Hangman’s Tree | The Lone Ranger (02-12-41)

Summary

Old Time Radio Westerns: “Hangman’s Tree” | The Lone Ranger (02-12-41)

Host: Andrew Rhynes
Show: Old Time Radio Westerns
Original Airdate: February 12, 1941 (Restored Release: December 27, 2025)
Episode Theme: A classic Lone Ranger tale of justice, courage, and community, restored to vibrant audio clarity by OTRWesterns. The Masked Rider and Tonto confront a reign of terror orchestrated by the outlaw "Rattlesnake" and his gang, who use Hangman's Tree for their lynchings and extortion.

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Episode Overview

This episode plunges listeners into the turmoil of the early American frontier, where a masked outlaw known as the Rattlesnake and his gang enforce their own brutal law, executing and extorting settlers using the chilling symbol of Hangman's Tree. The Lone Ranger and Tonto must uncover the truth, rally the settlers, and end the reign of the Rattlesnake—without stooping to vigilante justice themselves.

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Key Discussion Points & Episode Breakdown

1. Opening Scene: A Desperate Race for Justice

• [03:41] In the darkness before dawn, The Lone Ranger and Tonto spot a woman—Lydia Grover—collapsing on the plains, frantically searching for her husband, Jed, who has been abducted by masked men.
• [04:09] Lydia: “Mister, I don’t know who you are, but you gotta save Jed.”
• The urgency: Jed faces imminent hanging by masked outlaws at the infamous Hangman’s Tree.

2. The Rescue at Hangman’s Tree

• [05:15] The Lone Ranger and Tonto arrive just in time to save Jed Grover from death by lynching.
• The Grovers reveal that a masked outlaw gang led by “Rattlesnake” terrorizes settlers, demanding payment under threat of execution.

3. Who is the Rattlesnake?

• [07:29] Lydia courageously overcomes Jed’s hesitation and reveals more about the outlaw band’s tactics.
• Outlaws demand tribute; if unpaid, they retaliate.
• [07:57] Jed presents the dried tail of a rattlesnake—their warning symbol:
  Jed: “That’s why we call the outlaw leader the Rattlesnake. Because he warns like a rattler before he strikes.”
• The Rattlesnake’s hideout is in the hills, and his gang is brutal and heavily armed.

4. The Lone Ranger’s Plan

• [09:16] Despite danger, The Lone Ranger and Tonto decide to infiltrate the Rattlesnake’s lair. Tonto agrees to act as bait, while The Lone Ranger sets up a rescue.
• Lone Ranger: “Once we get the Rattlesnake himself, the rest of the band will be easy to capture.”

5. Confrontation in the Outlaw Camp

• [10:46] In the hills, the Rattlesnake, depicted as a cunning and ruthless leader, prepares to ride out again after the attempted lynching.
• Tonto is captured and questioned by Rattlesnake’s men, who realize Jed Grover survived.
• [13:53] Rattlesnake: “We’re gonna ride down out of the hills to his ranch… string him up to Hangman’s Tree once again. And this time… we ain’t leaving till we know he’s dentry.”

6. Dramatic Escape and Gathering the Settlers

• [14:48] The Lone Ranger rescues Tonto with a stunning sharpshooting feat.
  • Rattlesnake's henchman: “He shoot it from my hand!”
  • Tonto: “He come on big white horse. He shoot. He get the Indian. He is gone. Poof.”
• [17:59] Jed, grateful and emboldened, pledges to help the Lone Ranger.

7. Setting the Trap & A New Resolve

• The plan: The Lone Ranger organizes all the settlers to confront Rattlesnake together.
• Hangman’s Tree plays a crucial role in the showdown—symbolizing both the outlaws’ reign and the potential for a new, lawful order.
• [19:13] Lydia and Tonto are dispatched to rally the valley’s settlers, while The Lone Ranger prepares Jed for a dangerous ruse.

8. Climax: The Downfall of the Rattlesnake

• [24:45] Rattlesnake brings Jed to the tree to execute him. The gang is ambushed by the settlers, led by The Lone Ranger.
• The outlaws are vastly outnumbered and quickly surrender.
• The Rattlesnake tries to escape, but The Lone Ranger and Silver give chase.
• [26:49] The Lone Ranger catches up:
  Lone Ranger: “Too late for you to catch our rattlesnake—got you. And you're going back with me. Turn around.”

