His Brother’s Keeper | The Lone Ranger (12-08-52)

Summary

Podcast Summary: "His Brother’s Keeper"

Show: Old Time Radio Westerns
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Episode: The Lone Ranger – "His Brother’s Keeper" (Originally aired: December 8, 1952)
Date Presented: January 2, 2026

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Overview

This episode of Old Time Radio Westerns features a digitally restored reliving of the classic radio drama "His Brother’s Keeper" from The Lone Ranger. Set in Oakford, the story revolves around Buck Miles, the leader of an outlaw gang, who returns incognito to his respectable brother Roy's hotel with the aim of establishing a criminal headquarters. The episode is a tense blend of family loyalty versus morality, law versus lawlessness, and the timeless intervention of the Lone Ranger and Tonto to uphold justice.

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Key Discussion Points & Plot Breakdown

1. Outlaw Plans in Oakford

[04:22 - 06:07]

• Buck Miles and his gang, short on money and wanted by lawmen, plan to use Buck’s respectable brother Roy’s hotel as a headquarters.
• Buck intends to manipulate Roy, counting on his good nature:
  "He'll let us stay all right. Roy always was easygoing and respectable... What can he do?" — Buck (05:00)
• Buck reassures his nervous gang that Roy won’t risk exposing his own brother as an outlaw.

2. Crime Wave and Public Anxiety

[06:07 - 07:02]

• A spree of robberies and killings around Oakford is the main topic in the café.

• The public, frustrated by the ineffective law enforcement, speculates about a smart inside gang leader.

  "I've gone out with several of the posses, but it seems useless riding around, wearing yourself out and getting nowhere." (06:40)

3. The Lone Ranger Rides In

[07:02 - 07:39]

• The Lone Ranger and Tonto enter Oakford, suspecting the leader is a local.
  "Outlaws have terrorized this territory for weeks, yet no one has been able to find them... That might mean the leader is someone living in or near Oakford." — Lone Ranger (07:11)

4. Roy Confronts Buck

[07:49 - 08:34]

• Roy confronts Buck, accusing him of being behind the crime wave:
  "It's evident that you haven't changed. I want you and your men to leave the hotel." — Roy (07:54)
• Buck threateningly silences Roy, reminding him of the risks to Roy’s wife if he speaks to authorities.
  "Just keep your mouth shut or take the consequences." — Buck (08:34)

5. Gang Plots Next Heist

[09:07 - 11:14]

• Buck’s men learn from Blinky about the Lone Ranger and Tonto’s presence.
• Concerns arise the payroll heist might be a trap, but Buck comes up with a diversion:
  "If Blinky goes to the sheriff and tells him he saw a masked outlaw and an Indian camped out, we'll be safe enough... Sheriff and his men will go out there right away... while they're out, we'll grab the payroll." — Buck (10:41–11:14)

6. Roy's Courage: Attempt to Warn the Lone Ranger

[11:45 - 12:36]

• Roy overhears the plot, rides out to warn the Lone Ranger, but is followed and shot by Buck, falling into the river.
  "I'll stop that double crossing squealer right now." — Buck (12:32)

7. The Lone Ranger & Tonto Rescue Roy

[14:13 - 15:10]

• The Lone Ranger and Tonto find Roy wounded but alive. Roy reveals Buck is the gang leader and warns them of the payroll robbery.
  "You’re the masked man... I came to warn you about the sheriff coming here." — Roy (14:43)

8. Clever Counter-Plan with the Sheriff

[17:37 - 19:00]

• Sheriff and posse surround the Lone Ranger’s camp, but the Lone Ranger holds the upper hand; after Roy’s identity and story are revealed, the Sheriff teams up with the Lone Ranger to trap the gang.
• The group agrees to let Buck think Roy is dead and the sheriff is off chasing Tonto and Lone Ranger, to lure the gang into committing the planned payroll holdup.
  "Let them think they succeeded in getting you and the posse to trail us..." — Lone Ranger (21:49)

9. The Hold-Up and Capture

[24:17 - 27:10]

• Buck’s gang holds up the payroll but is surprised by the sheriff, posse, Lone Ranger, and Tonto.
• In a dramatic chase, the Lone Ranger lassos Buck after a final shoot-out.
  "No need wasting bullets on you. A rope will do when the proper time comes." — Lone Ranger to Buck (26:32)

10. Justice Served and Closing

[27:10 - 28:42]

• The townsfolk realize Roy is alive and not complicit.

