Land of Promise | The Lone Ranger (06-29-51)

Summary

Podcast Summary: "Land of Promise | The Lone Ranger"

Podcast: Old Time Radio Westerns
Host: Andrew Rines
Episode Title: Land of Promise | The Lone Ranger
Release Date: July 24, 2025

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Introduction

In this captivating episode of the Old Time Radio Westerns Podcast, host Andrew Rines transports listeners back to the golden age of Western radio dramas. The episode, titled "Land of Promise | The Lone Ranger," revives the classic tales of the Wild West with enhanced audio quality, bringing to life the rich sounds and vivid storytelling that made shows like Gunsmoke and The Lone Ranger timeless favorites.

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Setting the Scene

The story begins with the Garber family—wagon master Judd Garber, his wife Mary, and their 10-year-old daughter Nancy—traveling westward across the Great Plains. The family dynamic is immediately established through their conversations, highlighting Judd's gruff exterior contrasted with his gentle nature toward Nancy.

Notable Quote:
Judd Garber [03:37]: "Well, in a few days we ought to reach our destination, Mary."

Notable Quote:
Mary Garber [03:58]: "I know I'll never get used to it. I think we should have stayed back in St. Louis, Judy."

These interactions underscore the familial tensions and the hardships faced by pioneers venturing into the untamed frontier.

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Impending Danger

As the wagon train progresses, Jim, a scout, alerts Judd to a looming threat. The family’s fears materialize when Judd Garber hears Tonto, the Lone Ranger's faithful Indian companion, report an impending Indian attack.

Notable Quote:
Tonto [06:32]: "Yeah, plenty. Judge are gathering over beyond that low hill yonder."

Notable Quote:
Mary Garber [06:36]: "Indians. I knew it would happen. Jud, let's turn back."

Despite Mary’s pleas, Judd realizes that turning back is futile, setting the stage for the forthcoming conflict.

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The Attack

The wagon train is soon ambushed by Apache warriors, leading to a harrowing battle. Judd orchestrates the protection of the women and children by moving them into the last three wagons and seeking refuge in a nearby grove. Meanwhile, the men prepare to fend off the attackers.

Notable Quote:
Judd Garber [07:30]: "Come on."

Notable Quote:
Narrator [07:54]: "With great haste, the women and children were put into the three wagons at the end of the wagon train..."

Amid the chaos, the Lone Ranger and Tonto arrive, witnessing the aftermath of the attack and beginning their mission to aid the survivors.

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Introduction of the Lone Ranger

The Lone Ranger and Tonto emerge as heroes, finding wounded survivors and providing immediate assistance. They bind Judd's wounds as he regains consciousness, revealing their dedication to justice.

Notable Quote:
Lone Ranger [09:16]: "It's all right. We're friends. Only a few of your men survived the attack."

Notable Quote:
Judd Garber [09:22]: "They're back along the trail, hiding in the grove. Three wagons."

Their presence brings hope to the devastated wagon train, and they quickly assess the situation to coordinate rescue efforts.

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Unveiling the Conspiracy

As the Lone Ranger investigates, a subplot emerges involving Spade Kent, a smooth-talking antagonist who conspires with a renegade Indian, Lupe, to orchestrate attacks on wagon trains. Their scheme aims to eliminate settlers, thereby allowing Spade to seize valuable land from the Garber family’s estate.

Notable Quote:
Spade Kent [12:42]: "Well, Lupine, did Blackhawk's braves attack the wagons?"

Notable Quote:
Spade Kent [13:23]: "He want plenty land. Plenty gold."

This revelation adds a layer of intrigue and highlights the themes of greed and betrayal prevalent in Western narratives.

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Confrontation and Resolution

The tension culminates in a dramatic showdown where the Lone Ranger confronts Lupe in an attempted assassination. Through quick thinking and bravery, the Lone Ranger survives the ambush, captures Lupe, and uncovers Spade Kent's malicious plans.

Notable Quote:
Lone Ranger [17:36]: "I knew you'd come to make sure."

Notable Quote:
Lone Ranger [24:15]: "We'll do our best."

With the help of local troopers and leveraging his alliance with Tonto, the Lone Ranger defeats the attackers, ensures the safety of the survivors, and brings the conspirators to justice.

