Flag in the West | The Lone Ranger (03-07-41)

Summary

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Old Time Radio Westerns

Episode Summary: “Flag in the West | The Lone Ranger” (Aired 03-07-1941, Restored Release 2026-01-31)

Host: Andrew Rhynes

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Main Theme:

A gripping tale of courage, cunning, and patriotism unfolds in “Flag in the West,” as The Lone Ranger and Tonto try to save an isolated army outpost from a gang of outlaws intent on stealing valuable furs and dishonoring the United States Army. The duo must improvise and act alone when help from the distant fort is impossible, embodying the classic Western motifs of individual heroism, loyalty, and frontier justice.

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Key Discussion Points & Plot Breakdown

1. Setting the Scene: Frontier in Danger

• Backdrop: Post-Civil War Kansas Territory, where government outposts defend against outlaws and Indian uprisings ([03:26]).
• Outlaws, led by Larkin, plot to seize an isolated outpost to intercept fur trappers and steal their valuable pelts.

2. Larkin’s Raid on the Outpost

• Under cover of a stampeding herd, Larkin's men storm the fort, surprising its minimal garrison.
  • “We got 10 men right in there ready to start shooting as soon as we get inside.” (Larkin, [04:13])
• Captain and soldiers are overpowered; Lt. Summers is wounded and imprisoned.

3. Introduction of the Lone Ranger and Tonto

• The Lone Ranger and Tonto discover Mrs. Summers fleeing from pursuers ([06:23]).
  • “This isn't a man. It's a woman.” (Lone Ranger, [06:47])
  • Mrs. Summers relays Larkin's plan to ambush the fur trappers disguised in army uniforms.

4. Seeking Help: No Reinforcements Available

• The Lone Ranger rides desperately to Fort Carsey seeking help, but the fort’s troops are away ([08:15]).
  • “We've got just enough men to man the fort... Orders are orders.” (Lt., [09:10])
  • “If you're going to save the outpost, mister, you'll have to do it yourself.” (Lt., [09:17])

5. The Lone Ranger’s Plan

• The Lone Ranger and Tonto resolve to attempt a rescue with no backup ([10:00]).
  • “We’re taking that chance, Mrs. Summers.” (Lone Ranger, [10:11])
  • Mrs. Summers insists on joining: “My husband's in danger right now, mister, that’s all I care about.” ([10:27])

6. Lone Ranger’s Daring Night Operation

• At night, they infiltrate the outpost to confer with Lt. Summers in the guardhouse ([13:15]).
  • “You’ll have to play a lone hand, Summers. How many soldiers are in the guardhouse with you?” (Lone Ranger, [13:48])
• Plan: Wait until Larkin opens the guardhouse to steal uniforms, then strike.

7. Tension & Close Calls

• Tonto’s rope is discovered; outlaws hunt for the intruders.
• The Lone Ranger and Tonto narrowly escape, leaping from the stockade onto Silver ([17:53]).
  • “Jump for the saddle… Hold your fire… They’re gone and we can’t stop them.” (Outlaws, [17:54])

8. Strategy and Waiting for the Right Moment

• Lone Ranger decides Mrs. Summers must warn the fur trappers personally ([19:44]), instructing them to keep to their route and be ready for trouble.
  • “You tell them about Larkin. Tell them to head straight for the outpost. Tell them to be ready for anything.” (Lone Ranger, [20:02])

9. Confrontation and Resolution

• Larkin opens the guardhouse to acquire uniforms as the fur trappers approach ([24:32]).
• The Lone Ranger and Tonto strike during this chaos, quickly outmaneuvering and disarming the gang ([25:14]).
  • “You won’t get away with this, Larkin.” (Summers, [24:34])
  • “Get your kid. Don’t. I surrender, mask man. Don’t shoot.” (Larkin, [25:32])
  • Soldiers retake control, Larkin’s gang is imprisoned, and the outpost is saved ([25:36]).

