Horse Trader’s Secret | The Lone Ranger (12-04-53)

Summary

Old Time Radio Westerns – Episode Summary

Episode: Horse Trader’s Secret | The Lone Ranger (12-04-53)
Release Date: July 6, 2026
Host: Andrew Rhynes

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Overview of the Episode

This episode of the Old Time Radio Westerns presents a newly restored classic adventure of The Lone Ranger: “Horse Trader’s Secret,” originally aired on December 4, 1953. The story spins a tale of gold, greed, and double-crossing on the Nebraska and Dakota frontiers. When English sovereigns are stolen in a daring stagecoach robbery, the Lone Ranger and Tonto set out in pursuit, only to find themselves ensnared in the schemes of a slippery horse trader. Through crafty villainy, framed heroes, and Wild West action, the drama explores themes of justice, betrayal, and frontier cunning, all brought to vivid life by expert audio restoration.

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Key Discussion Points & Story Breakdown

1. The Stagecoach Heist and Outlaw Escape

• Setting: Nebraska plains, then moving to Dakota Territory.
• The Crime: Outlaws Sid Gordon and Woody Oakes steal a shipment of English gold coins destined for international transfer (05:05–06:26).
• Notable Insight: International intrigue is introduced as the gold was meant for shipment “to the sultan of a colony.”
  • “According to this paper, the gold was on its way from Canada to Frisco, to be shipped overseas…” – Woody, (06:01)

2. Lone Ranger and Tonto on the Trail

• Detective Work: They track the outlaws by identifying their distinctive Morgan breed horses (06:58–07:13).
• Key Tactic: Tonto’s sharp skills à la “trail clear now, Kimasabi…” (07:08)

3. Enter Yank Martin – The Crooked Horse Trader

• Characters:
  • Yank Martin: Hard-nosed rancher and horse dealer
• The Horse Swap: The outlaws, seeking fresh mounts, swap their quality Morgans for two sound-looking mares and a bag of stolen English gold (07:44–09:01).
• Yank’s Suspicion: He recognizes the value of the English sovereigns and plots to take advantage (08:50–09:00).

4. Trap at the Corral

• Strange Stockade: The Lone Ranger and Tonto investigate the unusually constructed corral and realize horses are being doctored to hide their lameness (10:23–11:42).
  • “Never seen a corral like this. Almost like a stockade…” – Tonto, (10:44)
  • “Someone around here is a cracker-jack at doctoring horses to overcome lameness till the buyer is out of sight…” – Lone Ranger, (11:33)
• Ambush: As they attempt to leave, Martin and his men open fire, but narrowly miss (11:55–12:10).

5. The Lone Ranger is Framed

• Fake Evidence: With the arrival of a federal marshal, Yank Martin slyly plants a sack of the stolen gold in the Lone Ranger’s saddlebag (17:11–17:16).
• Tense Stand-Off:
  • “Well, thunderation. It says Bank of England on this bag. It’s filled with English gold pieces.” – Marshal, (18:04)
  • “He and the engine stole the gold!” – Martin, (18:11)
• Quick Draw: The Lone Ranger and Tonto out-draw the group, escape, and seek further evidence (18:16–18:35).

6. Outlaw Plotting and Pursuit

• Outlaws Outfoxed: Woody and Sid discover the horses they received are “crow baits”—worn-out horses doctored to appear healthy. They vow revenge on Yank Martin (20:42–21:34).
  • “When I get back, I’m going to plug that crooked horse trader.” – Woody, (20:54)
• Storm Halts the Hunt: A fierce storm washes away trail signs (21:34).

