Evil Spirits at Sentinel Rock | The Lone Ranger (06-04-41)

Summary

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Old Time Radio Westerns

Episode: Evil Spirits at Sentinel Rock | The Lone Ranger (06-04-41)
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Release Date: June 7, 2026

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Episode Overview

This episode features a digitally restored presentation of the classic 1941 "The Lone Ranger" radio drama, "Evil Spirits at Sentinel Rock." Blending restoration with reverence for vintage radio, the episode delivers a tale of deceit, courage, and justice on the American frontier, centered around land deals, counterfeit money, and the myth of haunted Sentinel Rock. The Lone Ranger and Tonto must untangle a plot threatening a Pawnee tribe and confront both supernatural rumors and very real bandits.

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Key Discussion Points & Story Arc

1. Opening & Setting the Scene

• The story begins with the Lone Ranger and Tonto investigating mysterious trouble near Sentinel Rock, a locale wrapped in Indian superstition.
• Tonto alerts the Lone Ranger to danger with a whistle, narrowly saving them from an arrow attack.

  "If we hadn't pulled off the trail just when we did, one of us wouldn't be alive."
  — The Lone Ranger [05:53]

2. Indian Superstition & The "Evil Spirits"

• Tonto expresses fear of Sentinel Rock, believed by his people to be haunted:

  "Sentinel Rock… Haunted, huh? Evil spirit on rock. Indian know that? From old story. Medicine men of Indian tribe know that."
  — Tonto [07:07]

• The Lone Ranger reassures Tonto, urging reason over superstition:

  "Don't let your imagination run away with your common sense, Tonto."
  — The Lone Ranger [06:55]

3. Revelation: The Woman on Sentinel Rock

• Atop the Rock, they discover Bright Sky, a Pawnee woman, who admits to launching the arrows and rolling boulders to stop what she believed were two criminals targeting her tribe.

  "I shot the arrows, yes. And I rolled the stone. But I did not mean them for you. I thought you were someone else."
  — Bright Sky [09:56]

• Bright Sky is fighting to protect her tribe from Craven and Hila, two white outlaws planning to cheat the tribe out of their land with forged money and documents.
• Her husband, Bear Paw, has been unwittingly drawn into the scheme.

4. The Land Swindle & Double-Cross

• Craven and Hila meet Bear Paw in Smoky Ridge, pushing him into signing a deed in exchange for counterfeit money.

  "There ain't no sense selling your tribe's land to the government when we can offer you more for it."
  — Craven [12:52]

• The local bartender is roped into checking the validity of the "money," confirming it as "good," but it is later revealed to be fake.
• The scene ends in violence; Bear Paw is shot, and the outlaws flee.

5. Pursuit & Justice

• The Lone Ranger, Tonto, and Bright Sky arrive at Smoky Ridge. The town is tense, suspects the masked Ranger, and nearly resorts to mob justice.
• Once their intentions are made clear, they rush to aid Bear Paw, who survives his injuries.
• Realizing Craven and Hila intend to cash in their fraudulent deed with a government agent, the Lone Ranger and Tonto undertake a high-speed pursuit.
• Climactic action: The Lone Ranger foils Craven and Hila's plans, disarms them with his renowned marksmanship, and ensures their arrest.

  "He knocked the guns right out of our hands."
  — Craven [26:36]
  "Nobody gets away with anything when they meets up with a lone ranger. No, sir."
  — Craven [27:24]

6. Resolution & Themes

• Bright Sky's determination and intelligence avert disaster for her people, while Bear Paw is tended to and exonerated.
• The story critiques both the exploitation of Native Americans and the manipulation of superstition for personal gain, emphasizing justice and the importance of vigilance and integrity on the frontier.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On near-miss with death:
  “It didn't miss by much. There's another arrow stuck right into Silver's saddle. If we hadn't pulled off the trail just when we did, one of us wouldn't be alive.”
  — The Lone Ranger [05:53]

• On Indian superstition:
  "Sentinel Rock… Haunted, huh? Evil spirit on rock. Indian know that? From old story. Medicine men of Indian tribe know that."
  — Tonto [07:07]

• Bright Sky’s confession:
  "I shot the arrows, yes. And I rolled the stone. But I did not mean them for you. I thought you were someone else."
  — Bright Sky [09:56]

• On bearer’s honesty:
  “Bear Paw is honest. I'm sure of it.”
  — The Lone Ranger [19:52]

