Indian Gold | The Lone Ranger (09-22-52)

Summary

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Podcast Summary: Old Time Radio Westerns — Indian Gold | The Lone Ranger (09-22-52)

Host: Andrew Rhynes
Episode Date: November 25, 2025

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Main Theme

In this classic Lone Ranger episode, "Indian Gold," the struggle for peace and justice in the newly established Indian territory is threatened by greed and subterfuge. Lawmen, Native American leaders, and outlaws collide over a secret gold discovery and a plot to spark war by sabotaging relations between settlers and the indigenous peoples. The Lone Ranger and his loyal companion, Tonto, step in to uphold the law, prevent violence, and expose the real criminals.

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Key Discussion Points & Story Breakdown

1. Post-Treaty Tensions and New Responsibilities

• [04:17–04:51] After a war, a treaty cedes land to Chief Angry Wolf's tribe on the condition they allow safe passage for emigrants. Thomas Gray, commissioner of Indian affairs, assigns Robert Lynn as field agent to oversee the area.
  • Gray warns:

    "We've learned from sad experience that our own people are sometimes the ones most anxious for the Indians to fight against us." (04:51, Gray)

• [05:44–06:08] In the frontier town of Ransom, Dan Banning (a respected trader) conspires with Tad Davis and Jock Griffin to sell firearms to the Native Americans, hoping to profit from renewed hostilities.

2. The Lone Ranger’s Entrance and Initial Investigation

• [09:24–09:58] Gray brings Lynn to meet the Lone Ranger, emphasizing his pivotal role in solving regional tensions.
  • "He’s masked, he’s riding a white horse and there’s an Indian with him… Is he the Lone Ranger? He is, Bob." (09:24, Gray and Lynn)
• [10:19–10:32] Tonto suggests a covert meeting point, ensuring safety and secrecy given the volatile environment.

3. The Plot to Spark War

• [11:43–12:39] Attempts by Davis and Griffin to arm the tribes are rebuffed by Chief Angry Wolf, who states:
  • "You break Injun laws, law of white man, when you try sell guns and firewater..." (11:43, Angry Wolf/Tonto)
• [13:34–14:57] On their way out, the men discover a rich gold vein. Recognizing its value, they conspire to incite war, knowing this will void the treaty and allow them to claim the land.

4. The Sabotage and Framing of Soldiers

• [15:02–15:53] Dan Banning’s plan:
  • "We’ll make the Indians declare war... When that happens, we move in and stake claims to the section where we found the gold." (15:06, Banning)
  • They’ll burn the Indian food supply and plant army-marked oil cans to frame the soldiers.

5. Execution of the Plot and Aftermath

• [17:18–17:54] Davis and Griffin set the fire and kill a tribesman to silence him.
• [18:44–20:26] The Lone Ranger, Tonto, and Lynn find the village in ruins. Angry Wolf, grieving and enraged, accuses them and the army of treachery, citing the army cans as evidence.

6. Reasoning with Angry Wolf & Tracking Clues

• [20:43–21:38] The Lone Ranger calms Angry Wolf, persuading him to first seek the real culprits and promising medical help for his wounded son.
  • "You can’t risk war... At first effort should be made to learn who started the fire and why." (20:43, Lone Ranger)
• [21:01–21:26] Tonto and the Ranger find only two distinct sets of footprints and horses, disproving a large-scale army raid.

7. The Takedown of the Outlaws

• [22:59–23:13] Tonto tracks the men to Ransom, where they’re meeting with Banning.
• [24:00–24:33] Robert Lynn confronts Banning but lacks hard evidence. The real criminals attempt to flee.
• [24:38–25:30] The Lone Ranger and Tonto chase down Davis and Griffin, catch them, and extract a confession linking Banning to the plot:
  • "So Dan Banning told you to set fire to Angry Wolf's village, did he?” (25:58, Lone Ranger)

