Bull Fight | Hopalong Cassidy (02-09-52)

Summary

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Old Time Radio Westerns: "Bull Fight" | Hopalong Cassidy (02-09-52)

Podcast: Old Time Radio Westerns
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Episode: "Bull Fight" – Hopalong Cassidy
Original Air Date: February 9, 1952
Podcast Release: August 29, 2025

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Overview

This episode transports listeners to the rugged open range of the Old West, where Hopalong Cassidy and his companion California visit their friend Dade Larkin's ranch, only to become embroiled in a deadly mystery after prized breeding stock is killed. Set against the classic themes of loyalty, jealousy, and justice, the story is a suspenseful whodunit, powered by sharp dialogue, escalating tensions between neighbors, and Hoppy’s calm, analytical approach to solving crimes. As tempers flare and violence erupts, the episode probes the cost of progress in cattle country—and the devastating consequences of misplaced suspicion among friends.

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Key Discussion Points and Story Beats

1. Visit to Larkin's Ranch and The Dead Bull

• Hopalong Cassidy and California stop by Dade Larkin's ranch (Box L) on their way back to the Bar 20, welcomed by the promise of a good supper ([06:17]).
• Dade excitedly explains his efforts to upgrade his herd with three purebred, white-faced Hereford bulls, a costly investment meant to modernize his cattle operation ([06:44], [07:27]).
  • Quote: “Yes, sir, Hoppy, you come back through here again five years from now and you won't hardly recognize my brand.” — Dade ([06:44])
• Hoppy warns about the dangers of introducing purebreds into open range: "Purebreds on free range like this sometimes cause trouble" ([08:03]).
• Suddenly, shots ring out. The men rush outside to find one of Dade’s purebred bulls dead, killed by deliberate gunfire ([08:46]-[09:00]).

2. Suspicions and Accusations

• Dade, devastated and enraged, immediately suspects foul play, especially after Hoppy mentions that such incidents can stir up trouble among neighbors ([09:54]).
  • Quote: “Dade, take it easy. Let go.” — Hoppy ([09:54])
• Hoppy suggests someone might oppose Dade’s use of purebreds, especially since on open range, improved stock would benefit all cattle, not just Dade’s ([10:25]).
• The new neighbor, Tim Riley, quickly becomes the prime suspect due to his recent arrival and general unpopularity ([11:17]).

3. Escalation: More Bulls Slain

• Despite Hoppy’s efforts at keeping tempers in check, Dade confronts Riley directly, resulting in a heated fistfight, nearly descending into lethal violence ([13:01]-[14:19]).
• News arrives: Dade’s other two precious purebred bulls have also been shot ([15:23]).
  • Quote: “Them other two purebred bulls of yours, Boss…they're dead. They're both of them dead.” — Bart ([15:16])

4. Investigating the Crime

• Hoppy, California, and Dade visit the sheriff (@16:00+), exploring suspects and motives.
• Bart, a ranch hand, claims to know who killed the bulls, but before he can reveal the killer's identity, he is murdered with a thrown knife during a tense moment at the sheriff’s office ([16:59]-[17:24]).
  • Quote: “No, he won’t talk. He’s dead.” — Hoppy ([17:24])
• Riley is again suspected, but Hoppy advises against arresting him without proof ([20:11]).
  • Quote: “No evidence. Just his being in town doesn’t prove anything.” — Hoppy ([20:11])

5. Mob Justice and Hoppy’s Intervention

• High Phillips, another rancher, stirs up a posse of ranchers intent on forcibly expelling Riley from the valley, “giving him that choice” ([23:17]).
• Hoppy and his friends are ambushed and tied up, but manage to escape ([24:09]).
• At Riley’s home, the mob prepares vigilante justice, but Hoppy arrives just in time to halt the lynching ([25:44]).
  • Quote: “Now listen, you fellas. Listen to me. I know the name of the killer. Riley is innocent. You hear me? Riley is innocent.” — Hoppy ([25:53])