• The Sheriff and others commend Roy's bravery.
  "Roy showed a lot of courage in doing what he did. He knew he was risking his life." — Lone Ranger (28:19)

• The episode closes, as always, with the Lone Ranger riding away: "Who is that masked man?... There goes one of the greatest hombres in the West. He's the Lone Ranger." — Sheriff (28:47)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Family Loyalty vs. Morality:
  "He's my brother in name only. As far as I'm concerned, Buck has always been outside the law." — Roy (20:57)

• The Lone Ranger’s Wisdom:
  "We had to do it this way for our own safety. We could have shot you as you came into the clearing." — Lone Ranger to the Sheriff (19:00)

• Justice Over Personal Ties:
  "You never were any good. You're a disgrace to the name of Miles." — Roy to Buck (27:36)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• 04:22 – Buck and Gang discuss their plan
• 06:07 – Locals discuss robberies; mood of the town
• 07:11 – Lone Ranger & Tonto deduce local involvement
• 07:49 – Roy confronts Buck
• 10:41 – Buck devises plan to frame Lone Ranger, distract sheriff
• 11:45 – Roy attempts to warn Lone Ranger, is attacked
• 14:13 – Lone Ranger and Tonto rescue Roy
• 17:37 – Sheriff arrives; alliance formed
• 21:49 – Trap set for Buck’s gang
• 24:17 – Execution of holdup; trap springs
• 26:32 – Lone Ranger captures Buck
• 27:36 – Roy denounces Buck
• 28:47 – Closing words on the Lone Ranger’s legend

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Overall Tone

Classic Western drama with a blend of suspense, moral resolution, and period dialogue. The story pits family loyalty against civic duty and law, with the Lone Ranger embodying incorruptible justice and skillful cunning in partnership with his companion, Tonto. The episode is defined by its action, strategic plotting, and a respect for moral character, courage, and redemption.

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This detailed summary captures "His Brother’s Keeper"—a tale of intrigue, family ties, and the steadfast hand of justice in the old West, as brought to vivid life by the talents of Old Time Radio Westerns.

Transcript

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[B]

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

[C]

I do it.

[D]

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

[E]

It. It's.

[D]

With his faithful Indian companion, Toto, the daring and resourceful mask 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 hoop beats of the great horse Silver. The Lone Ranger rides again.

[F]

One Silver.

[G]

Let's go.

[C]

Big color. I am Silver.

[E]

Hooray.

[D]

Buck. Miles and his four followers sat at a table in a cafe in Rock Point. The five men stopped in the small town for noonday dinner. One of them was saying, we've done.

[C]

A lot of riding since Las Vegas, Buck. How much further is it to Oakford?

[H]

Oh, about 20 miles, Joe.

[C]

Well, I hope things work out the way you expect. We're all running out of cash.

[H]

Stop worrying, will you? You know as well as I do the law was getting too hot for us up in New Mexico territory. I figured it'd be a good idea to take advantage of the fact my young brother and his wife own a hotel in Oakford where we can make our headquarters and get plenty of easy cash.

[C]

How do you know he let us stay there, Buck?

[H]

He'll let us stay all right. Roy always was easygoing and respectable. He left home after mom died and he found out Pop and I joined a gang. I lost track of Royal a few months ago when I found out he was married and owned the hotel in Oakford. Seems he's quite a respectable citizen there.

[C]

Well, in that case, he's not gonna welcome you and your friends, Buck. Of course he's not.

[H]

He's not looking for trouble. He's not gonna want folks to know his brother's an outlaw. I'll tell him I've reformed. I'm just passing through with some friends once we're settled. What can he do?

[C]

Maybe he'll be all right.