10. Patriotic Climax

• As the dust settles, the sunset bugle sounds. The flag is lowered — and justice, as well as the American spirit, prevails.
  • “The flag is being lowered. Stars and stripes… Long may she wave.” (Lone Ranger & Tonto, [25:52])

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Larkin’s ruthless practicality:
  • “We’re taking over this fort. Savvy? We’re taking it over right now.” (Larkin, [05:28])
• The Lone Ranger on appearances and justice:
  • “I told you, I’m no outlaw. Would I ride straight into your fort if I were?” ([08:24])
• Resourcefulness under pressure:
  • “We’re taking that chance, Mrs. Summers. As for you, it’s not far to Fort Carsey. Your horse is rested. You can go there.” (Lone Ranger, [10:11])
  • “Mrs. Summers, you can’t come with us. There might be danger.” ([10:24])
  • “My husband’s in danger right now, mister. That’s all I care about.” (Mrs. Summers, [10:27])
• Lone Ranger’s command and understanding:
  • “Before the fur trappers arrive, Larkin will open the guard house to get the uniforms from the prisoners. When that happens, we start moving.” ([20:34])
• Victory at the end:
  • “Thanks to you and your Injun partner, we got them where they belong.” (Summers, [25:50])
  • “That flag will keep on waving!” (Lone Ranger, [25:58])

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• [03:26] — Opening narration; setting the stakes.
• [04:13] — Larkin’s men storm the outpost.
• [06:23] — Lone Ranger and Tonto rescue Mrs. Summers.
• [08:15] — Lone Ranger learns no help is coming from Fort Carsey.
• [10:00] — Lone Ranger, Tonto, and Mrs. Summers team up.
• [13:15] — Lone Ranger infiltrates the stockade to confer with Summers.
• [17:53] — Daring night escape from the outpost.
• [19:44] — Mrs. Summers dispatched to warn the fur trappers.
• [24:32] — Larkin opens the guardhouse; the ambush is set.
• [25:14 - 25:58] — Lone Ranger and Tonto lead the charge, capture the outlaws, and restore order.

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Tone and Style

Throughout, the episode is characterized by its suspenseful pacing, classic radio drama sound effects, and the earnest, stoic heroism of the Lone Ranger and his allies. The dialogue is direct, frontier-flavored, and full of resolve. Loyalty, resourcefulness, and love power the characters’ actions, and the episode closes with a stirring celebration of the American flag and justice served — “Long may she wave.”

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For newcomers and old fans alike, this is a classic Lone Ranger story:
Cunning villains, daring heroics, and the echo of hoofbeats carrying the banner of liberty across the Wild West.

Transcript

[Larkin]

Are you really buying a car online on Autotrader right now? Really? At a playground?

[Mrs. Summers]

Yeah, really. Look at these listings from dealers.

[Larkin]

Wow, your search can really get that specific.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

Really?

[Larkin]

And you just put in your info and boom, car's in your budget.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

Mom needs a second.

[Larkin]

Honey, you can really have it delivered.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

Really? Or I can pick it up at the dealership. One sec, sweetie.

[Mrs. Summers]

Mommy's buying a car.

[Larkin]

Mommy, look. I think your kid is walking up the slide again.

[Andrew Rines (Host)]

Really?

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

Autotrader, Buy your car online? Really?

[Andrew Rines (Host)]

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[Larkin]

Go see my.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

A fiery horse with a speed of light A cloud of dust to the hearty ho. Silver the Lone Ring. At the close of the Civil War, government troops were sent to the western United States to put on the Indian uprisings and protect the honest settlers from the bands of outlaws that roamed the new territory. But officers and men were untrained in frontier warfare, and their task might have proved too much for them if it had not been for the mass strider of the planes. It was his strength and courage, his daring and resourcefulness, his knowledge of the country, that blazed the trail for justice and finally made possible the winning of the West. Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear. From out of the past come the thundering hoof beats the great horse. Silver the Lone Ranger rides again.