6. Revelation and Resolution

• Hoppy systematically reveals the clues:
  • The killer is someone who knew too much about the murder weapon—a knife—before the fact was public ([27:21]).
  • The culprit had the most to gain by driving Riley out and regaining exclusive range rights.
• The shocking twist: Hoppy exposes Dade Larkin himself as the killer. Dade orchestrated the killings to lay blame on Riley and protect his own interests ([27:59]).
  • Quote: “You’re just the man.” — Hoppy, confronting Dade ([27:56])
• Dade attempts to escape justice with a shotgun, but Hoppy has anticipated the move and disarmed him ([28:49]).
  • Quote: “There’s been no shot on those shells since we left your ranch. Take him away, boys.” — Hoppy ([28:52])
• Dade is led away, his betrayal stinging both Hoppy and California—underscoring the theme that when friendship turns to violence, justice must prevail, no matter the personal cost ([29:19]).

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Notable Quotes and Moments

• On Progress and Jealousy:
  • “Don’t forget that when you turn those bulls out on open range, you’ll be upgrading your neighbor’s beef as well as your own.” — Hoppy ([10:43])
• On Mob Rule:
  • “We’re giving him that choice. Either Riley leaves the valley willin’ or he leaves on a rail.” — High Phillips ([23:17])
• On Justice vs. Friendship:
  • “I used to figure Dade was my friend, but when a friend becomes a proven killer, friendship ends.” — Hoppy ([29:13])
  • “Well, it wasn’t an easy thing to do. Friendship is a nice thing to lean on... But when someone turns selfish and bad...” — Hoppy ([29:30])
• California’s Levity (ending):
  • “When you’re tired or worried?” — Hoppy
    “No, when I’m hungry.” — California ([30:16])

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Important Timestamps

• Visit and Introduction of Bulls: 06:17 – 07:41
• Gunshots & Discovery of Dead Bull: 08:07 – 09:00
• Confrontation with Riley: 13:01 – 14:19
• News of More Bulls Killed: 15:16 – 15:24
• Bart's Murder: 16:59 – 17:24
• Mob Gathering: 22:50 – 23:28
• Ambush and Rescue: 24:09 – 25:32
• Hoppy Reveals the Real Killer: 27:17 – 28:52
• Reflections on Friendship and Justice: 29:13 – 29:58

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Assessment: Tone and Themes

The episode maintains the steady, earnest style of classic Western radio—a world of rough speech, dry humor, and codes of honor and hospitality. Tensions between progress and tradition, neighbors and newcomers, build steadily; the drama balances dusty ranch reality (“a country where cows have to wrestle for a living”) with suspenseful intrigue. Hoppy’s voice remains the reasoning calm amid bluster and fury, providing not only moral clarity but a sense of compassion, even towards the fallen Dade.

The mix of adventure, morality play, and friendship crafts a tale that stays gripping and true to the genre’s best traditions.

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End of Summary

Transcript

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[Hopalong Cassidy]

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[Dade Larkin]

With action and suspense out of the Old west, next comes the most famous hero of them all, Hopalong Cassidy. Starring William Boyd, the ring of the Silver spurs heralds the most amazing man ever to ride the prairies of the early West. Hop along Cassidy. The same hoppy you cheer in motion pictures and the same California you've laughed at a million times. Raw courage and quick shooting have built a legend around this famous hero. Hopalong is a name to be feared, respected and Admired for this great cowboy rides the trails of adventure and excitement. William Boyd as Hopalong Cassidy and Andy Clyde as California. What's our story this time, Hoffy?

[Hopalong Cassidy]

We call this one bullfight. It began when California and I stopped off at Dade Larkins Boxell on our way back to the Bar 20 after a visit over New Mexico way. We'd known Dade a long time and as it was getting on towards sundown and grub time, we decided to stop off at his place for the night. We stopped all right, but all through supper that evening, Dade never stopped talking about the great things he was doing to upgrade his beef stock.

[Dade Larkin]

Yes, sir, Hoppy, you come back through here again five years from now and you won't hardly recognize my brand. Hey, California, pass me that there sorghum and pass me something. Pass me something. You fellers getting awful polite over here. Or you just get short arms? A man who can't do his own reaching ain't hardly deserving to be. You've got a point there, California. But you fellas wouldn't be trying to make me forget what I was talking about, would you?

[Hopalong Cassidy]

Oh, not at all, dad. Don't you even think it.

