Hidden Loot | The Lone Ranger (11-14-52)

Summary

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Podcast Summary: Old Time Radio Westerns

Episode: Hidden Loot | The Lone Ranger (11-14-52)
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Date Released: December 19, 2025

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Episode Overview

The episode spotlights a classic Lone Ranger radio drama titled “Hidden Loot,” originally broadcast on November 14, 1952. Through rich digital restoration, listeners are transported back to the golden era of Western radio serials. The tale unfolds a story of betrayal, hidden treasure, and the indelible pursuit of justice by the masked rider, the Lone Ranger, and his loyal companion Tonto, as they track down a notorious outlaw gang and unravel the mystery of a long-lost bank heist.

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Key Discussion Points & Plot Progression

1. Joe Fenton’s Release from Prison (05:21–06:43)

• Warden warns Fenton about the perils of becoming an outlaw and hints at rumors regarding missing loot from a past bank robbery connected to Fenton’s former gang.
  • “I hope you've learned that the life of an outlaw is a dangerous and a hopeless one. An outlaw has no friends, is the target for everyone's bullet and sooner or later ends up in prison or on the gallows.” (Warden, 05:31)
• Fenton rebuffs any knowledge about the missing loot, maintaining an ambiguous stance as he is released.
  • “I don't know anything about it.” (Joe Fenton, 06:36)

2. A Suspicious New Beginning (07:03–10:18)

• Buddy Bud meets Fenton post-release, offering him a horse and gun and brings him to Dave Jeffers’ gang.
• At the hideout, Jeffers and his men discuss recruiting Fenton, suspecting he knows the location of the missing $20,000.
  • “While he's with us, I'll find some way to learn the hiding place. We'll grab the bank loot and do away with Fenton.” (Dave Jeffers, 08:54)
• Fenton hesitantly agrees to join, suggesting a trip south to San Antonio, which Jeffers quickly supports, believing it will lead them closer to the money.

3. Robberies in San Antonio: Plot Thickens (10:42–12:32)

• The gang becomes infamous for a series of robberies but Fenton gives no sign of knowing about or seeking the hidden loot.
• Hoping to spur Fenton into action, the gang fabricates knowledge of the cash in front of him.
  • “Tell him a friend told you about some hidden bank cash that was stashed away near San Antonio and that you wonder how to locate it. That ought to make them go after it in a hurry.” (Bud, 11:12)

4. The Lone Ranger and Tonto Join the Case (12:44–13:29)

• The Lone Ranger receives a request from a U.S. Marshal to help catch the elusive gang around San Antonio.
  • “An outlaw gang has been operating in this territory, Tonto. The sheriff in San Antonio hasn't been able to catch them.” (The Lone Ranger, 13:04)

5. Betrayal and Ambush: Fenton’s Fate (13:40–15:36)

• Fenton, secretly followed by Sam when he leaves to “find the others,” goes to retrieve the hidden cash from a cave.
• Sam ambushes Fenton, shoots him, and steals the money.
• The Lone Ranger and Tonto, alerted by gunfire, arrive to find Fenton dying, who** identifies Sam as the killer** before succumbing to his wounds.
  • “Was Sam outlaw with Jeffers gang...” (Joe Fenton, dying words, 15:23)

6. Gang Cover-up and Lone Ranger’s Quest for Justice (16:15–17:12)

• Sam concocts a story to the gang, claiming lawmen killed Fenton and took the cash.
• The outlaws set out to find evidence, wary of lawmen in the territory.

7. Tonto Captured (20:51–24:03)

• While taking Fenton’s body to the sheriff, Tonto is encountered and captured by the gang. They suspect he and the Lone Ranger were after the same loot, and threaten to torture information out of him.
• The gang discovers the Lone Ranger and Tonto are working with the law via a letter from the U.S. Marshal found on Tonto.
  • “They must have been trailing Joe Fenton ever since he got out of jail so as to find that bank cache.” (Gang member, 23:13)

8. Lone Ranger Aligns with Sheriff (24:03–26:25)

• The Lone Ranger, not finding the posse, visits the sheriff, whose suspicions are allayed once the Ranger reveals his silver bullets and iconic horse, Silver.
  • “My horse is a stallion named Silver. My Indian friend is named Tonto... Does any of that mean anything to you?” (The Lone Ranger, 25:10)
• The sheriff raises a posse to confront the Jeffers gang and rescue Tonto.