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Character Development and Themes

Throughout the episode, the characters undergo significant development:

• Mary Garber transforms from a fearful and hesitant wife to a courageous woman inspired by Hannah Winfield and the Lone Ranger's example.

  Notable Quote:
  Mary Garber [23:20]: "I've been shamed by the courage shown by Hannah and the masked man and Totdo."

• Nancy Garber exhibits bravery beyond her years, playing a pivotal role in attempting to free Lupe.

  Notable Quote:
  Nancy Garber [20:00]: "I wouldn't like to be tied up all night like that."

• Judd Garber showcases his resilience and protective nature, determined to safeguard his family despite internal conflicts.

• The Lone Ranger embodies the quintessential hero, dedicated to justice and the protection of innocent settlers.

Themes explored include the struggle for survival in the Wild West, the moral dilemmas faced by pioneers, the battle between good and evil, and the importance of courage and community.

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Conclusion

The episode concludes with the Lone Ranger and Tonto ensuring the safety of the remaining settlers and affirming their commitment to protecting the American frontier. The Garber family, along with the other survivors, begin to rebuild their lives, symbolizing hope and resilience.

Notable Quote:
Nancy Garber [27:39]: "So he's the Lone Ranger. Golly."

The narrative wraps up with heartfelt goodbyes and a reaffirmation of the values that the Lone Ranger stands for, leaving listeners with a sense of closure and admiration for the timeless hero.

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Final Thoughts

"Land of Promise | The Lone Ranger" masterfully blends action, drama, and character-driven storytelling, staying true to the spirit of classic Westerns while engaging modern audiences. The enhanced audio restoration by Old Time Radio Westerns Podcast ensures an immersive experience, making this episode a must-listen for enthusiasts of the genre and newcomers alike.

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Transcript

[Jim]

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]

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

[Mary Garber]

It's.

[Narrator]

With his faithful Indian companion, Tottle, the daring and resourceful Masked rider of the Plains led the fight for law and order in the early western United States. Nowhere in the pages of history can one find a greater champion of justice. Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear. From out of the past come the thundering hoof beats of the great horse. Silver. The Lone Ranger rides again. A long, slow, moving wagon train snaked its way across the Great Plains toward the southwest. Judd Garber, the wagon master, rode near the lead wagon, upon the seat of which were his wife, mary and their 10 year old daughter, Nancy. Ordinarily, Judd was gruff and hard with other people. But he was always kind and gentle with Nancy. As he rode, he was talking to his wife, Mary.

[Judd Garber]

Well, in a few days we ought to reach our destination, Mary.

[Mary Garber]

Thank heaven, Judd. It's been a long, rough journey.

[Nancy Garber]

Golly, I think it's been lots of fun doing it.

[Judd Garber]

I'm glad you think so, Mazzie.

[Nancy Garber]

I'm gonna like living in the west alive.

[Judd Garber]

I hope so. Isn't gonna be as easy for you as it was back in St. Louis. Folks put up with a lot of hardships out this way.

[Mary Garber]

I know I'll never get used to it. I think we should have stayed back in St. Louis, Judy.

[Judd Garber]

We're not the only ones who are going out there. A lot of folks are going before us.

[Mary Garber]

Just because other people are foolish is no reason why we should be too.

[Judd Garber]

We'll be helping build a new frontier. Helping make history merry. Doesn't that mean anything to you?

[Mary Garber]

No. No, it doesn't, Judd. Just when we were beginning to be able to afford a few of the comforts of life, you decided to sell out and come with.

[Nancy Garber]

Golly, we've been on a lot of land when we get there.

[Mary Garber]

Daddy said so. Yes, Nancy, a lot of land. Just bare land that'll have to be worked and cultivated for a year or more before we'll have any kind of crops. And what's more, we'll have to live in this wagon until a cabin, a cold, bare cabin is built for us.

[Judd Garber]

Mary, you sure make it sound something awful. Once you get there, I know you'll change.

[Mary Garber]

No, I'll never change, Judd, and you know it. Hard, rough work and worry. That's all I see ahead for me.

[Jim]

Whoa, there. Whoa. Easy, boy. Hi, folks. How are things going up here?

