotional Resolution and Deathbed Confession: 26:15–28:41

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Tone and Style

The episode balances adventure and classic western tropes with melodrama rooted in themes of betrayal, forgiveness, and sacrifice, all steeped in the good-natured, steadfast style of golden age radio. The pace is urgent and suspenseful, softened by the human warmth of its closing scene.

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Summary for New Listeners

"Brave Death" delivers suspense, emotional depth, and a classic tale of atonement in the snowy wilds of the Yukon. Sergeant Preston, with the ever-loyal King, stands for justice, but the true heart is in Harry’s sacrifice — a man seeking forgiveness, who finally proves his love and saves his family at the cost of his life. This episode is a prime example of the Old Time Radio Western’s ability to combine high-stakes adventure with touching, deeply human stories.

Transcript

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[Mrs. Hamilton]

Good afternoon, stranger. What can I do for you?

[Narrator/Sergeant Preston]

The man's beard was touched with frost and his dark eyes were shadowed by the hood of his Parker. But Mrs. Hamilton was sure she had never seen him before.

[Mrs. Hamilton]

Is there anything you want?

[Narrator/Sergeant Preston]

Well, a little tobacco, maybe? Care to be having?

[Mrs. Hamilton]

Why, yes, I. There doesn't seem to be any on the counter. Would you mind bringing that step ladder over? There's a carton on the top shelf.

[Narrator/Sergeant Preston]

Well, I'll get it for you, ma'. Am. Here it is.

[Mrs. Hamilton]

That's so kind of you.

[Narrator/Sergeant Preston]

So you run this store all by yourself?

[Mrs. Hamilton]

Oh, no, it's my son's post. I'm just tending to business while he's away. It's the carton with the blue label. Go ahead, reach in and get a half a dozen packages.

[Narrator/Sergeant Preston]

Does your son leave you alone, Munch?

[Mrs. Hamilton]

No, I expect him back any minute.

[Narrator/Sergeant Preston]

Post this size, he should have someone to help run it. Besides you, I mean.

[Mrs. Hamilton]

Well, as a matter of fact, he did until this morning. He had a man named Lou Wilson working for him. Lou turned out to be a thief. Lit out with all our cash. Over $500.

[Narrator/Sergeant Preston]

That's too bad. I was wondering if I might stay the night.

[Mrs. Hamilton]

We have a cabin for travelers. The second one. It's $2 and I'll give you supper and breakfast.

[Narrator/Sergeant Preston]

That suits me fine.

[Mrs. Hamilton]

Just a second.

[Narrator/Sergeant Preston]

What's the money.

[Mrs. Hamilton]

Time. The lamp was litten.

[Narrator/Sergeant Preston]

There, Webb.

[Mrs. Hamilton]

I thought so. There was something about your voice. After all these years.

[Narrator/Sergeant Preston]

You haven't changed much, May.

[Mrs. Hamilton]

I'm 45.

[Narrator/Sergeant Preston]

So am I.

[Mrs. Hamilton]

20 years. It's only your eyes that are the same. You've changed a great deal, Harry. And of course, with a beard, it's no wonder I didn't recognize you. Did you know when you came here?

[Narrator/Sergeant Preston]

Yes. Someone in Dawson happened to mention a trading post run by Johnny Hamilton. I asked questions and finally there was no doubt in my mind. What. What brought you here? All the way from Wyoming?

[Mrs. Hamilton]

You sent us here, Harry. You deserted us 20 years ago.

[Narrator/Sergeant Preston]

You haven't been here that long.

[Mrs. Hamilton]

Johnny was 5, and he grew up with the knowledge that his father was an outlaw.

[Narrator/Sergeant Preston]

A famous outlaw.

[Mrs. Hamilton]

May, that made it worse. Everyone knew he was Harry Hamilton's son. And when he was 15, you were caught and sent to prison. That made him a convict son.

[Narrator/Sergeant Preston]

Yes.

[Mrs. Hamilton]

When he was 20, he came up.

[Narrator/Sergeant Preston]

Here five years ago. Honor.

[Mrs. Hamilton]

He sent for me last year. You ask me why we're here. Now you have the answer. You.

[Narrator/Sergeant Preston]

I'm sorry, Mary.

[Mrs. Hamilton]

Sorry?