9. Justice, Not Vengeance

• [27:28] The settlers, enraged, consider lynching the captured outlaws.
• [27:31] The Lone Ranger insists:
  • Lone Ranger: “Hangman’s Tree is gone. Chopped down. That means everything it stood for is gone too. No lynching. Not anymore. Promise me you'll give these men a fair trial.”
• Jed pledges the territory will become law-abiding.

10. Closing and Legacy

• [28:04] As dawn arrives, the Lone Ranger quietly departs, leaving the grateful settlers:
  • Lydia: “He does us a good turn and then he leaves. Now that’s his way. But it’s your comfort to know that if we ever run into any more trouble, we can count on the Lone Ranger to come back.”

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Memorable Quotes & Moments

• Jed Grover’s Desperation [04:09]
  “Mister, I don’t know who you are, but you gotta save Jed.”
• Symbolism of the Rattlesnake [07:57]
  “That’s why we call the outlaw leader the Rattlesnake. Because he warns like a rattler before he strikes.”
• Lone Ranger’s Faith in Justice [27:31]
  “Hangman’s Tree is gone. Chopped down. That means everything it stood for is gone too. No lynching. Not anymore. Promise me you'll give these men a fair trial.”
• Lone Ranger’s Humble Departure [28:04]
  “He does us a good turn and then he leaves. Now that’s his way. But it’s your comfort to know that if we ever run into any more trouble, we can count on the Lone Ranger to come back.”

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Key Timestamps for Important Segments

• [03:41–05:15] — The Grovers' Plea and Jed’s Rescue
• [07:29–08:45] — Unraveling the Rattlesnake’s Identity and Motive
• [10:46–14:23] — Tonto’s Capture, Inside the Outlaw Camp
• [14:48–15:15] — Lone Ranger’s Daring Rescue of Tonto
• [17:59–19:13] — Rallying the Settlers and Preparing the Trap
• [24:45–26:54] — The Final Ambush and Pursuit of the Rattlesnake
• [27:28–28:17] — Justice Prevails, Lone Ranger’s Lesson, Departure

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Tone and Style

• The episode features the classic, earnest style of golden-age radio: stoic heroes, urgent peril, moral clarity, and heartening speeches.
• Dialogue is crisp, with moments of quiet heroism and frontier courage; The Lone Ranger and Tonto radiate steadfast resolve, while the Grovers’ fear is met with grit.
• The restoration brings clarity to ambient sound—thundering hooves, tense pauses, crisp gunfire—that heightens the drama.

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For Listeners Who Missed the Show

“Hangman’s Tree” is a quintessential Lone Ranger adventure—packed with suspense, Western action, and a powerful stance against frontier vigilantism. The story’s heart lies not only in confronting villainy, but also in urging the settlers to embrace law and fairness, symbolized by the literal and moral felling of Hangman’s Tree. The episode ends with the Lone Ranger’s quiet departure, his legacy of justice echoing into the untamed West.

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Transcript

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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. From your enjoyment. You can find more Western shows at our website by going to otrwesterns.com now let's get into this episode.

[The Lone Ranger]

A fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust and a hearty heil Silver the Lone Ranger. Band that roamed the frontier. In the early days, the western United States defied the power of the law. And it was not until the masked rider of the plain started his great fight for justice that the lives and property of the honest ranchers became safe. Without the Lone Ranger's strength and courage, his daring and resourcefulness, the winning of the west might never have been accomplished. 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.

[Tonto]

Come on Silver. Heading for Hangman's tree.

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[The Lone Ranger]

In the darkness before dawn, the Western plain lay shadowed and gray. A woman stumbled and fell, then rose again and fell once more. Two horsemen, a masked man and an Indian raced toward her. Can you see her, Kimosabe? It's plenty dark. She came this way. She must have. What's that? Yes.

[Tonto]

Yes, you're right.

[The Lone Ranger]

Tado.

[Tonto]

It's a woman.

[The Lone Ranger]

Come on.

[Tonto]

Send him up.

[The Lone Ranger]

Scout.

[Jed Grover]

Jed, where are you?

[The Lone Ranger]

Jed?

[Jed Grover]

Jed, where are you?

[The Lone Ranger]

Take it easy. You're plumb worn out. And you got water.

[Jed Grover]

No, no, I don't want water. Mister, I don't know who you are, but you gotta save Jed.

