Doug’s Great Adventure | The Lone Ranger (01-12-51)

Summary

Episode Summary: "Doug’s Great Adventure" | The Lone Ranger (01-12-51)

Host: Andrew Rines
Podcast: Old Time Radio Westerns
Release Date: May 19, 2025

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Introduction to the Wagon Train and Characters

The episode begins with the serene yet bustling life of a wagon train traversing the vast prairie. Judd Moss (played by Judd Moss) leads the wagon train, accompanied by his daughter Jane and his ten-year-old son, Douglas Moss (Douglas Moss). Douglas is depicted as an adventurous and inquisitive boy fascinated by tales of the legendary Lone Ranger and his faithful companion, Tonto.

Douglas Moss expresses his admiration for the Lone Ranger, stating at [05:14] "We don't want to meet masked hombres anymore when we want to meet hostile Indians." His father, Judd, along with Tonto, attempts to temper Douglas's enthusiasm, emphasizing the dangers of the Wild West and the reality of outlaws, as Judd remarks at [05:34], "That masked man is probably some sort of a legend out here."

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Suspicious Activities: Jake Logan and Duke Thorne

Parallel to the main storyline, two characters, Jake Logan and his partner Duke Thorne, are introduced as members of the wagon train. However, they harbor a secret: instead of transporting goods for a hardware store, they are smuggling rifles and ammunition intended for hostile Native American tribes.

At [06:40], Duke Thorne discusses their covert operations: "Jake was saying, Duke, if the wagon master Judd Moss knew we had rifles and ammunition in the boxes on our wagon instead of merchandise for a hardware store, like he thinks, he'd have a fit."

Their scheme involves manipulating the wagons to carry these weapons, planning to supply them to Chief Red Wolf's tribe. Their dialogue reveals their deceptive intentions and the impending threat they pose to the wagon train.

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Douglas’s Curiosity Leads to Discovery

Douglas's yearning for adventure leads him to witness suspicious activities. He observes Jake Logan interacting with an unknown Indian scout after hearing a coyote howl, which serves as a signal for their illicit operations. At [12:14], Douglas recounts his observation: "I saw Jake Logan, who has a wagon in the train, go into a grove. When a coyote howled, he talked to an Indian there. When the Indian left, I followed him."

Concerned for his safety and intrigued by the possibility of encountering the Lone Ranger, Douglas ventures alone, prompting worried remarks from his father and Tonto.

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The Arrival of the Lone Ranger and Confrontation

The renowned Lone Ranger and Tonto are introduced as they discreetly follow the wagon train, staying vigilant for any signs of trouble. Their path converges with Douglas's adventure when the Lone Ranger intercepts Douglas, learning about the suspicious activities of Jake Logan and Duke Thorne.

At [15:31], Jake Logan confronts Douglas: "That's right, I still want to follow that Indian's trail. What do we do with boy? It may not be safe for him to return to the wagon camp right now." Recognizing the gravity of the situation, the Lone Ranger decides to involve Douglas in thwarting the smugglers' plans.

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Preventing the Raid and Exposing the Smugglers

As dawn breaks, the wagon train is ambushed by hostile Native Americans. The orchestrated attack is part of Jake and Duke's plan to arm the tribe, ensuring a profitable partnership through the smuggled rifles and ammunition. During the chaos, Douglas notices one wagon attempting to flee the encirclement, which leads to the unraveling of the smuggling operation.

At [21:24], Douglas alerts the Lone Ranger: "One of the wagons is pulling away from the circle." This critical observation helps expose Jake Logan and Duke Thorne as the true antagonists. The confrontation culminates when the Lone Ranger intervenes, capturing Jake and Duke, and presenting the evidence of their deceit to the wagon train and the military authorities.

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Resolution and Recognition of Heroism

With the smugglers apprehended and the wagon train saved from disaster, the episode concludes by highlighting the bravery and initiative of Douglas Moss. His adventurous spirit and sharp observation skills were instrumental in uncovering the threat and ensuring the safety of the wagon train.

At [23:43], Douglas proudly states: "That's right. It's just like I told you, dad." His father, Judd Moss, acknowledges Douglas's role, saying at [23:51], "Mr. Morse, you owe a great deal to your boy Doug. He's a brave boy and in his search for adventure did his part in saving the train and exposing the gun smugglers."