8. Justice and Resolution

• [27:06–27:51] The captured men and their confession expose Banning to Army Captain Monroe and Robert Lynn.
  • “Banning’s the man who’s been selling guns ... he planned it. Let those other two men tell you what he planned.” (27:51, Lone Ranger)
• [28:03–28:16] With the truth revealed, the Lone Ranger and Tonto quietly ride off, their mission completed.
  • "The Indians with gold on their land will be more peaceful than ever. Adios." (28:11, Lone Ranger)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Commissonier Gray’s warning on human greed

  "The only colors that interest them are gold, silver, and green. The colors of money." (05:00, Gray)

• Chief Angry Wolf’s dignity and steadfastness

  "Angry Wolf tell you Injun tribes not want guns. Firewater, not want them ever." (11:43, Angry Wolf/Tonto)

• Lone Ranger’s mediation

  "You can’t risk war... At first effort should be made to learn who started the fire and why." (20:43, Lone Ranger)

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Important Segment Timestamps

• Lone Ranger’s Introduction: 09:24
• Conspiracy to Start War (Discovery of Gold): 13:34–15:53
• The Sabotage: 17:18–17:54
• Angry Wolf confrontation: 18:44–20:26
• Tracking and Outlaw Confrontation: 22:59–25:30
• Confession and Resolution: 27:06–28:16

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Conclusion and Closing Notes

This episode epitomizes the Lone Ranger’s value as a peacemaker and a champion of justice, relying on thoughtful investigation, cultural mediation, and direct action rather than violence or prejudice. The story spotlights the destructive interplay of greed and racism on the frontier, and the importance of wise, courageous heroes in balancing the scales.

Tone: The episode maintains classic Western drama with moral clarity, sharp tension, and moments of heartfelt humanity, captured in the dignified speech of Angry Wolf and the methodical calm of the Lone Ranger.

For Listeners New and Old: This restoration delivers the iconic sounds and pacing of golden age radio, making it a timeless sample of Western adventure and justice.

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Transcript

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[Narrator/Various Male Characters]

Foreign.

[Andrew Rines]

Welcome to the Old Time Radio Westerns. I'm your host, Andrew Rines, and I'm excited to bring you another episode absolutely free. This is one of over 80 episodes released monthly for your enjoyment. Now let's get into this episode.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

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

[Narrator/Various Male Characters]

It's Sa.

[Tonto]

Sam.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

With his faithful Indian companion, Toto, 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 hoofbeats of the great Horse Silver. The Lone Ranger rides again.

[Tonto]

Horse Silver let's go, Big Fell.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

The bloodiest of all wars between the Indians and the United States army in the west had ended with a treaty. The government gave to the Indian nation, led by Chief Angry Wolf, a vast area of land in exchange for the Indian's promise to permit white emigrants to pass through their territory freely and in safety. In Washington, D.C. thomas Gray, commissioner of Indian affairs, spoke with Robert Lynn, who by treaty agreement would be the field agent in charge of the newly created Indian territory.

[Narrator/Various Male Characters]

Your job is important to this nation, Bob, and to all the people in the West. You'll deal directly with Chief Angry Wolf. Angry Wolf. Well, now you'll find the chief, in spite of his one time enmity, a very honorable man. Well, that's good to know. In that case, Commissioner, we'll have no trouble in that part of the west ever. Well, I hope you're right, Bob. Unfortunately, we've learned from sad experience that our own people are sometimes the ones most anxious for the Indians to fight against us. But. But what kind of man would want that to happen? The greedy ones, Bob. The dealers in guns and contraband. If death and destruction mean profit to them, they don't care what color the victims may be. The only colors that interest them are gold, silver and green. The colors of money.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Dan Banning was one of these merchants of death. But in the outpost town of Ransom, on the eastern banks of the Canyon River, Dan Banning was known as a traitor. Honest and above suspicion. Directly across the river, extending westward, was the new Indian territory. It was of this territory that Banning spoke when he met in secret with his henchmen, Tad Davis and Jock Griffin.