[Dade Larkin]

Okay, I won't. Which is a mighty handy thing. Cause I ain't told you yet about that purebred white faced bull I got in today. Here he goes again.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

Hoppy, you've bought a purebred, you say?

[Dade Larkin]

Yes, sir, I have come today. Paid over a thousand dollars for them. Yes, sir. And that ain't all. I've got two more got them in a couple of weeks ago. They already been turned loose out in the range.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

Caught you plenty, didn't they?

[Dade Larkin]

You ain't just talking, Hoppy. The three of them together cost me between three and 4,000. Hoppy. Them bulls just gotta help me upgrade this here herd of mine. If they don't, well, I'm telling you, I ain't just throwed. I'm also hogtied.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

Well, I hope they do, Dade, but I'm not quite sure I like this.

[Dade Larkin]

Why not?

[Hopalong Cassidy]

Well, in the first place, this is still all open range.

[Dade Larkin]

Well, what if it is? Come on, speak up. Poppy. I thought I'd been telling you good news. But from that look you got in your face, it might have been nothing but bad. Well, what is it, Hoppy? Come on. Come on, out with it.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

Date. I hate to say this, but I'm not sure you haven't been telling me bad news. You see, purebreds on free range like this sometimes cause trouble. They don't hey, what's that?

[Dade Larkin]

Well, that sound like it was over at the carafes. Come on, let's see what that is. Might have been a wolf trying to get at the calves somebody might have took some shots at. Aw, ain't been a wolf seen around here for the past two years. Besides, ain't none of my men on the place tonight.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

Look over there. Looks like something's down. Where about in that round pen?

[Dade Larkin]

Hey, that's where I put my hip. Come on.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

That's your new purebred, all right. Looks like he's dead.

[Dade Larkin]

Yeah, he's dead all right. Cost me over a thousand dollars. Somebody shot him. Now back to Hopalong Cassidy and our story. Bullfight. Seated at supper with Dade Larkin at Dade's box L, Hoppy and California were roused by the sound of shots. Following after Dade and hastening outside, they discovered that someone had wantonly shot down and killed Dade's expensive purebred Hereford bull. It took Dade a moment to realize the blow that had been struck at him. But now he suddenly turns upon Hoppy in a towering rage. Hoppy, you knew something about this. You tell me what it was who did this. You tell me what you know about it.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

Dade, take it easy. Let go.

[Dade Larkin]

Don't go trying to push Hoppy around. Date, or maybe you'll find yourself pushing up daisies. Sorry, Hoppy. I'm sorry. I guess I got so all fired and mad or forgotten.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

That's all right. Forget about it. I don't blame you.

[Dade Larkin]

But from the way you talked inside for a second there, I felt suspicious. You started to say something about these purebreds of mine maybe starting trouble now. You must have meant something by that, Hoppy. What was it?

[Hopalong Cassidy]

Nothing. You shouldn't have realized for yourself, Dade. This is still free range. You're living in a country where cows have to wrestle for a living. Longhorns can do that. Lots of people feel that purebreds won't stand up under the conditions that cows have to face out here.

[Dade Larkin]

Yeah, yeah, I know that. I've heard them arguing. Always said, that is a lot of foo for all.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

But maybe some of your neighbors don't agree with you. And don't forget that when you turn those bulls out on open range, you'll be upgrading your neighbor's beef as well as your own.

[Dade Larkin]

You mean to say one of them might have done this?

[Hopalong Cassidy]

Could be. Dade, let's face it. It's happened other places, hasn't it?

[Dade Larkin]

Oh, wouldn't none of my neighbors do a low down stunt like this, Hoppy. I've known most of them near half a lifetime. I. Hey, wait a second, Hoppy. You told me something without me realizing it. Tim Riley.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

What's that?

[Dade Larkin]

Who's a Tim Riley? The only new neighbor I got. He's horned into my range over south of here. Come here about six months ago. Just about as popular with the others around here as a hydrophobic skunk.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

Oh, well, there's nothing unusual about that, Dade. When a new man moves on to range. That's already been claimed. He's never very popular.

[Dade Larkin]

But Riley's a skunk by nature. If one of my neighbors done this, then he's the one.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

You'll need some proof.