9. Showdown at the Hideout (28:16–31:06)

• As the gang prepares to dispose of Tonto and Fenton’s body:
  • Tonto, signaling he’ll reveal the cache, publicly accuses Sam as Fenton’s murderer when prompted.
    • “Him say outlaw named Sam. Take cash and shoot him.” (Tonto, 29:52)
  • Sam draws his gun, but the Lone Ranger and posse arrive just in time.
  • A gunfight ensues; the gang is overpowered and the loot is recovered from Sam’s saddlebags.
    • “If it hadn't been for that masked man and Indian, I'd have gotten away with it.” (Sam, 30:55)
• The sheriff thanks the Lone Ranger and Tonto for dismantling the gang and recovering the lost money.
  • “You and Tonto are the ones they'll have to thank, mister. And I'm sure thankful to you for leading us to Jeffers gang too.” (Sheriff, 31:13)
• The Lone Ranger and Tonto ride away as justice is restored.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• The Warden’s warning, laden with classic Western morality:
  • “An outlaw has no friends, is the target for everyone's bullet and sooner or later ends up in prison or on the gallows.” (05:31)
• Dave Jeffers’s cold ambition:
  • “While he's with us, I'll find some way to learn the hiding place. We'll grab the bank loot and do away with Fenton.” (08:54)
• Fenton’s dying revelation, the turn in the story:
  • “Was Sam outlaw with Jeffers gang...” (15:23)
• The reveal of the Lone Ranger—a classic fan service:
  • “My horse is a stallion named Silver. My Indian friend is named Tonto. He rides a paint called Scout. Does any of that mean anything to you?” (25:10)
• Tonto’s key accusation, exposing Sam:
  • “Him say outlaw named Sam. Take cash and shoot him.” (29:52)
• Sam’s final confession:
  • “If it hadn't been for that masked man and Indian, I'd have gotten away with it.” (30:55)

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Timeline of Important Segments

• Joe Fenton’s Prison Release & Warden’s Warning: 05:21–06:43
• Fenton Joins Jeffers Gang: 07:03–10:18
• Gang Plots to Lure Out the Bank Loot: 10:42–12:32
• The Lone Ranger and Tonto Enter the Story: 12:44–13:29
• Fenton Finds Loot, Sam’s Betrayal: 13:40–15:36
• Fenton Accuses Sam, Dies: 15:13
• Gang Captures Tonto: 20:51–24:03
• Lone Ranger’s Identity Confirmed, Sheriff Joins: 24:03–26:25
• Final Showdown, Truth Revealed, Gang Arrested: 28:16–31:06

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Tone and Style

The drama’s dialogue and narration stay true to the pulpy, earnest style of classic Westerns, favoring straightforward speech, colorful characterizations, and the mythic stature of the Lone Ranger. Themes of redemption, loyalty, greed, and justice thread throughout.

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Final Thoughts

This episode is a superbly restored showcase of the Lone Ranger’s enduring appeal–full of classic tension, peril, and masked-heroics. The crisp sound design breathes renewed energy into the storytelling, while Andrew Rhynes and the Old Time Radio Westerns team provide a gateway for modern listeners to experience the genre’s best moments, complete with classic lines, betrayals, and the ultimate restoration of law—and legend—on the frontier.

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Transcript

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[Narrator]

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

[Dave Jeffers]

Sam.

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[Narrator]

With his faithful Indian companion, Tonto, the daring and resourceful masked rider of the Plains led the fight for law and order in the early Western United States. Nowhere in the pages of history can one find a greater champion of justice. Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear from out of the past Come the thundering hoof beats of the great horse. Silver.

[Joe Fenton]

The Lone Ranger rides again.

[The Lone Ranger]

Let's go, big fella.

[Dave Jeffers]

Silver.

[Narrator]

Prisoner Joe Fenton stood before the warden of Territorial Prison and sullenly listened as the warden spoke.