[Narrator/Various Male Characters]

I want you to go there and start agitating. By terms of the treaty, the Indians are forbidden to carry or keep firearms. Chief Angry Wolf has already turned over the guns from all his tribe to the soldiers at Fort Manning. Well, and all they have are bows and arrs. That's all, Jock. I'm relying on you two to see that they buy new rifles. Thousands of them. Dan Angry Wolf may be a tough hombre to do business with. I remember what happened to Blackie Dawson when Wolf caught him selling firewater to his brains. Yeah, me too. Like he got himself killed. That's what Dan Angry Wolf said against that stuff. He'll hear that we're trying to sell it and he'll run us out of the territory. No, he'll not. If you play it smart. Don't forget, those Indians of his were pushed back 200 miles west from what used to be their country. This new territory is strange to them. The tribes are scattered all over it, getting settled. Yeah, but Angry Wolf's village is the first one you come to after you cross the river, only 10 miles inland. Then bypass his village when you go to do business with the other chiefs. There'll be a government supervisor here before long, so the sooner you get trouble started, the better.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

A few days later, in Washington, D.C. commissioner Gray entered Robert Lynn's office.

[Narrator/Various Male Characters]

Bob, when I'll be with you. Oh, I just received word from one of our agents that he's made contact with the one man in the west who may ensure the success of your mission among the Indians. Who is he? Well, I can't tell you until we meet him, Bob. All I can say now is that our train will stop before we get to Ransom. At a landmark. Already agreed on the man we're to meet. Will be waiting there.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

That evening, Commissioner Gray and Robert Lynn left Washington. Days later, in the hills 10 miles east of Ransom, the train slowed to a. Gray and Lynn left the train and trod a few paces to the grassy expanse that bordered the tracks. The conductor, standing on the car platform, gazed at the hills behind them, then at the vast area of isolation that seemed to engulf them.

[Narrator/Various Male Characters]

Commissioner, are you sure this is where you're supposed to get off? Yes, thank you. But there's no one here to meet you. You're miles from everywhere. We know that. We'll stay here. Signal the engineer to start again. Yes, Commissioner. You still want me to leave your baggage at the station in Ransom? Yes, we'll pick it up when we get there. I hope so. What? What's that about, you little puzzle? I am, Commissioner. This can't be the place for our appointment. This is wilderness. Well, that's why we're meeting here. You see, Commissioner. Get your gun out. We're in for a hold of it.

[Tonto]

Look.

[Narrator/Various Male Characters]

Coming out of the underbrush back in the foothills. It's a masked man, an outlaw. He's not an outlaw, Bob. He's the man I want you to meet. What man? I've met before. And whom the government considers the most important person in the West. If that's the case, then he must be. But of course. He's masked, he's riding a white horse and there's an Indian with him. Commissioner, I've heard and read about such a man. Am I right? Is he the Lone Ranger? He is, Bob. He's promised to help you get started in your new job.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Commissioner Gray, whom the Lone Ranger had assisted in the past, greeted the masked man warmly, then introduced him and tottle to Robert Lynn. The men spent hours discussing the problems of the situation that faced Agent Lynn. And the Lone Ranger supplied the answer to most of them. The meeting ended in mid afternoon. The masked man made an appointment with Lynn for the following morning.

[Tonto]

Now, there's only one main trail in the Indian territory and that starts directly across the river from Ransom. Tonto and I avoid towns whenever possible. We'll meet you on the west bank of the river an hour after sunup tomorrow.

[Narrator/Various Male Characters]

I'll be there.

[Tonto]

Will you be with us, Commissioner Grave, when we go to visit Chief Angry Wolf?

[Narrator/Various Male Characters]

No, it's better, I think, that Bob and the chief meet for the first time without my being present. And your introduction will carry much more weight with the Indians than mine.

[Tonto]

But, Commissioner, I.

[Narrator/Various Male Characters]

Don't try to deny it. I recognize facts. You said a while ago that you had horses which Bob and I may ride. Where are they?

[Tonto]

They're back among the trees. We'll take you to them and ride with you to the outskirts of Ransom. Shall we go to the horses?