7. Martin’s Greed, Return of the Outlaws, and Final Showdown

• Martin Plans More Treachery: He expects the outlaws to return for their rested Morgans, laying a trap to get all the gold (22:17–20:21).
• The Outlaws Strike Back: They return to reclaim their horses and threaten Martin and his ranch hand Joe (22:44–23:32).
• Dramatic Twist: The Lone Ranger and Tonto ambush the outlaws from behind:
  • “Don’t turn. Just drop those guns. I told you.” – Lone Ranger, (23:40)
  • “You saved our lives, mister. But how’d you get here?” – Woody, (23:52)
  • “We’ve been watching this place since you tried to frame me… Like you, we expected the gold thieves to return.” – Lone Ranger, (23:54–24:02)

8. Justice Served

• Marshal Returns: The outlaws and Martin are handed over along with the recovered gold:
  • “You’ll find the English government’s gold on two tired, lame horses standing by the corral.” – Lone Ranger, (24:15)
• Retribution for the Crooked Horse Trader:
  • “That’s for using honest old horses in your fraud.” – Lone Ranger (punching Yank), (24:53)
  • “Hit him again. Hit him for us!” – Outlaws, (24:55)
• Moral Restored:
  • “What you’ve done should show the English government that while we’ve got crooks in the west, we’ve likewise got the men to catch them.” – Marshal, (25:02)
  • “Adios.” – Lone Ranger, (25:10)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Someone around here is a cracker-jack at doctoring horses to overcome lameness till the buyer is out of sight.”
  — The Lone Ranger, (11:33)
• “He and the engine stole the gold!”
  — Yank Martin framing the Lone Ranger, (18:11)
• “Don’t turn. Just drop those guns. I told you.”
  — The Lone Ranger to the outlaws, (23:40)
• “That’s for using honest old horses in your fraud.”
  — The Lone Ranger, (24:53)
• “What you’ve done should show the English government that while we’ve got crooks in the West, we've likewise got the men to catch the crooks.”
  — U.S. Marshal, (25:02)
• “As I should know, he’s the Lone Ranger.”
  — Marshal, closing acknowledgement, (25:16)

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Important Segment Timestamps

• The Stagecoach Robbery: (05:05–06:26)
• Lone Ranger and Tonto begin chase: (06:58–07:21)
• Outlaw/Horse Trader Encounter: (07:44–09:01)
• Lone Ranger and Tonto Investigate Corral: (10:23–11:53)
• Framing the Lone Ranger: (17:11–18:35)
• Outlaws discover lame horses: (20:42–21:34)
• Climactic Showdown at Ranch House: (22:35–24:10)
• Justice and Farewell: (24:11–25:16)

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Tone & Language

• The episode brims with the bracing language of classic Western drama: terse, action-driven, and colorfully descriptive, with a strong moral bent. The characterization is bold, the villains scheming, the justice uncompromising.
• The Lone Ranger maintains his formal, upright tone, while outlaws and side characters offer vivid slang and regional color (“crow baits,” “owl hoops,” “plumb done out”).
• The moral takeaway is pronounced but never heavy-handed, aligning with the show’s enduring appeal to justice and frontier ethos.

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Conclusion

Horse Trader’s Secret stands as a tightly woven tale of deception, pursuit, and Western justice. The episode is a showcase of both the appeal and artistry of Old Time Radio drama—restored now to fresh vibrancy. For fans or newcomers, it is both a nostalgic adventure and a testament to the Lone Ranger’s lasting legend: the untouchable hero navigating the tangled trails of the untamed West.

“Who is that masked man? …He’s the Lone Ranger.” (25:11–25:16)

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For additional episodes and restored Western dramas, visit: otrwesterns.com

Transcript

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[Narrator/Announcer]

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[Narrator/Storyteller]

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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 hoof beats of the great horse.