• On Lone Ranger’s marksmanship:
  "He knocked the guns right out of our hands."
  — Craven [26:36]

• Final justice:
  “Nobody gets away with anything when they meets up with a lone ranger. No, sir.”
  — Craven [27:24]

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Important Timestamps

• 01:53 – Classic "A fiery horse with the speed of light..." Lone Ranger intro.
• 05:11-06:04 – Lone Ranger and Tonto discover and analyze the Pawnee arrows.
• 07:07 – Tonto discusses the legend of Sentinel Rock's evil spirit.
• 09:46-10:36 – Bright Sky reveals her motives and outlines the villain's plot.
• 12:42-15:13 – The land swindle unfolds in the Smoky Ridge cafe.
• 17:10 – Lone Ranger and companions accused by townsfolk in Smoky Ridge.
• 19:12 – Reunion with the wounded Bear Paw.
• 21:04 – Discussion of the failed pursuit and next steps.
• 23:02 – The urgency to catch Craven and Hila after Bear Paw recovers.
• 25:31–26:41 – The government handoff is interrupted by the Lone Ranger’s dramatic intervention.
• 27:24 – Final capture of the crooks; Craven surrenders to the Lone Ranger.

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Episode Tone & Style

The episode balances classic Western drama—high-stakes chases, gunfights, and tense confrontations—with moments of empathy, especially in portraying the Native American characters as victims but also resourceful and dignified actors in their fate. The dialogue carries the vintage, earnest language of mid-century radio but is given new life by the enhancement and loving curation of the podcast host.

The Lone Ranger remains the archetype of incorruptible justice, outsmarting villains with wit and bravery. Tonto's intuition and loyalty, and Bright Sky's bravery, contribute to the show’s forward-thinking sense of justice and teamwork.

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Summary

"Evil Spirits at Sentinel Rock" is a quintessential Lone Ranger adventure: action-packed, morally straightforward, and evocative of both the mythic and the real challenges of the Old West. The restoration enhances its immersive potential, bringing new vigor to an old-time classic. Whether for nostalgia or pure storytelling, it's a compelling ride back into yesteryear, where—thanks to the Lone Ranger—justice always triumphs in the end.

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Transcript

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[Andrew Rines]

Welcome to the Old Time Radio Westerns. I'm your host Andrew Rines and I'm excited to bring you another episode. This is one of over 80 episodes released monthly for your enjoyment. You can find more Western shows at our website by going to otrwesterns.com now let's get into this episode.

[Narrator]

A fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust and a hearty hio. Silver the Lone Ranger.

[Tonto]

Sam.

[Narrator]

Most of the trouble with the Indians in the early days of the western United States was caused by renegade whites exploiting the red men. Uprisings and massacres followed, and it was not until the Masked Rider of the Plains started his great fight for justice that peace was restored to the frontier. It was he, more than any other man, who brought about better understanding between the two races and finally made possible the winning of the West. Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear. From out of the pass come the thundering hoof bits of the great horse Silver. The Lone Ranger rides again.

[Silver (Horse)]

Come on, Silver. We're heading for sun, moon, rock puddles waiting for us A little Silver. Hooray.

[Narrator]

The late afternoon sunlight scraped the tops of the funeral mountain and sent long shadows across the prairie as the Lone Ranger rode toward the west. The Lone Ranger's eyes were narrowed behind his mask as he searched the country ahead.

[The Lone Ranger]

Taddo's here someplace, Silver. We're following his trail. There's Sentinel Rock up ahead just beyond that arroyo we're coming to. I can cross the swinging Bridge and then swilt. What's that? That's Taddo's danger whistle.

[Silver (Horse)]

Off the trail, Silver. Into the arroyo.

[The Lone Ranger]

Thump.

[Silver (Horse)]

Silver. Steady, boy. What is it? Timo?

[Bartender/Saloon Owner]

Sabi, you come quick.

[Craven]

Trees here.

[Tonto]

You want super safe, Tanto Plenty worried, Kimo Sabi.

[The Lone Ranger]

I heard your danger whistle, Tanto.

[Tonto]

What is it?

[The Lone Ranger]

The trail looked clear up ahead.

[Tonto]

Me show you here.

[The Lone Ranger]

An arrow?

[Tonto]

That's right.

[The Lone Ranger]

Where did you find this?

[Tonto]

Me right. Scalp Come to bridge. Start. Cross arrow hit bridge.

[The Lone Ranger]

So right in front of you. Where did the arrow come from, Tano?