[H]

Ah, stop worrying. We'll use this hotel as headquarters while we grab some easy cash around the territory. Knowing I'm Roy's brother, Phelps and Oakford aren't going to suspect I'm leader of an outlaw gang.

[C]

Your brother might turn on us if he gets wise, Buck. We're taking a big chance.

[H]

Leave. Thanks to me, I know how to handle Roy. And let's get out of here. I'm anxious to get the Oak for you.

[D]

Buck convinced his brother Roy that he and his friends were in Oakford on business. But during the weeks that followed, the territory near Oakford was terrorized by frequent robberies and killings. The gang's operations were the main topic of conversation in the cafe.

[F]

I hear the stage from Vegas is held up and robbed again yesterday morning.

[H]

Seems like every time I come into.

[F]

Town I hear of another robbery.

[C]

The law hasn't been able to get a line on the outlaws. The gang sure has a smart leader. That's right. See, the sheriff and his men are.

[G]

Plum tuggered out trying to track the gang.

[C]

I've gone out with several of the posses, but it seems useless riding around, wearing yourself out and getting nowhere. Well, I know how you feel, but something has to be done. We're doing all we can. And I for one will keep on until those ornery outlaws are caught.

[D]

The following day, the Lone Ranger and his Indian companion Tonto rode into the territory. As they moved leisurely along the trail toward Oakford, the masked man was saying.

[F]

It'S strange that outlaws have terrorized this territory for weeks, yet no one has been able to find them. They seem to know when and where to strike. That might mean the leader is someone living in or near Oakford.

[D]

That right?

[F]

We'll find a Convenient campsite. Then we'll try to find that gang's trail.

[C]

Come on, children.

[D]

That afternoon, Buck Miles sat smoking and listening as his brother Roy walked the floor of his personal quarters. In the hotel, Roy was talking heatedly.

[G]

Buck, I'm sure you and those friends of yours are the ones responsible for what's been going on around here.

[H]

Don't say something you can't prove, Roy.

[G]

Maybe I can prove it. I've noticed every time you and those men are away from the hotel for any length of time, there's a robbery. I hoped you'd changed, but it's evident that you haven't. I want you and those men to leave the hotel.

[H]

I wouldn't talk like that if I were you, Roy. It isn't healthy.

[G]

Before you came here, I was a respected citizen of Oakfoot.

[H]

You still are, aren't you?

[G]

How long would it last if they found out my own brother is the leader of the outlaw gang the whole town's talking about?

[H]

If they do find out, Roy, maybe you'll go to jail for harboring criminals or something like that.

[G]

Then it's true. What you said just now proves you and those men are the outlaws.

[H]

Don't get so excited.

[G]

I have a good mind to go to the sheriff.

[H]

Go ahead. That wife of yours will make a mighty pretty widow, Roy. Just keep your mouth shut or take the consequences. We won't hang around much longer and you can rest easy. I'm going to cafe a while. Remember, keep your mouth shut.

[D]

Later that evening, Buck and four of his men gathered in Buck's room adjoining his brother's quarters.

[C]

Joe asked, where's Blinky?

[H]

I sent him to the next town to try to line up something for us. He'll be back before long. Joe, tell the others what you've lined up.

[C]

Well, the mining office is sending a payroll out of here tomorrow. Goes at noon. Well, if it's going by stage, it'll be well guarded. The manager of the office has to share for a deputy to act as guard. He's taken a payroll by buckboard. Now, they most likely figure no one will suspect him of carrying a large payroll on a buckboard. It'll be easy for us to grab that cash.

[E]

He did.

[H]

That must be Blinky. Open the door, John.

[C]

Yeah, all right. Hello, men.

[H]

What took you so long, Blinky?

[C]

I did a bit of spying on a couple of ombre Buck. I knew you'd be interested in them.

[E]

Yeah?

[H]

Who are they?

[C]

Wait, I'll get to that. You see, I was coming over a rise back along the south trail when I spotted a couple of homies turning toward a clump of cottonwoods about a mile from here. Well, one of them wears a mask.

[F]

The other's an Indian.

[C]

They ride a white stallion and a paint. That don't mean anything to me.