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[Narrator/Storyteller]

A number of men from England and Canada went into the Pioneer west in search of fortune and adventure. Some remained there to become settlers and citizens, and others returned to their native land. But there were two who turned outlaws. They were known as Sid Gordon and Woody Oakes. A stagecoach with a strong box lashed to the top was rolling south across the Nebraska plain when Sid Gordon and Woody Oakes stepped from a thicket and opened fire into the air.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Stop those horses you got. Drop your shotgun. I'm stopping. Oh. There.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

After disarming the guard and driver and sending them on their way on foot, the highwaymen broke open the strong box and found it filled with small canvas sacks containing English gold coins. The outlaw known as Woody said, rhyme,

[Narrator/Announcer]

he said, do you see these coins? English sovereigns. According to this paper, the gold was on its way from Canada to Frisco to be shipped overseas to the sultan of a colony. We don't dare risk spending this kind of money. We can spend it without danger in Canada. Let's stow the gold in our saddlebag, Michael.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

The holdup, which involved international relations, was given wide publicity. Hundreds of law enforcement officers and private investigators entered the case. But after weeks of feverish activity, all admitted failure. Except two men. Two men who followed the almost imperceptible trail the others had lost. They were the Lone Ranger and Totto. Their pursuit of the fleeing outlaws had taken them into an isolated part of Dakota Territory. As they rode through the almost uninhabited region, Tonto kept his keen eyes fixed on the ground. He was saying, it stands.

[Narrator/Announcer]

And no description of crooks.

[Character (Tonto)]

At least we have a description of their horses. We know they're the famous Morgan breed.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Trail clear now. Kimasabi.

[Character (Tonto)]

Maybe we go past her. This is another chance to gain on them.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Meanwhile, the outlaws had reached a ranch near the edge of the Dakota badlands. Their weary horses stood near a small corral behind the ranch house, heads drooping. Woody and Sid, themselves almost exhausted, sat on a nearby boulder while they talked to the owner of the place. He was a tall, hatchet faced man with shrewd eyes. He had studied the two men and now had his eyes on their tired horses.

[Narrator/Announcer]

You must have been riding light in the leather, Right? We need fresh mounts. You came to the right place. I'm Yank Martin and I deal in horses. I happen to have two handsome mares right here in this country corral. See them? They look all right from here. Why don't trade them for our thoroughbred Morgans? Your horses are plumb done out. They're thin. All they need is rest. They'll be fit as ever in a couple of days. How come he didn't rest them? We didn't dare stop. We're being followed by outlaws, a masked man and an Injun. But we've outwitted them temporarily. Why are they after you, Yankee? You look like an honest rancher, so I'll tell you the truth. We're Englishmen who want to buy a ranch. And we're carrying a considerable amount of money. I'm going up the hill and watch our back trail through field glasses. Those crooks may be closing in. Good idea. Sir. About that horse deal. I'll swap with you for $300 to boot. I'll give you 200. That's too much. I happen to have a sack of English sovereigns equal to that much in dollars. Let's see it.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Woody produced one of the bags of stolen money he had kept in a pocket and counted out the contents. As the outlaw returned the gold coins to the sack, Yank Martin's eyes glittered.

[Narrator/Announcer]

It's a deal. I'll trot out the horses. They'll have to be sound. All my saddle stock is sound. Woody, I saw the masked man and Indian. They're still a mile or so away, but they're headed this way. You hear that, Yank? Hurry with those horses. I'm bringing them out. Hey, Joe. Where are my other riders? You let them go in town. You, sir. Never mind what I said. Saddle Tooth and horses. And get fixed to do some shooting. We'll be right as soon as I take care of these gents. Come on. Here. Hear the horses, gents? Want to look into their mouths and punch their ribs. There's no time for that. They look all right. I'll help you change your saddle to these horses. Then I'll turn your nags into the corral. We'll do that ourselves. Now, here's the money. Now you'd better join your men and meet those outlaws. We'd stay to help you, but we don't know how to shoot these guns we're carrying. You Englishmen have a lot to learn. Yeah, a lot to learn.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

The buildings of Yank Martin's ranch were some distance away and beyond a small, small hill. So they were unseen by the Lone Ranger and Toto when they drew rein beside a high fenced corral made of posts set firmly in the ground and fitted together so closely that the masked man and his Indian companion could see little by peering between them.

