Heir to a Ranch | The Lone Ranger (01-13-41)

Summary

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Old Time Radio Westerns: “Heir to a Ranch” — The Lone Ranger (Aired 01-13-1941)

Podcast Hosted by Andrew Rhynes
Original airdate: January 13, 1941
Podcast release: November 15, 2025

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Episode Overview

This episode of Old Time Radio Westerns revives the classic Lone Ranger adventure “Heir to a Ranch,” where the masked hero unravels a devious plot involving an inheritance, a kidnapped boy, and a nefarious nephew. Set against the backdrop of the Old West, the story blends suspense, emotional hardship, and the triumphant pursuit of justice as the Lone Ranger and his companion Tonto race to rescue a missing child and mend a broken family.

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Key Discussion Points & Story Breakdown

1. Stagecoach Hold-Up and Kidnapping (04:03–08:00)

• The episode opens with a suspenseful stagecoach robbery in a rocky mountain pass.

• The robber, hiding behind a black kerchief, forces the driver and passengers out, kidnaps a lone boy passenger (Bob), and steals both the Wells Fargo express box and a gentle horse named Betsy.

• Dr. Haskins, a passenger, is left behind and speculates about the strange motive for kidnapping the child.

  “If you want the Wells Fargo gold, it’s in the boot. But it's for the passengers…” — Dr. Haskins (05:38)

• The local townsfolk, the Banners family, are distraught over the disappearance of their grandson, Bob, and exhaust themselves searching for him.

2. The Banners Family’s Anguish and Suspicion (07:39–11:13)

• Dave and Beth Banners are beside themselves, enduring sleepless nights as they search for Bob, fearing he’s lost forever.

• Dr. Haskins and local townsfolk debate the likelihood of finding Bob, their hope dimming as time passes.

• There’s underlying tension regarding the family’s inheritance. If both Banners were to die without finding Bob, their nephew Brock stands to gain everything.

  "If that grandson of Dave Banners ain't located, I'm afraid Dave is reaching the end of his rope." — Doctor Haskins (10:41)

3. Lone Ranger and Tonto Begin the Search (11:48–14:37)

• The Lone Ranger and Tonto enter the story, quickly gathering information about the stagecoach holdup and the missing boy.

• They analyze the crime scene, find evidence (a brown hair on a tree with black paint), and cleverly deduce that the “black horse” used in the crime was painted—suggesting the culprit is someone local, hiding their identity.

  "Perhaps that horse wasn't really black. Perhaps the horse was painted black..." — The Lone Ranger (14:48)

4. First Confrontation and Brock’s Suspicious Actions (15:11–19:14)

• The Lone Ranger and Tonto are shot at from above the cliffs but the marksman escapes.

• The villain is revealed: Brock, the nephew, who visits Eagle Feather (a Native American), pays him to keep Bob hidden in the woods, promising him money once the inheritance clears.

• Despite being treated kindly by Eagle Feather, Bob is effectively held captive.

  "I told you to keep that kid inside the wigwam. What am I paying you for?" — Brock (19:43)

5. Brock Plots and the Lone Ranger Corners Him (22:02–24:33)

• Brock’s motive is clear: if Dave and Beth Banners lose hope and die from grief, he alone inherits the ranch.

• The Lone Ranger confronts Brock, revealing he knows about the horse’s disguise, the black bandana, and the kidnapping.

  "You're bringing that boy back here." — The Lone Ranger (24:24)

• Brock attempts to bribe and threaten, but the Lone Ranger stands firm; Brock flees to get rid of Bob before he can be exposed.

6. Race Against Time: Rescue and Return (25:04–28:00)

• Tonto is sent to notify the Banners family that their grandson will soon be found.

• The Lone Ranger intercepts Brock as he tries to convince Eagle Feather to move Bob further away and vanish.

• The Lone Ranger appeals to Eagle Feather’s sense of honor, explaining the true nature of Brock’s plot and the suffering caused.

  “The promise that doesn’t count. It can’t count... that boy’s grandfather is sick. If the boy doesn’t come, he may die.” — The Lone Ranger (27:00)

• Eagle Feather, moved by the Lone Ranger, agrees to let Bob return.

7. Reunion & Justice Served (28:32–30:37)

• As dawn breaks, Tonto reassures the anxious family that Bob is returning.

• The Lone Ranger brings Bob safely back, accompanied by Eagle Feather, who is welcomed into the Banners’ home in gratitude.

  “Well, Eagle Feather, you can make this ranch your home as long as you live.” — Mrs. Banners (29:22)

• Brock is discreetly sent off to California, avoiding scandal but exiled from the family.

