Bugle of Doom | The Lone Ranger (12-11-53)

Summary

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Old Time Radio Westerns — “Bugle of Doom” | The Lone Ranger (12-11-53)

Host: Andrew Rhynes
Date: July 9, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode of Old Time Radio Westerns features a digitally restored rebroadcast of "Bugle of Doom," an action-packed installment from the classic “The Lone Ranger” series. Audiences are transported back to the blizzard-swept frontier, where Fort Phillips faces imminent destruction at the hands of a besieging Sioux war party. Only the daring ride of the Lone Ranger and his faithful companion, Tonto, can deliver a message that might save the fort and its inhabitants from certain doom.

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Key Discussion Points & Episode Breakdown

1. Setting the Stage: A Fort Under Siege

• [03:40] The Lone Ranger and Tonto, forewarned by smoke signals, learn of a Sioux war party threatening Fort Phillips during a deadly blizzard.
• The fort is vulnerable: many garrison members are ill, supplies are low, and much-needed medicine is absent.
• Colonel Carr has dispatched riders for help, but hopes dim as their situation worsens.

Notable Quote:
“It’s under attack. I’ve got…steady...steady. Were you going for help?”
— Corporal Gaines to the Lone Ranger ([05:00])

2. The Rescue of Corporal Gaines

• [04:10] The Lone Ranger and Tonto find Corporal Gaines near death in the snow. His orders: reach a telegraph station to relay the fort’s desperate plea for reinforcements.
• [05:00] The masked man and Tonto revive him, vowing to deliver the message themselves when the telegraph is found to be inoperable due to the storm.

Insight: The quick-thinking, compassion, and resourcefulness of the Lone Ranger under hazardous conditions cements his legend.

3. Fort Phillips’ Last Stand

• [07:02] The officers prepare for the worst. The fort is encircled by hostile forces; with snowdrifts rising, the stockade becomes increasingly vulnerable.
• Colonel Carr makes a haunting decision: if the fort falls, Sergeant O’Brien is to ignite the powder magazine, ending the lives of all inside rather than surrender to the enemy.
  • Displays the grim calculus of frontier defense and the emotional weight on those in command.

Memorable Moment:
“Sergeant...attach a fuse to one of the barrels. When you hear the bugle, light the fuse...I give it out of mercy, but I have taken a terrible responsibility.”
— Colonel Carr ([11:33–12:53])

4. The Race Through the Blizzard

• [14:07] The Lone Ranger and Tonto ride through a blizzard along the frozen Powder River to Fort Laramie, delivering the urgent message to General Towers.
• Scene shift to Fort Laramie’s officers’ ball highlights the sudden contrast between revelry and peril.

Notable Quote:
“A message for you from Fort Phillips. You mean you came all the way...through the blizzard? Not quite. But that’s unimportant, sir.”
— The Lone Ranger to General Towers ([15:04])

5. Rallying the Reinforcements

• [15:46] General Towers acts swiftly; a relief column mobilizes to rescue Fort Phillips.
• The Lone Ranger insists on returning to the fort with news that help is coming, understanding the vital impact of hope.

Insight: The episode highlights leadership, duty, and the drive to protect others even when hope seems lost.

6. Tension at the Fort: Near Tragedy

• [18:23]–[20:19] As the Lone Ranger and Tonto sneak into the fort, confusion leads to a chain reaction: shots are fired, the bugle signals “call to arms,” and in the magazine, Sergeant O’Brien, believing all is lost, lights the powder fuse.
• In a gripping confrontation, the Lone Ranger overpowers O’Brien and snuffs out the fuse just in time.

Dramatic Exchange:
“Sergeant, put out that fuse! ... Reinforcements are coming!”
— The Lone Ranger
“Stop or I’ll shoot! …You think your gun’s a threat at this time?”
— Sergeant O’Brien and The Lone Ranger ([20:31–20:47])

7. The Fort Is Saved & The Lone Ranger Revealed

• [21:23]–[22:05] With the arrival of reinforcements and renewed defense, the Sioux withdraw. Casualties are averted, and the fort is saved.
• Colonel Carr, visibly moved, thanks the Lone Ranger, recognizing him as the silent hero.