[Dave Jeffers]

Fenton, your prison term ends today.

[Joe Fenton]

Yes, sir.

[Dave Jeffers]

I hope you've learned that the life of an outlaw is a dangerous and a hopeless one. An outlaw has no friends, is the target for everyone's bullet and sooner or later ends up in prison or on the gallows. Have you ever thought of that? Not too much. Take my advice, Fenton. From now on, go to work at an honest job. Regain your place among your fellow men and enjoy life. You're young yet, and there's a lot ahead for you. If you take my advice, I'll get along. One more thing.

[Joe Fenton]

Yes, sir?

[Dave Jeffers]

You were a member of Cory's gang, weren't you?

[Joe Fenton]

That's right.

[Dave Jeffers]

I understand that before you joined the gang, Cory and his men robbed the seaton bank of $20,000. The cash was never found.

[Joe Fenton]

What's that got to do with me, Warden?

[Dave Jeffers]

Only this. You saw Corey often here at the prison. If he told you where that loot is hidden, it'd be to your advantage to tell the authorities.

[Joe Fenton]

Why should he tell me?

[Dave Jeffers]

Corey died here not long ago. You'd been captured with him. It'd be natural for him to tell you about that cache when he knew he was going to die.

[Joe Fenton]

I don't know anything about it.

[Dave Jeffers]

That's all you have to say?

[Joe Fenton]

That's all? All right.

[Dave Jeffers]

Good luck, Fenton. And goodbye. The guard will take you to the front gates.

[Narrator]

A short time later, the big gates closed behind Joe Fenton.

[Joe Fenton]

Hey, Fentanyl.

[Dave Jeffers]

Joe. Finn. Bud, what are you doing here?

[Joe Fenton]

I brought your horse and a gun. Dave Jeffers sent me to you. Said he'd like to see you. Time to bring you back with me. I don't get this at all. Ah, forget it. Be glad you have a horse and a gun. I'll explain more on the way. Come on, let's get away from here.

[Dave Jeffers]

Might as well.

[Joe Fenton]

Steady, boy. Come on, get up. Get up there.

[Narrator]

The two men rode the trail near Rocktown at a leisurely pace.

[Joe Fenton]

When we get to Rocktown, we'll meet Dave and the others. They'll be expecting us. Joe. I don't get it, bud. I come out of prison and find you waiting. You told me Dave Jeffers sent you to meet me and bring me to see him and his game. Well, he's heard about you and he knew I know you.

[The Lone Ranger]

That's all.

[Joe Fenton]

Joe. Maybe he Wants you to join the game. I've heard plenty about Jeffers, and I'm suspicious. Suspicious?

[Dave Jeffers]

What do you mean?

[Joe Fenton]

You know Jeffers ain't the type to send me a good horse and gun without reason. Now, listen, I told you he heard about you even before I mentioned your name to him. Stop worrying. Get up there. Come on, Bud, get it.

[Narrator]

In a hideout cabin not far from town, Dave Jeffers and four of his gunmen were discussing Joe Fenton.

[Joe Fenton]

The fella Bud is bringing is Joe Fenton, who just finished a stretch in prison.

[The Lone Ranger]

Ever meet him, Dave?

[Dave Jeffers]

Is he gonna join the gang?

[Joe Fenton]

I never met him, but I've heard.

[Dave Jeffers]

A lot about him.

[Joe Fenton]

I do figure on taking him in with us, and I have a good reason.

[The Lone Ranger]

Yeah? What reason?

[Joe Fenton]

Dave Fenton was a member of the Cory Gang. He and Corey were the only ones to survive a gun battle with a posse. They went to prison, and Corey died there two years ago.

[The Lone Ranger]

Go on.

[Joe Fenton]

It was never proved, but folks were reasonably sure the Corey gang robbed a Seton bank a few years ago. The cash, close to 20,000, was never recovered. I have an idea Corey hid it someplace, and I figure Fenton knows where it is. He'd be a fool to go after it right away. He might be watched for a while. Meantime, he'll need cash until he's ready to get that bank loot. While he's with us, I'll find some way to learn the hiding place. We'll grab the bank loot and do away with Fenton.