The Lone Ranger and Tonto bid farewell, leaving a lasting impression of their unwavering commitment to justice and protection of the innocent.

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Notable Quotes

• Douglas Moss [05:14]: "We don't want to meet masked hombres anymore when we want to meet hostile Indians."

• Duke Thorne [06:40]: "Jake was saying, Duke, if the wagon master Judd Moss knew we had rifles and ammunition in the boxes on our wagon instead of merchandise for a hardware store, like he thinks, he'd have a fit."

• Douglas Moss [12:14]: "I saw Jake Logan, who has a wagon in the train, go into a grove. When a coyote howled, he talked to an Indian there. When the Indian left, I followed him."

• Jake Logan [15:31]: "That's right, I still want to follow that Indian's trail. What do we do with boy? It may not be safe for him to return to the wagon camp right now."

• Douglas Moss [21:24]: "One of the wagons is pulling away from the circle."

• Judd Moss [23:51]: "Mr. Morse, you owe a great deal to your boy Doug. He's a brave boy and in his search for adventure did his part in saving the train and exposing the gun smugglers."

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Conclusion

"Doug’s Great Adventure" masterfully intertwines the innocence and curiosity of youth with the perilous undercurrents of the Wild West. Through Douglas Moss's journey, listeners witness the classic struggle between good and evil, the importance of vigilance, and the unexpected heroes that emerge in times of crisis. The episode pays homage to the timeless allure of the Lone Ranger while delivering a compelling narrative that resonates with themes of bravery, family, and justice.

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Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the world of Old Time Radio Westerns, "Doug’s Great Adventure" offers a captivating glimpse into the legendary tales that defined a generation. Immerse yourself in this richly restored episode and experience the Wild West like never before.

Transcript

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[Andrew Rines]

Welcome to the Oldtime Radio Westerns. I'm your host Andrew Rines and I'm excited to bring you another episode absolutely free. This is one of over 80 episodes released monthly for your enjoyment. Now let's get into this episode.

[Narrator]

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[Judd Moss]

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[Douglas Moss]

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[Narrator]

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.

[Tonto]

Are you still there?

[Narrator]

The big wagon train moved in snake like fashion over the prairie.

[Judd Moss]

Get up. Get up there.

[Narrator]

Jack Moss, a gruff, weather beaten man who was in charge of the train, rode a horse alongside the lead wagon which was driven by his daughter Jane. On the seat beside her was Judd's 10 year old son, Douglas.

[Douglas Moss]

Uncle Caleb, back at the store in Kansas City told me about a masked man who rides a big white stallion out with. He catches outlaws and bad Indians and helps people. Uncle Caleb said, oh, golly, I hope we see him sometime.

[Tonto]

Now look shiny. You mustn't go taking everything to heart that Caleb told ye. He likes to amuse folks with tall stories.

[Judd Moss]

What dad means, dog is, is that stories like the one about the masked man that Uncle Caleb told you is sort of like Mother Goose stories about people who don't really exist.

[Tonto]

Yep, that's right.

[Judd Moss]

That masked man is probably some sort of a legend out here.

[Tonto]

Doug, we don't want to meet mask hombres anymore when we want to meet hostile Indians.

[Judd Moss]

Heavens, no. From what I hear, the western outlaws are mean and vicious men.

[Douglas Moss]

They don't scare the Lone Ranger.

[Tonto]

Doug's a stubborn youngster, believing in that masked man in spite of what we told him.

[Douglas Moss]

We'll see him someday, I bet you. Then you won't say I'm stubborn, dad.

[Tonto]

Maybe, son, but I won't count on it. You better get those horses moving a bit faster.

[Judd Moss]

All right, dad, get up.

[Jake Logan]

Get up.

[Narrator]

On the seat of the last wagon in the train, two men rode side by side. Jake Logan was a thin, wiry man, and his companion, Duke Thorne, was of stocky build as they moved along.

[Duke Thorne]

Jake was saying, duke, if the wagon master Judd Moss knew we had rifles and ammunition in the boxes on our wagon instead of merchandise for a hardware store, like he thinks, he'd have a fit.

[Narrator]

Yeah.

[Jake Logan]

Does he know you've been out west before, Jake?

[Duke Thorne]

No, he thinks I'm a tenderfoot.

[Jake Logan]

And you too, Duke? Yeah.

[Narrator]

Tell me, how do we get the rifles to the Indians?