[H]

Hold on, Joe. Maybe those hombres are the Lone Ranger and his Indian friends.

[C]

That's right, Buck. I have heard of them. Buck, we better forget that robbery tomorrow if those two are so close.

[F]

Oh, no, no.

[H]

We'll grab that cash while like we planned.

[C]

Oh, no, Buck. Don't pull any jobs with them around.

[H]

List all of you. Even if the Lone Ranger and the Indian are in the neighborhood, they don't have any idea we know it.

[C]

Maybe not. Hey, wait a minute. I just thought that Buckboard deal might be a trap. The sheriff might be watching for us. And then with that masked man around, he might be.

[H]

Look, the sheriff is mighty interested in getting a line on the outlaws, isn't he?

[E]

Sure.

[H]

Of course, we've always been careful to mask our faces so nobody could get wise to us. Now, if Blinky goes to the sheriff and tells him he saw a mask outlaw in an Indian camp on a mile out of town, we'll be safe enough.

[C]

I don't savvy.

[H]

I figured the sheriff and his men will go out there right away to try to capture those two hombres.

[C]

And then what?

[H]

The masked man in Indian are plenty smart. They won't let the men get close enough to capture them. Instead, they'll beat it. Then the sheriff and the posse will start trailing them. While they're out trying to catch the Lone Ranger and his Indian friend, we'll move in and grab that payroll. Zevi, good to leave now, Blinky, go tell the sheriff about the two outlaws you survived.

[D]

Blinky left to tell the sheriff and the others followed him from the hotel. They were just in time to see a familiar figure ride hurriedly away from the hitch rack.

[C]

Hey, Buck, that looks like your brother.

[H]

He's heading for the south trail, too. He must have been in the next room and overheard what we said. He should have heard of the Lone Ranger. I figure he's going to warn him. Sure, Joe, you and I'll follow him.

[F]

All right.

[H]

We'll meet you three at the cafe when we get back. Come on, Joe.

[C]

Yeah.

[D]

Steady there.

[H]

Get up.

[C]

Come on.

[E]

Come on. Get up there.

[C]

Get him.

[D]

The moon was shining brightly, and as the two outlaws, Buck and Joe, rode around a bend, they saw Roy riding a short distance ahead where the trail followed the edge of a bluff. Overlooking a river.

[H]

There he is.

[C]

Buck. He must be getting close to the cottonwoods. We've come almost a mile.

[H]

I'll stop that double crossing squealer right now.

[C]

You hit him, Buck. He fell from his horse and went over the edge into the river.

[F]

He deserved it.

[C]

Come on, get up there. Get up. There's his horse.

[E]

Yeah.

[H]

I'll look over the edge.

[C]

You see him down there? No.

[H]

I'll go down to the riverbank, have a look. We want to be sure he's done for.

[D]

Buck quickly made his way down a narrow path to the riverbank. Seeing no sign of his brother, he quickly returned to the bluff where Joe waited with the horses.

[C]

Well, I was looking down at the water. Didn't see him come up.

[H]

No sign him along the riverbank. He's done for. We'll go back to town now. Good.

[G]

Steady.

[F]

Hit him back.

[C]

Come on.

[D]

Meanwhile, at their camp, the Lone Ranger and Toto, who had been searching the hills for some trace of the gang, return to the clump of cottonwoods just in time to hear the two distant shots. They immediately set out to investigate.

[C]

Fella.

[E]

Easy saddle.

[F]

Easy fella. Here's a horse with an empty saddle. Someone down there. Kim, I think I see a figure lying in that narrow stretch of beach to the left of the bluff near the bend. Come on.

[D]

Quickly. The masked man and Indian left the bluff and hurried to the place the Lone Ranger had indicated. They approached the figure lying there.

[F]

He's still alive. He's been in the water.

[G]

He shot me. Fell into the river. Managed to swim underwater, hide him among the reeds beyond the bluff. When they left, I.

[F]

Easy, easy. Take it easy, fella. Otto. He has a shoulder wound.

[H]

It's not bad.

[G]

You. You're the masked man. I came to.