[Narrator/Storyteller]

At that moment, Tad Davis and Jock Griffin met with calamity. Since their arrival in Indian territory, they had failed in their attempts to trade with the minor chiefs of Angry Wolf's nation. Now, after an unsuccessful effort to sell their illicit wares to members of an outlying tribe, the chief of that tribe made them prisoners and took them to Angry Wolf's village. Angry Wolf's tribal council was not impressed. When the white renegades tried to justify their actions, they failed to convince the chiefs that the Indians should arm for war. When Davis finished pleading his case, Angry Wolf spoke with great indignation.

[Tonto]

You break Injun laws, law of white man, when you try sell guns and firewater and reservation. Angry Wolf tell you Injun tribes not want guns. Fire, water, not want them ever.

[Narrator/Various Male Characters]

Now, Chief, you're paying too much attention to that treaty the government gave you all this land now, but it'll try to take it from you again. You'll see. That's why you need guns, Chief. That's why we're interested in trading to you. You need them. Can't trust anybody, including Soldier.

[Tonto]

You speak no more. Angry Wolf believes soldier of great white father friend.

[Narrator/Various Male Characters]

Now, that's where you're all wrong. Let me tell you.

[Tonto]

You tell Angry Wolf nothing more. Go take horses, ride back over river engines. Not harm you now. But Angry Wolf warn you if you come back, Angry Wolf call Soldier. Soldier make heap big trouble for you.

[Narrator/Various Male Characters]

Oh, don't worry, Chief. That's the way you feel. We'll never come back.

[Tonto]

You go with Fierce Eagle. Him take you to where he put your horses. Now go.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

The Indian, Fierce Eagle led Davis and Griffin to where their horses were tied in front of the oversized log cabin called a hogan, where the Indians stored their food supplies.

[Narrator/Various Male Characters]

Now, you'll ride away fast, not wait longer.

[Tonto]

Steady.

[Narrator/Various Male Characters]

Steady. Get up. Come, get up.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

The two white traders galloped their horses away from the camp and headed eastward. Less than a mile from their starting point, Jock Griffin suddenly drew back in his saddle and roughly pulled on the reins.

[Narrator/Various Male Characters]

Hold it, Tad.

[Tonto]

Hold it.

[Narrator/Various Male Characters]

Come back here. Quick. Get around here. What's the matter?

[Tonto]

Ho.

[Narrator/Various Male Characters]

Ho. What are you stopping for, Tad? See that rock over there beside the brook where I'm pointing? That's gold. Real gold. You're local. It's the way the sun's playing on that rock. Don't tell me I did some mining a few years back, plastering hard rock. I tell you, that's gold. Let's go and investigate. I'm gonna prove it to you as soon as I get the ax out of my saddlebag. I was right, Ted. It's gold, all right. Look at that rock. When you see a vein like that, it means the whole place is covered with gold. Yeah. Well, if that gold's always been there, how come the engines never found it? Because they just moved into. That's why they're not familiar with the land yet. We'd better stake a claim here and have the soldiers march in and take it away from us. Hey, Jock, don't forget this is Angry Wolf's land. Anything found here belongs to him. The treaty says so. But we can't let the redskins get the fortune that's here. I know that. So we'll take a sample of this ore back to Banning. And if there's a way for getting the gold out of the territory without causing trouble with the soldiers, Dan Banning will find it.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Dan Banning, after hearing Tad's and Jock's story and examining the gold ore, came to a conclusion.

[Narrator/Various Male Characters]

There's only one way to get hold of that gold without making trouble for ourselves.

[Tonto]

How's that?

[Narrator/Various Male Characters]

We'll make the Indians declare war on the white man once more. Sure. When they do that, the treaty will be broken and the government will take back the land, open it for emigration, free for anyone to claim. I get it. When that happens, we move in and stake claims to the section where we found the gold. That's the idea, boys. Go back to Angry Wolf's village during the night. Start a fire in the hogan where their food supplies are stored. The flames will spread from there. I don't think that's enough to send them on the warpath. It will if you do as I tell you. I have a room full of army surplus material that I bought for almost nothing. There are a lot of oil cans marked Property of United States Army, Fort Manning. When you set the fire, leave those cans behind you. So the engines will think soldiers started the fire, huh?