[Duke Thorne]

Well, after we pass Fort Belknap, the Indians will raid the wagon trail. Now, in the excitement, we'll break away and drive our wagon southward across the plains as if we're trying to escape the raid.

[Jake Logan]

When do we pass the fort?

[Duke Thorne]

Late this afternoon, after we stop for the night, a renegade named Muller will come and tell us the chief's plan. The streaks of red paint on our canvas top up here let the Indians know that we're with the train. They'll be watching the trail.

[Jake Logan]

Get up.

[Narrator]

Meantime, the Lone Ranger and his Indian companion Tottle rode along the Butterfield Trail west of Fort Belknap. The masked man was saying, kato, Red.

[Jake Logan]

Wolf and his hostile tribe are getting rifles and ammunition. So far, no one's been able to find out who's supplying them. That's not good. The colonel at Fort Belknap is very much concerned about it. Note he sent to the mission was a request that we try to locate the source and help catch the smugglers. You think maybe they'll bring in guns from East Kimasami? Yes. This territory is too far from the Mexican border for the guns to be brought in that way. Most wagon trains coming to southwest go past fort. Be easy for Colonel to check for guns. I'm sure he does. Each wagon master is responsible for what comes through. Any one of them should know what each wagon carries. Maybe one wagon master's crooked. Kimasado. That's possible. Pitch camp soon and use it as a base from which to do some scouting to see if Red Wolf's Indians are in this territory. Then when the next train comes through, we'll follow it.

[Narrator]

After a short stop at the port, the wagon train moved on until nightfall. Then the wagons were drawn into a circle and preparations made for the night. Jake and Duke waited until all were sleeping. They were sitting near their wagon, smoking, when they heard the expected signal.

[Duke Thorne]

That must be Muller. Wait here and watch. I'll go over that grove where the signal come from.

[Jake Logan]

All right. Now, it won't be long. It good, you hear?

[Duke Thorne]

Yeah, I was waiting for it, but what's the plan?

[Jake Logan]

Chief Red Wolf say him wait till wagons leave camp.

[Narrator]

Braves make raid on wagons hour after dawn.

[Jake Logan]

Good.

[Duke Thorne]

Our wagon has red marks on the canvas top. We're at the end of the training. As soon as a raid starts, we'll turn off and head over the prairie.

[Jake Logan]

Chief tell braves them not shoot at wagon that go cross plain. Him say bring you to village. Sure.

[Duke Thorne]

Duke and me will use the wagon horses to ride to the village with you. You go tell the chief that everything will be ready for him.

[Jake Logan]

Me go now. Tell chief.

[Narrator]

The lone ranger and Tonto had seen the wagon train on the trail and had followed it at a distance when the wagon circled for the night. The masked man and Indian had camped nearby. They had stopped in some cottonwoods and after making their horses comfortable, the two men sat in the darkness talking.

[Duke Thorne]

Look.

[Jake Logan]

Kimasabi. Yes. Me see someone riding over slope. He's coming from the direction of the wagon train. Him Indian look like we'll pick up his trail and follow him.

[Narrator]

A lone ranger and Toto followed Muller cautiously. The Indian had disappeared over another slope of the rolling prairie. But the masked man and Tottle were not concerned about keeping him in sight. A bright moonlight helped them pick up his trail and they moved at a leisurely pace. Tottle, realizing that they too might be seen and followed, looked back as they rode over a rise, then spoke.

[Jake Logan]

Kimasabi. Yes. Fellow and horse back in plane. Him following? Yes. I seen Toto reach his outline.

[Duke Thorne]

There's some trees on slope.

[Jake Logan]

Maybe we stop there, wait for feller. Yes, that's what we'll do. We're over the rise now and out of his sight. Come on, Tilworth.

[Narrator]

Give up the scouts. The two men galloped to the trees partway down the slope and stopped in the shadows.

[Jake Logan]

We'll stay in the saddle and wait Toto. Him come over top a slope soon. There he comes now. Have your gun ready. We'll stop him and find out who he is. Him get close right out and stop him. Come on, Silver.

[Narrator]

Give him up, scout.

[Jake Logan]

Holy. Mr. Reachabi.

[Douglas Moss]

Him boy, are you a wild injustice. What are you gonna do?

[Jake Logan]

Don't be frightened, son. We won't hurt you. Why are you out here alone? What's your name?