[The Lone Ranger]

Your husband.

[Jed Grover]

They come and took him off. They went halfway across the plains. I'm wore out, plum tuckered. I can't go another.

[The Lone Ranger]

Never mind. We're going to help you. T. Bring scouts. Oh, me? Do it here. Scout, Tyler and I ride double on. Silver. You take scout and follow after.

[Jed Grover]

It's lynx law men with mess.

[The Lone Ranger]

Listen to me. You scout to follow us. We'll go ahead. Air. Silver.

[Jed Grover]

Mister, you got to get there. Get to Hangman's Tree and save Jed behind me.

[The Lone Ranger]

T up. Follow as soon as you can. Kill on silver.

[Jed Grover]

Bless you, Mr. Arlo. Get to Hangman's Tree.

[The Lone Ranger]

You hear what she's saying? Men with masks, Kimas, lynch mob.

[Tonto]

Hearsay. Hangman tree.

[The Lone Ranger]

My husband has been taken away. It wasn't a long time ago, T. It's getting lighter.

[Tonto]

Get together.

[The Lone Ranger]

Get out.

[Tonto]

What we do, there may still be.

[The Lone Ranger]

A chance to save that man past us. Over. She said Hangman's Tree.

[Tonto]

Past her.

[The Lone Ranger]

Water. I need water. Yeah. Jed. Drink this.

[Jed Grover]

Oh, Jed. Mister, it's a miracle. I never figured on seeing him again. Not alive.

[The Lone Ranger]

We got to him just in time, then. Shoot. Rope in two. Jed was able to get his hands free. He put one hand under the rope around his neck and that saved his life. Was good. Well, Tadda, how is he? Him be all right. Him strong.

[Jed Grover]

You mean it, Injun? You're not just saying it?

[The Lone Ranger]

Oh, him all right, Jed, you feel strong enough to talk? I reckon so. Mister, your wife spoke about a band of masked men. They're the ones who strung you up.

[Jed Grover]

Dragged him right out of the house, right under my very eyes.

[The Lone Ranger]

Why was it lynch mob?

[Jed Grover]

Well, it was no lynch mob, mister. It was outlaws.

[The Lone Ranger]

Lydia.

[Jed Grover]

It was Jed Grover. You know it.

[The Lone Ranger]

Lydia, don't you figure you talked enough? Oh, abandoned, masked outlaws. Mrs. Grover, you called that Cattlewood Hangman's Tree, didn't you?

[Tonto]

Yes.

[The Lone Ranger]

There have been other hangings from that same tree, haven't they? Tato and I noticed the branch had rope burns all along it. There's been hangings a plenty, mister. Whimsings by this band of outlaws. So that's it. At the end of outlaws who lynch and terrorize the country. Why? I can't tell you, mister. You've got to. Tunto and I want to help. Mister, the answer is no. Maybe. You afraid? I ain't afraid. Not for myself. But I got Lydia. My wife. Mister, I'm sure grateful to you and the engine part of yours. I'm alive. And I reckon I owe it to you. Let's leave it late. No use following a twisted trail. You're alive. Grover, why don't you tell me what happened? Oh, no, I can't. Tyler and I might put a stop to this outlaw band. They'll get you, mister. This ain't no ordinary band of horse thieves or road agents. These hombres are gunfighters, killers. The worst to them. Is their leader, his name. No, no. I ain't say nothing more. Grover, I'll put it to you once more. You and your wife are pioneers. Fearless people who came out to fight the wilderness. To build a new territory for our country. You have courage, or you wouldn't have come out here in the first place. This is a new empire out here in the West. It needs courage to conquer it. Courage to fight the outlaw bands. Someday, all this will be fine country with people living happily, with towns and villages. That's as it should be. But, Grover, that will never happen unless you forget your fear. And what about this outlaw band? Who are they? And who is their leader? I can't tell you, Mr. Hydra.

[Jed Grover]

Then I will.

[The Lone Ranger]

Lydia.

[Jed Grover]

Yeah, Jed? The masked man's right. He's right. I know you're keeping quiet because of me, but I'm gonna tell. I made up my mind and you can't stop me.

[Tonto]

Lydia.

[The Lone Ranger]

All right, all right.

[Jed Grover]

Tell him, mister. These outlaws demand pay from all the honest folk around here. They threaten to kill if they ain't paid. Jed stood up to him, so they tried to hang him.