Notable Recognition:
“What might have been one of the greatest tragedies of history has been averted.”
— Colonel Carr ([22:05])

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Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

• Colonel Carr’s Mercy Order:
  “Sergeant, you remain in the magazine with matches ready. There will be no more bugle calls until the Indians begin to drop into the fort. Then the trumpeter will sound the call of arms. When you hear the bugle, light the fuse… I give it out of mercy…”
  — Colonel Carr ([11:33–12:53])
• The Daring Message Delivery:
  “A message for you from Fort Phillips… The message is a matter of life and death.”
  — The Lone Ranger ([15:04])
• Last-Minute Heroics:
  “Sergeant, put out that fuse. … The bugle call was a mistake. Reinforcements are coming.”
  — The Lone Ranger ([20:32])
• The Lone Ranger’s Gratitude:
  “How and I were glad to serve the army. You too will never be forgotten. Thank you, sir. Now, adios.”
  — The Lone Ranger ([22:05])

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Important Timestamps

• [03:40] — Discovery of Corporal Gaines in the snow
• [07:02] — Fort Phillips braces for attack; Colonel Carr’s chilling contingency
• [14:07] — Lone Ranger and Tonto’s perilous journey to Fort Laramie
• [15:04] — Message delivered at Fort Laramie’s ball
• [18:23] — The Lone Ranger and Tonto infiltrate the fort during the night
• [20:31] — Powder magazine drama; fuse lit and extinguished
• [22:05] — Fort saved, gratitude expressed, the Lone Ranger departs

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Tone and Style

The episode exudes the classic Lone Ranger spirit: noble, courageous, suspenseful, and dramatic. The dialogue is crisp, punctuated by stoic heroism and tense frontier realism. Sound effects vividly immerse listeners in blizzard winds, battle, and the thrilling hoofbeats of Silver.

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Final Thoughts

“Bugle of Doom” stands as a testament to the high-stakes drama and moral clarity that made The Lone Ranger legendary. With outstanding digital restoration, listeners today experience the same chills, relief, and admiration as the original audience.

Classic closing reflection:

“The Masked Man, Sergeant, is the Lone Ranger.”
([22:58])

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Transcript

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[Andrew Rines]

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[Narrator]

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[Characters (Lone Ranger, Tonto, Colonel Carr, Major Benton, Sergeant O'Brien, General Towers, Corporal Gaines, others)]

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[Narrator]

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[Characters (Lone Ranger, Tonto, Colonel Carr, Major Benton, Sergeant O'Brien, General Towers, Corporal Gaines, others)]

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[Shannon Maldonado]

and gets his man because he's got

[Characters (Lone Ranger, Tonto, Colonel Carr, Major Benton, Sergeant O'Brien, General Towers, Corporal Gaines, others)]

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[Shannon Maldonado]

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[Characters (Lone Ranger, Tonto, Colonel Carr, Major Benton, Sergeant O'Brien, General Towers, Corporal Gaines, others)]

Cheerios. Cheerios.

[Narrator]

That's Cheerios. The cereal shaped like little letter O's. And those O's stand for oats. The good grain Cheerios is made from every delicious spoonful of Cheerios. And milk is real muscle building food. Each spoonful contains vitamins, minerals and proteins your body needs. Yes, those good things in a Cheerios breakfast do good things for your body. Help you have healthy nerves, good red blood, strong bones and muscles. You can see that Cheerios is made to give you real go power. So make sure you have a Cheerios Breakfast every day. Then you'll hear people say he's feeling his Cheerios. With his faithful Indian companion, Tonto, the daring and resourceful mask rider of the plains led the fight for law and order in the early western United States. 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 of the great horse Silver. The Lone Ranger rides again.

[Characters (Lone Ranger, Tonto, Colonel Carr, Major Benton, Sergeant O'Brien, General Towers, Corporal Gaines, others)]

Come on, Silver. Let go, big fella. Are you Silver?

[Narrator]

Through smoke signals and friendly Indians. The Lone Ranger and Tonto learned that Sioux chiefs resenting the army's presence in their territory had assembled a big war party to attack Fort Phillips. The masked man and his Indian companion were close to the trail between Fort Phillips and Fort Laramie. The air was filled with sleep that stung the horses and their riders. Protecting his face with one hand, Toto peered ahead.

[Characters (Lone Ranger, Tonto, Colonel Carr, Major Benton, Sergeant O'Brien, General Towers, Corporal Gaines, others)]

He see something Kimasabe look like dead horse. It is partially covered with snow and there's something beside it. Sorry. Sit a big pa. We'll take a look.

[Narrator]

Easy Scop.