[Larkin]

Come on, Silver, we're heading for little old Saint. It's going to be trouble. Hideous Silver.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

On the stockade of an army outpost deep in the lonely Kansas Territory, the bugler blew retreat. The color guard lowered the flag as the notes rang out and the setting sun cast a last gleam on the waving banner. The bugle call ended, a cannon fired the evening salute Sunset, Captain. All present and counterclear. Very good, Lieutenant. Prepare to close the stockade gates. In this country, come sunset, it's wise to allow no one through the gates after sundown. Yes, sir. But as the lieutenant headed toward the stockade to get the gates closed, a herd of cattle moved out of the woods beyond the fort and headed toward the outpost.

[Larkin]

Hey, the fort don't close them gates. We're coming in. We in time, Larkin. See we got 10 men right in there ready to start shooting as soon as we get inside. I could be the single by. Find the first shot. We ain't it yet. Hey, the fork got to come in, Larkin. From up river. E roster me out. Gotta save my cattle. Yes, sir. Get a few long horns on the prod for.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

Get me Logan.

[Larkin]

Yeah. The darkness of the dust. These stairs erasing makes it hard to spot the boys. Just like we think. Get your guns ready. We're going into the forge. Get up there. Come on, you, or report again. Critters inside here. Coming, mistress.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

Get.

[Larkin]

Dust, mister.

[Mrs. Summers]

Is that all of them?

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

Yep. You close the gates, then. Hey, can't you call them cattle down? They're chopping all over them.

[Larkin]

Still on the part, I reckon. Driving them so hard, they're nervous. Hey, ain't got many soldiers here happy with you?

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

No more than a dozen. But who's in charge of this herd? Get these seals under control. They're riding all over the place.

[Larkin]

Yes, Captain. First, I'll do this.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

What's a gun?

[Larkin]

All right, poacher, start shooting. We got him by surprise. Get those soldiers, shoot them down and attack.

[Mrs. Summers]

Captain, no.

[Larkin]

There you go. Captain.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

What in thunder? You've hounded the lieutenant. Yeah.

[Larkin]

Don't reach for your side. Out. Captain, we're taking over this fort. Savvy? We're taking it over right now.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

Several days later, a rider pushed a worn and lathered horse along the trail a hundred miles south of the captured army outpost. Two men watched from a nearby bluff. One of them wore a mask under his wide, brimmed Stetson. After a moment, he turned to his companion. And that looks like trouble. Tava. Him ride plenty far. Both horse and rider worn out, covered with dust. They're coming from up river. Kimasabe not way, Larkin. Go on. No one would push his horse that fast unless he were in desperate need of help. You think we better deal ourselves in? All right. Kimasabi. Look. Cutting toward the horse and rider. Somebody choo. That man needs help before those attackers get him.

[Larkin]

Come on. Silver scouts this way. Cut down the slope. We go fast. Turn your horse. Head toward us.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

Here. Guns.

[Larkin]

Kimasabe.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

Drive those men off. Hey. Ronald.

[Larkin]

Grab the reins. Kimasabe.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

Let them go. We better care for this man first.

[Larkin]

Impart the ground.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

Steady.

[Larkin]

Silver. Here. You all right?

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

Are you hurt?

[Larkin]

Him not hurt. Tado. Huh?

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

Tado. This isn't a man. It's a woman.

[Mrs. Summers]

Thank you kindly, mister. If it hadn't been for you and the engine, Vulture would have got me before I could spread the news.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

Larkin capture the outpost?

[Larkin]

Surprise.

[Mrs. Summers]

The garrison took it over. Wounded my husband. Lieutenant Summers locked him in the guard house. I waited my chance and I got away. I figured maybe if I could get word to the army fort, the big fort, they could go and arrest Larkin's bend.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

What for? Bad men take outposts. Me not savvy that. I think I know the reason. It's the fur trappers. Isn't that so, Mr. Summers?