[Judd Garber]

Hello there, honey. Glad, Jiminy. You look like you're actually enjoying this trip.

[Jim]

Oh, but I am, Judd.

[Nancy Garber]

Mom doesn't like going out West. Do you, Mom?

[Mary Garber]

I reckon Hannah Winfield knows that already, child.

[Jim]

Come now, Mary. Aren't you even a little excited about this new country?

[Mary Garber]

Excited? You mean about looking forward to a life of hard work in a wilderness? Better to say. I'm mighty upset. And also scared to death thinking about Indians and outlaws and such.

[Jim]

Oh, you'll get over all that, Mary. I'm sure Judd will have a great chance in the Far West. And you will. You feel like you started a brand new life out there, Hannah.

[Mary Garber]

You have nothing to worry about. You're going out to join your brother, who already has a prosperous ranch in the West.

[Jim]

But Joe had nothing when he started, Mary. Anyway, you'll settle near Joe's ranch, and he'll give all the help he can. Oh, cheer up. You'll find the West a wonderful place to live. Well, I'll go back now and see how the others are doing. Goodbye for a while. Get up there, boy.

[Judd Garber]

By golly, there goes a happy, sensible girl.

[Mary Garber]

I like her a lot after she's been through troubles and hard times. Hannah Winfield will get over thinking everything's fine in the West.

[Judd Garber]

Really, I don't think she'll ever change. But I sure wish you would. Well, here comes the scout we sent ahead of the wagon train. Hold up there, everybody. Something wrong, Jake?

[Tonto]

Yeah, plenty. Judge are gathering over beyond that low hill yonder. Huh?

[Mary Garber]

Indians. I knew it would happen. Jud, let's turn back.

[Tonto]

Ah, there's no use turning back, ma'. Am. I figure they'll start an attack before long. And trying to turn back wouldn't do any good.

[Mary Garber]

Hold.

[Jim]

Hold there, boy. Hold. John, I saw the scout ride. What's wrong?

[Judd Garber]

Indians gathering over the hill there in the distance.

[Mary Garber]

What are we doing, Mom?

[Nancy Garber]

I'm scared.

[Jim]

Don't be frightened, Nancy. Judd, listen. The train can't escape an attack. Is that right?

[Judd Garber]

Yep, that's right.

[Tonto]

There's no use trying to get away, ma'.

[Judd Garber]

Am.

[Jim]

Since you'll have to make a stand, I suggest you try to hide the women and children.

[Judd Garber]

That's a good idea. We'll put all the women and children in the last three wagons. Then we'll take them over yonder in that grove and have them wait there.

[Jim]

But then you men go out onto the plains with the other wagons and circle them for the attack. The Indians may not suspect the three wagons have turned off.

[Judd Garber]

It'll get the women and children out of the way and maybe save their lives.

[Tonto]

Yeah, Jed, we better get them into those wagons right away. Then we'll go over the rise ahead and circle the rest of the wagons on the plains. We'll do it.

[Judd Garber]

Let's get busy.

[Tonto]

Come on.

[Lone Ranger]

Come on.

[Judd Garber]

Get up.

[Narrator]

With great haste, the women and children were put into the three wagons at the end of the wagon train. Then, with Hannah in charge, they drove off to the side and into a large wooded grove. The men took the rest of the wagons and moved forward for a mile or more. Then the wagons were circled and preparations made to resist the attack.

[Judd Garber]

Hurry up, men. Close up those gaps. Get moving.

[Tonto]

Gotta look ahead. Coming over the rise.

[Judd Garber]

They're coming. Men, get your guns ready and take your places. This is a fight to the pin.

[Narrator]

In the clear, still air, sounds carried for some distance over the prairie. A couple of miles away, the Lone Ranger and Toto heard the distant battle.

[Lone Ranger]

Indians must be attacking a wagon train. Go see if we can help them. Come on.

[Narrator]

The last man and Indian rode in from the side across the rolling prairie. As they topped a rise, the Indians were leaving in the distance and they saw the smoking ruins of the encircled wagons. They rode to the gruesome scene and dismounted.

[Lone Ranger]

Easy Scout. Oh, it's bad, Totto. All the pioneers seem to have been massacred.

[Tonto]

Plenty Apache and tribe that attack.