  “I have a message from Brock. He wanted me to tell you he decided to head west for California. I... I don’t think he’ll be back. I think it’s for the best.” — The Lone Ranger (29:41)

• The episode closes with joy, forgiveness, and the Lone Ranger’s signature farewell.

8. Resolution & Memorable Moments (30:14–30:37)

• The family celebrates with a hearty breakfast for Bob’s return.

• The Lone Ranger and Tonto quietly ride away, content in having restored justice and hope.

  “They’ll be happy for a long time. Come on, Silver! Hiyo Silver, away!” — The Lone Ranger (30:37)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Deception and Greed
  "I don't know you, and I ain't asking no questions. You're a mask? Far as I know, you're an outlaw... I... I expect to fall into an inheritance."
  — Brock (24:04)

• On Family and Loss
  "If Dave dies, I don't want to live. You'll be there, Brock. Just you. This ranch will be yours."
  — Mrs. Banners (22:08)

• On Redemption and Trust
  "A promise that doesn’t count. It can’t count. Eagle Feather, that boy’s grandfather is sick. If the boy doesn’t come, he may die."
  — The Lone Ranger (27:00)

• Reunion and Gratitude
  "Well, Eagle Feather, you can make this ranch your home as long as you live."
  — Mrs. Banners (29:22)

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Major Timestamps for Key Segments

• Stagecoach Hold-Up & Kidnapping: 04:03–08:00
• Family's Anguish & Brock’s Motive Introduced: 10:41–11:13
• Lone Ranger Begins Search: 11:48–14:37
• Villain Unmasked, Last Confrontation: 22:02–24:33
• Brock's Downfall, Rescue of Bob: 25:04–29:01
• Family Reunion & Episode Resolution: 29:01–30:37

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Tone and Original Language

The dialogue stays true to the period, with earnest, rugged Western dialect and the iconic, upright confidence of the Lone Ranger. The cast’s emotional performances—the Banners’ heartbreak and relief, Brock’s sly malice, Eagle Feather’s conflicted loyalty, and the Lone Ranger’s calm authority—bring the frontier to life.

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Conclusion

“Heir to a Ranch” exemplifies the enduring appeal of The Lone Ranger—a tale of suspense, cunning villainy, and ultimate redemption, capped off by a heartfelt family reunion and the just banishment of wrongdoing. The digital restoration by OTRWesterns ensures every detail, from thundering hooves to the crack of gunfire, is as vivid as it was in radio’s golden age. A standout episode for both new listeners and longtime fans.

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. From 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 IO Silver, the Lone Ranger.

[Doctor Haskins]

Sam.

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[Narrator]

In the early days of the western United States, the Lone Ranger led the fight for law and order. Cattle rustlers and renegade Indians, road agents and confidence men. Every criminal in the new territory learned to fear the strength and courage of the masked rider of the plains. It was he, more than any other man who blazed the trail for justice and 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 of the great horse Silver. The Lone Ranger rides again. Hello, Silver. We're heading for Saddle Bow. Saddle's waiting for us.

[Doctor Haskins]

Hail, Silver.

[Narrator]

Hoy. The stage from Pecos to Saddle Bow ran through a rocky pass halfway between two towns. At 4 o' clock in the afternoon, a man on a black horse concealed himself behind the lengthening shadow cast by a huge rock. As the man heard the stagecoach approaching, he took a black kerchief out of his pocket, adjusted it over his face so that only his eyes showed below the brim of his sombrero. His hand stole toward his gun. You one thing lay into that craze. We'll never get the saddle bow if you harm. What happened now Reach for your shotgun, driver. Them horses ain't never get in the sailboat. Just like you said. Climb down and open the door. All you got, one passenger. Climb down.

[Doctor Haskins]

Look here, mister, if you want the.

[Narrator]

Wells Fargo gold, it's in the boot.

[Doctor Haskins]

But it's for the passengers.

[Narrator]

I said open that door. Everybody pile out. Come on. Gosh, is this a real hold up?

[Doctor Haskins]

Now take it easy, son. Nothing to get alarmed about.

[Narrator]

I ain't scared, mister. Who is he, son? I wish I knew. You got any more passengers? No, just the young one. Lift the Wells Fargo express box out to the road.

[Doctor Haskins]

Reckon you're holding the ace in your hand, mister.

[Narrator]

Now unhitch them horses. Unhitch the horses. Now wait a minute, stranger.

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[Narrator]

You gonna do what I tell you? I ain't wasting the next bullets, have he? Just a second. Just a second.

[Doctor Haskins]

If I had my shotgun with me there.

[Narrator]

Which horse can the Maverick ride?

[Doctor Haskins]

The boy?

[Narrator]

The only one that's real gentle is Betsy.

[Doctor Haskins]

The off wheeler rest is only half broke.