[Mrs. Summers]

Mister, you got a bullseye on that? Guess it sure is.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

At this time of year, the fur trappers come out of the northwest, heading for the Mississippi. That right? They sell fur skin at Big River. They pass right by that army outpost.

[Mrs. Summers]

Larkin plans to dress his men in uniforms and take the trappers by surprise. Those furs are worth plenty of cash.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

That's it. Tada, you stay here with Mrs. Summers. Take care of her. Me? Do it. Here's over, Silver. We'll get there in no time. You rest up. We'll be back. Adios. Adios, Quimo Fabi.

[Mrs. Summers]

Adios, mask men. Adios. Bring him as fast as you can. We've got to safety.

[Larkin]

I'll call if the soldiers can be brought Silver.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

And I'll bring them now.

[Larkin]

Come on, Silver, old boy.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

I'll.

[Larkin]

Silver away.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

I've been riding all day. Where's the commanding officer? We met you in the fort, Carson.

[Larkin]

Because you were alone, even though it's full dark outside.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

But hold on a minute. Well, I didn't notice before.

[Larkin]

Mister, the army doesn't powwow with outlaws.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

I'm no outlaw. You're wearing a mask. I told you, I'm no outlaw. Would I ride straight into your fort if I were? No, I reckon not. Still, there's no time for delay. The commanding officer must see me. He's got to send out a rescue party at once.

[Larkin]

Rescue party?

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

For what? The outpost on the Little Osage. It's been seized by Larkin's outlaws.

[Larkin]

The Little Osage outpost.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

Mister, I got friends out there.

[Larkin]

Lieutenant Summers, he was.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

Thomas is wounded. The detail is imprisoned. Now, will you take me to your commanding officer? There's no time for delay, mister.

[Larkin]

I regret to say that we can't send out a rescue party.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

By whose authority do you say that? It so happens I'm in command here. You by your stripes, you're a lieutenant, not a captain. The captain's out with a troop on an expedition against the Cripple Creek Sioux Indians. I've been left in charge.

[Larkin]

Mister.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

I hate to say it, but I'm strict orders not to do anything. You can't spare any men?

[Larkin]

We've got just enough men to man the fort.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

We can't ride out. I'd give my right arm to help.

[Larkin]

Summers in the outpost, but orders are orders.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

If you're going to save the outpost.

[Larkin]

Mister, you'll have to do it yourself.

[Mrs. Summers]

Engine. There's a horse coming from the fort.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

That can't be the mast man, that friend.

[Mrs. Summers]

But it's barely sunrise. He couldn't have reached the fort and back.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

He'll run plenty fast. Let him. All right. He was lobby.

[Larkin]

He must savvy mask man.

[Mrs. Summers]

You've been to the fort?

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

There and back, Mrs. Summers, but it's no use.

[Mrs. Summers]

Where are the soldiers? Where are the men to rouse those skunks out of the outpost?

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

That's what I'm trying to tell you, Mr. Summers. The main force is out after marauding redskins. Only a handful remain. And they have strict orders to stay at Fort Carsey.

[Larkin]

Mister.

[Mrs. Summers]

Then they're lost. My husband and those fur trappers, all of them are lost.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

Not yet, huh? Toto and I will head for the little Osage outpost. Mr. Summers, get Scout Kimasabi. Uh huh. We ride Ponno.

[Mrs. Summers]

Mister, you can't. Just you two against that band of coyotes. We haven't got more chance than a day old colt.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

We're taking that chance, Mr. Summers. As for you, it's not far to Fort Carsey. Your horse is rested. You can go there.

[Mrs. Summers]

No.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

What?

[Mrs. Summers]

I said no. Mister, I calculate you're plum loco trying to rescue the outpost on your own. But then I'm loco too.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

Mrs. Summers, you can't come with us. There might be danger.

[Mrs. Summers]

My husband's in danger right now, mister, that's all I care about.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

Well, well, perhaps you're right. Settle, Mr. Summers. Horse tatter. We're heading for the outpost.