[F]

Please don't. Don't try to talk now. We'll take you to our camp and bandage your shoulder. You'll be safe there.

[D]

A short time later, they reached camp and bandaged Roy's shoulder. He told them what he had overheard and about his brother being the gang leader. When he finished, the Lone Ranger asked.

[F]

Roy, why didn't you tell the sheriff about your brother?

[G]

Buck threatened to kill me and I didn't have proof. I came to warn you about the sheriff coming here.

[F]

Well, thanks.

[G]

I heard of you. Knew you could help. The gang can be caught red handed tomorrow when they hold up the buckboard with the payroll.

[F]

Yes.

[G]

Look. Horsemen come over. Rise back along trail.

[F]

Must be the sheriff and a posse. We have planned to give them a good reception.

[D]

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.

[E]

Sam. It. Sam.

[D]

Now to continue. The sheriff, with a small posse of six men, soon approached the campsite.

[E]

We'll go forward on foot to the clearing among the trees. Now be quiet. Come on. There's the camp. It ought to be easy to grab them. Every gun's ready.

[C]

The moon gives plenty of light. It's bright enough to see there's nobody around here.

[E]

You're right. Come on.

[D]

The sheriff led the group into the center of the clearing.

[E]

Looks like they got away from us.

[C]

Maybe the hombre who reported him made a mistake.

[E]

She. No, I don't think so. Somebody was camping here. The fire's still smoking. There's a lean to over yonder.

[F]

Let's look for that track, Sheriff.

[E]

Yeah, we'll trade them.

[C]

They might be wasting time, Sheriff. They might not be outlaws.

[E]

From what that fellow Blinky told me, I'd say they are.

[F]

We're not members of that outlaw gang.

[E]

Who said that? Where is he?

[F]

I'm covering you from behind this big tree over here. They're also covered from across the clearing. Reach everybody.

[C]

Six of us to two of them, Sheriff.

[E]

We can't see them, but they can see us also. They have the drop on us. You better reach me.

[F]

Walk over this way, Sheriff. I'll walk to meet you. Keep your hands up or my friends will fire. I want to talk to you.

[E]

Reckon I might as well.

[F]

Thanks, Sheriff.

[E]

You aren't going to get away with this, missy.

[F]

We had to do it this way for our own safety. We could have shot you as you came into the clearing.

[E]

Yeah, that's right.

[F]

We learned you were coming here, so we took our horses back among the trees.

[C]

Here's the scout.

[E]

Well, a big white stallion in the paint, eh? Where's the rest of the gang?

[F]

There's no gang. I have two friends across the clearing. Now have your men drop their guns and I'll let you see them.

[E]

Better drop your guns, men.

[C]

All right, sir.

[D]

The sheriff and his men reluctantly dropped their guns. Then the Lone Ranger called.

[F]

T. You and the young man step into the clearing.

[D]

The sheriff and the others watched as Tonto and Roy, each holding guns, stepped into the bright moonlight at the opposite end of the clearing.

[E]

She That's Roy.

[F]

Miles.

[D]

Roy and Toto slowly approached, keeping their guns in readiness.

[G]

Hello, Sheriff.

[E]

You were hurt, Roy. What's the meaning of this?

[G]

Get excited, Sheriff. These two men are friends, not outlaws. You ought to know who they are, especially the Masked man, maybe?

[E]

Sure.

[G]

Look closely. Masked man. A white stallion named Silver. An Indian named Tono. In fact, the reason I'm here is because I wanted to warn the Lone Ranger.

[E]

Hold on. Did you say the Lone Ranger?

[G]

That's right.

[E]

Well, doggone, I should have known. Say, men, this hombre's a friend. I know all about him.

[F]

Thanks, Sheriff. We'll host our guns now.

[E]

But what's this all about? How come Roy's wounded in here with you?

[F]

I'll explain all that to you, Sheriff. Then I'll discuss a plan to capture the outlaws you've been hunting. I'm certain we'll be able to catch them red handed.

[D]

The Lone Ranger. And Roy explained what had happened to the Sheriff and his men.