[Narrator]

About an hour later, Bud arrived with Joe Fenton at the hideout and stood facing Dave Jeffers.

[Joe Fenton]

I suppose you wonder why I sent Bud to bring you here. That's right. I could use another good gun, Slick. Thought you'd want to join us so as to get on your feet. Well, I reckon I could use a job right now. And you have one with us if you would just say the word. Well, to tell the truth, I was thinking of heading down San Antonio way and looking around to spell before I decided on joining with anyone. Any particular reason for wanting to go down there, Fenton? No, I just thought I'd get away from this territory for a while. All right, join us. We'll all head south. How's that suit you? Well, I don't, Joe. There's no use putting it off. It'll get you on your feet again in no time. All right.

[Dave Jeffers]

Good, good.

[Joe Fenton]

Mighty glad to have you. You keep the horse and gun I sent you. Later, when you have plenty of cash, you can pay for them. That's all right with me, Dave. Thanks. Now, that's all settled. We leave here in the morning and head south like Joe wants.

[Narrator]

A month later, Jeffers gang was becoming notorious in the territory near San Antonio. They had committed several robberies and managed to lose their trail each time. Joe Fenton worked with the gang, but so far had given no indication that he had come to that territory to get the hidden bank loot. One day, while Joe Fenton was in town with some of the other gunmen, Dave Jeffers discussed the subject with Bud and Sam.

[Joe Fenton]

We've been around here a month now, but Fenton hasn't made a move to go get that hidden cash. That's right. Why not throw out a hint? A hint? Yeah. Tell him a friend told you about some hidden bank cash that was stashed away near San Antonio and that you wonder how to locate it. That ought to make them go after it in a hurry.

[The Lone Ranger]

That's a good idea, boss.

[Dave Jeffers]

Yeah. Yeah, it is.

[Joe Fenton]

I'll try your plan.

[Narrator]

That night, when the others had returned from town to the hideout in the hills, Dave Jeffers brought up the subject of the hidden loot.

[Joe Fenton]

Man, we've pulled several jobs, but by the time we divvy the take, it's didn't amount to much. You remember that friend I told you about who was in prison? He told me he heard about a large amount of stolen cash that's hidden somewhere near here. Don't know who hid it, but it seems a man who did is dead.

[Narrator]

Now, what about it, Dave boy?

[Joe Fenton]

I figure it's worth trying to locate that cash. Didn't you hear about it while you were doing your stretch, Fenton? Nope. That's strange. There's nothing strange about it as far as I see. A fella heard something like that. He wouldn't be likely to blab it all over the place before he had a chance to go hunt for the cash. That's right. I know I wouldn't.

[The Lone Ranger]

I'd sure like to find that dough. Wonder how much there is.

[Joe Fenton]

I heard there's about 20,000.

[The Lone Ranger]

That'd be almost 3,000 each if we could find it.

[Joe Fenton]

If we could find it. That's the problem.

[Narrator]

That evening, about sundown, the Lone Ranger and his Indian companion Toto stopped in a clump of cottonwoods.

[Joe Fenton]

Easy, Scout, easy.

[The Lone Ranger]

We'll camp here for the night.

[Joe Fenton]

Tado.

[Dave Jeffers]

It's not far from San Antonio. Kim sabe?

[The Lone Ranger]

Yes.

[Dave Jeffers]

Why? U.S. marshal in Austin ask you come here?

[The Lone Ranger]

An outlaw gang has been operating in this territory. Tono. The sheriff in San Antonio hasn't been able to catch them. The marshal gave me a note to the sheriff in case we need help.

[Dave Jeffers]

Gang must have smart leader.

[The Lone Ranger]

Yes. We'll start early in the morning and try to find the gang's hideout. The horses will be well rested by then.

[Narrator]

Later, the moon shone brightly at the gang hideout. Two of the men had gone to town. Dave, Sam and Bud were playing cards while Joe Fenton lay on one of the bunks.

[Joe Fenton]

Beat that if you can.

[The Lone Ranger]

Yeah, I can't do it, Dave.