[The Lone Ranger]

Go on. Who was the leader?

[Jed Grover]

I can show you better than I can tell you. Here, listen to this.

[The Lone Ranger]

Oh, that rattlesnake sound.

[Jed Grover]

Yes, Injun. It's the dried rattles of a rattler.

[The Lone Ranger]

And what's that got to do with the outlaw band?

[Jed Grover]

Everything, mister. Everything. Them outlaws got a hideout in the hills to the west. Nobody goes into them hills without being watched and questioned.

[The Lone Ranger]

And us folks here in the plains, we gotta pay. Like they say.

[Jed Grover]

You can see the hills. Been here cutting off them Stars to the west.

[The Lone Ranger]

Them big hills. Bad country engines mighty bad.

[Jed Grover]

When you don't pay like. Like we didn't pay. Then some night they come riding up on horses. They gallop right up close and then they ride away again.

[The Lone Ranger]

They leave. Yeah, mister. Because that's just the warning. That means they're coming again to get you. And just so you'll know it's them, they leave that for you to see. Throw it again. The door. The rattle.

[Jed Grover]

Here, mister. That's why we call the outlaw leader the Rattlesnake. Because he warns like a rattler before he strikes. And because this here dried up rattlesnake tail is his sign. And that's what he is. A rattlesnake. A rattlesnake that's a master outlaw. I can tell what you're thinking, mister. You're thinking of going up into them hills after the rattlesnake. Don't do it, mister. Don't you or your engine pod go up into them hills. It'll mean.

[The Lone Ranger]

Early dawn fringed the hills with scarlet the next morning. Toward the west, in the shadows that still lay heavy and misty below the hilltops, rode the Lone Ranger in Tonto. You were all prepared to ride this morning. Kimasabe and I gave no word we would go after the rattlesnake. You heard Jed and his wife last night. They said it would mean our finish. Oh, Tonto. No friend never turned back. You're a real pie bit soon sun come up. We're heading into the hills any minute. Kimasabe. It's bad country. It's the nest of the rattlesnake. Tanter. We've got to wipe them out. Him got plenty bad men. An outlaw band? Depends on its leader. Tanto. Once we get the rattlesnake himself, the rest of the band will be easy to capture. That easier? Say than. Do you have the rope that was used on Grover? It's right here. You know what you're to do with. It's plenty dangerous, Tanner. You willing to take the risk? You good friend to Tanto. What you say? Come to do good and our trails part here. Adios. Whatever happens, remember, Silver and I will be near you.

[Tonto]

Adios.

[The Lone Ranger]

Come on, Silver. We're going this way. Get him up. Scowl, Silver. Hoy. The morning sun crept higher, revealing each hollow and rise of the hills that served as a rattlesnake's hideout. Outside a cave in the rocks, a man kneeled, two guns strapped low on his legs. In one hand he shook the drag tail of a rattler. It was A rattlesnake himself. He spoke to one of his henchmen.

[Tonto]

Hey, Pedro.

[The Lone Ranger]

Hey.

[Tonto]

His rattles dried out enough. Put it with the others.

[The Lone Ranger]

We go out again soon, huh?

[Tonto]

Sure. Into the valley again. Reckon after the news gets around that we strung Grover to Hangman's Tree, there won't be nobody refusing to hand over what cash.

[The Lone Ranger]

They got you one pretty tough, H. Rattlesnake. The best gunfight in the West. You draw gun so fast like rattlesnake strike.

[Tonto]

See that piece of wood on the rock there, Pedro?

[The Lone Ranger]

See what?

[Tonto]

Now you do see it, Sevy?

[The Lone Ranger]

There's nobody so fast with their guns like you. Nobody.

[Tonto]

I got this whole territory buffaloed. Not even a llama can stand up to me. They knew I'll blast them down again smoking.

[The Lone Ranger]

Well, they keep their heels from hangman's Twigen. Yeah.

[Tonto]

Yeah. Pete. Right. Who's that?

[The Lone Ranger]

Hey, Rattlesnake. Rattlesnake.

[Tonto]

Well, I give you orders to stay near the pass out of the hills and keep your eye peeled. What are you doing? High? Killing them.

[The Lone Ranger]

Back to camp, Rattlesnake. There's company coming. Ready? Yeah. Come back to tell you about it. Pedro, get my horse. Get out the men see Atlante emigrates.