[Characters (Lone Ranger, Tonto, Colonel Carr, Major Benton, Sergeant O'Brien, General Towers, Corporal Gaines, others)]

Easy fella. Any animal die in this storm? Hello. This is a soldier. Help me pull him out of the snow drift. Him not frozen. He's still alive. The snow drift protected him. What we do? Pull him beneath that tree. You do what you can for him while I build a windbreak and start a.

[Narrator]

A short time later the Lone Ranger had a fire blazing behind a shield of evergreen branches. As a coffee pot simmered over the flames, Totto continued his first aid to the soldier.

[Characters (Lone Ranger, Tonto, Colonel Carr, Major Benton, Sergeant O'Brien, General Towers, Corporal Gaines, others)]

Him coming too. Gotta get on. Gotta get word to Laramie. Toto. Hold his head. Here soldier. Drink this. Poor Laramie can't wait. You'll be all right. What? Where am I? Your eyelids are swollen. But you're with friends. We found you in the snow. Remember now? My horse came out. I was headed for Laramie. I gotta go on. What's your hurry? The Indians. They've surrounded Fort Phillips. It's under attack. I've got. Steady. Steady. Were you going for help? Yes, sir. I'm Corporal Gaines, 1st Cavalry. I'm one of four dispatch riders Colonel Carr sent up. Is he's got this can the fort holdout? Not for long. Last week an epidemic of grip and pneumonia hit the garrison. That's bad. What's worse, the colonel had to send half the able bodied men to Laramie to get supplies for the sick. They're in Laramie now. That's a long way from here. Where you headed there Corporal? No, sir. My orders was to try to reach the telegraph station on the Oregon Trail. It has a wire connection with the army post at Laramie. But now I've lost my horse. My friend and I will get you to the station. My eyes getting better. I can see now. Your mask. Don't. Don't let my mask worry you. I've been of some service to the army before. I know your colonel. You saved my life. My grateful for that. Listen. Get worse. There's a message in the right hand pocket of my blouse signed by the colonel. Take it to the station, mister. I'll take the message. But you're coming with us. Help him to my saddle, Toto. I'll get up behind him. Steady, Silver. All right, come on there. Silver's carried double before you ride ahead and break a trail through the snow. Easy. Steady. Big fell. Easy. Easy, fella. He's happy. Get him up.

[Narrator]

Besieged and assailed both by the elements and savages, Fort Phillips stood in the valley of the Powder river. As the Sioux tribesmen some distance away on the surrounding hills poured bullets into the stockade walls. Colonel Carr and his officers met at post headquarters to discuss the desperate situation. The colonel's face was haggard, his voice weary.

[Characters (Lone Ranger, Tonto, Colonel Carr, Major Benton, Sergeant O'Brien, General Towers, Corporal Gaines, others)]

Major Benton, I'm to blame for this. I shouldn't have sent that detachment to Bordel earlier. What else could you do? We had to have medicine, special food and more blankets for the city. We didn't suspect the Indians would become hostile. That doesn't excuse me. I'll be charged with losing this fortune. You'll be dead tomorrow, sir. So will the rest of us. I don't suppose any of the dispatch riders get through. I watched from the walls. There's a chance that Corporal Gaines escaped me. If so, do you think he could reach the telegraph office through the blizzard? No, sir. I don't believe. Captain, how many men do we have under arms? 61, sir. I include officers, civilian teamsters and medical foreman, some of whom have never fired a rifle. We have plenty of arms and ammunition. Then give revolvers to the medical men and the patients from the hospital. Very well. Every man will be honored. We'll fight to the last ditch. That's all we can do.

[Narrator]

As the men in Fort Phillips prepared for a last ditch stand, the Lone Ranger and Toto forged on through the blizzard and bitter cold with corporal gains. It was after dark when they reached the Western Union office.

[Characters (Lone Ranger, Tonto, Colonel Carr, Major Benton, Sergeant O'Brien, General Towers, Corporal Gaines, others)]

Yes. Hello there. Western Union. Anyone on duty? Man open door. Hi there. Are you the telegraph operator? Yes. He helped. Corporal off course. Right, Sono. Easy, Big box. All right, Easing down. I'll give you a hand. What's wrong with him? He nearly froze to death. They'll bring him inside where it's warm. Just a minute, operator. You have a more important job. Fort Phillips is under attack by Indians and can't hold out. Send word to Fort Laramie at once. I can't. My connection with Fort Laramie was broken an hour ago. Mine is probably down because of the storm. I was afraid that might be the case. Hey, are you wearing a mask? Yes, but. Save your questions until later, will you take care of the corporal. Sure thing. I don't. I right on to Fort Laramy. We'll never make it in this storm. We're going to try. Well, I'll get this man inside and car him out. You better come in, operator. We've no time to lose. Easy, Big fell. Ready to go on, fellow? Me ready. Come on.