[Larkin]

Well, lieutenant Summers, it sure strikes me funny to hear you making threats.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

Larin, how long do you think you can get away with seizing an outpost?

[Larkin]

Take it easy, Simmers. You get a wounded arm, there'll be.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

A rescue party from Fort Carter.

[Larkin]

That's a list you're going back in the guard house for the rest of them soldiers, I prefer. Oh, no. First you gotta tell me what I want to know. I refuse you to answer me. Savvy? Now, what's more, when does the fur trappers come past here? When are they tricking them skins to the big river?

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

Well, horses won't drag that out of me, Larkin. Go ahead, use a whip. Use anything. I still tell you nothing.

[Larkin]

Tell this. A catamount, ain't you? I'm a soldier.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

And when my wife reaches Fort Carsey, they'll come a running in.

[Larkin]

I mean, you needn't pull up somewhere as I know about your wife. Sneaking out of here, huh? Thought you let something slip, eh? Sure, she skipped, headed right for the fort. But I sent Bolger and one of the boys after.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

I don't believe it that much.

[Larkin]

You don't?

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

You didn't catch her.

[Larkin]

What difference is that? Yes, Summers. Yeah, Come to think of it, we did catch.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

You're just saying it.

[Larkin]

Yeah, and Shane, it's true. I'm saying we did catch you. I'm giving you one more chance. Tell me what I want to know. Or what? Well, you wouldn't want nothing to happen to your wife, would you?

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

I don't believe you're captured.

[Larkin]

What is she? No, no. No, you don't, Summers. We got her and you're going to tell us. If you don't, maybe you'll never see her again. Of course, if you want to gamble, then I ain't telling a straight story that you look at.

[Andrew Rines (Host)]

Oh, no.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

No, I can't take a chance. For Betty's sake, I can't. You're not.

[Larkin]

Now, when's the fur trapper's due? Speak up.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

It'll be around.

[Larkin]

Well, what's he. Can you give me the answer?

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

Yeah. Yes.

[Larkin]

What are you staring at? What side of that window? At what? An arrow come whizzing in through the window. Hey, give me that.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

You're welcome, Larkin.

[Larkin]

Piece of paper fastened to the arrow, huh?

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

You don't have to read it, Larkin. I already saw it. So you tried to fool me, huh?

[Larkin]

I know it's.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

Tell me you captured my wife. Well, I won't tell you about the per Clappers because you haven't got my wife. That note says she's free. Understand? Free.

[Larkin]

I knew who wrote that note and shut it in here.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

That's what I heard a couple hours ago. It was him sent that air hollow with the note. Him. It's a long ranger. Oh, I can't sleep for wondering about. There. What's that? Summers? The window.

[Larkin]

Who is it?

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

Careful. Keep your voice down. Who are you? You read my note. You're the Lone Ranger. My wife. She is safe. She's outside the stockade. We camped back in the woods. You got over the stockade in the dark? There's a little time. I'll have to get away before I'm discovered. Summers. When are the fur trappers due to arrive? Day after tomorrow. About. I didn't tell Larkin. Day after tomorrow. Not much time then. That much time, mister. What about Fort Carsey? What about the garrison? No, you, Summers. The entire troop, except for a detail, is out hunting the Sioux. Oh. Begin the survey. You'll have to play a lone hand, Summers. How many soldiers are in the guardhouse with you? Six is all that'll live. Six? Larkin has 10 men. All expert shots. Yeah. Can still be done, Summers. I have a plan. But that plan won't work unless I can depend on you. Kimasabi. T. What's wrong? Trouble. You come past Trouble engine. You mean the trouble? Larin's men didn't find the rope over the stockade. That's right. They find rope.

[Larkin]

Hey, Larin, you hombre. Turn out.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

Listen.

[Larkin]

There's somebody in the post. Somebody got over the wall on the roof.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

What we do? Get away from the guard house, Kimasabi. It's dark. Thank heaven for that. Our only chance to get away is to make sure that darkness protects us. This way.