[Tonto]

Rattlesnakes and Sidelong. Reckon we'll give this company a greeting and gun Smoke spur. How many and who?

[The Lone Ranger]

Just one rider. Rattlesnake by his lonesome engine riding a paint horse. You ride to hill scout. And you good horse. You know we go in ambush, huh? And come to know too. But we do like friends. Say, get him up. Oh, oh, oh. Who do that up your aid cinema.

[Jed Grover]

Stand idle for the next bullet ain't missing.

[Tonto]

Come on, Chance. Hell Injun. What are you staring at?

[The Lone Ranger]

You fellow wear mask. You all wear masks? Yeah.

[Tonto]

And if you want to know who you run into. Yeah?

[The Lone Ranger]

Listen to this. Oh, you bad man called Rattlesnake.

[Tonto]

Yeah, Engine. We don't like strangers coming into the hills. Throw us your rope over him, Pedro.

[The Lone Ranger]

Wait.

[Tonto]

You wait nothing that'll take them guns of yours in there. Seek him into the hills, eh? All right. You stayed in the hills. Take him back to camp, gents. I'll talk to him plenty.

[The Lone Ranger]

You're in the rattlesnake camp now, red man. You stay tie up like he say. I tell you, I come for nothing. I do nothing. Maybe Rattlesnake, he let you go. Maybe not. He pretty bad hombre.

[Tonto]

Engine. What's that, Pedro? Agent. We found this Robo Roger saddle horn. It's one of mine. I used it Yesterday on a jet named Grover. Where'd you get it?

[The Lone Ranger]

Rover. Him not dead.

[Tonto]

I would have knew it. What's that? Gruber ain't Dimfrey.

[The Lone Ranger]

That's right.

[Tonto]

We didn't get him, huh? All right, engine. We'll deal with you. Lady. Rattlesnakes.

[The Lone Ranger]

Where are you going?

[Tonto]

You're dead. Injured. Pedro. I'm gonna talk to the boys for a while. Grover's gotta be took care of. All right, stub your. Then it's all set. We didn't get through. So we're going to ride down out of the hills to his ranch around Donda Mo. We're gonna cull him out and string him up to hangman's tree once again. And this time we ain't leaving till we know he's dentry.

[The Lone Ranger]

What about the engine? Rattlesnake.

[Tonto]

We'll handle him, lady. Reckon the engine ain't important. Just wanted into us without knowing where he was hidden. But no matter what, we're getting rid of growers. Shady. Now we could. What's that?

[The Lone Ranger]

Rattlesnake.

[Andrew Rines (Host)]

That sounds like.

[The Lone Ranger]

Pedro.

[Tonto]

Help me.

[Jed Grover]

Get away.

[Tonto]

Grab your guns.

[The Lone Ranger]

Come on.

[Tonto]

Hey, Pedro. What's going on? Rattlesnake. Rattlesnake. He's gone. What's the matter with you, Pedro? What's he shooting for? Who is your gun? My gun is gone.

[The Lone Ranger]

The masked rider.

[Tonto]

He shoot it from my hand.

[The Lone Ranger]

Will he take the Indian?

[Tonto]

I'd go away pronto. So can't rescue the engine. Why didn't you stop him? I could not. He was fast like a lightning. He come on big white horse. He shoot.

[The Lone Ranger]

He get the Indian.

[Tonto]

He is gone. Poof. He's his horror. Missed riding the white horse. Pedro. Who is this hombre?

[The Lone Ranger]

Who is it?

[Tonto]

Senor Rattlesnake? I do not know.

[The Lone Ranger]

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. Foreign.

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[The Lone Ranger]

Now to continue our story. The Lone Ranger's plan worked perfectly. Hanno allowed himself to be captured so that the plans of the outlaw known as a Rattlesnake could be learned. Then the Lone Ranger, with his great horse Silver, rescued his Indian companion and they galloped out of the hills a short time later at Jed Grover's ranch. Lydia, listen. Horses. They're heading this way. Where's my gun?

[Jed Grover]

Jed, you can just Rattle Snake.

[The Lone Ranger]

I ain't taking no chances. Get yourself away from the door, Rattlesnake. I'll shoot first and ask questions later.

[Jed Grover]

Jed has stopped.