[Narrator/Sergeant Preston]

I paid my debt to society. I'd like to pay my debt to you and Johnny.

[Mrs. Hamilton]

As if that were possible. How could you possibly make up for the years of heartbreak and shame? I'm not talking about myself, you understand? It's Johnny's heartbreak. Johnny's shame. Making him give up his home and his friends. Making him come here to this wilderness to escape from you. What can you do to make up for that?

[Narrator/Sergeant Preston]

I could work for him.

[Mrs. Hamilton]

Oh, no. He hates you. If you ever met face to face, I believe he'd kill you.

[Narrator/Sergeant Preston]

He need never know who I am. I don't call myself Harry Hamilton anymore. It's Harry Harding. And you didn't recognize me? Why should Johnny?

[Mrs. Hamilton]

How could you ask such a thing?

[Narrator/Sergeant Preston]

I'm. I'm only asking for a little forgiveness, Chance.

[Mrs. Hamilton]

Manny, it's impossible. Now get out of here before it's too late. There's murder in Johnny's heart where you're concerned. If he should ever find out.

[Narrator/Sergeant Preston]

He would.

[Mrs. Hamilton]

It is too late. There he is now.

[Narrator/Sergeant Preston]

You needn't tell him who I am.

[Mrs. Hamilton]

But if he guesses.

[Narrator/Sergeant Preston]

Good luck, Mom. Drove in a Grand Ledge while I was there. He's come back with me and he. Hello there. Howdy, son. What's wrong, Mom?

[Mrs. Hamilton]

Oh, nothing. This traveler just stopped in for some tobacco. Here it is, sir. 10 cents, please.

[Narrator/Sergeant Preston]

Thank you. And I'd also like to stay the night of Course, the second cabin. The cot's all made up and there's a fire laid in the stove. Mom will call you for supper. Your mother's told me about your assistant running away. If there's anything I can do. No, the sergeant's taken over.

[Mrs. Hamilton]

Where is he?

[Narrator/Sergeant Preston]

In Lou's cabin, looking for something that might give King the scent. If anyone can pick up the trail, it's King. Here they are now. Well, Sergeant? Nothing there. Well, hello, Mrs. Hamilton.

[Mrs. Hamilton]

Hello, sergeant. How are you?

[Narrator/Sergeant Preston]

King and Harry. Well, surprised meeting you here. Well, just taking a little trip, Sergeant. I haven't introduced myself to Johnny. Your name is Harry Harding. I'm pleased to meet you, Sergeant. You've been looking for something that Lou wore a lot. That's right. I should have remembered. He left a park out in the kitchen. A white fox park. I'll show it to you. Listen. Those are drums from the Indian village. They sound like war drums. That couldn't be our Indians on the warpath. Never. Would you like to see the Parker? Yes, if you please. This way. You mind if I come along? Not at all, Mom. We can't let the sergeant and his team hit the trail without giving them something to eat.

[Mrs. Hamilton]

I should say not, son. I'll have supper ready.

[Narrator/Sergeant Preston]

I'm not promising that King will be able to pick up a trail around here. There's been a lot of snow since last night. Well, here's the parka. Oh, beautiful pelts. Good for show, but not for a go. Yes, it's heavy. He always wore a drill parker when he wanted to travel fast. Here, King. Here, boy. Get the scent. Fine, fella, fine. He's starting for the store. Lou was in there last night just before he left. He's coming back, looking at the outside door. There's someone out there. An Indian was lying in the snow just outside the door. He was trying to raise himself to his feet. And the sergeant and his companions could see a red stain on his caribou jacket. It's where Margot, the head man of the village, he's been wounded. We'll continue our adventure in just a moment. If Objects Could Talk takes art and artifacts out of the Getty Museum's vaults. Oh, my goodness. Can it be any brand writer in here? And puts them in front of the microphone. A podcast. Oh, yeah. Hear from a fancy Egyptian cat, A satyr who's right at home in Malibu, dudes and many more. Listen to if Objects Could Talk. Wherever you get your podcasts and on Getty Edu podcasts. I'm here on a Job site with Tim, who owns his own electrical contracting business. Three employees and two work trucks. Tim traded up to Geico Commercial Auto Insurance. We're positively here where he needs us most. They sure are. With step by step help on all his insurance needs. All for shockingly low rates. Shockingly low, huh? Just a little bit of electrician humor. Do you get it? I got it. You know, it feels like we have a real connection. All right, I'll stop. Get a commercial auto insurance quote [e-mail] and see how much you could save. It feels good to Geico if you're.