[Tonto]

Up there from long way off. From the top of Sentinel Rock, huh?

[The Lone Ranger]

It's getting dark. Kimosabe. I think you and I should go up there and find out about this.

[Tonto]

It's a long way.

[The Lone Ranger]

There's no path up to the top of Sentinel Rock except from the south. Take us quite a while to circle around to it, but we'll try.

[Tonto]

Who you think shoot arrow?

[The Lone Ranger]

Look at the feathers. And the way the head is set on the shaft.

[Tonto]

Taro, huh?

[The Lone Ranger]

And these colors. It's a Pawnee arrow.

[Tonto]

Maybe so.

[The Lone Ranger]

Come on. We can head south along this arroyo. It's too deep for anyone on top of Sentinel Rock to notice us.

[Tonto]

Good thing aeronaut hit usa.

[The Lone Ranger]

I swerved off the trail as soon as I heard your whistle. Tano.

[Tonto]

Silver and I were. What matter?

[The Lone Ranger]

Look, Kimosabe. It didn't miss by much. There's another arrow stuck right into Silver's saddle. If we hadn't pulled off the trail just when we did, one of us wouldn't be alive.

[Tonto]

And that Pawnee arrow, too.

[The Lone Ranger]

Kimasabe, Silver and I. Well, we both owe you our lives.

[Tonto]

Better we plan who shoot arrow and then counterfex him.

[The Lone Ranger]

No, Taro. We'll handle this my way.

[Silver (Horse)]

Follow me.

[Craven]

Get him up.

[Silver (Horse)]

Sc Come on, Silver. We're climbing Sentinel Rock.

[The Lone Ranger]

We're almost at the top of the trail. T Can you see anything up there?

[Tonto]

Plenty dark.

[The Lone Ranger]

Not a sound. Not a light.

[Tonto]

What that?

[The Lone Ranger]

I don't hear it now.

[Tonto]

It sound like big rock.

[The Lone Ranger]

Whatever it was, it's gone. Be careful, Tato. As trail gets narrower the higher we climb.

[Tonto]

Kimasabe. What is it, Tonto? Feels strange. Maybe that sound. Thunder God from sky.

[The Lone Ranger]

Don't let your imagination run away with your common sense, Tonto.

[Tonto]

We find plenty trouble.

[The Lone Ranger]

There's no trouble that we can't handle if we learn about it in time.

[Tonto]

Sentinel Rock not good.

[The Lone Ranger]

Why not?

[Tonto]

Tantal not tell you this afore in daylight. But now darkness come tantophyllic all round. Sentinel Rock. Haunted. Haunted, huh? Evil Spirit on rock. Indian know that? From old story. Medicine men of Indian tribe know that.

[The Lone Ranger]

Those arrows weren't shot from a ghost bow.

[Tonto]

Toto. Those are real arrows. Uh huh.

[The Lone Ranger]

When we get to the top, we'll learn the answer.

[Tonto]

Tano not Sabi. What noise was.

[The Lone Ranger]

We'll find the answer to that too. Kemo Sabi.

[Tonto]

I hear it. Thunder.

[The Lone Ranger]

Well, it's not thunder.

[Tonto]

It can't be. His eyes are out any loud. Toto. Toto.

[Silver (Horse)]

That's a rock.

[Tonto]

Huh?

[The Lone Ranger]

That's a rock rolling down the mountains.

[Silver (Horse)]

It's coming straight for us.

[Craven]

We get off trail pass.

[Silver (Horse)]

Come on.

[Craven]

There's no place to turn. Trail heaps narrow.

[Silver (Horse)]

Follow me. Come on, Silver. Where we go?

[Craven]

Keep us happy.

[Silver (Horse)]

There's a break in the cliff up ahead, Kato. You can see it against the sky. If we can make it before that rock, we can get out of the way.

[Hila]

Promise.

[Silver (Horse)]

It's going to be close. Rock is moving faster all the time. We get them up spy with their silver. We've got to beat that rock faster.

[Bright Sky]

It has ended. They are dead. They could not escape the rock I sent crashing down the mountain. They are dead. They can harm my husband or my tribe no more.

[Bartender/Saloon Owner]

So

[Bright Sky]

the arrows once more go back in the quiver. All day long we've been up here on Sentinel Rock. We have braved the spirit of the thunder God to help the tribe. Now we go.

[Tonto]

You are a good horse.