[The Lone Ranger]

Get back. I'm gonna open the door and see.

[Tonto]

Jed.

[Jed Grover]

It ain't Rattlesnake. It's the masked man in the engine. Yeah.

[The Lone Ranger]

Mister, your plum lucky I almost pulled trigger on you. Grover. Shadow and I just came from the hills. Huh? You mean you went up there after we warned you?

[Jed Grover]

You didn't see Rattlesnake, did you?

[The Lone Ranger]

We did. Rattlesnake take me prisoner. Tie me up. You're drawing the long bow Engine. You was took prisoner by Rattlesnake and tied up. And how come you got back here, Tonto? Got good friend, mister.

[Jed Grover]

You mean you busted right into Rattlesnake's camp and rescued the Engine pod?

[The Lone Ranger]

That was our plan, Mrs. Grover. Well, I'll be mister. Me and Lydia figured you was giving yourself too much to buy it all. Stand up again. That hombre. But if you could pull a stunt like that, I'd take it all back, mister. From this moment on, we're with you all the way.

[Jed Grover]

You'll help to get rid of that critter, mister? We sure will.

[The Lone Ranger]

Fine. That's what I wanted to hear. Grover. He's coming down out of the hills. I want all of the settlers in the valley to be called. I want them to meet me near hangman's Tree before dawn.

[Jed Grover]

Hangman's Tree. Oh, mister, that'll take a heap of persuading.

[The Lone Ranger]

I'll do the persuading, mister. I'll get. No, Jed, I want you to stay here. Can your wife convince the settlers to come?

[Jed Grover]

Sure I can. Let me get my bonnet and hitch up.

[The Lone Ranger]

Now, hold on, mister. I don't mind doing it. But I ain't sending Lydia out, not alone. Saddam will go with her.

[Tonto]

Isn't that right?

[The Lone Ranger]

I go too. Oh, well, that's different. How soon do you think? The sooner the better, Jed.

[Jed Grover]

And that's right. Now I've got my bonnets. Come along.

[The Lone Ranger]

Me coming.

[Jed Grover]

Don't fret none, Jed. I'll be right as rain. Corrals over this way, my lady.

[The Lone Ranger]

Mister, what else is there to tender? Jed, do you have an axe? Sure. How's this? It's got a sharp edge. Fine. I'm going to need it. Now understand this, Jed. Rattlesnakes coming out of the hills before dawn. I serve. It's coming for me, huh? Yes. Well, mister, I reckon with you here, we can put up a good fight. I won't be here. Huh? I won't be here. I'm leaving now. And you won't put up the slightest bit of resistance. Jed. Mister, you mean you won't even reach for your gun? But, mister, it's rattlesnake. Him and his armories will pull guns on me. They won't shoot you. What they'll do will be much horse. They'll make me take it to Hangman's Tree and string me up. They'll string me up, that's what. Exactly, Jed. They'll take you to Hangman's Tree and you're not going to stop them? Rattlesnake horses are impatient. We go, eh?

[Tonto]

Shut up, Pedro. I give a signal here.

[The Lone Ranger]

The rattlesnake, well, he's red skinned. The one that was took away from our camp. I see. Or perhaps the other one, Damask wanted the white horse. Perhaps he and the Indian mean trouble, huh, Pedro?

[Tonto]

If they mean trouble, they'll get it fed to him in large doses. Savvy? I got this whole section scared. Do you think him and his engine part are any different? The lady's still making tracks. Forget him.

[The Lone Ranger]

That white horse. Oh, he much horse.

[Tonto]

Rattleslake.

[The Lone Ranger]

Meaning why is he. If you should meet the masked one alone, his horse might.

[Tonto]

You can stop right there. First off, I won't be running from him. Savvy? I'll be going after him. Second, there ain't no Horse faster than my horse. Poison?

[The Lone Ranger]

No horse. I hope so.

[Tonto]

And we going into that valley and get Grover just like a scheme. Savvy that too, Pedro?

[The Lone Ranger]

Yeah. Rattlesnake.

[Tonto]

Yeah, I heard it. Coyote. That means Donny. Far off on your horses, Perdu.

[The Lone Ranger]

Follow me.

[Tonto]

Your traveling horse. Go to Grover's ranch and get him out of bed.

[Jed Grover]

See anything yet, Jed?