[Narrator]

All right, boy, get on that horse. Gosh, you mean I can ride him.

[Doctor Haskins]

Mister, are you kidding?

[Narrator]

As soon as this here stubborn stage driver cuts her loose from the rest. No way. I warned you. Up you go, son. Now just borrow your whip and.

[Doctor Haskins]

Hey, what in fun are you doing?

[Narrator]

You're stampeding my horses. Oh, that's how. You can't move fast, mister. No, you don't, Betsy. You're one horse that's going with me. Driver iced up that Wells Fargo box.

[Doctor Haskins]

Where are you going with that kid?

[Narrator]

Give me that express box, Fronto.

[Doctor Haskins]

Here you are.

[Narrator]

Now, mister, if you want to get the saddle bow, you can walk or you can pull your own stagecoach. Adios. Are we taking a ride, mister? Yeah, kid, we sure are. Doggone your hide, your ornery cayuse.

[Doctor Haskins]

Leave that boy alone.

[Narrator]

You don't mind your own affairs.

[The Lone Ranger]

Your coyote.

[Narrator]

I'll make you stay away from that shotgun. I'll show you next time you do your shooting with your left hand rider.

[Doctor Haskins]

You yell a polecat. There's sure Going to be a rumpus.

[Narrator]

When old Benners and his wife learn their grandson got took off by a road agent. What fur would anyone take a kid like that?

[Doctor Haskins]

Dave.

[Mrs. Banners]

Dave. Did you. Did you find him? Did you find Robert?

[Dave Banners]

Take him back empty handed, boy. He'll be off his horse. Will you?

[Narrator]

Yeah.

[Doctor Haskins]

Leave me to it.

[Narrator]

Mrs.

[The Lone Ranger]

Banners.

[Mrs. Banners]

Oh, Dave. It's been a whole two weeks now.

[Dave Banners]

Two weeks in a day.

[Narrator]

More.

[Mrs. Banners]

More than two whole weeks either. No trace of our grandson.

[Doctor Haskins]

Easy, Banners.

[Narrator]

Your plum wore out.

[Mrs. Banners]

What's happened to him? That fell that robbed the station.

[Dave Banners]

You got to stop taking on Little Bob's all right. He's got to be all right. Reckon Ella might steal him.

[Mrs. Banners]

Small wonder.

[Narrator]

Dave Bennett.

[Mrs. Banners]

He ain't had a wink of sleep since it happened.

[Dave Banners]

We've been out covering the country, Ma.

[Mrs. Banners]

Whole weeks. All the poor little feller.

[Narrator]

Now don't you worry. If that feller's looking for ransom, we'll.

[Dave Banners]

Give all we got.

[Mrs. Banners]

But we ain't heard nary a sign.

[Narrator]

We'll get the posse.

[Mrs. Banners]

Oh, the posse's been out a dozen times. Our own nephew's been combing the whole territory.

[Dave Banners]

Dave, you don't think Youngman's all right? Savvy? He's all right.

[Mrs. Banners]

Then why don't we hear something? Why don't we hear something?

[Dave Banners]

As soon as I get some fiddlers, I'm going out again.

[Doctor Haskins]

You need some sleep, buddy.

[Dave Banners]

I don't. I don't need nothing.

[Narrator]

You're an old man. You've been living in the saddle.

[Dave Banners]

I tell you, I'm going out. Dog gone at Haskins. It's my own grandson that's gone. His pawn, Ma. Dead rest his holes. He was sent out for us to take care of. We gotta find him. We gotta.

[Mrs. Banners]

Dave, you gotta get somewhere.

[Dave Banners]

Don't want no rest. Can't rest. Well, we. We gotta keep trying. We can't give up. Little fella must be somewhere. Is he?

[Doctor Haskins]

Ben?

[Mrs. Banners]

Dave.

[Dave Banners]

Field candle.

[Doctor Haskins]

Quick.

[Mrs. Banners]

Haskins, lay him on the bunk. Dave.

[Doctor Haskins]

Steady, old timer. Just lay down here.

[Mrs. Banners]

He's too bad. You better run for the doctor.

[Doctor Haskins]

Yeah, yeah. The doc.

[Narrator]

The sorebones. I'll get him here fast.

[Doctor Haskins]

You lay down. Stay there, Dave Benners. Them's orders. Okay, you heard me.

[Narrator]

Stay there.

[Doctor Haskins]

We look after your grandson. But don't you get out of that bed. Savvy?

[Mrs. Banners]

Doc. Doc. How easy. How is Dave?

[Doctor Haskins]

Well, he's just tired, Ms. Banners. Just plain tired.

[Mrs. Banners]

He sure ain't nothing serious.