[Dade Larkin]

Got all the proof I need. My bull's dead, ain't he?

[Hopalong Cassidy]

Yeah, but that isn't proof.

[Dade Larkin]

It's proof enough for me, Hobby. Come on, let's turn in. I want to get a good night's sleep. Because when morning comes, I'm riding over to Riley's and presenting my. Well, happy it's morning and we're on our way again. Sanctified polecats. Won't I be glad to see the old bar 20. The day we ride in there, I'm just gonna. Whoa, there. Whoa. Say, what's the matter with you, Hoppy? What are we stopping for?

[Hopalong Cassidy]

I've just changed my mind. California, huh?

[Dade Larkin]

Changed it? Changed it. About what?

[Hopalong Cassidy]

About heading right back for the Bar 20. I've been thinking things over. Thinking about the way Dade looked when he started for Riley's this morning. You know, there's gonna be trouble about that killing of the bull. I don't think we should leave until it's cleared up.

[Dade Larkin]

If there's gonna be trouble, that's just the best reason in the world why we ought to leave.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

Come on, let's turn back.

[Dade Larkin]

Where are we going now? Back to Dade's place?

[Hopalong Cassidy]

No, to Riley's. Come on, let's go.

[Dade Larkin]

Gone it. No, Riley. I ain't staying out till I'm invited in. I'm here to collect for that bull you shot last night. And by thunder, I either collect or take it out of your hide. That's what you think. I don't know anything about the killing of that bull of yours. All I know is whoever did it had the right idea. Why, you. Hey. Take that, you sneakin killer. Here's more for you, big lum. I'll kill you. I'll kill you. Hey, look at him. Yeah.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

Cut this up. All right. Date up with you. Get off it.

[Dade Larkin]

Leave me alone. Leave me alone.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

Get up and quit acting like a 2 year old. Are you all right, Riley?

[Dade Larkin]

I'm all right. But if you'd been a couple of seconds later, that friend of yours wouldn't have been date.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

I thought you had better sense.

[Dade Larkin]

And I thought you'd headed back for the bar 20 where you belong. What are you doing back here?

[Hopalong Cassidy]

Stopping you from making a fool of yourself. Now you two are going to shake hands, huh?

[Dade Larkin]

Me with him? Hey, what are you talking about?

[Hopalong Cassidy]

You shake hands or I'll take you on.

[Dade Larkin]

Yeah, well, I guess I did make a mighty fool out of myself, Hoppy.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

But shaking hands, you'll do it and like it. And so will you, Riley. This is the way range wars start. This is one war that's never going to get started.

[Dade Larkin]

Well, I. I didn't want to fight.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

Good. Shake hands on it then.

[Dade Larkin]

Well, Riley, I'm hot headed. Maybe I did kind of jump to conclusions without near enough proof. If I did. Well, I'm sorry. I'd like to apologize. Yeah, thanks. That's mighty, mighty big of you, Larkin. I. Hey, who's this coming? Well, that's Bart, one of my men. Hey, Barnes. Bart. What is it? Bosses blazes to pay. What is it? What's happened? Them other two purebred bulls of yours, Boss. I rode out to where they was grazing at this morning. Only they ain't. Ain't grazing. I mean, they're dead. They're both of them dead.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

How did they die?

[Dade Larkin]

Somebody shot them. Who did it? You got any idea, Bart? Who did it? I got a darn good idea who done it, boss. It was Riley here. When I rode up to him, one of his men was just riding away.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

Well, as I told you, Sheriff, after that the fur started to fly. I just got date and Riley quieted down. When Bart rode in with the news about the other two bulls. I thought they'd jump at each other's throats.

[Dade Larkin]

What stopped him?

[Hopalong Cassidy]

This colt.

[Dade Larkin]

He used his fist and aid, Sheriff, and showed Riley he wouldn't mind using the gun on him. It was real gratifying to see the way that soothed him. I'll bet. But what did you two fellas come to see me for? Want me to find out who really killed them bulls?

[Hopalong Cassidy]

If you can, Sheriff, that'll be fine. We were wondering if you knew anybody besides Riley who'd like to make trouble for Dade.