[Narrator]

Meanwhile, the early darkness brought on by the winter storm had deepened the despair of the defenders of Fort Phillips. At post headquarters, Major Benton reported, Colonel,

[Characters (Lone Ranger, Tonto, Colonel Carr, Major Benton, Sergeant O'Brien, General Towers, Corporal Gaines, others)]

the Indians are still firing down at us from the surrounding hills.

[Narrator]

This fort should never have been built

[Characters (Lone Ranger, Tonto, Colonel Carr, Major Benton, Sergeant O'Brien, General Towers, Corporal Gaines, others)]

in a valley like this. I always said it was the wrong sight. It was my hope, my last hope that the blizzard and cold would drive the Indians away. A vain hope, Major. A stormy night like this will give them perfect cover for a mass assault. Probably come just before daybreak. The Indians aren't over the walls yet. Colonel Carr, here's the lieutenant who's been on the walls. What have you to report, Lieutenant? Bad news, Colonel. Snow is drifting high against the north and west walls of the stockade. The wind is. That's what I feared most of the all the drips. The wind is making them higher every minute. Once the storm dies down, the snow will reach the top of the stockade tonight. Make a natural ramp. And if the Indians have snowshoes, they'll charge up over the drifts by hundreds. Drop down inside the fort. That'll be the end force. Yes. The Sioux don't make prisoners of soldiers, but our wives. I've been thinking of that, Major. The savages will capture your wives. They'll torture them. The women will suffer untold horrors before death ends their misery. I'd rather have my family die with it. Where are they? In the magazine with the other non competent. That's the safest place for them. It's on the ground. Thirty barrels of powder are stored there. They've been warned not to strike matches. I wasn't thinking of that. Sergeant o'. Brien. Here, sir. You're a good soldier. You always obey orders. Now listen carefully. Yes, sir. Go to the magazine. Attach a fuse to one of the barrels. Colonel. Gentlemen, I am in command here. Sergeants, you remain in the magazine with matches ready. There will be no more bugle calls until the Indians begin to drop into the fort. Then the trumpeter will sound the call of arms. Yes, sir. When you hear the bugle, light the fuse. No. God have mercy on our souls. Amen. And Sergeant. Yes, sir. If any man tries to keep you from carrying out this order, you're Authorized to act in accordance with the articles of war. Yes, sir. Colonel. You're not married. The rest of us are. That's why I'm able to give this order. I give it out of mercy. But I've taken a terrible responsibility upon myself. I'll answer for it at the judgment seat.

[Narrator]

We'll continue our Lone Ranger adventure in just a moment.

[Characters (Lone Ranger, Tonto, Colonel Carr, Major Benton, Sergeant O'Brien, General Towers, Corporal Gaines, others)]

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[Narrator]

Now to continue. As Colonel Carr gave his fateful order of the day, the Lone Ranger and Tonto guided their horses onto the ice that covered the Powder River. There the relentless storm had a full sweep. The wind had shifted and was now at their backs. The river was free from snow drifts, so they made better time.

[Characters (Lone Ranger, Tonto, Colonel Carr, Major Benton, Sergeant O'Brien, General Towers, Corporal Gaines, others)]

Come on, sewer.

[Narrator]

It was a night of revelry at coast headquarters in Fort Laramie. In a brightly lighted room that ordinarily served as the officers mess, the gallants and beauties of the frontier were gathered. The guests of honor at the entertainment were the officers who had led the detachment from Police Fort Phillips. In the midst of the gayety, the door opened, chilling air swept the scene of merriment and a snow covered figure crossed the threshold. It was the Lone Ranger.

[Characters (Lone Ranger, Tonto, Colonel Carr, Major Benton, Sergeant O'Brien, General Towers, Corporal Gaines, others)]

Who's that? A stranger, General.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger's mask was frozen to his face and so thickly coated with frost that no one noticed it at first. An aide stepped out to him.