[Tonto]

Yes.

[Narrator/Various Male Characters]

It'll be proof to them that they've been double crossed by the treaty and the war will start.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

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.

[Narrator/Various Male Characters]

Sam.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Now to continue. It was shortly before dawn when Tad Davis and Jock Griffin reached the village of Angry Wolf and made their way quietly to the Indian storehouse. Quickly they struck matches and lighted Oil soaked torches. Then they tossed these into the building. Through the open windows inside the hogan, they heard the sudden crackle of leaping flame as they lighted torches once more and hurled them in a crimson arc into the interior of the log made structure.

[Narrator/Various Male Characters]

That does it, Jack. Look at those flames, will you? We better get out of here in a hurry. Wait. Let's drop these cans where the flames can't reach them.

[Tonto]

There.

[Narrator/Various Male Characters]

Hey, Jock, look. There's an engine coming out of that last teepee. Hey, Jesus. You give the alarm. Out of my way.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Tad had seized a bowie knife from his belt and with expert aim sent it streaking through the air at the Indian. Before the startled red man could voice his alarm, the blade of the knife pierced his neck. With a faint gasp, he slumped to the ground.

[Narrator/Various Male Characters]

Nice throwing, Ted. Nice aim. He didn't get to make a sound. Come on.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Indian agent Robert Lynn met the Lone Ranger and Toto an hour after dawn that morning. The trio set out at once for Angry Wolf's village.

[Tonto]

Monsieur.

[Narrator/Various Male Characters]

Yes?

[Tonto]

Come.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

The three horsemen reached the edge of the village and stopped short when they viewed the sight before them.

[Tonto]

The entire village is in ruins, burned to the ground.

[Narrator/Various Male Characters]

Them seals come this way. They're carrying bows and arrows. Some of them are pointing at us.

[Tonto]

Keep cool. These Indians know me. I'll ask them to take us to Angry Wolf.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Chief Angry Wolf was cold to the greeting of the Lone Ranger and his voice was acid as he spoke.

[Tonto]

Why you come here? Why? My purpose, Angry Wolf, was to introduce my friend, Mr. Lin, who is to be with you as a representative of the Great White Father in Washington. Words like treaty mean nothing. Soldiers come at night, destroy food. Them set fire to village. Stick knife into son of Angry Wolf. So now Injun ready make war. You're making a mistake, Angry Wolf. No soldiers have done these things to you. They know what happened. Them set fire to hogan where food's kept. Sparks fly through air. Set fire to teepees inches. Fight to stop fire. Try save women, children. Find Joseph, son of Angry Wolf, with knife in throat. Medicine man try now to save him. Maybe him die soon. Were any of your people killed? No. Great Spirit protect them. Them escape. Why do you say that? Soldiers started the fire. Braves find cans that hold oil which start fire. Cans belong to army. We got em here at tepee. See them in corner.

[Narrator/Various Male Characters]

Chief, those cans may have been army property. It doesn't mean that the army used the oil in them to start the fire. And they're no proof that soldiers started the blaze.

[Tonto]

Angry Wolf think different, Chief. If only for the sake of your own people, you. You can't risk war. Listen to me, please.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

The Lone Ranger, using reason and his powers of persuasion, convinced Angry Wolf that war would be the last resort of the red men. At first effort should be made to learn who started the fire and why. The chief and white men visited the ground near the hogan. And there Toto came upon only fresh prints in the vicinity.

[Narrator/Various Male Characters]

Footprints here, Kimasabe, you see, and hoof prints over there. And them not made long ago. May be made by men who start fire.

[Tonto]

Me see marks, but only show two men walk. Only show mark of two horses. Which proved, Chief, that there were only two men here riding two horses. It shows how wrong you are in thinking the fire may have been started by a troop or any other body of soldiers.

[Narrator/Various Male Characters]

Look at Hoof Trent and them go east. Look like riders. Go back to river. Ride to Ransom. Why don't we try to follow that trail and go after them?