[Joe Fenton]

Neither can I. I think I'll ride to town and find the others.

[Dave Jeffers]

It's too warm to sleep.

[Joe Fenton]

Better get back early, Joel. We're leaving at dawn to search for that hidden cash. I. I don't expect to be gone long. See you later. Follow him, Sam. This may be what we're waiting for.

[The Lone Ranger]

Right.

[Narrator]

At their camp, the Lone Ranger and Toto had turned in for the night. Suddenly, the masked man sat up as Toto.

[The Lone Ranger]

Did you hear that?

[Narrator]

Shot me here. Quickly, the two men rose and hurriedly saddled Silver and Scout.

[The Lone Ranger]

All right. You ready, Toto? Shot came from up trail. Let's go. Easy shot.

[Narrator]

Easy, fella.

[Joe Fenton]

Monsel.

[Narrator]

Sam had followed Joe Fenton into the hills and saw him go into a small cave and waited until Joe started back along the trail carrying a bag. Then he shot him from ambush. A few minutes later, Sam took the cash and put it into his saddlebag. Then he returned to make sure Joe was dead. As he leaned over Fenton, he heard fast hooves approaching. There's somebody coming.

[The Lone Ranger]

I better beat him before they get here.

[Joe Fenton]

Get her back. Come on.

[Narrator]

Get up.

[Dave Jeffers]

Get up.

[Joe Fenton]

Easy, fella.

[Dave Jeffers]

Him still breathe. Kim Sabi?

[The Lone Ranger]

Yes. Very badly wounded.

[Dave Jeffers]

Done for. He took the man cash.

[The Lone Ranger]

Easy, fella.

[Dave Jeffers]

Easy.

[The Lone Ranger]

Who did it?

[Joe Fenton]

I heard him leaving. Was Sam outlaw with Jeffers gang. They hide out at.

[Dave Jeffers]

Him gone. King Sammy? Yes.

[The Lone Ranger]

You mentioned bank cash and an outlaw named Sam of the Jeffers gang. That must be the gang. We came to hunt Toddo.

[Dave Jeffers]

And what we do?

[The Lone Ranger]

Put the body on his horse and take it to town. Toto, wait. Take this note to the sheriff to identify you and ask him to bring a posse to search for the gang's hideout. I'll leave a clear trail so that he can find me. Then we'll join forces here.

[Dave Jeffers]

Me go pronto.

[Narrator]

Sam soon arrived at the hideout. All the men were there waiting for his return.

[Joe Fenton]

Well, Sam, what happened? Did he go where the stolen loot was hidden?

[The Lone Ranger]

Yeah, he sure did.

[Joe Fenton]

Dave, did you get the cash? Not vent.

[The Lone Ranger]

The truth is, I waited a short distance away while he went into a small cave in the ridge.

[Joe Fenton]

Then what?

[The Lone Ranger]

Well, he came out and started down the trail. Suddenly, a couple of hombres appeared and started shooting. Joe Fenton fell and I beat it.

[Joe Fenton]

Before they shot at me.

[The Lone Ranger]

They must have taken the cache.

[Joe Fenton]

Someone else must have been trailing them all the time. Maybe it was the law. My thunder, Sam. You better be telling the truth.

[The Lone Ranger]

Well, come on with me and I'll show you where he fell. You ought to find the hoof marks of the horses the killers wrote.

[Joe Fenton]

All right, we do just that. But if we don't find things as you say, Sam, you'll get a bullet. Remember.

[Narrator]

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

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[Joe Fenton]

A new car this year.

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[Dave Jeffers]

Sam.

[Narrator]

Now to continue. Dave Jeffers gang left the hideout and rode up the trail. At the same time, Tottle was moving down trail toward town with the body of Joe Fenton. As he rode around a bend, he came face to face with the gang.

[The Lone Ranger]

Hey, Dave, look. That redskin has Joe's body. Cover him.

[Joe Fenton]

Everybody.

[Narrator]

Pull up.

[The Lone Ranger]

Indian.

[Joe Fenton]

Oscar.

[The Lone Ranger]

Oh, Puller.

[Joe Fenton]

He must have been one of the.