[Character (Tonto)]

There are horses inside, Toto, But I can't tell whether the outlaws are hiding there or not.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Gate fastened with chain lock.

[Character (Tonto)]

I'm going to look over the top.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Come on.

[Character (Tonto)]

Come by.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Oh, pretty high.

[Character (Tonto)]

I think we'll be able to see over the top by standing on our saddles.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Me savvy?

[Character (Tonto)]

Never seen a corral like this. Almost like a stockade.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Let me see. Only horses inside. Why them in place like this?

[Character (Tonto)]

I don't know. We'll climb over the top, drop to the ground inside, and maybe we'll be able to find out. But how we get out? I'll throw my rope over. One end is tied to the saddle horn there. When we're ready to leave, we'll climb the rope from the other side.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Oh, be savage.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

The Lone Ranger and Toto, examining the strange horses inside the high wall, didn't suspect that Yank Martin and one of his men were approaching from the ranch buildings. After looking at several of the horses Tot, Totto said, outlaws, Morgan horses not here.

[Narrator/Announcer]

No good horses here.

[Character (Tonto)]

You're right, Totto. The operator of this place has used every trick I've ever heard of. The cool horse buyers. He even treated them for lameness.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Slapped wide legs wrapped in cloth.

[Character (Tonto)]

Yes. Someone around here is a cracker jacket doctoring horses to overcome lameness till the buyer is out of sight. I'd like to know more about this place, Tunnel. But first we must recover the English gold.

[Narrator/Announcer]

We climb rope now.

[Character (Tonto)]

Yes. I'll go first.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

The Lone Ranger went up the rope hand over hand until he could grip the Top of the wall. As he drew himself up, two men on the outside fired. The masked man's hat flew from his head. He dropped back inside the pen. You hurt, Kimosabi?

[Character (Tonto)]

No, but that was close. Two men fired at me.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Must be outlaws.

[Character (Tonto)]

Whoever they are, they have us trapped.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Kimasabe. Yes. We hear more horses coming. Here comes the federal marshal and the deputy.

[Character (Tonto)]

Yeah, I see the Marshall Tunnel.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Steady. What's going on, Yank? Martin. You're just in time, Marshal. We've got two owl hoops trapped in there.

[Character (Tonto)]

They think we're outlaws.

[Narrator/Announcer]

You know better than a horse thief yourself, Yank. Who'd want to steal your crowbait? That's not the point. A masked man and injure in there. These are their horses. You fellas inside. I'm a federal marshal.

[Character (Tonto)]

We're on your side of the law, Marshal.

[Narrator/Announcer]

What are you doing inside that stockade?

[Character (Tonto)]

Learning how a crooked horse trader operates.

[Narrator/Announcer]

You want to surrender or do we have to open the gate and come in shooting?

[Character (Tonto)]

We'll climb out if you'll hold your fire.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Then come on, climb over one at a time. You'll be covered, so don't try any trick.

[Character (Tonto)]

All right, we're coming over.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

We'll continue our Lone Ranger adventure in just a moment.

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[Narrator/Storyteller]

Now to continue. The Lone Ranger went over the wall first, then stood quietly with his hands at shoulder level until Toto was at his side. The marshal and his deputy held their gun steady while Yank Martin and his ranch hand stood nearby.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Yank said, take their guns, Marshall, and make that critter take off his mask. Oh shut up, Yank. Mister, you own that white stallion?

[Character (Tonto)]

Yes.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Has the horse got a name?

[Character (Tonto)]

Yes, I call him Silver. Uh huh.

[Narrator/Announcer]

What do people call you?

[Character (Tonto)]

The Lone Ranger. I suspected as much.

[Narrator/Announcer]

What's your name? Engine me Tonto Hatchecks.

[Character (Tonto)]

May I lower my hands and coil my rope? Sure thing. Sure thing.