[Douglas Moss]

I'm Douglas Moss. I came from the wagon train back there. I found an Indian who must have been spying on us. I sneaked away.

[Jake Logan]

We saw an Indian come across the plains. It's dangerous for you to ride the planes alone, Doug.

[Douglas Moss]

I wanted to see some Indians. Wild ones, anyway. I saw Jake Logan, who has a wagon in the train, go into a grove. When a coyote howled, he talked to an Indian there. When the Indian left, I followed him.

[Jake Logan]

I know that coyote howl must have been a signal that right that man Jake Logan will bear investigation.

[Narrator]

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

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[Tonto]

All over the country in every direction.

[Jake Logan]

How you how you doing?

[Tonto]

Is the question.

[Jake Logan]

And here's what the happy people have to say. Okay?

[Duke Thorne]

Yep. Take Mickey Mantle, born in Oklahoma. Start with the New York Yankees from out west where a man's a man and what a man is mantled. Say Mickey's been eating Wheaties for years now. Listen, here's another champion with plenty of zing in his swing. Zing. That's a service ace for champion Pancho Gonzalez, a native Californian. He hits em hard, he makes em swish and in the morning enjoys his dish of Wheaties. Sure Lip smackin taste Ticklin rib stickin good and there's a whole kernel of wheat in every Wheaties lake. Keep on eating your Wheaties and you'll.

[Jake Logan]

Be do an okay. Okay.

[Narrator]

Now to continue noting that they were followed as they trailed the Indian. Muller, the Lone Ranger and Toto waited in a grove until the rider came by. Then they stopped him and were surprised to learn he was a boy. Douglas Moss told them about Jake Logan's meeting with Muller and the information seemed to mean a great deal to the masked man. He questioned Doug further.

[Jake Logan]

What do you know about Jake Logan, Doug?

[Douglas Moss]

Oh, I don't like him much. He looks sort of mean. My father's a wagon master and I heard dad say Jake Logan and Duke Thorne must be sharp traders.

[Jake Logan]

Traders? Uh huh.

[Douglas Moss]

They're going to open up a hardware store out Weston. They had a lot of big boxes of stuff in their wagon.

[Jake Logan]

That sounds strange. Kimas Ali. Yes. T are the boxes all the same size, Doug?

[Douglas Moss]

No, sir. I read some of the printing on the boxes once. One says axes and another says shovels. And there's a couple marked picks. They were just the ones on top that I saw.

[Jake Logan]

That's all very interesting. Although I still want to follow that Indian's trail. What we do with boy? It may not be safe for him to return to the wagon camp right now. That fellow Jake realized Doug had seen him go to meet the Indian. He might harm Doug.

[Douglas Moss]

Nobody saw me leave the camp.

[Jake Logan]

Jake Logan might see you coming back. Otto will take Doug along with us. Take him back to the wagon camp before dawn.

[Douglas Moss]

Oh, gosh. You mean I'm to help you trail that Indian?

[Jake Logan]

Yes, Doug. All right, let's go. Come on, Silver. Get him up. Scout, get up there.

[Narrator]

Half an hour later, the two men and the boy drew rein on the edge of a secluded valley.

[Tonto]

Valley?

[Jake Logan]

Kimasabi. Many Indians have camped there. The Indian we saw once did a report after talking to Jake Logan. That right. Wagon trains in danger.

[Duke Thorne]

Hello.

[Jake Logan]

We still have time before dawn. Ride to Fort Belknap and tell the Colonel what we found out. You remember you. He sends troopers. They may prevent a massacre and catch the gun smugglers at the same time. Me go. What you do? I'll take Doug back to the wagon camp and warn them. Hurry.

[Narrator]

T. Me hurry.

[Jake Logan]

Adios. Adios.

[Duke Thorne]

Get him up.

[Jake Logan]

Scouts. All right, let's turn back now, Doug.

[Narrator]

Later at the wagon camp, Doug's father, Judd Moss, discovered the that Doug was missing. He and his daughter Jane searched the camp but found no trace of him. Then Judd Moss found that his horse was missing. He approached a group of men who were around the campfire discussing the boy's disappearance.

[Jake Logan]

Hey.

[Tonto]

I just found out my horse is gone. That young rascal must have hidden away on him.

[Jake Logan]

Where would he go? Yeah, and why? It's dangerous for him to be alone on the sure.