[Larkin]

Get light.

[Mrs. Summers]

Shut around.

[Larkin]

Watch the gates. If you see any strangers, shoot to kill.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

Lone Ranger ain't got excited. 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.

[Larkin]

Sam.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

Now to continue our story. Larkin's band of desperados had surprised and overpowered the tiny army outpost on the Little Osage. With rescue from the distant army fort impossible, the Lone Ranger and Tonto scaled the stockade at night to contact the few remaining soldiers imprisoned in their own guard house. But the rope used to scale the stockade was discovered with drawn guns. The outlaws hunted for the Lone Ranger and Tonto. Get back you must have. They come close. Back into the corner.

[Larkin]

They got to be around somewhere. If you see them, shoot, bring them light. We'll head for the gate first. Come on now, brother. Get around to the gate.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

That was closey. Guns shining light. We've got to get over that wall and soon. We won't stand a chance that they locate us. Get plenty bad. Have you had another rope? We not got Rope. We can climb the stockade on this side. After the firing platforms, there's more than a 20 foot drop over. You hear? They come this way. So they wait here for me, huh? I won't be a minute. I've got to go back to the guard house and tell Summers the plan we decided on. What good plan. We not get out. I won't get another chance to tell them to stay here. They come too close before I return. Don't wait for me. Get over the wall any way you can. We go. Now they come. I understand, Kabi. Don't wait for me. No. Friend in trouble. T will not leave. Do as I say. T. If anything goes wrong, try to get away. I'll be back. No. Hunter not leave. Friend in danger. T wait. Him gone long time.

[Larkin]

Him now. I got you.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

Don't move.

[Larkin]

Engine. Are you at your snuck up along the timbers. Keep your hands high while I raise a shout for Larkin. Pretty slick tossing a loop over the stockade, ain't ya? Well, pretty soon that rope will be tossed around your neck. Savvy? Hey, Larkin.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

I get back just in time, Kima. Savvy? Tantra. So you come say nothing. You hit him good.

[Larkin]

What'd you say?

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

Here him here. We've gotta run for it. Tanto, quick. Follow me.

[Larkin]

Let it go. After him.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

Now. Up the ladder.

[Larkin]

What we do?

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

We not got rope.

[Larkin]

Tallow is silver.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

He's right below us.

[Larkin]

Jump. Jump for the saddle. Here I jump. You see that? I had a horse, right? Hold your fire. Get off my horse. They're gone and we can't stop.

[Mrs. Summers]

Where's the mask man gone to now?

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

He'll be back soon.

[Mrs. Summers]

When I heard all those shots night before last, I figured you were goners. Both of them.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

Bullets come plenty close.

[Mrs. Summers]

And then you come riding out of the darkness on that white horse. I tell you, it sure made me feel a lot better.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

Friend got plans.

[Mrs. Summers]

It's mighty hard though, waiting with my husband in the stockade wounded.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

Oh, him better now. Him not hurt bad.

[Mrs. Summers]

Oh, you and the masked man have been saying that. Are you sure you aren't saying it just to make me feel better?

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

Tonto, tell truth.

[Mrs. Summers]

I'm sorry for doubting you, Injun.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

It's just that, ah, you wonder why we wait, huh?

[Mrs. Summers]

If we could have gotten the soldiers from Fort Carsey, it would have been easy.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

I do not worry.

[Mrs. Summers]

Land of Goshen. What's the masked man waiting for? If he has a plan, why doesn't he?

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

What plan?

[Mrs. Summers]

Must be the masked man.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

You get back. Maybe A bad man. You get back.

[Mrs. Summers]

Tanto see engine. The camp's well hidden.

[Larkin]

You don't think.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

Better be ready.

[Mrs. Summers]

Here's the rifle.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

You get back. Other side.

[Mrs. Summers]

I sure hope it isn't locked.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

You come far enough.

[Larkin]

You stop.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

It's all right. Kimasabi. Oh, I'm glad to see you were on guards, huh? Me too. Like you say, Master Man.