[Narrator/Announcer]

And while you're doing it, tell me why you're here.

[Character (Tonto)]

Father and I have been trailing two outlaws who stole a shipment of gold belonging to the English government and the Nebraska stage robbers.

[Narrator/Announcer]

I've been trying to cut their trail sign myself. That's why my deputy and I came

[Character (Tonto)]

here when we heard shooting. The trail led us to the swindler's ranch.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Don't call me a swindler. Anything's fair and horse straightened. I'm within the law.

[Character (Tonto)]

That's a matter of opinion. I think your tricks should be exposed.

[Narrator/Announcer]

I want to hear more about those stage robbers.

[Character (Tonto)]

Their trail led us here, Marshal. And continues on over that hill.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Yanks buildings and regular corral are over there.

[Character (Tonto)]

It may be worthwhile to look around. I'm sure those crooks needed fresh horses when they reached here. Show me the tracks of the outlaws. Horses. Very well. Step over this way.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Yank knew he'd be in trouble when the Marshall found the Morgan horses of the outlaws. As he watched the masked man and Indian show the lawman the outlaws tracks a few yards away, he had a sudden idea. He turned to his Ranch hand.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Joe, take this bag of money I got for those horses and put it into the mask man saddlebag.

[Character (Tonto)]

Anything you say, boss.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Taking the bag of stolen gold pieces from a horse trader, Joe moved to a silver slide unnoticed as Yank placed himself in front of the marshal.

[Narrator/Announcer]

How do you know this gent's really the Lone Ranger? What do you mean? He could have killed the Lone Ranger. Told him his horse, mask and guns. Before you search my place. Search him. That's only fair.

[Character (Tonto)]

It's funny hearing you talk about fair play, Yank.

[Narrator/Announcer]

But you've got a point, mister.

[Character (Tonto)]

Go ahead, Marshall. Search us in our gear. Well, it seems kind of foolish to

[Narrator/Announcer]

me, but we'll start with the horses. Debity, you look through the engine's gear. I'll see what the white horse is carrying.

[Character (Tonto)]

Right, Marshal.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

With practiced hands, the federal marshal went through the Lone Ranger's bedroll and one of the saddlebags. Then he opened the other and felt inside. His hand came out with a small canvas bag whose contents jingled.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Well, thunderation. It says bank of England on this bag. It's filled with English gold pieces. Didn't I tell you? He's not the Low Ranger. He and the engine stole the gold. Ebert, cover those crooks. I'll hang on to this money.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

The deputy's hand dropped to his gun. Yank and Joe had their revolvers almost out of their holsters. But the Lone Ranger and Totto had already drawn their coats and the muzzles were lined on the others.

[Character (Tonto)]

Tell the all of you somebody's tried to frame me. You crook.

[Narrator/Announcer]

I cross over the goods.

[Character (Tonto)]

How do I take their guns?

[Narrator/Announcer]

Let me get him. You'll pay for this.

[Character (Tonto)]

Have you all the guns, Haddo?

[Narrator/Announcer]

He got them.

[Character (Tonto)]

We'll leave them at the ranch house. We meet again, Marco.

[Narrator/Announcer]

You'll meet a bullet, mister.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Racing to the horse trader's house, the Lone Ranger and Tottle quickly inspected it and other buildings. All were deserted. Then they went beyond to the corral.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Look, me savvy there. Outlaws. Horses.

[Character (Tonto)]

The robbers traded horses here?

[Narrator/Announcer]

That's right.

[Character (Tonto)]

They must have used the English gold to complete the deal.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Now, me savvy why? Stolen money in your saddlebag. Horse trader or his man put it there.

[Character (Tonto)]

If the robbers took any of his old worn out horses in the trade, they might get far.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Footprints here. But fence show where horses were chained. Two from Corel head west to Badland.

[Character (Tonto)]

All right.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Easy, easy.