[Judd Moss]

We must find him. Dad, you must do something.

[Tonto]

They'll soon be dangerous. I'll take a few of them in and try to trail the boy.

[Duke Thorne]

He ought to get a good walloping when you do find him.

[Judd Moss]

But Doug wouldn't just ride away without a reason. I'm sure of that.

[Tonto]

But what reason could he have, Jane?

[Judd Moss]

I don't know. He's been talking about wanting to see wild Indians. Dad, you don't think.

[Tonto]

You mean. Do I think he suddenly got the idea to go look for some.

[Jake Logan]

Yes.

[Tonto]

Maybe that's it, Jane. All right. Get your horses, man, and be ready to ride with me.

[Narrator]

Judd Moss was Preparing to leave the wagon camp with some of the men when one of them pointed across the prairie and spoke.

[Jake Logan]

Hey, Mr. Morris, look.

[Narrator]

Coming across the prairie.

[Tonto]

Hey, that looks like Douglas.

[Judd Moss]

Oh, it is Doug.

[Jake Logan]

Daddy say I Thunder. That umbre riding with him is masked.

[Tonto]

Maybe he should go between us and Bradley. Get your guns, man. We'll make him talk.

[Judd Moss]

I don't understand what Doug is doing with that masked man.

[Tonto]

Hold.

[Jake Logan]

Over. Hold.

[Tonto]

All right, breach. Mister, we got you covered.

[Jake Logan]

Those guns aren't necessary.

[Douglas Moss]

Dad, I'll tell you about him. What happened.

[Tonto]

Now keep quiet. Chalk to this mask, hombre. I never did trust anyone who covers this rage.

[Jake Logan]

There isn't time for a discussion, Mr. Moss. I suggest you tell your men to keep the wagons in a circle.

[Tonto]

Men are fixing to start the wagon train. And no mask.

[Douglas Moss]

We've got to listen. You just have to, dad.

[Judd Moss]

It won't hurt to listen to what the masked man has to say.

[Jake Logan]

Thanks, Ms. Moss.

[Tonto]

Go ahead, then. Say your shame, Misty. But whatever it is, we won't believe it.

[Douglas Moss]

But, dad, he's the masked man Uncle Caleb told me about. Don't you see? The mask, the big white stallion named Silver and all.

[Judd Moss]

Dad, Doug's right.

[Tonto]

Well, I'd beat you. Must have been something, too, Caleb. Stories after all.

[Jake Logan]

Now, listen. A tribe of hostile Indians are camped not far from here. I think they'll raid the wagon train this morning.

[Tonto]

What makes you think that?

[Jake Logan]

A friend and I found signs that show the train has been followed by Indian scouts.

[Tonto]

We were told at the fort the last two trains went through without trouble.

[Jake Logan]

There'd be no reason why they'd attack this wagon train, Mr. Moss, unless you have rifles and ammunition in one of your wagons.

[Tonto]

Tommy R. I checked every wagon in this wagon train.

[Jake Logan]

You have a man named Jake Logan with you?

[Tonto]

Yep. Jake and his partner, Duke Thorne. They're hitching their team over yonder there.

[Jake Logan]

Did you inspect the contents of their wagon?

[Tonto]

I sure did. Even opened one of the boxes on the top. It was filled with pickaxes, so I didn't look any further. They figured to open a store further west.

[Jake Logan]

Your son saw Jake Logan go to a nearby grove during the night after a coyote howled. Soon after, Doug saw an Indian ride away. So he followed.

[Douglas Moss]

That's right, dad.

[Jake Logan]

Nonsense.

[Tonto]

Doug has a vivid imagination, that's all. Boy's been seeing Indians in his sleep.

[Douglas Moss]

But I did see one. I did.

[Jake Logan]

How did Tyler and I. He run across the plains from this direction?

[Tonto]

Well, I don't know. It's the word of a boy. Holy mackerel.

[Jake Logan]

Look out there. Engine easy. Steady, Silver. Here comes the attack. Right there.

[Tonto]

Get your guns and take your places. Me in hurry.

[Narrator]

All right. Within a few minutes, the pioneers had taken their places near the wagons to ward off the attack. The Indians rode close, then began to circle the camp. The Lone Ranger was in the midst of the fray, offering advice and doing all he could to ward off the redskins. He was busy firing at the encircling Indians when Doug Moss ran up to him saying, hey, mister, look over there.