[Mrs. Summers]

Where have you been? What'd you find out, Mr. Summers?

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

The fur trappers are coming down the Little Osage. They'll be at the outpost before noon.

[Mrs. Summers]

That's where you've been? You've seen their campfire?

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

I saw them.

[Mrs. Summers]

Then you warned him that Larkin is going to drug out some. You told them.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

I told them nothing. I didn't go near those campfires.

[Mrs. Summers]

You didn't. But miss.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

You forget, Mrs. Summers, I wear a mask. Do you think they believe? A mask man? And more likely regard me as an outlaw.

[Mrs. Summers]

But you're the Lone Ranger.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

The fur trappers don't know that, Mr. Summers.

[Mrs. Summers]

Mister, somebody's got to warn them.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

You, Mrs. Summers.

[Larkin]

Me?

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

Your horse is here. They'll listen to you, surely.

[Mrs. Summers]

Yes, I reckon so.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

But I don't. I will ride with you part of the way, but we'll have to leave you before sunup. We want to carry out our plan. Hi.

[Mrs. Summers]

Savvy? You want me to tell the fur trappers to stay shy of the outpost?

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

No, no. I want them to go right ahead. As if they suspected nothing. Mister, if they do that, they'll run into a trap.

[Mrs. Summers]

Well, won't they?

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

I hope not. Mr. Summers. You tell them about Larkin. Tell them to head straight for the outpost. Tell them to be ready for anything. Because once Larkin learns that the fur trappers are getting near, we'll have to move fast. Too fast for explanations. Woman gone plenty long now. Why we wait. Keep watching. Kimasabe already up in sky. We're hidden by the trees, Tada. We can see the outpost from here. No preparations made yet. That means I haven't learned about the fur trappers. I must have men out watching for them. We wait for that. For that and something else. Tada. Larkin's one chance of surprising the fur trappers is to make it appear that everything is all right inside the army outpost. He swapped that. That means Larkin will have to use soldiers uniforms for his men. He'll have to keep the stockade gate open in the daytime so the fur trappers will see that everything is in order. And where will Larkin get those uniforms? Only one answer, Kimasabe. The soldiers in the guard House? What you mean? Before the fur trappers arrive, Larkin will open the guard house to get the uniforms from the prisoners. When that happens, we start moving. Oh, now me savage. Good. And we'll have to go top speed to get into the outpost before Larkin realizes what we're doing. We'll have to get in fast and get to the soldiers while the guard house is still open. That's plenty hard to do. It's the only chance to capture these outlaws. Summer knows of the plan. He's ready for it. It may work. And then again it listen. Encompassed. Going to pass right by us. That'll sound silver. Quiet, scout. Look. King savvy. It's ah. He's got news. We stop him. No tata. Now we're letting him go right on by. Right into the post. We're going to wait.

[Larkin]

Come on, Caillou. Get along the trail. It's the black trappers. I gotta tell Larkin. Get along there. Hey. Hey there. Open the gates. Exposer. I got news. Open up them gates where blazing is marked.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

They told you to watch the little upstates trail.

[Larkin]

What are you doing back here? I seen them, Larin. I seen the fur trappers. Spied on their camp just after dawn. I took a good look and left pronto high tail back to tell you. You seen them, huh? They got rounds of skins. Beaver and muskrat and fox and otter. Enough to make us all rich setup. You ain't got them first, have you? We will have soon, Arin. Easy as rolling off along. Yeah, there's been some things I don't like. For example, that mask jet in the engine we ain't seen hiding their hair up. I don't like it.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

Sharks, Larkin.

[Larkin]

You were plum roko about them. I tell you, I don't like it. Why, Fred? Over the past, they tried to get the soldiers and they missed. I'll bet they're still traveling high, wide and handsome after the scare we give them. Yeah, maybe soon. We ain't seen any sign of Moran.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

Never.