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Girls, I can hardly believe it, but somebody gave me a magic word and if I whisper it three times, I'll be able to talk to dogs and understand what they say. Gee, why don't I go over right now and talk to one of Sergeant Preston's team of huskies? And here goes. Abouacazar. Aboulacazar. Aboulacazar. Hey, you're a friendly looking husky. Hello. Hi, bub. What's on your mind? Well, I've been wondering how you huskies like to pull a sled behind Sergeant Preston's dog, Yukon King. Why, I'd pull my head off for King. He's the greatest lead dog in Yukon. Sounds as if you like your job as much as I like mine. What do you do? I tell fellas and girls about the Swell tasting breakfast cereal. Shot from guns Delicious Quaker puffed rice and Quaker puffed wheat. Did you say shot from gun? Yep. They're exploded up to eight times normal size. So they're bigger, better tasting and full of bang up nut like flavor. Crisp as can be too, because of the sealed inner lining in the package. At times it might be worthwhile being a human instead of a husky. And when it comes to nourishment, fellas and girls, Quaker puffed wheat and Quaker puffed rice furnish extra food values of restored natural grain amounts of vitamin B1, niacin and iron. Yes, you get a delicious and a nourishing breakfast treat when you eat Quaker popped rice or Quaker popped wheat, the breakfast cereals. Shot from gun. Now to continue. Sergeant Preston lifted the wounded Indian in his arms and carried him into the post. Johnny led the way to his own bedroom. And there the sergeant stripped off the stained jacket and found a bullet wound in the shoulder. By the time he addressed it, Wamago had recovered his strength and was able to speak. Sergeant Preston, it good you here who shot you? Targets Tagish. He's the renegade who was sent to jail for manslaughter. Yes, him come back to village, young braves. Them listen to Tagish, not to bimago. Them go on warpath. So he's up to his old tricks of inciting a rebellion. Indians want Lou Wilson. What's that? You not know, Johnny, but Lou cheated in many time last night. On trail. Young brave Natu meet Lou on trail. Them make big talk, fight. Lou shoot. He killed Natu. Natu hurt plenty bad. But him get back to village. Tell Indian Lou shoot him, then him die. Me say this case for police. But Tagish there him speak in council. Him him say police no good. All brave turn away from my words. Tuggies shoot me. Them come down here plenty soon. Them want Lou Wilson. You let them take Lou or maybe them go away. But Lou isn't here.

[Mrs. Hamilton]

That's why he ran away last night. He knew the Indians would be after him.

[Narrator/Sergeant Preston]