[Doctor Haskins]

He's an old man, Ruth. A traipsin him round like he's been doing without getting him down. Can't be done. You just see to it he don't get up, that's all.

[Mrs. Banners]

It's Bob is worrying him.

[Doctor Haskins]

Ian Haskins. He'll make sure the search keeps right on. Hey, Haskins. Near plum dead center on that Doc. Got to get to town. Beth got more patience. You get in there and look after Dave.

[Mrs. Banners]

I'll see if he don't.

[Narrator]

You know I'll ride away with you Docs.

[Doctor Haskins]

Then I head west and I'm heading east for Saddle Bow. Haskins.

[Narrator]

Yeah.

[Doctor Haskins]

I didn't want to ask in front of Beth and Dave, but how's it going? The young one? Mm. Any chance? It sure looks bad, Doc. Just between us and the horses, it looks plumb hopeless. Them old folks is going to take it mighty hard. Reckon so. Tell you the honest truth, Haskins, if that boy don't turn up, I mighty fear Dave Benners ain't gonna live.

[The Lone Ranger]

Bad, huh?

[Doctor Haskins]

He's wearing and fretting himself to death, that's what. And I wouldn't be surprised to see his wife head the same way too. They are old Haskins.

[The Lone Ranger]

They.

[Narrator]

They was looking forward to seeing that young un.

[Doctor Haskins]

Gosky was one of the nicest kids you ever seen. Their grandson coming out west to be their ward.

[Narrator]

Dad.

[Doctor Haskins]

Nab it, Haskins. Who could have pulled a low down trick like that? We'll still keep searching, Doc. But it ain't no use.

[Narrator]

I don't reckon they'll ever see that little feller.

[Doctor Haskins]

They'll both die of broken hearts. Yeah. Well, adios, Doc. Tell the folks in Saddlebill we're still looking. Adios. Come on boys. Come on. Come on. Come on. Ah, doctor sure sees plenty of human misery. Get up, Hoss. We're heading for Saddle Bo. Hoss. Every step of the way I'm going to be thinking about Banners and his wife and his grandson. Sure worst of a son could be done. Yeah. Every step of the way. Stop audience man an injured. What does this mean?

[The Lone Ranger]

Doctor, we want to talk to you.

[Doctor Haskins]

I ain't got no truck with burn my hide. Mister. I didn't recognize you. We jumped from bush. Huh? The Lone Ranger. The Lone Ranger on Tonto. Well, I ain't seen you since that epidemic back in Powder Gulf.

[The Lone Ranger]

That was a long time ago.

[Doctor Haskins]

Not long enough for me to ever forget how you saved me from being tired and feathered. And saved the folks from being killed by the fever too.

[The Lone Ranger]

You've just come from the Benners ranch, haven't you?

[Doctor Haskins]

Yeah. Yes I have, mister.

[The Lone Ranger]

We heard rumors about a stagecoach robbery.

[Doctor Haskins]

Doctor.

[The Lone Ranger]

There's a boy missing.

[Doctor Haskins]

Huh? Is that why you're here? We. We hear talk about a man named Benners. Him sick, huh? Injun. Mister, if that grandson of Dave Benners ain't located, I'm afraid Dave is reaching the end of his rope.

[The Lone Ranger]

Not bad, huh?

[Doctor Haskins]

Not only Dave, but his wife Beth.

[The Lone Ranger]

Have they any other relatives?

[Doctor Haskins]

Got a worthless nephew, name of Brock. Ain't a bad young feller, but there ain't nothing really good about him. Just occurred to me, if that grandson don't show up and if Dave and Beth Benners should happen to die. Yes? Well, then the only heir would be Brock the nephew.

[The Lone Ranger]

I see you have other patients.

[Doctor Haskins]

Yes, I have. And why? Gravy. I better get to them.

[The Lone Ranger]

We'll ride part of the way with you, Doctor. Now, would you mind telling us all you know about the Benners, including their nephew? Fellow and I want to help all we can. All right, thanks. We've heard enough, huh? We leave you here, Doctor. It's just as well that a mask man isn't seen in saddlebu.

[Doctor Haskins]

But you're the Lone Ranger.

[The Lone Ranger]

The way the town is upset about the stagecoach hold up, I don't think you'd have time to explain the difference between one masked man and another. But we ride tutta. Oh, one thing more.

[Doctor Haskins]

Yeah?

[The Lone Ranger]

This man who held up the stagecoach, he wore a black bandana.

[Doctor Haskins]

So Askin the driver described him. Black horse and black bandana with eye holes cut in it.

[The Lone Ranger]

Right.

[Doctor Haskins]

Come on, give him up.

[Narrator]

Scout.

[The Lone Ranger]

We'll get to find the trail center.

[Dave Banners]

Where?

[Doctor Haskins]

Where we go?