[Character (Tonto)]

We'll follow them.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Crack. Still plenty fresh.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

A few minutes later, the men the Lone Ranger and Toto disarmed reached the ranch. House. They found their guns where the masked man left them. The furious marshal and his deputy rode on, hoping to overtake the men they now believed to be the much sought stage robbers. As they rode out of sight, Yank laughed.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Joe, this is the best trick I ever pulled.

[Character (Tonto)]

How's that, boss?

[Narrator/Announcer]

The Lone Ranger and the engine are on the run from the marshal. I've got those English gold thieves mounted on horses that'll soon give out.

[Character (Tonto)]

What about it?

[Narrator/Announcer]

The stage robbers have got to keep keep traveling and they'll need horses. This is the only place within a 50 mile radius where they can get them. There's not even a ranch where they could steal them, though. They'll have to come back here for their Morgans.

[Character (Tonto)]

You're right, Yang.

[Narrator/Announcer]

We'll just sit tight and they'll walk right into our hands. Then we'll get all the English gold.

[Character (Tonto)]

Boss, I wish I had a gun that worked as fast as your brain.

[Narrator/Announcer]

You think of everything.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Meanwhile, Woody and Sid had halted their flight on the badlands a few miles away. The horses traded to them had already gone lame and were limping badly. Examining the animals, Woody fought vengeance.

[Narrator/Announcer]

A smart old man never kills unless he's forced to. Well, I'm going back and plug that crooked horse traitor. Use your head, Woody. We'll go back, but not for a couple of days. By that time our Morgans will be rested and we can use them again. This is a safe place to hide. Meantime, we left a clear trail from Yank's place with these crow baits. That couldn't be helped. But we'll watch our back clear. And if the masked man comes close, we'll dry gulch him and his partner. Besides, look at those clouds. We're in for a storm that'll wash out all sail signs. Yeah, we'll be safe enough, Woody.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

A storm Sid anticipated soon broke, lashing the region with rain and wind and turning dry washes into raging rivers. It temporarily ended the Lone Ranger's search for the outlaws and the marshals hunt for the Lone Ranger. Much to Yank Martin's disgust, the federal officer and his deputy returned to the ranch. But on the second day, when the weather cleared, they rode away to resume their pursuit of the masked man. Meanwhile, the Lone Ranger and Toto had watched Yank's place from a well concealed camp on a hill within spyglass distance. That night, Yank and Joe were alone in the ranch house. Joe was asking, boss, why'd you let

[Character (Tonto)]

the other boys go to town again?

[Narrator/Announcer]

I didn't want him around when the outlaws walk into our Trap. They'd want a split of the gold.

[Character (Tonto)]

You figure they'll come tonight? Yeah.

[Narrator/Announcer]

The marshal and the deputy are gone for good. I hope the Lone Ranger will lead him a merry chase so the coast is clear for the gold thieves to come back after the Morgans.

[Character (Tonto)]

What'll I do?

[Narrator/Announcer]

Guard the corral. I'll be hiding in here with my gun ready?

[Character (Tonto)]

Listen, I heard a noise outside. You better blow out the light.

[Narrator/Announcer]

I didn't hear anything.

[Character (Tonto)]

Did you leave that west window open?

[Narrator/Announcer]

I never open it.

[Character (Tonto)]

Well, it's open now.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Freeze your pole. Hats out. Don't shoot. Keep them covered, Sid. I'm climbing in. How'd you like to swap two Morgans for your life? Austria. Don't kill me. Take the horses. I'm taking your guns first. There. That does for you. And that for you. Come on in, Sid. Right. From what I overheard, it sounds like you were expecting us, Yank. Only we came too soon. Don't shoot us. We're not going to shoot you. No? No. We're going to tie you to the backs of those phony old mags after we sad our Morgan. No. No. Then we'll take you into the Badlands and run the horses over a cliff.