[Dade Larkin]

No, can't think of anybody. Hobby. Dade and Riley, they've been real mad at each other ever since Riley come here. Yeah, you see, Riley moved on to the range that Dade always figured was his.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

Yeah, I know that.

[Dade Larkin]

And I don't blame Dave for getting mad. It's cost him plenty without counting them bulls, either. Hey. Hey, Hoppy.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

What is it?

[Dade Larkin]

Here comes Bart again. The way that fellow travels, he ought to sprout wings. Hosses don't seem fast enough. Hmm. He's coming in. Hey, Sheriff Cassidy.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

What is it now, Bart?

[Dade Larkin]

Cassidy, this time I got real news for you. I know who killed them bulls. It was why? What the. Hey, Wart.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

He's got a knife in him. Somebody broke that window to throw a knife. California, get outside. See if you can find him.

[Dade Larkin]

I'll do that, Harpy. Hoppy. Bart. How is he? Do you think he'll be able to talk?

[Hopalong Cassidy]

Just a second, Sheriff. That's what I'm trying to find out. No, he won't talk. He's dead.

[Dade Larkin]

Now back to Hopalong Cassidy and our story. Bullfight. Hoppy and California had called upon the sheriff to learn who Dade Larkin's enemies might be. They were presently interrupted by one of Dade's hands, a man known as Bart, and almost immediately afterwards, by Bart's murder. Now we see Hoppy and the sheriff just after Hoppy has pronounced Bart dead.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

Bart knew something all right, Sheriff. And the man who killed him is the man we're after.

[Dade Larkin]

Well, we'd be after him in any case. Now, hubby, maybe we better go outside and give California a hand.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

If the killer's anywhere around, no need to go out. Here they come.

[Dade Larkin]

Yeah. Who's that he's holding on to? Well, I'll be swift. It's Tim Riley.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

Yeah, Someone's given California a hand. You know him, Sheriff?

[Dade Larkin]

Well, yeah. Yeah, That's High Phillips. He's another rancher here in the valley. Owns a Flatiron just north of Dade's place.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

Ah.

[Dade Larkin]

Hi there. Hello, Phillips. I see you in California. Got him. Here's the man you want, all right. Yeah, caught him just as he was hitting the saddle. Aiming to leave town. Pretty upset about it, too. Reckon he figures if he's decent enough to go around killing fellers, the law ought to be decent enough to let him alone. Sheriff, this is a lot of nonsense. I never killed anybody. If you don't believe me, take a look at my gun. You can tell it ain't been fired. Bart wasn't killed with a gun, Riley. He was killed with a knife. Oh, I. I didn't know that. Well, I. I never carry a knife. You can ask anybody. Nobody's ever seen me carry a knife.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

What were you Doing here? You must have headed for town almost as soon as we did.

[Dade Larkin]

I came in for supplies. Feller's got a right to buy supplies, hasn't he?

[Hopalong Cassidy]

Sure. And you can prove that?

[Dade Larkin]

Sure. I can go ask him over at the store.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

You didn't actually see Riley throw the knife, did you, Phillips?

[Dade Larkin]

I didn't see anybody do anything. I only came into this because I saw your friend here grab Riley and it looked as if he needed help.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

I see.

[Dade Larkin]

But if you want my opinion, Riley did it. He doesn't usually carry a knife. All the more reason he should use one this time. He's no good, Cassidy. The sooner he's run out of here, the better for all of us.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

I've heard he isn't exactly popular. What do you think, Sheriff?

[Dade Larkin]

Well, I think I better hold him.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

I don't see how you can.

[Dade Larkin]

Why not?

[Hopalong Cassidy]

No evidence. Just his being in town doesn't prove anything. You didn't see anyone else around when you went outside, did you, California?

[Dade Larkin]

No. No, if I had, I'd have rounded him up too.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

That's just what I thought. If I were you, Sheriff, I'd let Riley go.

[Dade Larkin]

Well, if you say so, Hoppy.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

I do. I think it's best.