[F]

And that's the story, Sheriff. Now you know that Roy's brother and his friends are the outlaws who have been active in this territory.

[E]

Great day. And to think your own brother tried to kill you.

[F]

Roy.

[G]

He's my brother in name only. As far as I'm concerned, Sheriff, Buck has always been outside the law. I found out right after my mother died. Then I left home. Never expected to see him again.

[E]

But when he turned up in town. Why didn't you say something to me about it?

[G]

At first he told me he was going straight. I wanted to believe him. Then I realized what was going on. When I faced him about it, he threatened to kill me if I said anything.

[E]

The ornery pool kit.

[G]

I overheard their discussion about the Lone Ranger and decided to tell him their plans against him. And at the same time ask his help.

[F]

Yes, and you risked your life to get to us.

[E]

See, Mister, you said something about having a plan.

[F]

Roy's already told you that Buck and his men intend to hold up the man carrying the mining payroll tomorrow.

[E]

Yeah, but they might not go through with it now. Especially if they see us riding back to town.

[F]

Don't go back to town tonight, Sheriff. Let them think they succeeded in getting you and the posse to trail us.

[E]

With that old Chevy.

[F]

Send your deputy back to town to pass around the word that you think Roy is dead. And you're following Tottle and me as the killers.

[G]

Hey, that's a good idea. Buck and his men will go through with the holdup if they think you and your men are away, Sheriff.

[F]

That's right. They'll attempt the holdup. But we'll be near to see if they don't succeed and to capture them red handed.

[E]

Hey, send me mister. That's a good plan.

[D]

Later that same night, Buck Miles was at a table with Joe and Blinky in the cafe when the deputy entered.

[G]

Hey, look, Buck.

[C]

There's the sheriff's deputy. The posse must have come back to town already.

[H]

Yeah, he's heading this way. I'll do the talking.

[C]

I've been looking for you, Mr. Miles.

[F]

Oh, what for?

[C]

I brought bad news.

[F]

Who on?

[C]

It's about your brother Roy. We found his horse on the trail along the river. We figured something must have happened to him.

[H]

No, Poor Roy.

[C]

The sheriff thinks the masked man and Injun are responsible. Their camp was nearby.

[H]

Did you catch those pole kits?

[C]

No, but the sheriff says to tell you he'll keep the posse after him until they are caught.

[E]

Good.

[H]

They ought to be hanged when they are caught. It was nice of you to come all the way back to bring the news.

[C]

Why, I was coming into town anyway. I have a very important job to do in the morning. I. I'm sure sorry about your brother.

[H]

Thanks. It's hard to believe. Somebody has to tell Roy's way.

[C]

Oh, I already told her. She's staying with the sheriff's wife tonight.

[F]

Oh.

[H]

Let's get back to the hotel, man. News about poor Roy kind of upset. Things are working out all right for us boys. That deputy came back to ride his guard on the buckboard tomorrow with the payroll.

[C]

Yeah, and it's a stroke of luck that the Mazman ninja getting the blame for what happened to Roy.

[H]

Tomorrow we'll grab that cash without any trouble. Then we'll leave Oakford for good.

[D]

The following day, the mining office manager and the deputy rode the buckboard along the trail from town.

[G]

Get up there.

[C]

Come on, get up. It shouldn't take us very long to reach the mine. The sooner the better. I'll be mighty relieved we get the payroll there safely. Nobody in town's supposed to know you're carrying the payroll. That's right.

[E]

But look.

[C]

Horsemen come from behind those big boulders ahead. Hey, they're outlaws. No use shooting. It'll draw their fire into too many boys. I was afraid this would happen. Better stop. They're known to be killers.

[G]

Whoa there.

[E]

Whoa. All right.

[D]

Reachable here.

[G]

What do we do?

[C]

Do as he says.

[H]

Quick.

[C]

All right. We're reaching, Mr.

[H]

Kick. That black satchel's laying to your feet. Shove it off the buckboard and hurry.

[C]

Black satchel?

[F]

Sure. I'll get the satchel man.

[C]

Emblem.

[G]

Hey, look.