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[Narrator/Announcer]

No. I'll make everything all right. No deal, Yank. You're coming with us. Come on. What are you staring at, Joe?

[Character (Tonto)]

The masked man and engine. They're behind you.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Look. You'll have to think of something better than that old trick. You make us turn our heads.

[Character (Tonto)]

Don't turn. Just drop those guns. I told you.

[Narrator/Announcer]

It's him. He's here. Drop your guns. Not for you. Not for you. Get him, Woody. I'm giving up. Help me get guns. Oh, you. You saved our lives, mister. But how'd you get here?

[Character (Tonto)]

We've been watching this place since you tried to frame me. Like you, we expected the gold thieves to return. They were just outside the house when they crawled in.

[Narrator/Announcer]

I want to thank you.

[Character (Tonto)]

Don't thank me for anything, Yank. You'd have murdered these robbers for their stolen gold.

[Narrator/Announcer]

They'd have murdered me. You heard.

[Character (Tonto)]

I've heard enough from you.

[Narrator/Announcer]

What's going on here?

[Character (Tonto)]

We're holding the stage robbers for you, Marshall. You'll find the English government's gold on two tired, lame horses standing by the corral.

[Narrator/Announcer]

I've already found it, mister.

[Character (Tonto)]

The Morgan horses they rode when we trailed them to this ranch are inside the corral.

[Narrator/Announcer]

I know that now. Should have known in the first place that Yank tried to frame me. The money I found in your saddlebag was Planted there. Yank swindled the robbers out of it in the trade for those broken down horses. That polecat. You. Stand still. Handcuff him, deputy. Right. That crook, he ain't Martin or the Swing. Just put him in the same cell with us. That's all I want. We've no case against him that'd stick in court. Yeah, of course you haven't. The law can't touch me.

[Character (Tonto)]

Well, I can.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Marshall, he's going to hit me. Well, you have this. Defend yourself. No, no.

[Character (Tonto)]

That's for using honor stole horses in your fraud.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Hit him again. Hit him for us.

[Character (Tonto)]

He's down. He's had enough. Marshall, you have your prisoners and the gold's been recovered.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Mister, what you've done should show the English government that while we've got crooks in the west, we've likewise got the men to catch the crooks.

[Character (Tonto)]

Adios.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Adios and thanks, Marshal. Who is that masked man? We shook everyone but him and the Indian off our track. Yes, he's a hard man to get away from. And a harder one to catch. As I should know, he's the Lone Ranger. I'm sorry. Hey,

[Character (Tonto)]

Hello there.

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[Narrator/Storyteller]

Later the same morning, Deputy Jake Frayne

[Character (Tonto)]

finished his desk work in the sheriff's

[Narrator/Storyteller]

office, then went to the house where he lived alone. He closed the door, then crossed the living room and opened the bedroom door.

[Narrator/Announcer]

The coast is clear, Cos Lake. Come on out.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Prindle would have recognized the man who walked out of the bedroom as the thief who had shot the station master. He had been hiding in the deputy's home since the previous evening when, after riding on hard ground to baffle pursuers, he had sneaked back into town.

[Character (Tonto)]

Left town? Yes. And I'm in the clear. The shot I fired through the hotel window did the trick.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Prindle was mighty eager to leave on the stage. It's a good thing you had me

[Character (Tonto)]

working with you, Karslake. Ah, it's the easiest money ever earned.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Hey, who's that?

[Character (Tonto)]

Take it easy, Cos Lake. You're in the clear. If someone sees me here in your house, they do.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Everyone knows you and I are friends.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Listen to the Lone Ranger brought to you by Special Recording at this same time Time. The Lone Ranger, a copyrighted feature of the Lone Ranger Incorporated, is produced by Twindle Campbell Muir Incorporated. The part of the Lone Ranger is played by Brace Beamer, your announcer Fred Foy.

[Podcast Host (Andrew Rines)]

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