[The Lone Ranger]

Men who shot him.

[Joe Fenton]

Yeah. He must have taken the cash. Indian, what are you doing with the body of our friend?

[Dave Jeffers]

We find him on me. Take him to sheriff.

[The Lone Ranger]

He's lying, Dave. He's one of the killers. Joe was carrying a lot of cash, and he must have known about it and took it.

[Dave Jeffers]

I sure may not lie.

[Joe Fenton]

Who else was with you, Indian?

[Dave Jeffers]

Me and friend Pine body.

[The Lone Ranger]

Yeah, where is he?

[Dave Jeffers]

Me not know him. Look for killer.

[Joe Fenton]

Where's the cash the dead man was carrying, feller?

[Dave Jeffers]

Who kill him.

[The Lone Ranger]

Take it. That means you and your friend, Indian. Where's that money?

[Dave Jeffers]

Me not know.

[Joe Fenton]

Ah, we're wasting our time. Take his guns, bud.

[The Lone Ranger]

Right. Got him.

[Joe Fenton]

Now we'll take him to our place and question him some more. Get going, Indian.

[Dave Jeffers]

Get him. I'm.

[Joe Fenton]

Don't forget, we're all holding guns.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger found that Sam had covered his tracks well. After trying to find them for some time, he turned back, hoping to meet Toto with the sheriff and the posse. Meanwhile, the gang arrived at the hideout and took Toto inside after searching his saddlebags.

[Joe Fenton]

The cash isn't in his saddlebags.

[The Lone Ranger]

He knows more than he's telling, Dave.

[Joe Fenton]

I'll search him. Let's see. Hold still. Yeah, here's something. Looks like a note, Sheriff. And, hey, listen to this. What's it say, Sheriff? Sheriff Day, this will introduce the masked man known as the Lone Ranger and his Indian friend, Tonto. They've come to help round up the outlaw gang you wrote me about. It's signed John Lewis, United States Marshal Austin. Holy smoke.

[The Lone Ranger]

I've heard of that mask man.

[Joe Fenton]

Yeah, so have I. He and this redskin work with the law, Dave.

[The Lone Ranger]

They must have been trailing Joe Fenton ever since he got out of jail so as to find that bank cache. Reckon they shot him when he tried to get away with it in the cave.

[Joe Fenton]

Well, it's a good thing they did. He might have led him right here to the hideout.

[Dave Jeffers]

We not shoot Fenton, we not get money.

[Joe Fenton]

Who did get it?

[The Lone Ranger]

Come on, Indian, tell us.

[Narrator]

Tonto hesitated. He looked sharply at the outlaw Sam, and remembering what the dying man had said, realized Sam was the killer and the one who had taken the cash. He also realized it would be dangerous and perhaps useless to accuse Sam at that time.

[The Lone Ranger]

I said, tell us.

[Dave Jeffers]

Me not cock.

[Joe Fenton]

Try him. Maybe we'll be able to beat the information out of him, including where the mask man is, so's we can go after him.

[The Lone Ranger]

All right, come on in here and I'll tear you up.

[Joe Fenton]

Oh, Silver.

[The Lone Ranger]

Oh, easy, said a big fellow.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger rolled to town and not having met the posse he expected, he left Silver in the shadows behind the buildings and entered the sheriff's office.

[Dave Jeffers]

You're coming?

[The Lone Ranger]

I expected you to meet me with a posse after you received my note and a message.

[Dave Jeffers]

Sheriff, what are you talking about here?

[Joe Fenton]

Who are.

[Dave Jeffers]

Yeah.

[The Lone Ranger]

Now, wait a minute. Didn't an Indian named Toto bring you a note along with the body of a man?

[Dave Jeffers]

A body note?

[Joe Fenton]

Yes.

[Dave Jeffers]

What the incarnation is this all about? What kind of a trick are you trying to put over on me?

[The Lone Ranger]

I'm not trying to put anything over on you. If the Indian didn't come here, it means. Never mind.

[Dave Jeffers]

Ted. Just keep quiet. Charlie, come here, quick.

[The Lone Ranger]

Holy mackerel. What's his game, Sheriff, coming right into your office like this?