[Dade Larkin]

Okay, Riley. Go on, get out of here. But we'll be watching you. And don't you forget that. I ain't likely to. Maybe I'll see you fellers another time. Wait a minute, Riley. Wait a minute. Yeah, Phillips. Sheriff. Who the blazes is running your office anyway? You or Cassidy? Well, Hoppy's got a name for knowing how to handle this kind of thing. Hogwash. Riley, you listen to me. Yeah. I don't care what Cassidy or the sheriff says. You get out of this valley. You hear me? Get out or you'll be run out. Yeah, well, you come and chase me out, maybe I'll do that. Chef. This is a disgrace, not locking that fella. And as for you, Cassidy, I don't care what you say. We're not letting Riley stay in this valley one day longer than we got her. You hear me? He's getting out. Uh huh.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

But that's your business. I've got business of my own to attend to.

[Dade Larkin]

Yeah? What's that? Hobby.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

I'm gonna look up Dade. Maybe he knows the same thing Bart did. Come on, California, let's.

[Dade Larkin]

No, Hoppy, I don't know a thing. I tell you, I didn't know Bart had found out anything. Fact of the matter is I didn't know he'd gone into town till you just Now. Told me. I didn't even know he'd been killed. I tell you, it's a doggone shame. Hobby Bart was a good man. A good man? He'd worked for me for a long time. Tell you, I'm gonna see the fellow that done it strung up if it cost me my ranch.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

Your friends seem to feel the same way. Especially High Phillips.

[Dade Larkin]

He mostly seems to think Riley done it. Well, I don't know now. I tell you, I don't know. Killing bulls is one thing, but killing men is another. I don't know if I'd size Riley up to be a man killer or not. How about that knife you mentioned, Hoffy? You say it didn't have any identification on it?

[Hopalong Cassidy]

I didn't say. I didn't even mention a knife.

[Dade Larkin]

You didn't what?

[Hopalong Cassidy]

Wait a second. Look there.

[Dade Larkin]

What? High Phillips. And looks like he's got just about every rancher in the valley with him.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

Maybe he meant what he said back there at the sheriff's office.

[Dade Larkin]

Well, hi there. What's up? You come to see if you don't want to join us, Dane? We're gonna pay Riley a little call. We had an idea you might like to come along.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

What kind of a call is this, Phillips?

[Dade Larkin]

A business call. We call it that because we mean business. Either Riley leaves the valley willing or he leaves on a rail. We're giving him that choice. Oh, look here now.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

I don't think we can allow you to do this.

[Dade Larkin]

I thought you might say that, Cassidy. All right, Jake, let him have it. Hoppy, watch out. One of them sneak behind you. Oh, why, you skunks. You've knocked Hoppy out. Don't move, mister. We got you covered. Well, what about it, Dade? You coming with us or not? I'm not. And if I ever get my hands on what you've just done. You won't, I'm afraid. Tie the three of them up, Ben, and we'll get going. Oh, looky here. Dade. He's a coming too. Yeah. Hoppy, can you hear me?

[Hopalong Cassidy]

Yeah, I can hear you. What about Phillips? The rest of them. Where did they go?

[Dade Larkin]

They went on to Riley's, Hoppy. They tied us up first, but we got loose. All we've been waiting for is you to come too. All right, come on.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

Get after him.

[Dade Larkin]

You're all right, Hoppy.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

Oh, I'm all right. We gotta get the Riley's.

[Dade Larkin]

Stay back there. Stay back. Hold it. Hold it, man. Hold your fire. Wait a minute. Hold it. Riley's out of ammunition. Come on. We'll rush him. This way. Follow me. You fellas get back. First one in this door gets his hand busted open. Break that door down. Come on, then, get at it. There he is. I grab him. He's trying to get away. Hey, I've got him.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

Let go of me.

[Dade Larkin]

Someone light a torch, set the house of fire. Look, for some time, we'll ride this skunk out on a rail.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

That's what you think. Think you'll do. Get back. Get your hands up. Come on, Dade. You, too, California, Keep these fellas covered.

[Dade Larkin]

You bet hubby will do that.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

Now listen, you fellas. Listen to me. I know the name of the killer. Riley is innocent. You hear me? Riley is innocent.

[Dade Larkin]

If Riley ain't behind all this, who is?

[Hopalong Cassidy]

He's one of your neighbors, one who's been here for years. He's the man who planned all this. A man who wanted Riley driven out of the valley so he could grab his range. He's California is running for it. Throw a loop on him.