[Tonto]

Yes, we'll do that. Tottle will take after them at once.

[Narrator/Various Male Characters]

What are you going to do?

[Tonto]

If Angry Wolf will permit me, I'd like to look at his son, Joseph. Chief, I have a medical kit in my stove. Angry Wolf wants son to live. If masked man help do this Angry Wolf lead him to where son lies in sickness.

[Narrator/Various Male Characters]

Fort Manning's not far from Ransom, is it? Five mile, maybe. While Toto's trailing the horses that made those hoofprints, I'll ride to Ransom and wire the commander at the fort. I'll have soldiers come here with food, tents and the army doctor. Chief, I'll return.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Toto and Robert Lynn rode east toward Ransom. And the Lone Ranger went with Angry Wolves to the teepee where the badly wounded Joseph lay. The masked man used his medicines and surgical instruments to ease the pain and treat the wound of the young brave. When he rode from the camp an hour later, Angry Wolf, grateful, spoke to the warrior who stood with him.

[Tonto]

Him save life of Joseph. Maybe him find snakes who start fire. Him great man.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

When the Lone Ranger crossed the canyon river, he rode toward Ransom. He was surprised when he saw Thomas in a tree studded area near shore. Tato signaled with a wave of his hand and the masked man joined him.

[Tonto]

Hozo ho.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Then Tato informed the Lone Ranger that he had followed the hoof prints to Ransom and had already located the men who had ridden the horses.

[Narrator/Various Male Characters]

Them in Bildun at end of street. Kimasabe. Me look through wind to see him. Them talk with man who own Bildun.

[Tonto]

Who is he? Taro.

[Narrator/Various Male Characters]

Do you know me? No own Kimasabe name Banning.

[Tonto]

Banning is supposed to be a reputable man. What would he be doing with two men like that?

[Narrator/Various Male Characters]

We not know Kim Sabi. But when we tell man from government about him, him go to Bannon's office.

[Tonto]

Is Robert Lynn there now?

[Narrator/Various Male Characters]

Him go there. After him send wire to Fort Mann.

[Tonto]

Tano, go back and keep an eye on the building. When Lynn comes out, return here and let me know what's happened. I'll be waiting.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

When Tottle returned shortly after Robert Lynn was with him, he was both chagrined and angry as he spoke.

[Narrator/Various Male Characters]

I'm afraid I made a fool of myself. I steamed into Mr. Banning's office and accused the two men who were with him of setting fire to the Indian village. And? Well, I made a mistake.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Why?

[Narrator/Various Male Characters]

Mr. Banning said they weren't in Indian territory yesterday. He said they work as traders for him, dealing only in furs and hides. And that they've been at his home since yesterday. Now him lies.

[Tonto]

Manning said that, did he? Would he swear to it?

[Narrator/Various Male Characters]

I told him it might be necessary. I let him know who I was and told him my authority.

[Tonto]

What is it, Tuttle? What do you see?

[Narrator/Various Male Characters]

We could see street from here. Men, we talk about leave office. Now get on horses. Say you're right. They're riding in the other direction. They may be trying to escape. If they get away now, the law may not have a chance to investigate.

[Tonto]

Then Tuttle and I'll take the place of the law for the time being. Easy, fellow. Montoo.

[Narrator/Various Male Characters]

Come.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Davis and Griffin became aware of their pursuers when the Lone Ranger and Tottle, riding furiously, closed in on the crooks as they rode into the hills. The escaping men drew their guns and began to fire over their shoulders. Their shots fired from the backs of their careening steeds, were all wild. Davis and Griffin tried to load their pistols as they rode, but they were too late. The Lone Ranger and Totto overtook them, grabbing the reins of the horses then covering the crooks with their guns.

[Tonto]

Easy.

[Narrator/Various Male Characters]

Shit.

[Tonto]

Out. All right, get out off your horse.

[Narrator/Various Male Characters]

Yeah, yeah. Don't shoot. We're doing what you say. Yeah, what's the idea? We. We didn't do anything. You put knife and throw to Franny. You. You from Angry Wolf Village.