[The Lone Ranger]

We're heading for the stagecoach trail. Follow me.

[Narrator]

Come on, Silver. Hooray.

[Doctor Haskins]

This is it.

[Narrator]

Center.

[Doctor Haskins]

Trail empty.

[The Lone Ranger]

The holdup took place right on this spot. Kimasabi hard ground. Trail is over two weeks old. You think we can pick it up?

[Doctor Haskins]

May not know. Here.

[The Lone Ranger]

Bullet the side of the road. This must be one of the bullets the road agent fired at the stage driver.

[Doctor Haskins]

Only one way for horse to go off trail.

[The Lone Ranger]

Yes, we know the whole up man didn't keep on the regular trail. He couldn't turn the other way because of those steep rocks. He must have headed off in this direction.

[Doctor Haskins]

Nothing here.

[The Lone Ranger]

Not a mark on the ground.

[Doctor Haskins]

We come too late. Kimasabe two weeks. Look.

[The Lone Ranger]

What is it?

[Doctor Haskins]

Look here. On tree. Yes, yes.

[The Lone Ranger]

Tado.

[Doctor Haskins]

Black mark.

[The Lone Ranger]

About eight hands high. Just far enough up so a horse's forequarters would brush against the trunk.

[Doctor Haskins]

It's black pink. He must have maybe from bad man horse, huh?

[The Lone Ranger]

A holed up. Man rode a black horse. Perhaps that horse wasn't really black. Perhaps the horse was painted black. Look here, Tada. Brown hair caught in his rip in the bark.

[Doctor Haskins]

Tado.

[The Lone Ranger]

That bad man rode a brown horse.

[Doctor Haskins]

But why him paint horse in first place?

[The Lone Ranger]

Don't you savvy, Tada? Because that horse would have been recognized.

[Doctor Haskins]

Tada.

[The Lone Ranger]

Whoever held up the stage and took Benner's grandson.

[Doctor Haskins]

Tada.

[The Lone Ranger]

That man lives around here in Sava Bower.

[Doctor Haskins]

What type of rifle fire. Oh, and bullet. Come close.

[The Lone Ranger]

And a quick back to the horses.

[Doctor Haskins]

Steady. Silver. Oh no. Up there.

[The Lone Ranger]

Those shots are coming from the cliff above the road.

[Doctor Haskins]

Not right.

[The Lone Ranger]

We can't get up this way.

[Doctor Haskins]

It's too steep.

[The Lone Ranger]

We'll have to go the long way around it.

[Doctor Haskins]

Take it maybe long time. Maybe.

[Narrator]

Man.

[Dave Banners]

Who shoot him? Gun.

[Doctor Haskins]

Come on.

[The Lone Ranger]

We've got to find out. This place. Not a sign of anyone.

[Doctor Haskins]

A road down below.

[The Lone Ranger]

Take us an hour to get up here. Kimasabe. Whoever throws bullets at us had plenty of time to vamoose.

[Doctor Haskins]

Ah, There ain't no trail here.

[The Lone Ranger]

No, he's gone. But it must have been a hold up. Man. We know he has a brown horse painted black to avoid recognition. And that's not all.

[Doctor Haskins]

Tether.

[The Lone Ranger]

I think I know who that man is.

[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.

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[Doctor Haskins]

Okay.

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[AM PM Advertiser]

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[AM PM Advertiser Friend]

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[AM PM Advertiser]

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[AM PM Advertiser Friend]

All right, let me try it.

[Narrator]

Mmm.

[Apollo Advertiser]

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[Mrs. Banners]

Sam.

[Narrator]

Now to continue our story. When the Lone Ranger and Tanto reached the top of the cliff, they found no trace of the rifleman who had tried to shoot them down. Because they'd been forced to take a roundabout path, the man on the cliff was able to ride away undeterred. They'll never get me.

[Andrew Rines]

Never.

[Narrator]

Never. For hours he urged his mouth forward at a full gallop and finally pulled up in front of a lonely wigwam deep in a pine forest. Eagle Feather. Eagle Feather.

[Eagle Feather]

Eagle Feather.

[Narrator]

Here.

[Eagle Feather]

What you want?

[Narrator]

Where's the kid?

[Eagle Feather]

In play in woods. Been bloody good, little fella.

[Narrator]

Listen, Eagle Feather, I told you to keep that kid inside the wigwam. What am I paying you for?

[Eagle Feather]

Me not got money yet?

[Narrator]

You'll get it. You'll get it just as soon as my uncle and aunt. Well, I'm coming into a fistful of cash right soon.

[Doctor Haskins]

You get it?

[Eagle Feather]

Maybe Eagle Feather make mistake, huh?

[Doctor Haskins]

What do you mean?