[C]

Posse. All right, let him have it.

[D]

Easy.

[F]

You better make a run for it.

[C]

We can't. We'll have to fight him off.

[D]

For a few moments, the outlaws fought back furiously. The men of the Posse spread out and rode forward in a semicircle. Buck shouted encouragement to his men.

[C]

Drive them back. Blast him in.

[D]

Then the crook saw a masked man and Indian forging ahead of the posse with guns blazing.

[E]

Ow.

[C]

My elbow.

[D]

Joe yelled with pain as a bullet struck his arm.

[F]

Get him all be.

[G]

Don't let him get away.

[D]

They're not gonna get me.

[C]

Give it away.

[E]

Buck.

[C]

Wait for me.

[F]

The man on the big road is leaving. I'm getting more.

[C]

Silver.

[D]

The great white stallion Silver knew he must catch the big roan ahead. And he exerted every effort to close the gap.

[E]

Them.

[F]

Come on, Silver.

[C]

Bastard.

[H]

Big fella.

[D]

Three more shots rang out and the bullets whined uncomfortably close to the masked man. But his galloping horse had spoiled Buck's aim. The Lone Ranger now realized Buck's gun was empty. He swung his lariat above his head, then with unerring aim threw it so that the noose fell over the shoulders of the man on the road. The intelligent Silver stopped quickly and braced himself to hold the rope taut.

[F]

He's easy, big fella.

[H]

Hey, the ball. My horse hurt my shoulder. Don't shoot.

[F]

No need wasting bullets on you. A rope will do when the proper time comes. Now get up.

[E]

Well, we get them all, Bey. All are wounded, but that many?

[G]

Some of her.

[E]

I'm in a wounded too, but nothing serious. We'll take care of them before we head back to the.

[F]

They're lucky we weren't shooting to kill.

[E]

Yes, that's right. I noticed the one you cut still wears that makeshift mask.

[F]

I'll take it off now.

[C]

Hey, that's Roy Miles brother.

[F]

Yeah, and he was elite in that.

[E]

Gang I found that athletic night. The Mashman Tool.

[H]

How did he know?

[F]

I see my friend T riding this way with someone who will explain Roy.

[C]

I thought he was dead. Roy is dead. This is a trick, Buck.

[G]

It's no trick. Sure. You thought I was dead because you and Buck tried to kill me last night. Masked man and Indian found me and helped me.

[F]

You low down sneak.

[H]

You were gonna go to their camp.

[C]

And tell them what you heard us saying.

[G]

That's right. I told you I didn't want you to stay in Oakford. You never were any good. You're a disgrace to the name of Miles.

[E]

Roy Miles and his wife are liked a lot in town. And the fact that his brother's a crook and a killer won't be held against him. He did the right thing in helping us catch Eagle.

[C]

Sure he did. Thanks for saving the payroll, Sheriff. You showed up just in time.

[E]

Well, we planned it that way, Mr. Lewis. We knew the holdup was going to happen.

[G]

You knew about it?

[E]

Uh huh. I warned the deputy to make sure you didn't do anything to get them riled until we got there. I figured they wouldn't hurt you unless you and the guard resisted. You see, we wanted to catch them red handed.

[F]

Roy showed a lot of courage in doing what he did. He knew he was risking his life.

[E]

Roy, d' you votive thanks from all of us?

[F]

I don't know. I'll see you again sometime. We're heading west now to Pecos. Adios. Adios everybody.

[G]

Man alive. He sure is great.

[E]

Yep, he sure is, Roy. One of the greatest.

[C]

But who is that masked man? Why'd you let him ride away?

[E]

I'd hate to try to stop him if he didn't want to be stopped. Mr. Lewis. Yes sir. There goes one of the greatest hombres in the West. He's the Lone Ranger. Sam, It's.

[D]

This is a feature of the Lone Ranger Incorporated, created by George W. Trendle, produced by Trendle Campbell Muir Incorporated, directed by Charles D. Livingston and edited by Fran Stryker. The part of the Lone Ranger is played by Brace Beamer.

[B]

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[G]

Sam.