[Larkin]

You won. I tell you, they're gone and we can forget them.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

I reckon we might as well.

[Larkin]

Now you're talking my lingo.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

How are we going to work it?

[Larkin]

Like I told you. Now listen close, your gents. How soon you figure the traps will get here, Bulger? Around midday. Lino. Couldn't be better. We wait till we see him come into sight. Postman on the stockade to watch. Soon as we spot him, we'll get to the guard house and grab those pretty uniforms.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

Prepper.

[Larkin]

Sure aren't you for a Surprise.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

It's almost noon, Kimasabe. From here we can see the outpost. Look right down into it, huh? I watch from wall, keeping well hidden. See anything up the trail? Huh? They're dust. Dust, huh? Yes. Yes. Tada. The trappers. And look. Look at port. I see. Yes. Larkin, Bose and the others. They spotted the dust just as we have. They're heading for the guard house. Own your horse. The gates are wide open. This is our chance and we're all dizzy. They're so busy getting ready, they may not look this way. We'll be inside the gates before they realize it. Come on.

[Larkin]

All right. We've got to hurry. I'll tell the Hawaii.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

The trappers are coming.

[Larkin]

Martin, we got the gates wide open. You tell me as a cricket.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

Give me that. I'll open it.

[Larkin]

You just kick your guns out, stand around. So none of them soldiers tried to make a play. This gun lock is rusty as.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

Now the door.

[Larkin]

All right, you soldier boys, step out. Prado.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

You won't get away with this, Larkin.

[Larkin]

Take off that uniform, Summers, and tell your men to do the same.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

If you weren't holding those guns you like us holding?

[Larkin]

No argument. There won't be no arguments. We're holding against.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

We're part of the United States Army. Lock. And you can't order surround. I'm warning you right now. The soldiers from Fort Car will hunt you down like wolves after a rabbit.

[Larkin]

We done all right this far, Summers. Before them soldiers get here, we'll have them furs and be out of here. We want them uniforms. We're taking them any way you like. But we aim to get them somewhere. I'm going to give you just one more chance.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

All right. All right. We'll do like you say. It's pretty. Peel them off.

[Larkin]

Man, I'm about summer size. Reckon I'll be a lieutenant.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

You disgrace any uniform. You're sneaking up.

[Larkin]

Next time you make a statement like that, Summers, you'll get more than a.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

Slap in the safe.

[Larkin]

You've got a what?

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

No cinder. It's a mess, man. Get those soldiers back to the gunhouse. Too late for that.

[Larkin]

Come on, man, use your gun. Step in the. You get off me.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

Don't.

[Larkin]

Get your kid. Don't. I surrender. Mask man. Don't shoot.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

Don't shoot. Rest of you, trust those guns.

[Larkin]

Trust them?

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

You got them buffaloed, mister. Them yellow coyotes can't stand up to you in a fair fight. Corporal, take over those sidearms. Yes, sir. You put them in the guard now, Summers. Yeah, thanks to you and your Engine, partner. We got them where they belong. Come on, Larkin. On your finger.

[Larkin]

Here's your lieutenant. Have gone in the guard house.

[The Lone Ranger / Tonto]

I'm gone. Get them all in there. That means we took them by surprise. Yes, mister, but the credit for it belongs to you. And when the fur trappers get here, they'll learn all about it. Sure is good to know these outlaws won't ever wear the United States uniform. Look, Thunders. The trappers are celebrating at the outpost. Ah, soldiers too. Mrs. Summers and her husband were certainly glad to see each other again. That's right. What's wrong? They stopped. Of course they stopped. Hunter, it's sunset. Listen. It's a retreat. Kimasami. The end of the day. The flag is being lowered. Stars and stripes. Tattoo our flag. Flag waving. Breeze the stars and stripes. Yes, Kimosabe. Long may she wave. Come on, Silver. We've done our job. That flag will keep on waving. Come on, get an obstacle tail. The story you have just heard is a copyrighted feature of the Lone Ranger Incorporated.

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