[Eagle Feather]

You talk smooth like running brook. Eagle Feather and squaw, we lose papoose. Eagle Feather. Squaw cried tears from eyes.

[Narrator]

Oh, sure. You lost your own kid, so I made a deal with you to bring you another one. Told you this one was an orphan, didn't I? Told you he didn't have no one to bring him up proper.

[Eagle Feather]

Why, you noticed do that?

[Narrator]

Oh, I ain't no hand can for a kid. Besides, I'm paying you. Now, look at here. You made a promise, didn't you? Well, didn't you?

[Eagle Feather]

I make promise.

[Narrator]

All right, then just stick to your words. All I come to tell you is keep that kid out of sight, Savvy?

[Eagle Feather]

No stranger come here in forest.

[Narrator]

Keep him out of sight. Never know when riders is apt to.

[Doctor Haskins]

Wander or where they coming from.

[Narrator]

That's enough.

[Eagle Feather]

Him to call me.

[Doctor Haskins]

Wait.

[Narrator]

Remember what I said, Savvy. Keep that kid out of sight. I don't want nobody to find him. Come on, you mazy bag of bullets.

[Dave Banners]

Come on.

[Narrator]

Get up here. Whip horse. Hello, Eagle Feathers.

[Doctor Haskins]

Where are you?

[Eagle Feather]

Well, little fella cannot find way out.

[Narrator]

Thick forest, huh?

[Doctor Haskins]

Look, look, I caught a fish.

[Eagle Feather]

Look, you'll find young grave. He's fine. You like it here, little one?

[Narrator]

It's fun. I've never had so much fun.

[Eagle Feather]

Eagle Feather like you, Red Cloud. Like you.

[Narrator]

I like it here fine. I want to stay here always.

[Eagle Feather]

Ah, you got grandfather, grandmother. What about them? Gosh, I've never seen him.

[Narrator]

I suppose I ought to want to see him sometime. But I want to stay here. I like it here. Eagle feather.

[Eagle Feather]

Hmm?

[Narrator]

Who was that on the horse?

[Eagle Feather]

You see him?

[Narrator]

No, but I heard the horse go away. Who was it?

[Eagle Feather]

You not worry about that little fella. You not worry. But eagle feather, him worry plenty. They make promise. Sometime promise good, sometime bad. This time they not sure.

[Narrator]

Hello, Andy. How you look so loud?

[Doctor Haskins]

Oh, yeah, yeah.

[Narrator]

Plum forgot. I hate to say it, Andy, but I think it's hopeless. Looking for the key.

[Mrs. Banners]

If Dave dies, I don't want to live. You'll be there, Brock. Just you.

[Narrator]

Well, it's all right.

[Mrs. Banners]

This ranch will be yours. All the money we got in the bank, it'll be yours. I mustn't talk this way. There's still hope. We can still find Bob.

[Narrator]

I gotta go out and crank home a horse.

[Eagle Feather]

Andy.

[Mrs. Banners]

What's true, Amy? We can't give up, can we? Not yet, Brock.

[Narrator]

Well, I better tend to my horse, Auntie.

[Mrs. Banners]

He wouldn't say, Brock wouldn't say. Making everybody give up with me. You got much hope left neither? Not much left.

[Doctor Haskins]

You gotta reckon it's all over but the shouting.

[The Lone Ranger]

Yeah. They're old life.

[Narrator]

Shouldn't they die?

[Doctor Haskins]

Old people can't live forever.

[Narrator]

And all this here ranch will be mine.

[Doctor Haskins]

All of it.

[The Lone Ranger]

That's where you're wrong, Brock.

[Eagle Feather]

What?

[The Lone Ranger]

I've been waiting for you to come out of the barn.

[Doctor Haskins]

Who are you?

[Narrator]

What are you? Mash man.

[The Lone Ranger]

You shot at me from the top of the cliff, didn't you? Rifle fire. It's hot on me.

[Narrator]

You're local.

[The Lone Ranger]

You won't get away with it.

[Doctor Haskins]

Brock.

[Narrator]

I don't savvy what you're talking about.

[The Lone Ranger]

Don't you? This horse of yours is brown, isn't he? Sure it wasn't brown an hour ago, huh? We saw you stop outside the ranch at the spring. You washed black paint off this horse.

[Eagle Feather]

It ain't so.

[The Lone Ranger]

It is. Once more we found this. It's yours, isn't it?

[Narrator]

Like bandana.

[Doctor Haskins]

Speak up.

[Narrator]

All right. All right, Mr. Yawah. As to what's going on, it's any of your business.

[The Lone Ranger]

Where's the boy? If you've done anything to him, I'll see you.