[Dave Jeffers]

We'll find that out, lady, after we disarm him and put him into a cell where he belong.

[The Lone Ranger]

Before you try to disarm me, Sheriff, look at the bullets in my gun belt.

[Dave Jeffers]

Well, I'm looking.

[The Lone Ranger]

Take one look at it closely.

[Dave Jeffers]

All right. This is a silver bullet.

[The Lone Ranger]

Yes, that's right. My horse is a stallion named Silver. My Indian friend is named Toto. He rides a paint called Scout. Does any of that mean anything to you?

[Dave Jeffers]

Silver bullets, Scout, Silver. Say, hold on. You aren't telling me you were the Lone Ranger.

[The Lone Ranger]

That's right.

[Dave Jeffers]

Well, maybe you are and maybe you're not.

[The Lone Ranger]

Come out the back door with me and I'll show you my horse.

[Dave Jeffers]

All right. Come on, Charlie.

[The Lone Ranger]

All right. And I'll still keep him covered. There he is.

[Dave Jeffers]

Man alive. Look at that stallion and that riding gear. Only the Lone Ranger has a horse and gear like that. Hey, I believe you. Now, mister, let's get back inside. Yep. Now I know you're the Lone Ranger. Deputy, this man helps the law. He's all right.

[The Lone Ranger]

I've heard of him.

[Dave Jeffers]

Now, mister, what did you come to see me about?

[The Lone Ranger]

Listen closely and I'll tell you what happened.

[Narrator]

Briefly and quickly, the masked man related what had happened when the sheriff heard that Tahoe had started to town. With the body and note, he said.

[Dave Jeffers]

But he never came here. Something must have happened to him.

[The Lone Ranger]

It may be that he was intercepted by some of the outlaws. Tado may be in danger of his life, Sheriff. We'll have to move fast.

[Dave Jeffers]

I'll get A posse together. Then we'll try to find Tonto and the gang.

[Narrator]

As the Lone Ranger rode toward town, he failed to check scout's hoof marks, believing Tato had gone on ahead of him. Now, when he left with the sheriff and his men, the masked man kept his eyes fastened on the ground until he found the place where Toto had been met by the gang.

[The Lone Ranger]

Look, Sheriff. There are the hoof marks of Tonto's horse. There are special marks on his shoes. He stopped here where there are tracks of other horses.

[Dave Jeffers]

Yes, and it looks like they turned around here and rode along with the Indians.

[The Lone Ranger]

That's right. We'll turn and follow those hoof marks. Come on, Little.

[Narrator]

At the hideout, Tonto sat tied to a chair. Dave stood over him, trying to get information.

[Joe Fenton]

Now, Indian, if you don't want me to beat the daylights out of you, you better answer savvy.

[Dave Jeffers]

Me not knowing nothing.

[Joe Fenton]

Maybe this will help you to remember.

[Dave Jeffers]

You'll not do that.

[Joe Fenton]

Never mind that side. You'll get worse if you don't speak up. Where's the mask?

[Dave Jeffers]

Man may not know.

[Joe Fenton]

Tell me what you did with that cash you took from Joe.

[Dave Jeffers]

Fenton may not see cash not know about it.

[Joe Fenton]

Oh, you sneakin redskin. Tell the truth.

[The Lone Ranger]

Ah, it's no use, Dave.

[Narrator]

We better get rid of him.

[Joe Fenton]

Yeah, I reckon you're right, Sam. We'll take the Indian and Joe's body to the river and get rid of him.

[Narrator]

Meantime, the Lone Ranger and the sheriff's posse followed the trail left by Toto and the gang. Soon they reached the top of a hill.

[The Lone Ranger]

Look, Sheriff, down there in the hollow. That cabin must be the hideout we're searching for.

[Dave Jeffers]

Jiminy, I think you're right. If they hear this coming, they're bound to put up a fight. In fact, they may do away with your friend Tanu. What do you think we ought to do?

[The Lone Ranger]

Easy, said a big fellow. We'll leave the horses here among the trees, Sheriff, and go quietly on foot to the cabin.

[Dave Jeffers]

It's all right. Be smart, fellas.