[Bright Sky]

You stood quiet and still all day. It is dark. The trail is long and steep. Caught

[Tonto]

now.

[The Lone Ranger]

Kimosabe.

[Silver (Horse)]

What is it? Get the horse. Climb.

[Hila]

The reins.

[Silver (Horse)]

You thought you'd finish this up, did you?

[Tonto]

You get away from rock pretty fast.

[The Lone Ranger]

Don't try to take the reins. We want to know what this is all about.

[Tonto]

Why did you shoot arrows at us?

[The Lone Ranger]

Why did you try to crush us by catapulting that rock down the mountain trail?

[Bright Sky]

You are not craven. I thought you were Scar. Craven? I thought this other was his partner. The one called Hila Fato.

[Tonto]

A woman. Pretty strange.

[The Lone Ranger]

A woman. You never expected to find anything like this on top of Sentinel Rock. Who are you?

[Bright Sky]

My name is Bright sky of the Kawa tribe of the Pawnee Nation. I am Indian.

[The Lone Ranger]

Who was here with you who tried to kill us.

[Bright Sky]

Look no further. I am one.

[Tonto]

You?

[Bright Sky]

I shot the arrows, yes. And I rolled the stone. But I did not mean them for you. I thought you were someone else.

[The Lone Ranger]

You top hit good.

[Bright Sky]

I went to school at the mission since I was very small.

[The Lone Ranger]

Just a moment. You mentioned two names, Scar, Craven and Hela. Are those the men you Were after.

[Bright Sky]

They mean to rob my tribe. I wanted to stop them.

[The Lone Ranger]

What made you think they were coming this way?

[Bright Sky]

Because I knew of it. From my husband?

[Tonto]

Yes.

[Bright Sky]

I argued with him. They plan to use him as a tool for their robbery.

[Tonto]

Plenty bad. Right.

[The Lone Ranger]

Sky, is your husband dishonest?

[Bright Sky]

No. No. My husband thinks he is doing the right thing. He thinks he is helping the tribe. He would not listen to me. He went off to meet them. So I tried.

[The Lone Ranger]

So you meant to stop them and you didn't care how. Is that it?

[Bright Sky]

Yes. Yes, that is it. But instead of coming this way, Craven and Hela must have gone by another trail. They're going to meet my husband. And it's too late to stop them.

[Bear Paw]

Gila.

[Craven]

Where we meet in this engine ain't far now, Craven. The town's right yonder.

[Hila]

What town?

[Craven]

Smokey Ridge.

[Hila]

Smokey Ridge? We didn't come easy.

[Craven]

Trail land.

[Hila]

Why didn't we come by way of sitting the rocks?

[Craven]

You got any liking for getting dry ghost, Craven?

[Hila]

Yeah.

[Craven]

This ancient brave we're meeting has got a wife who ain't so dumb, Craven.

[Tonto]

You savvy?

[Hila]

Hey, kiddig. She was right on top of setting the luck, Wheaton.

[Craven]

Yeah, I figured so. She was plump, desperate to save her tribe.

[Hila]

Sure a good thing they all ain't that smart.

[Craven]

She's used to con games, I reckon. Heard a plenty about them.

[Hila]

Yeah, she must be there yet with a bow and arrow and nothing to shoot at.

[Silver (Horse)]

Yeah.

[Hila]

Get all that counterfeit money he list.

[Craven]

Got two saddlebags full of it. Craven. You got the rest?

[Hila]

Yep, sure have.

[Craven]

We meet this redskin in the Eagle Pass cafe. Craven.

[Hila]

G. Don't forget you let me head to the talks heavy. I'm a lot smoother than you are.

[Bear Paw]

This year. We're looking for a Pawnee engine that goes by the name of Bear paw. You around any place.

[Tonto]

You the gents he's waiting for?

[Bear Paw]

Yep.

[Tonto]

Up them stairs, gents. Room 3.

[Bear Paw]

Much of BL let's handle these in. Reckon that Aubrey suspects craven?

[Tonto]

Nah, he surveyed us kind of thorough.

[Bear Paw]

Keep your hand away from your host. Are you going plum? Luko? He's still looking up after us. Sure he is. We're strangers in town, ain't we? What do you expect him to do? Trust any fellow that holds in here. Just don't hear say so.

[Tonto]

It's all right now. He turned away.

[Bear Paw]

Sure told you not to worry. Room number three, he said. Here it is. Yep.

[Tonto]

I hope this engine ain't been talking

[Bear Paw]

to no judge since we last seen him.