[Characters (Lone Ranger, Tonto, Colonel Carr, Major Benton, Sergeant O'Brien, General Towers, Corporal Gaines, others)]

Where is the commanding officer? Right here. I'm Brigadier General Towers. What's the meaning of this intrusion? A message for you from Port Phillips. You mean you came all the way from Fort Phillips through the blizzard? Not quite. But that's unimportant, sir. The message is a matter of life and death. Here it is. Thank you. Let's see. It's From Colonel Carr. Good heavens. Fort Phillips is being attacked by Indians. Gentlemen, listen to this. Carr says he can't hold out without help. I'll return a bunch with my detachment. I'll go with you. Take every man we can spare from this garrison. Carpenter, go to the door. Found boots and saddles. Yes, sir.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger quickly told the general how the message had passed into his hands. Officers hurried to posts of command as the trumpet blared its summons.

[Characters (Lone Ranger, Tonto, Colonel Carr, Major Benton, Sergeant O'Brien, General Towers, Corporal Gaines, others)]

Take this man to the hospital. He must be exhausted. I'm all right, General Towers. Wait. What's that on your face? A bandage or a mask? A mask, sir. Please don't ask for an explanation. I miss Precious. And I'd first like to report the condition of the trailer. Go ahead.

[Narrator]

That's information we must have as briefly as possible. The Lone Ranger gave the general essential information concerning the trail and the weather and finished by suggesting you'll find it

[Characters (Lone Ranger, Tonto, Colonel Carr, Major Benton, Sergeant O'Brien, General Towers, Corporal Gaines, others)]

easier to travel on the river ice as far as possible. The snow is not so deep there. Glad to hear it. Now I'll rejoin my Indian friend, Toto. Your soldiers are looking after him and our horses. Wait. There must be something we can do for you. I want to start back to Fort Phillips as soon as possible. Back? Yes. Colonel Carr doesn't know his message reached you. You're right. It takes time to organize a relief expedition. Meanwhile, anything may happen at Fort Phillips. That's true. Colonel Carr should be told that help is coming. My friend and I'll try to get through to the fort. If you make it, tell the colonel we'll be there by morning.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger and Tuttle left Fort Laramie. After giving their horses time to be fed and rubbed on, they rode over the back trail they had followed, assured that a relief column would soon march along the same route. Though the cold remained intense. The blizzard was dying out, so their return to the Powder river district took less time than their previous trip. As they approached Fort Phillips and saw the fires on the high ground surrounding the valley they drew rain

[Characters (Lone Ranger, Tonto, Colonel Carr, Major Benton, Sergeant O'Brien, General Towers, Corporal Gaines, others)]

from hills not far away. But no shots are being fired. Taro Indians must be getting ready for the big attack. If I get past Indians. Yes, we must get past them. Ride to the hills on the north side of the stockade and leave our horses. I think we'll be able to slip through the narrow pass on foot without being seen by the Indians. All right, let's go. Come on, Sullivan. I'm Scott. Come on.

[Narrator]

It took a long time for the masked man and Tahoe to ride around the fires of the savages. Without being seen. But at last they reached a sheltered place to lead their horses. Then, on foot, they cautiously made their way through a gully between two of the Indian camps toward the north wall of the fort. At the fort, Colonel Carr and Major Benton were on the catwalk of the north wall. The colonel was saying, I haven't heard

[Characters (Lone Ranger, Tonto, Colonel Carr, Major Benton, Sergeant O'Brien, General Towers, Corporal Gaines, others)]

a shot or a yell for an hour. The attack might begin at any moment. Colonel, look there. Someone's on the drift. Yes, two men. They're calling up. Shall I open fire? No. I'll stay here and watch them alert the boys in the corner blockhouse. Right.

[Narrator]

His revolver leveled, Colonel Carr crouched behind the top of the stockade until the crawling figures were only a few feet away. Then he challenged them.

[Characters (Lone Ranger, Tonto, Colonel Carr, Major Benton, Sergeant O'Brien, General Towers, Corporal Gaines, others)]

Halt. Who's there? A message from Fort Laramie. You sound like a white man. Come on in. Don't make any false moves. I'm holding a gun on you. Colonel Carr. I know your voice. And who are you? You soon see we're letting ourselves down to the catwalk. Now you see my face mask. Yours? Yes, Colonel, I have good news for you. General Towers is coming with a relief expedition. Thank heaven. We were ready to die to the last man. The officer's families are in the magazine. I ordered it blown up if and when the Indians got into the fort. A sergeant is waiting to light the fuse when the bugler sounds to arms.