[Narrator]

He's alive, all right. Live and happy now. Look, mister, I don't know you, and I ain't asking no questions. You're A mask? Far as I know, you're an outlaw. So I don't have to worry none about telling anyone. Savvy?

[Doctor Haskins]

Where's the boy?

[Narrator]

Oh, no. Come back in about a month, mister, and maybe I'll give you some cash.

[Doctor Haskins]

So as to forget about this. Yeah, a month ought to be time enough for me.

[Narrator]

You see, I. I expect to fall into an inheritance.

[Doctor Haskins]

Brock, you too.

[Narrator]

Wearing your guns, ain't you? Well, I got my holster strapped down, too.

[The Lone Ranger]

There'll be no gun fighting, Brock.

[Narrator]

Yeah, I reckon you heard I'm plenty quick on the trigger. Now get out of here. I'm gonna make you get out. Don't move. Let's go. Let's go.

[Mrs. Banners]

You got a grip like iron.

[The Lone Ranger]

You struggle, you're up to crush your hand.

[Narrator]

I ain't reaching for my gun again, mister.

[The Lone Ranger]

Get this, Brock. You're bringing that boy back here.

[Narrator]

You can't bluff me.

[The Lone Ranger]

I said you're bringing him back, Prado.

[Doctor Haskins]

If you don't, you'll see me again. Adios.

[Narrator]

Worried it him telling me what to do. A gentleman mask. There he goes. Where's that saddle? I said I'm masked.

[Doctor Haskins]

Humphrey.

[Narrator]

Can't bluff me. I'm gonna see eagle feathers. I'll make doggones for that kid. Never shows.

[Andrew Rines]

Come on there.

[Narrator]

Come on. Come on.

[The Lone Ranger]

Not him. That's Brock. T. He's heading west in a hurry. And what we do? He's got the boy someplace. Our guest was right. I knew it as soon as I looked at his face when I saw him in the barn.

[Doctor Haskins]

Huh?

[The Lone Ranger]

He thinks I'm an outlaw. He must have.

[Doctor Haskins]

He only doctor know who you are.

[The Lone Ranger]

I'm going after Brock. How did he go to. No, you head back for the Bennett's ranch. Tell them their grandson has been found. Yes, yes. Tell him he's been found. I'm going after Brock myself. Tell them the boy's been found, Tuttle. Because he will be found, Eagle.

[Narrator]

Get him upscale me away. You hear me, Eagle Feather? What do you think I come riding out here in the middle of the night, sir? You're gonna do like I say, Eagle Feather.

[Eagle Feather]

Not sure what you mean.

[Narrator]

Pack up. Pack up. That's what I mean. You and your squaw and a kid. All of you pack up and head out with.

[Eagle Feather]

Why you not say this for.

[Narrator]

Never mind that. I'm saying it now. You can use that money, can't you?

[Eagle Feather]

Eagle Feather and squaw belong lost tribe plenty poor. Need money bad.

[Narrator]

Then you'll get it. But only if you do like I say.

[Eagle Feather]

We take Little fella, head west.

[Narrator]

You don't have to go so far. 100, maybe 200 miles.

[Eagle Feather]

Maybe near Rainbow Crick, huh?

[Narrator]

Rainbow Creek, yeah. I'll send you the money. Care Wells Fargo, Rainbow Creek.

[Eagle Feather]

We go in morning.

[Narrator]

We fix Trevor tonight. Tonight? Tonight. You ain't waiting for morning. You go now. Savvy now? The sooner the better. You made a promise to me and you gotta stick to it. Tonight, get busy and get out. I gotta get back to the range.

[The Lone Ranger]

Him not good. Too bad.

[Eagle Feather]

Eagle Feather make promise me. A squaw a little brave go a long trip.

[The Lone Ranger]

Eagle Feather, that boy isn't going with you, huh?

[Eagle Feather]

You step from forest like owl that flies without sound.

[The Lone Ranger]

Eagle Feather, you've got to listen to me. I followed Brock and listened as you talked. Do you know why? Brock wants the boy out of the way?

[Eagle Feather]

Him say boy all alone. Boy got no mother, no father.

[The Lone Ranger]

The boy was going to his grandparents to be cared for. If the boy disappears, Brock will get the inheritance. It should be the boys. What that it's true. You can believe me.

[Eagle Feather]

It's dark. Eagle Feather not see face of man. O talk. But voice sound like good voice. Honest voice. But I make promise.

[The Lone Ranger]

The promise that doesn't count. It can't count. Eagle Feather, that boy's grandfather is sick. If the boy doesn't come, he may die. You've got to let me take him back.

[Eagle Feather]

Well, Eagle Feather do that. You were right. Eagle Feather take boy to grandfather.

[Doctor Haskins]

Good.