[The Lone Ranger]

Shut up.

[Bear Paw]

Howdy Howdy, Bear Paw.

[Tonto]

Greetings. Will you enter?

[Bear Paw]

You still feel like it did the last time we powered with you, Bear Paw.

[Tonto]

Bear Paw does not change mine.

[Bear Paw]

There ain't no sense selling your tribe's land to the government when we can offer you more for it.

[Tonto]

That right.

[Bear Paw]

And you needn't worry about us making sure the government gets the land the way you wanted them to. We just want to make certain we're in a good spot to get the first crack at a certain section of the land we want in that territory. There ain't nothing wrong in that.

[Tonto]

Is he, you honest men?

[Bear Paw]

Sure we are. Sure. Now, we got the money right here in these saddlebags here.

[Tonto]

I got the rest here.

[Bear Paw]

All you gotta do, Bear Paw, is to sign this here paper. It's a deed giving us the land.

[Tonto]

You give Pawnee tribe time to leave.

[Hila]

Sure. All the time in the world.

[Bear Paw]

You sign, I sign. And Healer here will act as witness. Satisfactory end.

[Tonto]

Yes. Here's the cash. You better count it first. Bear Paul. This paper money.

[Bear Paw]

Yes, that's regular government money.

[Tonto]

Oh, take a good look at it.

[Bartender/Saloon Owner]

That's real money.

[Bear Paw]

Just to prove it to you and kill him.

[Tonto]

Yeah.

[Bear Paw]

Take this here folding money and bring that gent we saw downstairs up to take a look at it, huh?

[Craven]

All right. Hey, mister. Mister, Come up here a minute, will you, Bear?

[Bear Paw]

Pa. We'll just stand here and watch.

[Tonto]

Agreeable. Therefore not doubt your word.

[Bear Paw]

Sure, but you mentioned. Shouldn't get too trusting. All folks aren't as honest as we are. Watch it.

[Bartender/Saloon Owner]

Did you want me, stranger?

[Tonto]

Yeah. You run this shebang?

[Bartender/Saloon Owner]

I run it, mister.

[Tonto]

What can I do for you? We'd like a couple of drinks. We ain't got hard money. This is all right, isn't it?

[Bartender/Saloon Owner]

Holding money, huh?

[Tonto]

Get a look at it.

[Bear Paw]

See, he's holding it up to the lady.

[Tonto]

It's his government money, all right.

[Bartender/Saloon Owner]

I've seen plenty of it around. Good money. I'll have your drinks set up.

[Tonto]

Keno. Mr. Bear Paul, did you see that?

[Bear Paw]

We were both watching. There's money as good as gold. Bear Pa knew that, but I just wanted to remind him it don't pay to take things for granted.

[Tonto]

Ever.

[Bear Paw]

Here's the money for your trap, Bearpaw. And here's the pen. Got ink right on it. How you sign here, Bear Paw.

[Tonto]

Signed paper.

[Bear Paw]

That's right. Now I sign. Now he lays the witness.

[Tonto]

There. That settles the whole deal.

[Hila]

Well, you've done your tribal service, Mayor.

[Bear Paw]

Pa, in spite of what your wife tried to say. I'm only Sorry. We got a fair moose we gotta make.

[Bartender/Saloon Owner]

You Genshin. Trying to cheat this engine, huh? That money's a mighty good copy. But it ain't a real thing. Therefore, grab that paper.

[Hila]

Either you got.

[Bartender/Saloon Owner]

No, you don't.

[Narrator]

You shoot Bear Paw. Come on.

[Hila]

We get arrested. Follow me. Stand right where you are. Everybody stand. City. You'll catch land. We're making tracks and there ain't nobody gonna stop us.

[Silver (Horse)]

Get up.

[Bear Paw]

Get up, baby.

[The Lone Ranger]

Get up.

[Tonto]

Get up.

[Hila]

That's where she lives.

[Bartender/Saloon Owner]

It worked for getting away.

[Hila]

It's all over with the shouting.

[Narrator]

The curtain falls on the first act of our Lone Ranger story. Before the next exciting scenes. Please permit us to pause for just a few moments.

[Bartender/Saloon Owner]

Sam.

[Narrator]

Now to continue our story. The Lone Ranger and Tonto rode through the night with bright sky. The fawny Indian woman. They expected to find the town of Smoky Ridge still sleeping as they approached in the early dawn. But instead they saw a group of horses tied in front of the cafe.