He knew the law would be after him. Chief, Lou's run away with all our money. That pretty bad Indian not think so, huh? He means the Indians will think we're lying if we tell him he isn't here. Well, let them search the place. That would be dangerous. Remember, we're dealing with Tagish. I know the way his mind works. He's using this murder as an excuse to start a full scale insurrection. Him say this land belonged to Indian. Indians must make law. Drive all others out. You see? Let them in here. And they'd kill us all and loot the post. After the young braves had a taste of looting Tagish would march them onto Grand Ledge. But what can we do? Leave the post and let them loot it? No, Johnny. Board up the windows and fight them off. For how long? We don't have much ammunition. I'll get word to Dawson. How? By King. One word is all he'll need. Headquarters. He should be able to get there in three hours. I'll write a note, stick it in his collar. I'll ask the inspector for every man he can spare. Do you have a pencil and paper handy? On the table. Get to work on those windows. Right, Sergeant. The sergeant's note was written and tied firmly to King's collar. Then the Great dog was sent on his way. Headquarters. King. The Great Dog raced across the clearing. Now for the windows. All the windows in the post. Two in the store. One on either side in the bedrooms. The two in the kitchen were boarded up completely except for a small opening to sight and shoot through. Ammunition cases were opened and all the available rifles were loaded. The preparations for the defense were completed. Mrs. Hamilton, arguing her long experience with a rifle in the west, insisted on taking her post at the window in her bedroom. Johnny was assigned to the store, Harry to the other bedroom, and the sergeant stayed in the kitchen. A constant watch was kept on every angle of the wide clearing in which the post was centered. Soon the Indians made their appearance at the edge of the forest at the rear of the post. The sergeant called everyone into the kitchen. There only seemed to be about 15, 20 at the most. The young braves where Margo spoke of. Give us Wilson. Give us the man who killed Naku. Wilson isn't here. I'm telling you the truth. This is Sergeant Preston. Go back to your village. Wilson will be found and arrested. Leave him to the law. Doggishes work. He refuses to. Let them listen. Hold your fire. Wait until you have a target before you shoot. Cognies. To persuade them to charge, they must 50 yards of open ground before they reach us. We can stop them. That takes care of one of them. Here they come. All of them. The first charge was driven back after three Indians had been shot. There was another lull, this one lasting nearly half an hour. And from the movement of the Indians in the forest, it could be seen that Tagish meant to shift his attack to the front of the post. As a result, the defenders were in position when the Indians broke from the COVID of the trees once more. This time they nearly reached the post. Before they faltered and turned back. Six more Indians lay on the ground, not dead but wounded. Hold your fire. And the sergeant ordered a cease fire while they crawled back to the COVID of the trees. Soon two campfires could be seen through the trees. The Indians seemed to be settling down for a siege. That's. Yeah. The ammunition's getting low. The longer they wait, the more chance there is of relief getting here in time. The fresh snowfall cut down King's speed and it was not until 10 o' clock that he reached Dawson and raced down Front street toward headquarters. The sergeant had given him two commands that evening. One was to find the man who owned the white fox, Parker. The other was to go to headquarters. In King's mind, each were equally important. And when he caught the scent of the man in the crowd of miners on the street, he ran straight toward him. Lou Wilson was heading for the cabin of a friend where he meant to spend the night. He was startled when King suddenly barred his way, barking defiance, but only for a moment. Get out of the way, you mutt. Get out of the way. King refused to budge and barked even more frantically. A crowd gathered around the man and the dog and soon Constable Downey pushed his way through. What's going on here? This dog's trying to kill me. It's King. What's the matter, boy? Where's the sergeant? You. That dog should be locked up or shot. He's a menace. King wouldn't annoy you unless he has a good reason. What's your name? Lou hesitated. There were several men in the crowd who knew him by sight, so he had to tell the truth. It's Lou Wilson. Wish I knew what you were trying to tell me, King, but since I don't, there's nothing to do. But what's that tied to your collar? A note. That's from the sergeant. The constable read the note by the light from a cafe window. The size and appeal for help. It described the shooting which had led up to the crisis at the trading post. Your name is Lou Wilson and you've been working for Johnny Hamilton. No, I'm a prospector. You're lying. You're under arrest. You're coming to headquarters of me. Shortly before midnight, Taggy led a series of attacks on the trading post. When the last of them had been repulsed, the defenders ammunition was almost gone. Everyone inside the post knew the next attack must be the last. It was a long time in coming. Johnny and his mother sat near the stove, their heads bowed, their eyes closed. The sergeant stood guard at the window while Harry was writing something at the kitchen table. He finished, folded the paper and rose from his chair. Sergeant. See. Yes, Harry? Will you witness my signature? I just made my will. Of course. Thank you. Now, would you keep it for me? If anything happens to you, the same thing will happen to me. One never can tell. This is just in case. Very well. I'll keep it for you. You're tired, Sergeant. Let me stand guard a while. I'm all right. We depend on your shooting, Sergeant. Give your eyes a few minutes rest. Well, just a few minutes. All right. Call me if you see anything, anything at all. As you, Sergeant drew another chair up to the stove. He closed his eyes only to rest them, but the warmth of the stove and his fatigue were too much for him. He fell asleep. He had no idea how long he slept, but he was awakened by the shouts of the Indians. Both Johnny and he jumped to their feet. They're coming again. Where's Harry? Perhaps he's in the store. The two men ran to the windows. There. Halfway across the clearing, they saw a man wearing a white fox parka walking toward the forest. That's Harry.

[Mrs. Hamilton]

Oh, no. No.

[Narrator/Sergeant Preston]

What's he doing?

[Mrs. Hamilton]

He's giving himself up.