[The Lone Ranger]

I knew you'd help me.

[Narrator]

Oh, no, you ain't mess, man.

[Doctor Haskins]

Brock.

[Narrator]

Good thing I backtrack. Think you're smart, home ass man. If you want that kid, you'll have to take care of me first.

[The Lone Ranger]

Don't stop me, Brock. Eagle Feather get the boy.

[Narrator]

There you go. And we. You ain't getting a mischief this time. I'm drawn and you ain't close enough to stop me.

[Doctor Haskins]

You missed it then.

[Narrator]

I'll beat you with my hands. How do you like, cap?

[Eagle Feather]

Masks, man.

[Narrator]

That kid ain't going with you.

[The Lone Ranger]

He is, Brock. No matter what you say.

[Narrator]

That boy's going back. That's what you say.

[Dave Banners]

Well, Engine, where is he? Where's McGregor?

[Eagle Feather]

You.

[Doctor Haskins]

You wait.

[Mrs. Banners]

You said that hours ago. I brung the folks from town. They're all here waiting.

[Narrator]

Maybe the Engine's making it all up.

[Eagle Feather]

Yeah, we ain't seen the boy.

[Narrator]

We look it all over.

[Eagle Feather]

Who is that Injun anyways?

[Doctor Haskins]

I tell truth, boy. Him come back.

[Narrator]

You see him?

[Dave Banners]

Engine?

[Doctor Haskins]

No.

[Mrs. Banners]

Where is he?

[Doctor Haskins]

Tonto not know that.

[Mrs. Banners]

You ain't seen him? You don't know where he is. And yet you keep saying he'll be back. But nobody even knows who you are.

[Doctor Haskins]

Me Tonto. Doctor know me.

[Dave Banners]

Doctor ain't here, Engine. He's back in Saddlebull with some other folks that are sick.

[Mrs. Banners]

Hey now, Davy got to rest. Ease Engine.

[Dave Banners]

If you ain't giving a straight story. I wish you'd have never showed your face in here. Now that you build up my hopes for nothing. If you wish not to the four.

[Mrs. Banners]

You shouldn't have done it.

[Narrator]

It's true.

[Mrs. Banners]

You said that in the middle of the night. Look, the sun's coming up already. It's been hours. We hoped and we prayed. Now the sun's coming up. Laying no sign of Bob. No sign of him.

[Narrator]

Ma. What are you staring at?

[Mrs. Banners]

Dave. Dave. This rider's coming. Come on up to the house.

[Dave Banners]

Give me a lift. Carry me through window.

[Mrs. Banners]

A masked fella. A masked fella and an engine. It's days. I got a boy with him.

[Dave Banners]

Is it Bob?

[Doctor Haskins]

That white friend. Him bring boy.

[Dave Banners]

Me carry you outside.

[Mrs. Banners]

Come on, we're all going outside.

[Doctor Haskins]

Bob. Bob.

[Dave Banners]

My grandson. He can carry me Closer. Closer.

[The Lone Ranger]

Bob, these are your grandparents. You're going to stay with them.

[Narrator]

I like them.

[Mrs. Banners]

Last man. You brought him to us? Yeah.

[Narrator]

Broncom.

[The Lone Ranger]

Yes. Mr. Dennis, this is Eagle Feather. He's a friend of your grandson. He sheltered him.

[Dave Banners]

He did.

[Mrs. Banners]

Well, Eagle Feather, you can make this ranch your home as long as you live.

[Eagle Feather]

Eagle Feather good friend to you.

[Dave Banners]

My grandson. Some fella reindeer. Yes, I come to think of it. Where's Brock? My nephew? He ought to be here.

[The Lone Ranger]

I have a message from Brock. He wanted me to tell you he decided to head west for California. I. I don't think he'll be back. I think it's for the best Banners. He'll agree later.

[Eagle Feather]

Come.

[The Lone Ranger]

Tada.

[Dave Banners]

Ma, I ain't got time to figure out about Brock. And to tell the truth, I don't care much. Brock's old enough to take care himself. But this here's our grandson. Our own boy. Now I feel fine. I feel too dander.

[Mrs. Banners]

Come on, you folks. Come on. Let's go into the house and celebrate. I'm fixing breakfast for my grandson. And you're all in fact.

[Doctor Haskins]

Let me worry about you. Kimasabi.

[The Lone Ranger]

I had a battle with Brock T but I brought the boy. As for Brock, well, I thought it better that his aunt and uncle never learned what he tried to do to them. Perhaps he'll start a new life in California.

[Doctor Haskins]

Look them plenty happier.

[The Lone Ranger]

Yes, t very happy. They'll be happy for a long time. Come on, Silver Elbow, get him up.

[Doctor Haskins]

Scout.

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