[Silver (Horse)]

Look. Kino sabe. Something's happened.

[Bright Sky]

They have been riding a long time. Look how tired they are.

[Silver (Horse)]

I hope there's been no trouble with Bearpaw. We're going to the cafe and find out as soon as it's checked.

[Tonto]

That's right. Stand right still, all three of you.

[Bartender/Saloon Owner]

Come on, J.

[The Lone Ranger]

We came peacefully. What does this mean?

[Bartender/Saloon Owner]

Mister? We don't take no chances. A couple of ornery skunks come in here late last evening. They cheated a poor engine and they pulled their guns. Now we aim to make sure you ain't one of the same rotten pack.

[The Lone Ranger]

You're wearing a bandage.

[Bartender/Saloon Owner]

I got creased when I tried to step in and stop the little game.

[The Lone Ranger]

Did you get them?

[Bartender/Saloon Owner]

I went after them. We lost the trail. Now, mister, please.

[Bright Sky]

Is Bear Paw hurt?

[Bartender/Saloon Owner]

Quiet. I just noticed something, mister. You're wearing a mask.

[Hila]

What we do?

[Bright Sky]

Key.

[Tonto]

Ms. Hubby.

[The Lone Ranger]

Steady.

[Bartender/Saloon Owner]

Never mind your whispering, mister. It's getting light plenty fast. I don't sadly who the woman might be but we don't cotton to outlaws. Maybe we ought to string you two up in place of them two that got away.

[The Lone Ranger]

So did Craven and Hema.

[Bartender/Saloon Owner]

We don't know their names, but it appears like you do.

[The Lone Ranger]

We're looking for them just as you are.

[Bartender/Saloon Owner]

That's funny, that is. You almost sound like it was a lawman. First time I ever seen a lawman wear a mask.

[The Lone Ranger]

Just a moment before there's a shooting. Listen to this woman. We came here to help Bear Paw.

[Tonto]

Yeah.

[The Lone Ranger]

Who is he? We'll know. We're on his side, Mr.

[Bartender/Saloon Owner]

I wouldn't count on seeing Bear Paw again.

[Bright Sky]

He. He is not hurt.

[Bartender/Saloon Owner]

Well, I'll be dog gone, lady. You're an Indian?

[Bright Sky]

I am Bright sky of the Kalwa tribe of the Pawnee Indian Nation.

[Bartender/Saloon Owner]

The Kawa tribe. That's Bear Paws trap.

[Bright Sky]

Is he hurt?

[Bartender/Saloon Owner]

Now, just a second. Before I answer that, I still want to know who these hombres are and what business.

[Bright Sky]

The best man is the Lone Ranger.

[The Lone Ranger]

Mister, we're wasting time. Where is Bearpaw? Is he all right? We want to see him. And for your information, this lady is Bearpaw's wife.

[Bartender/Saloon Owner]

She's wife? Leave your horses here. Come inside. I'll take you to him right this minute. He's in this room here.

[Bright Sky]

Bear Paw. It is I. It is Bear Paw.

[Bartender/Saloon Owner]

Did not see him.

[Bright Sky]

In his hope.

[Bartender/Saloon Owner]

He caught one of them bullets them two ombre's let fly. I didn't know how to tell you.

[The Lone Ranger]

Let's take a look at him. Is he badly hurt?

[Bright Sky]

Oh, don't.

[Bear Paw]

It's all right.

[The Lone Ranger]

Donald knows more about healing people than most doctors.

[Tonto]

Mister?

[The Lone Ranger]

Yes?

[Bartender/Saloon Owner]

Come out in the hall for a minute. I'd like to tell you something kind of private like.

[The Lone Ranger]

Very well.

[Bartender/Saloon Owner]

Mister, I gotta tell your bust. I don't exactly sadly what Bear Paw done. But he sure ain't going to be popular around his tribe's wigwams.

[The Lone Ranger]

Bear Paw is honest. I'm sure of it.

[Bartender/Saloon Owner]

Of course, as honest as the day is long. He's just not a match for them slick crooks. He's been unconscious since the shooting scrape.

[The Lone Ranger]

He signed some paper. That's what Bright sky seemed to think would happen.

[Bartender/Saloon Owner]

Yep, he signed it.

[The Lone Ranger]

Did you get it?

[Bartender/Saloon Owner]

Nary a chance, mister. Them two skunks were slid out of here like they had wings. If we only knew where they was heading, we could maybe make it hot for them.