[The Lone Ranger]

Spraying my eyes, Lydia. Only chance we'll get to spot him is when he and his band drops our eyes might sight him against the sky. He didn't have no trouble.

[Jed Grover]

Larry had a lick. The engine of me rousted everybody out.

[The Lone Ranger]

I wish that mess fella was here.

[Jed Grover]

Kind of gives you a safe feeling, don't it, Jed?

[The Lone Ranger]

Just bob with the axe and set it be going.

[Jed Grover]

Who can trust him, Jed?

[The Lone Ranger]

Lydia, you said I shouldn't put up no fight.

[Jed Grover]

Yeah.

[The Lone Ranger]

Said I should let Rattlesnake walk right up to me and grab me.

[Jed Grover]

Yeah.

[The Lone Ranger]

Golly. How can you be so all fired calm? Rattlesnake's come to string me up again and you don't even get alarmed.

[Jed Grover]

I ain't.

[The Lone Ranger]

Why not? Master Hombre makes you feel you can trust him. But still I'm kind of skittish inside.

[Jed Grover]

I ain't. Jed. I know who that mess man is. You heard me. I said I know who he is. The Injun told me.

[Tonto]

Who is he?

[Jed Grover]

And when I tell you, you won't worry none either.

[The Lone Ranger]

Lady, if you don't.

[Jed Grover]

Jed. That mess man, he's a Lone Ranger folk.

[The Lone Ranger]

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[The Lone Ranger]

Well, then let Rattle Snake come. Let him come anytime.

[Jed Grover]

I reckon you got your wish, Jed.

[The Lone Ranger]

Huh?

[Jed Grover]

Hear them horses?

[The Lone Ranger]

Lydia, Sam, back in the house.

[Jed Grover]

You said not to use your gun, Jed.

[The Lone Ranger]

I. I won't. You got to act like a scared lady.

[Jed Grover]

I reckon that won't be so hard to do.

[The Lone Ranger]

There's st.

[Jed Grover]

Someone coming to the door.

[The Lone Ranger]

Don't forget to act like a frightened, clean, silly.

[Jed Grover]

I sure hope nothing goes wrong.

[Tonto]

That girl that I come for you again. It is coming. Iridian win.

[The Lone Ranger]

Oh, don't. Don't shoot me.

[Tonto]

He's swinging up once, Grover. We have to do it again.

[The Lone Ranger]

No.

[Jed Grover]

You can't take my husband away.

[The Lone Ranger]

I'll pay you, Rattlesnake. I'll pay you an advance.

[Tonto]

Too late for that, Grover. You had your chance.

[The Lone Ranger]

No, no, no, don't.

[Tonto]

Cat. Pedro. Where's that horse we brought you over?

[The Lone Ranger]

Here's that horse.

[Tonto]

Get on it, Rattlesnake.

[The Lone Ranger]

Listen.

[Tonto]

On that horse, Rattlesnake. Jojo.

[Jed Grover]

That's a j.

[Tonto]

Here you go, Mr. Chant.

[Jed Grover]

You are the gents you all wearing bandanas covering your faces? But they must be sorry it's got some decent feelings you ain't got.

[Tonto]

That's enough, clever Grover. If you got any ideas about Runningford, you might as well forget him. Oh, high horse Poison could catch you before you gone 10ft. Wait.

[Jed Grover]

@ least let me go with my.

[Tonto]

Husband. He ain't waiting. Get it? That's right. Le Grover's horse. Pedro, I reckon you ain't never going to see the sun no more I can rope already for. And this time nobody's going to save you. Mr. How long are we going to wait.

[The Lone Ranger]

Here? I want you men to lie down on the ground. You won't be seen against the sky that.

[Tonto]

Way. We put our horses back aways like you said. Why don't you do the same with your.

[The Lone Ranger]

Horse? Because Silver won't win your snappy.

[Tonto]

Scoops. You sure Rattle snake's going to do work you.

[The Lone Ranger]

Said. Just look to your guns. If you do as I say, that man the boundless is.

[Tonto]

Finished. There's a rider.

[The Lone Ranger]

Coming. Now. Reach for your guns. That should be tle rattlesnakes coming t that right? Me wait. Me hear him come. Good. We'll wait here. How soon? Maybe 10 minutes. You men know what you're to do, so watch your shots. Remember, Rattlesnake has Jed Grover with him. I'll fire a shot into the air. That'll be your signal to jump up and close in toward Hangman's Tree. Now split out so you'll be in a circle. Yeah, mister, that hombre sure is going to get a surprise when he looks for that tree. You'll find Hangman's Tree, Jenkins. But it won't be the way he left it the last time he brought Jed.