[Narrator]

At that moment, Major Benton ran back from the blockhouse. Tottle had descended to the catwalk a few yards away from the colonel. And in the uncertain light of the breaking day, the major saw the Indian. He halted and raised his revolver.

[Characters (Lone Ranger, Tonto, Colonel Carr, Major Benton, Sergeant O'Brien, General Towers, Corporal Gaines, others)]

An Indian on the wall.

[Narrator]

Soldiers took the alarm to mean that the Indians were storming the fort. They began to fire blindly into the semi darkness. Indians south of the fort heard the gunfire and thought the attack had been started. On the opposite side. They shouted war cries and opened fire as they advanced. Other savages followed suit, and the attack became a reality.

[Characters (Lone Ranger, Tonto, Colonel Carr, Major Benton, Sergeant O'Brien, General Towers, Corporal Gaines, others)]

When the buglers found it.

[Narrator]

The call to arms. Colonel Carr cried out to the Lone Ranger.

[Characters (Lone Ranger, Tonto, Colonel Carr, Major Benton, Sergeant O'Brien, General Towers, Corporal Gaines, others)]

But. Bugle. The man in the powder magazine will light the fuse. That's not necessary now. Reinforcements coming. You have a fighting chance. But the fuse is already lighted. There may be time to put it out. I'll try.

[Narrator]

The call to arms was repeated and in the underground powder chamber Sergeant o' Brien stood with a revolver in one hand. As he watched the burning fuse, he glanced at the closed door to an inner room where the women awaited their doom.

[Characters (Lone Ranger, Tonto, Colonel Carr, Major Benton, Sergeant O'Brien, General Towers, Corporal Gaines, others)]

Better than letting them be taken by the savages. Sergeant, put out that fuse. Mask. Sky is still around. Fire. The bugle call was a mistake. Reinforcements are coming. I don't believe you. I'll put it out. Stop or I'll shoot. You think your gun's a threat at this time? I'll take it.

[Narrator]

With lightning speed, the masked man gripped the sergeant's gun hand.

[Characters (Lone Ranger, Tonto, Colonel Carr, Major Benton, Sergeant O'Brien, General Towers, Corporal Gaines, others)]

Let go.

[Narrator]

Gripping the gun and struggling with the sergeant, the Lone Ranger found the chance to swing his fist. The sergeant dropped his gun and staggered back while the masked man leaped to the fuse and pulled it out of the keg of powder. It burned harmlessly on the floor as the colonel rushed in shouting, it's all right, Colonel.

[Characters (Lone Ranger, Tonto, Colonel Carr, Major Benton, Sergeant O'Brien, General Towers, Corporal Gaines, others)]

No danger now. Thank heaven you got here in time, Colonel. I tried to follow orders, but the

[Narrator]

masked man it's all right, sir. Knowing that help was on the way, the soldiers fought furiously. Their heavy gunfire soon slowed the Indian attack.

[Characters (Lone Ranger, Tonto, Colonel Carr, Major Benton, Sergeant O'Brien, General Towers, Corporal Gaines, others)]

And then, here come the reinforcement. The Indians across the arms.

[Narrator]

The tide of battle changed quickly. The Indians knew all hope of capturing the fort was gone and fled for their lives. As dawn lighted the victorious fort, the Colonel and several others stood with the Lone Ranger and Tato near the open gate. The Colonel said, thanks to you, sir,

[Characters (Lone Ranger, Tonto, Colonel Carr, Major Benton, Sergeant O'Brien, General Towers, Corporal Gaines, others)]

what might have been one of the greatest tragedies of history has been averted. How and I were glad to serve the army. You too will never be forgotten. Thank you, sir. Now, Karios. Adios. Adios, Colonel. I'm a strong man. But in the hands of that masked man, I was helpless. Who entire nation is he? The mask man, Sergeant, is the Lone Ranger.

[Narrator]

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[Characters (Lone Ranger, Tonto, Colonel Carr, Major Benton, Sergeant O'Brien, General Towers, Corporal Gaines, others)]

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[Andrew Rines]

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[Characters (Lone Ranger, Tonto, Colonel Carr, Major Benton, Sergeant O'Brien, General Towers, Corporal Gaines, others)]

Sam.