[Tonto]

That tells us all we need to know, Totto.

[Narrator/Various Male Characters]

Yes.

[Tonto]

We failed you from there. Now you'll pay for what you did.

[Narrator/Various Male Characters]

What are you gonna do with this?

[Tonto]

Take you to where you pay the penalty for what you've done. You made a mistake when you knifed the son of Angry Wolf and I.

[Narrator/Various Male Characters]

You mean that engine we threw the knife at was Angry Wolf's son? Is he dead?

[Tonto]

Didn't you leave him for dead?

[Narrator/Various Male Characters]

It was his own fault. Look, we know how important the son of an injured chief is. We know what their law is for killing the chief's son. They'll torture us. Please don't take us back to those engines. We're not the only ones in on this. I know I'm not going to die the hard way and let Banning stay alive to get that gold some other way.

[Tonto]

So Dan Banning told you to set fire to Angry Wolf's village, did he? Sure.

[Narrator/Various Male Characters]

It's all his fault this thing's happening to us, Ted. He'll get away with this and we'll get killed. He'll find that place where the goal is.

[Tonto]

Oh, wait. You tell me everything there is to know. Perhaps things may not go too bad for you.

[Narrator/Various Male Characters]

All right, I'll tell you.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Tad Davis told the complete story of his and Jock Griffin's crimes and the role of leader that Dan Banning played in. He related the finding of the gold in the Indian territory and ended with an account of Banning's plot for a bloody war in an effort to get that gold. When he finished, the Lone Ranger and Toto tied the crooks and lifted them onto their horses. Then, despite protests, they led the horses back into the town of Ransom. When they reached the main street of Ransom, they saw a small body of United States States Cavalry near the crossing. At the river, Indian Agent Robert Lynn was in earnest conversation with an officer in captain's uniform. The conversation ended at once when the masked man and Indian appeared with their captives.

[Tonto]

Yes, Mr. Lynn, we also caught up with Dan Banning.

[Narrator/Various Male Characters]

This is Captain Monroe. He and his detachment just arrived from Fort Manning in response to my wire. Food, medicine and equipment are on their way from the fort now. Also a doctor for Angry Wolf's son.

[Tonto]

A doctor?

[Narrator/Various Male Characters]

You mean he's not dead?

[Tonto]

I never said he was.

[Narrator/Various Male Characters]

Say, isn't that Banning leaving his building now? Of course it is. He's running away.

[Tonto]

He must have seen us riding to town with these two and seen all of us talking here.

[Narrator/Various Male Characters]

Monsieur.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

The Lone Ranger had sped along the street after Banning. Banning never reached the place where his horse was stabled. The Lone Ranger caught him and circled him with a lariat and brought him back to where Agent Lynn, Captain Monroe and the soldiers stood watching in fascinated amazement.

[Tonto]

Oh, Silver. Well, easy, steady. Here he is. Banning's the man who's been selling guns to all the Indian tribe that have caused you trouble, Captain, he planned it. Let those other two men tell you what he planned.

[Narrator/Various Male Characters]

Don't worry.

[Tonto]

We'll tell him the same thing we told you then. Toto and I have done our part. We'll leave you. Good luck in your job, Mr. Lynn. The Indians with gold on their land will be more peaceful than ever. Adios. Adios.

[Narrator/Various Male Characters]

Bye.

[Tonto]

Let's go, Toto.

[Narrator/Various Male Characters]

Let's count. Well, Captain, what do you think of that? Mr. Lynn, before that man arrived with.

[Tonto]

These two crooks, you told me all that he had done. And since that time, I've seen with.

[Narrator/Various Male Characters]

My own eyes why he impressed you so. I've heard of a man who's a legend. A man who rides a white horse and wears a mask. Is that. Yes, Captain. He's the man the government depends on to hold the west for our country. He's the Lone Ranger.

[Tonto]

It.

[Narrator/Various Male Characters]

It's.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

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

[Andrew Rines]

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[Tonto]

Sa.