[Narrator/Sergeant Preston]

What? 4 Harry. He's wearing the Hoyt Parker. Perhaps he hopes the Indians will think he's Lou Wilson. That's crazy. The Indians know Wilson. Harry, come back here. It's too late. There's Tuggish stepping out from the trees with a rifle. Stand aside, Johnny. You hit him, Sergeant. You hit Taggish.

[Mrs. Hamilton]

Harry's been hit too.

[Narrator/Sergeant Preston]

It was true. Both the renegade, Tagish and Harry were lying face down in the snow. A great wailing rose from the forest. There was died away. And then from around their campfire, the Indians could be seen lifting their wounded and carrying them away in the direction of the village. They've had enough. Yes. More than half of them are wounded. Now they've lost their leader and they're through. I'm going after Harry. Tagish, the renegade, was dead, with two bullets through his chest. As a sergeant examined the body, Harry hit him, too. No telling which bullet killed him. Harry had also been hit in the chest, but he was still alive. And the sergeant carried him into the post where he worked feverishly to save his life. He extracted the bullet and bound the wound. Still, Harry's eyes remained closed, his pulse faint, his breathing shallow. There was nothing to do but wait and hope. Then a chorus of barking filled the clearing as three sleds were driven up the trading post. And a few minutes later, six Maori's headed by Inspector Conrad, entered the post. The sergeant made a complete report to the inspector. So you think the Indians have gone back to their village? I'm sure of it, sir. Don't you agree with Mago? Now you punish them. I. I don't believe they'll make any more trouble now that Tagus is dead, Inspector. That right? Some Indian die, many get hurt. Them learn lesson. Will they accept you as their chief again? Ah, them glad. Listen to me now. Then we'll leave that discipline in your hands. And you can tell them that Lou Wilson has been arrested and will stand trial for murder. What's that? Oh, yes, Sergeant. And it was King who caught him. King picked him out of the crowd on Front street and held him at bay until I got there. When I read the note you tied to King's collar, I arrested Wilson and found the $500 he'd stolen on him. That's all there was to it. I told King to find the man who owned the white fox, Parker. When he caught his scent in Dawson, he went to work. Good boy, king.

[Mrs. Hamilton]

Sergeant.

[Narrator/Sergeant Preston]

Yes, Mrs. Hamilton.

[Mrs. Hamilton]

Harry's conscious. He wants to talk to you.

[Narrator/Sergeant Preston]

Good. Excuse me, Inspector. Of course.

[Mrs. Hamilton]

Do you want to speak to the sergeant alone, Harry?

[Narrator/Sergeant Preston]

No, Mary. Both of you next, please. Come here, Sergeant. Better not try to talk too much. It doesn't matter. I'm. I'm done for. I want to tell you why. Why you put on the Parker and left the post. Yes. You said Indians would be all right without Tuggies. I thought maybe with the Parker on, they'd mistake me for Wilson. Until I got real close. Then I was gonna shoot Tuggage. You did shoot him. And the Indians ran away. Saved us all. Yes, you saved us all. Good. Good. The Wheeler shot, you know. I read it. The money. Northwest Bank. The claim on El Dorado. You should bring a lot. It all goes. I understand. Mrs. Hamilton and her son. May I tell him, Mary? Yes, Harry. You see, sergeant, Mary's my wife. Just a little something for you at the end, Mary. Oh, no. Could I see the boy?

[Mrs. Hamilton]

Yes. I'll call him. I'll tell him about you.

[Narrator/Sergeant Preston]

No, no, not now. Maybe sometime later.

[Mrs. Hamilton]

Johnny.

[Narrator/Sergeant Preston]

Yes, mom?

[Mrs. Hamilton]

Please come in here.

[Narrator/Sergeant Preston]

What?

[Mrs. Hamilton]

Harry?

[Narrator/Sergeant Preston]

Yes, Harry. Will you shake hands, Johnny? Sure. Take good care of your mother, son. We. Both of us. We can't tell you. Oh, never mind. I only wish. What? I only wish I had a father like you. Do you, son?

[Mrs. Hamilton]

Good.

[Narrator/Sergeant Preston]

Good boy. Sergeant, he's gone. Oh, no. Great guy. Yes. Quiet, King. This case is close. Sergeant Preston will return in just a moment with a word about our next exciting adventure.

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[Mrs. Hamilton]

Sam. Foreign.

[Narrator/Sergeant Preston]

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