[The Lone Ranger]

How is it?

[Tonto]

Him be all right? It not take long.

[The Lone Ranger]

Good.

[Tonto]

Bright sky, she stay inside with husband.

[Bartender/Saloon Owner]

Did Bear Paul do any talking Engine

[Tonto]

him still plenty sick.

[The Lone Ranger]

You learn about gunman, the trail thins out. Unless we have some idea of their scheme, we can't get them.

[Tonto]

Hello.

[The Lone Ranger]

There's only one thing to do.

[Tonto]

And what that?

[The Lone Ranger]

Wait until Bear Paw is well enough to talk.

[Tonto]

That's not good.

[The Lone Ranger]

I know. I'll ride it on the trailer ways and see if I can find out which way Craven and Hila went. But I'm afraid Bear Paws our only chance.

[Bartender/Saloon Owner]

We come to the same spot as this masked man.

[The Lone Ranger]

This is where you lost the trail?

[Bartender/Saloon Owner]

Yep. Now I figure you know a Heap sight more about searching out a trail than any of us gents.

[The Lone Ranger]

You head back for town, huh? It may take me an hour or two. I'm almost positive I won't find any sign of them. But I might just as well make certain.

[Bartender/Saloon Owner]

Keno, mister. Adios and good luck. I'll see you later.

[The Lone Ranger]

Adios.

[Bartender/Saloon Owner]

I see you got back, mister. Find anything?

[The Lone Ranger]

Not a sign. That trail's washed out for good.

[Craven]

Yeah.

[The Lone Ranger]

If we're going to catch those outlaws, it won't be by trailing them. How is Bear Paul?

[Bartender/Saloon Owner]

Just the same.

[The Lone Ranger]

Thought I was caring for him.

[Bartender/Saloon Owner]

Yeah, that engine sure is a wonder when it comes to doctoring folks.

[The Lone Ranger]

It's too bad you haven't got a telegraph station here so we could send out a description of Craven and Hila. That might help.

[Bartender/Saloon Owner]

I've been telling every traveler that went through. Word will spread around, mister.

[The Lone Ranger]

Let's hope it spreads fast enough to get those men before they accomplish their purpose. Whatever it is they.

[Tonto]

You come quick. Bear Paw. Him better him tell where Crooks go. You come quickly.

[Bartender/Saloon Owner]

I hit it with my own ears. Bear Paul was just talking about it. Them coyotes are aiming to cheat the whole Koala tribe. Them claws are good engines. Doggone fine engines. Craven and Healer handed Bear Paw a mess of fake money. Now they got his signature on a paper. They'll go east till they meet up with a government agent. They'll give him the paper signed by Bear Paw and he hands them the money for the call land. It's as slick a scheme as I ever heard. Reckon the mask man and the engine will be coming down soon. I roused you fellas out so you

[The Lone Ranger]

could to the horses keep us.

[Hila]

We go quick.

[Bartender/Saloon Owner]

Mask man. Just a second. Well, how soon are we leaving to catch them, hombre?

[The Lone Ranger]

Right now. But only Tato and I are going have a party. There are only two of them. Besides, they've got a long head start on us. Your horses can never catch them and may bring silver for you. Good. Steady, boy. You men take care of Bear Paw.

[Silver (Horse)]

Adios.

[Craven]

Get him up, Scout.

[Silver (Horse)]

Come on, Silver.

[Craven]

Well, if that don't beat all. Jennings calls together a pos and what happens?

[Bartender/Saloon Owner]

We don't even get to go. Shut up, all of you. Just look at them horses. Cover the ground. The masked man was right. We couldn't keep up with him anyway.

[Bear Paw]

See that?

[Hila]

Give him the pay wagon yet, Healey?

[Tonto]

Huh?

[Hila]

I said to you, that dog on your hide. Look up ahead, not behind us. Worried over nothing.

[Bear Paw]

Nobody's on our trail.

[Craven]

I thought I saw a cloud of Dust back yonder.

[Hila]

It didn't.

[Craven]

I thought I did.

[Hila]

And it was antelope Wind swirling. We're clear of any chase, I tell you. Now peel your eyes on the trail ahead.

[Craven]

Something wrong?

[Hila]

You got good eyes. Use them.

[Craven]

I don't see nothing.

[Hila]

Squint over that way.

[Bear Paw]

That's a wagon, ain't it?

[Silver (Horse)]

Yeah.