[Tonto]

Grover. We'll be there pretty soon, eh? Shut up and ride, Rattlesnake. Snake clothes for you.

[The Lone Ranger]

Grubbers. Wait till sunrise. Still like to see another.

[Tonto]

Morning. Shut up. Just over the hill, Pedro. See there? Drive a snake. I don't see the trees. Too dark right here. Slow down. Can't figure it. Couldn't go wrong. We've been here plenty of times before. Must be some place. But the little crystal snake, it's been cut down. Somebody chopped down Hagman.

[The Lone Ranger]

Street. It was a long range.

[Tonto]

Hut. What was that? What was that you said, Grover? Did you say the lone raging. Hey, bro. It's an ambush. They come from outside. Oh, you can't let him have it, Rattlesnake. We can't stop them hog trout on the midst of the valley I get out of.

[Jed Grover]

Here. This way.

[The Lone Ranger]

Mister. This.

[Tonto]

Way. Jenkins. Come.

[Jed Grover]

On. You punish you got him surrounded. Come on and give him what fur. I got this for.

[Tonto]

Him. He got that man who think help me. Is the Lord Ranger. That of course I dropped you, huh? Don't shoot again. Don't. I give up. Everybody give.

[The Lone Ranger]

Up. The next man who makes a move will get a.

[Tonto]

Bullet. We give up. You got the call, mister. We sure have. It's the biggest roundup of outlaw since the lawman cleaned up Tombstone. Hold on.

[The Lone Ranger]

There. Where's the long ranger? What is it? It's so dark. H slipped away. You ain't got them all. Rattlesnake's gone. Him right. Look there. I'm.

[Tonto]

Healed. He's trying to load up his.

[The Lone Ranger]

Gun. He's got away. You'll never ca.

[Tonto]

Him. He's got a horse that can't be.

[The Lone Ranger]

Beaten. Horse that can catch him. Stay here. Silver will bring him back. Come on.

[Tonto]

Silver. After him all boy. There he.

[The Lone Ranger]

Goes. Like a gray ghost in the darkness before dawn, the great horse Silver streaked after the racing Batman. With every stride Silver gained on the outlaw. The rattlesnake heard the thunder of hoofs behind.

[Tonto]

Him. Guns ain't loaded. There ain't no. No horse can catch poison. Get up ass. He's getting. He's getting on me like I was standing still. Come on you. Ray, Kai. Get away from here. Get.

[The Lone Ranger]

Bo. The ow used weapon spur on his willing horse. But it was no use. Closer and closer came the drumming of Silver's hoofs until just as the outlaw reloaded his.

[Tonto]

Gun. Too late for you to catch.

[The Lone Ranger]

Our r. Snake got you. And you're going back with.

[Jed Grover]

Me. Turn.

[Tonto]

Around. Turn.

[The Lone Ranger]

Around. Long s. And a short time later, as the sun spread light across the plains, the Lone Ranger in Silver stood once more beside the fallen tree. The masked man spoke to the settlers. Rival Snake is captured. So is this whole outlaw band, thanks to you, mister. They murdered and robbed and looted. What are you going to do with.

[Tonto]

Them? What are we going to do? Well, mister, what we ought to do is string them up. Every last.

[The Lone Ranger]

One. No.

[Tonto]

Chickens.

[The Lone Ranger]

No. Listen to me. Listen to me, all of you. Hangman's Tree is gone. Chopped down. That means everything it stood for is gone too. No lynching. Not anymore. Promise me you'll give these men a fair.

[Tonto]

Trial. Mister, if you say it, that's what they'll get. A fair trial. Yes, sir. Like you say, from now on, this territory is law abiding. And it's going to stay that.

[Jed Grover]

Way. Look Ted, there it goes with the engine. Lone.

[The Lone Ranger]

Ranger. Yeah, Lydia. He does us a good turn and then he leaves. Now that's his way. But it's your comfort to know that if we ever run into any more trouble, we can count on the Lone Ranger to come.

[Jed Grover]

Back. Stop.

[The Lone Ranger]

It. Just like he always.

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