[Douglas Moss]

One of the wagons is pulling away from the circle.

[Jake Logan]

He must be stopped.

[Tonto]

Hey, that's Jake Logan's wagon.

[Jake Logan]

Jake Logan. He's heading toward the Indians. His wagon must be loaded with guns. Come on through there.

[Narrator]

Lone Ranger headed after the wagon Jake and Duke were driving. The wagon had pulled away from the circle and was heading out across the plate.

[Jake Logan]

Faster, big fella.

[Tonto]

Faster.

[Narrator]

As the Lone Ranger started after the wagon, he noticed that the circle of Indians parted to let it through without seeming to bother the two men on the seat. He realized that he was in for trouble when he saw the circle close behind the wagon and some of the Indians were waiting to head him off.

[Jake Logan]

We must get through, Silver. Come on, big fellow.

[Narrator]

At that moment, when it seemed that his path was blocked by several mounted redskins, he heard a welcome sound.

[Jake Logan]

The troopers have arrived.

[Narrator]

When the bugle sounded, the Indians broke their line, then turned and started away across the plains with the troopers in pursuit. Gradually, the masked man drew closer to the racing wagon. A couple of bullets whizzed close and he knew he'd been seen by Jake and Duke. He lifted his gun and fired.

[Jake Logan]

One of them wounded.

[Narrator]

A moment later, the Lone Ranger reached the swaying covered wagon. Then, swerving around the wagon, he cut in toward the horses heads, swinging them suddenly to one side. Even as Jake tried to take aim, the sudden turning of the wagon caused it to overturn. Logan had jumped from the seat and rolled on the ground. The Lone Ranger leaped from the saddle. The two men grappled in swung blows at each other. Then, getting to his feet, the masked man dragged Jake with him.

[Jake Logan]

Get up, you.

[Duke Thorne]

I'll fix you.

[Jake Logan]

Oh, try it.

[Duke Thorne]

You all right, Kimasabi?

[Tonto]

Yes, T. My troopers will bring in the Indians.

[Jake Logan]

Good. You arrived just in time, Colonel. This wagon was carrying rifles and ammunition for the Indians. Colonel, he's right. Look there. Some of the boxes have broken open.

[Tonto]

That's the reason the Indians attacked this train.

[Jake Logan]

Lieutenant.

[Tonto]

Hey, Vice Hundy. We owe you plenty, missy. Doug says your friend went for the soldiers.

[Douglas Moss]

That's right. It's Just like I told you, dad.

[Judd Moss]

If the masked man hadn't come along, we'd all be dead by now.

[Jake Logan]

You may blame those two men, Jake Logan and his partner. I suggest they be tied up, Colonel.

[Tonto]

We'll take charge of them, sir.

[Jake Logan]

Good enough, Lieutenant. Mr. Morse, you owe a great deal to your boy Doug. He's a brave boy and in his search for adventure did his part in saving the train and exposing the gun smugglers.

[Tonto]

Well, I always knew Douglas would inherit some of the moss. Courage.

[Judd Moss]

Oh, dad. Don't forget you put it all down to just being bad when you found he'd left camp.

[Douglas Moss]

Oh, golly. We like tell the kids back home about our great adventure.

[Jake Logan]

Your great adventure, Doug.

[Douglas Moss]

They'll sure believe what Uncle Caleb says after this you when I tell him by you, sir.

[Judd Moss]

That was very hard to convince.

[Tonto]

Not at all. Not at all, Mr. Moss. I'll detail someone to ride with your.

[Jake Logan]

Wagons as far as the next port. Though I'm sure the danger's over. Yes, I think it is, too. But Tell and I'll ride on ahead of the wagon train just to make sure the way is clear. I know we'll all meet again.

[Judd Moss]

Of course.

[Tonto]

We'll always be glad to see you, Misty.

[Jake Logan]

I'm sure you'll like the Far West. We need pioneers like you out here. Well, we'll start ahead now, Tano. Adios. Good day.

[Tonto]

There goes one of the finest men I have ever met.

[Judd Moss]

We've heard about him back east, Colonel. What did Uncle Caleb tell you he's called?

[Douglas Moss]

Oh, gosh, don't tell me you forgot already. He's called the Lone Ranger.

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[Jake Logan]

Foreign.

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