[Craven]

Yeah. Craven, that's it. That's the government van. That's him.

[Hila]

I figured.

[Bear Paw]

So here's where we give him this paper and collect our money.

[Craven]

I'm still worried about the back trail, Craven.

[Hila]

All right, then. You keep watching the back trail. I'm going on ahead.

[Craven]

If there's any trouble, I'll let you know.

[Hila]

There won't be no trouble. I've gone after that light and get up there. Hey there, rain up. Hold on. I want to see you. You're the government man. I got something for you.

[Craven]

Keep your hands high, mister. Walk your horse.

[Hila]

Are you electrocious, Jeff? I don't believe they're carrying all that jazz.

[Craven]

Catchers, maybe. What makes you think I got cash

[Bear Paw]

and you to give them that ain't you? Well, I get something here in my saddle.

[Craven]

Keep your hands high.

[Bear Paw]

Easy with that shooting iron, mister. It's just a legal paper I want to get.

[Craven]

All right, but don't make a move towards your holster. My trigger fingers mighty jumpy.

[Bear Paw]

Here you are, Misty. This use of paper sent by Bear Paul, the Co Op tribe authorizing you to hand up money to me.

[Craven]

Let me see. Yeah, that's Bearpaw signature, all right. Yeah. Yep, it's all legal.

[Bear Paw]

Reckon you'll be glad to have that money over and your responsibility, huh?

[Craven]

Yes, I might as well put down my gun. I got the money right back here in this box.

[Tonto]

Here it is.

[Craven]

It's in big bills, Mr. Craven.

[Bear Paw]

Yeah, we don't mind that.

[The Lone Ranger]

Just hand it over.

[Bear Paw]

What was that whistle?

[Craven]

Say, it looks like something's going on up there. Who's this man heading towards us? Those two others coming after him? I don't like to look so.

[Hila]

You got your gun out and I'll use it.

[Bear Paw]

Give me the money, I'll take it myself.

[Craven]

They're coming after run for until I

[Hila]

get the rest of this cash.

[Bartender/Saloon Owner]

You come local, we got to make track.

[Hila]

Pull them off.

[Craven]

They're coming fast.

[Bartender/Saloon Owner]

Here's the rest of the cash.

[Hila]

Use your guns. Wax us. I don't want to give up this cash.

[Bartender/Saloon Owner]

I keep shooting, but they don't stop.

[Craven]

That white horse is coming like the wind.

[Silver (Horse)]

Don't shoot dead, Paul. Don't shoot till I give the word out of.

[Tonto]

Wait.

[Bartender/Saloon Owner]

Craven. Get your gun.

[Craven]

Start shooting.

[Hila]

Put in under the right. On top of us.

[Bartender/Saloon Owner]

Where's my gun? I.

[Silver (Horse)]

No, no.

[Bartender/Saloon Owner]

Oh, my hand.

[Silver (Horse)]

Don't touch those guns.

[Craven]

We ain't moving, mister. I never see such shooting. He knocked the guns right out of our hands.

[Silver (Horse)]

Shut up.

[The Lone Ranger]

How's the government, man?

[Craven]

I'm all right, Mass man. Just got the wind knocked out of me.

[Tonto]

You know, Mass man?

[Craven]

Sure do. I've seen that horse before. You're the Lone Ranger, mister.

[Bear Paw]

A lone Ranger.

[The Lone Ranger]

T take that money.

[Tonto]

Me do it.

[The Lone Ranger]

Here's another paper, mister. This one tells a straight story. You think you can handle these two crooks list, sir?

[Craven]

I sure can. Turn around you coyotes, while I sling this rope around you. You're heading for the calaboos.

[Tonto]

Ton got all money, Kimasabi.

[The Lone Ranger]

Good. Then we'll go. Merpole is waiting for this.

[Silver (Horse)]

Come along tto get a monster, man.

[Craven]

IOS engine.

[Silver (Horse)]

Come on, Silver. Back to smoky rage.

[Craven]

Hey, them ropes are tied.

[Bear Paw]

Lone Ranger.

[Hila]

No wonder we didn't get away with it, mister.

[Craven]

Them's the first true words ever come

[The Lone Ranger]

out of your mouth.

[Craven]

Nobody gets away with anything when they meets up with a lone ranger. No, sir.

[Silver (Horse)]

Sam.

[The Lone Ranger]

It.

[Bear Paw]

Sam.

[Narrator]

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[Tonto]

Sam.