[The Lone Ranger]

Now men, be careful. Let's.

[Narrator]

At the cabin, the outlaws were preparing to carry out their plan to get rid of Tonto and Fenton's body.

[Joe Fenton]

Sam, untie the redskins feet and get him off that chair. And we'll rope him to his horse for the trip to the river.

[The Lone Ranger]

Right.

[Narrator]

Better keep him covered.

[The Lone Ranger]

He may be tricked.

[Joe Fenton]

I will.

[The Lone Ranger]

Well, Indian, you'll soon be aware you can't cause any trouble.

[Narrator]

Toto heard the signal, the hoot of an owl, and realized the Lone Ranger had found the hideout. As Sam pulled him to his feet, he quickly glanced through the window. For a brief instant he caught a glimpse of the masked man's face. The Indian thought quickly, then spoke.

[Dave Jeffers]

Wait. Me tell you where Cash is.

[Joe Fenton]

Now you're coming to your senses.

[The Lone Ranger]

Yeah, where is it, Redskin?

[Dave Jeffers]

When we find feller on trail, him not dead. Him live to tell who shot him and take cash.

[The Lone Ranger]

That's another lie.

[Joe Fenton]

Why do you say that? Sam let him talk.

[Dave Jeffers]

Him say outlaw named Sam.

[Joe Fenton]

What? Take cash and shoot him.

[Narrator]

At Totto's words, the other outlaws turned toward Sam. But Sam, in a rage, drew his gun.

[The Lone Ranger]

You can't accuse me and get away with it. I know you.

[Joe Fenton]

Look. The masked man gun. Him got the gun. Oh, I'm hit.

[Dave Jeffers]

And there is to be reached. Quick.

[Joe Fenton]

Hey. Mended on the windows. We better do as they say.

[The Lone Ranger]

Yeah, we're caught it all right.

[Dave Jeffers]

Get the gun, Spiel.

[The Lone Ranger]

I'll cut you loose, Toto.

[Joe Fenton]

There.

[The Lone Ranger]

You all right? Which one is Jeffy's?

[Dave Jeffers]

Him.

[The Lone Ranger]

Jeffers.

[Joe Fenton]

We should have killed you right off, Indian.

[The Lone Ranger]

Lucky for you you didn't, Jeffers.

[Dave Jeffers]

Then get ready to throw dead man and me into River Kimasabi. You'll all hang for murder.

[Joe Fenton]

No, no. Sam's the one who shot Fenton. Then he took the cash and was holding out on us.

[The Lone Ranger]

You sent me the waylay of Jeffers.

[Dave Jeffers]

You're all in on it and you'll all go to jail. What's that cash you're talking about?

[Joe Fenton]

I'll tell you, Sheriff. Fenton knew where the gang leader Corey hid 20,000 he stole from a bank a few years ago over in Seaton.

[The Lone Ranger]

I remember that robbery. The stolen loot was never found.

[Joe Fenton]

Well, it's most likely out in Sam's saddlebags right now. His is the black horse behind the cabin.

[Dave Jeffers]

51 sheep.

[The Lone Ranger]

It's egg all right. If it hadn't been for that masked man in Indian, I'd have gotten away with it.

[Joe Fenton]

You sneakin double crosser. We'd have found out sooner or later.

[Narrator]

The wounded men were soon bandaged. Then all were tied for the trip to jail.

[The Lone Ranger]

There's the bike. Cash, Sheriff.

[Dave Jeffers]

Good. I'll notify the Seaton bank it's been found. You and Tonto are the ones they'll have to thank, mister. And I'm sure thankful to you for leading us to Jeffers gang too.

[The Lone Ranger]

We're glad to be of help, Sheriff. Well, you have enough men to get these crooks back to town.

[Dave Jeffers]

Yep, and Fenton's body will be evidence against him. And there'll be plenty more too.

[The Lone Ranger]

Huddle now. Go report to the marshal in Austin. Adios everybody.

[Dave Jeffers]

Adios. Well Jeffers, you and your men are not as smart as we thought you were. Otherwise you wouldn't have tangled with the Lone Ranger. Sam.

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