[Dade Larkin]

I'll do that little thing. Hey, come back here. Come back, you. Phillip Chop, dragging the local steer. I didn't do it. I didn't kill anyone. You can't blame this on me.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

Then why'd you run for it?

[Dade Larkin]

I thought you were going to frame me the way you said it. Sounded like that to me. But I didn't kill anybody, I tell you. I didn't kill anybody.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

But he's right. He's telling the truth. California.

[Dade Larkin]

What's that you said, Hoppy?

[Hopalong Cassidy]

Phillips didn't kill anyone. The killer is still right here.

[Dade Larkin]

Now back to Hopalong Cassidy. Hey, what's that you said, Hoppy? You said the killer's right here, but he ain't really Riley or Phillips.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

That's right, Dade. Neither one of them.

[Dade Larkin]

Well, then who is?

[Hopalong Cassidy]

I'll describe him to you, Dade. Maybe you'll recognize him. Yeah, he's the rancher who pretended to know so little about the cattle business that he didn't even know that the introduction of purebreds on open range might cause trouble.

[Dade Larkin]

But they did.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

He's the man who pretended to know nothing about Bart's death and yet knew he'd been knifed before I even told him he hadn't been shot.

[Dade Larkin]

Listen, Hoppy, if you're trying to say.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

He'S the man who had most to gain by seeing Riley run out of the valley. It was his range. Riley had moved in on you.

[Dade Larkin]

Hold up a second, Hoppy. You're making that fellow sound like me.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

Am I, Dade? That's Good. You're just the man.

[Dade Larkin]

I mean, I suppose I killed my own bulls. Bulls have cost me over $3,000.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

You can bet you did. It was worth it, too. Losing this range must have cost you 20 or 30,000. You had one of your men do it. Of course. And somehow Bart found out about it. So when he tried to tell us.

[Dade Larkin]

You dirty. Pull. Look out. Look out. He's got you coming with a shotgun.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

Oh, don't pull those triggers, Dade. And don't try to fight this thing. You've been as good as strung up ever since you made that slip about the knife. I'm gonna take that shotgun away from you. Dade, no.

[Dade Larkin]

Stay where you are. You come one step closer and I'll shoot.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

I'm coming, Dade. I'm gonna take it, Dade.

[Dade Larkin]

All right, bastard, take it. Why, I shot right at you. Why don't you fall?

[Hopalong Cassidy]

I kind of thought you'd try this, Dade. There's been no shot on those shells since we left your ranch. Take him away, boys. I used to figure Dade was my friend, but when a friend becomes a proven killer, friendship ends.

[Dade Larkin]

You know, Hoppy, I gotta hand it to you. It sure takes a lot of courage to do that.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

What do you mean? Courage to do what?

[Dade Larkin]

Turn again a friend like that and practically hand him over to the hangman.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

Well, it wasn't an easy thing to do. Friendship is a nice thing to lean on, though, Especially when you've known someone a long time. Friendship is like a refuge you can turn to when you're tired or worried.

[Dade Larkin]

Yeah. Yeah, that's right.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

My friendship with Dade was like that. Oh, he talked a lot. But I enjoyed his company as well as anyone I ever knew. It was a shock to find out he'd turned selfish and bad.

[Dade Larkin]

Yeah, I guess it hurt all right. Hoppy, I've been thinking that. So have I. I, I know, but what I was going to say was I've been thinking about a friend of mine who I'd like to visit a lot.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

When you're tired or worried?

[Dade Larkin]

No, when I'm hungry.

[Hopalong Cassidy]

You and your appetite.

[Dade Larkin]

And so Dave Larkin becomes just another loser in the fight against justice. And Hoppy heads back for a rest on the Bar 20. But he'll be riding out into another danger filled adventure next time we meet. When he and California go hunting for the gal who makes the best beef stew west of Topeka. They find her all right. Along with the other women of Windy Ridge. Hopalong Cassidy starring William Boyd is transcribed and produced in the west By Walter White, Jr. Bullfight was written by Gibson Scott Fox with original music under the personal direction of Albert Glasser. All stories are based upon the characters created by Clarence E. Mulford. This is a Commodore production.

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