[Lone Ranger]

We'll search for any that might still be alive.

[Narrator]

The masked man and Indian found several men who were badly wounded but still alive. They did what they could to give first aid. One of the men was Judd Garber. And as the Lone Ranger bound his wounds, Judd gained consciousness.

[Tonto]

The mask man.

[Lone Ranger]

It's all right. We're friends. Only a few of your men survived the attack.

[Judd Garber]

The women?

[Lone Ranger]

We've found no women there.

[Judd Garber]

They're back along the trail, hiding in the grove. Three wagons.

[Lone Ranger]

As soon as I finish, I'll go get them to put the wounded men in the wagons and try to get the wagons through.

[Narrator]

Back in the grove, the frightened women and children had heard the distant attack. After the shooting and yelling had subsided, Hannah Winfield spoke to Mary and Nancy Garber.

[Jim]

The attack seems to be over, but we'd better wait here a while.

[Mary Garber]

What do you suppose happened, Hannah? Maybe all of them are dead. I told Jud we shouldn't have come.

[Nancy Garber]

Will they get us, Ms. Hannah?

[Jim]

Will they don't be frightened.

[Mary Garber]

Nancy. Look, an outdoor coming toward us.

[Jim]

Quiet, Mary. You'll get the others excited. I'll be ready for them. All right. Put up those hands, Mister.

[Lone Ranger]

You don't need that gun. Ma', am.

[Mary Garber]

I just know he was in with those Indians. I just know it.

[Lone Ranger]

You're wrong. A friend and I heard the fighting and got there just after the Indians left.

[Judd Garber]

What?

[Jim]

What did you find?

[Lone Ranger]

The news is bad. Oh, no.

[Tonto]

Then.

[Mary Garber]

Then they're all dead.

[Lone Ranger]

No, some are still alive. One of them, a heavy set man with a shock of iron gray hair, told me about you being back here in the grove.

[Mary Garber]

Hannah. Hannah. That sounds like a description of Judd.

[Lone Ranger]

If you drive the wagons near the scene of the attack, we'll put the wounded men in them.

[Jim]

Mister, you're masked. How do we know we can trust you? This may be a trick.

[Tonto]

Trick?

[Lone Ranger]

If the Indians knew you were here, it would be easy for them to come here to the grove. There'd be no need to trick you into driving out there.

[Mary Garber]

That's right.

[Lone Ranger]

Well, believe me, I came here to help. Miss.

[Jim]

I'm Hannah Winfield. This is Mrs. Garber and her daughter, Nancy.

[Mary Garber]

How do you do?

[Nancy Garber]

Hello.

[Lone Ranger]

Hello, Nancy. Mrs. Garber. I notice the other two wagons are back further in the grove.

[Jim]

Yes. The rest of the women and children are in the waiting. I warned them to be quiet. I stopped this wagon here in case someone did come along. Mary Garver and Nancy wanted to be with me.

[Lone Ranger]

You were going to defend the others, so you stayed closer to the trail, is that it?

[Narrator]

Yes, of course.

[Lone Ranger]

You have a great deal of courage, Ms. Winfield. But that one gun wouldn't have been much defense against hostile Indians.

[Mary Garber]

I know.

[Jim]

Mister, I've decided to trust you. I think it would be better to take one wagon and get the wounded, then bring them back here to join the others. There's no need for the rest of these women to.

[Lone Ranger]

I. I understand.

[Jim]

I'll go with you. Mary and Nancy will wait here with the others until we get back.

[Narrator]

Accompanied by Hannah Winfield, the Lone Ranger took one wagon back to the scene of the attack. While Hannah gave her attention to the wounded, the masked man and Indian made shallow graves for the massacred victims. Finally, the wounded survivors were put in the wagon and taken back to the grove. The group now realized that the Lone Ranger and Toto were friends and could be trusted. Both the masked man and Hannah gave words of comfort and encouragement to the grief stricken women whose loved ones were buried on the prairie. Then, with the Lone Ranger and Toto scouting ahead, the three wagons again started westward. Meanwhile, 20 miles to the southwest, a smooth looking, sharp eyed man named Spade Kent was in the cafe of a small town talking in low tones to a renegade Indian.

[Spade Kent]

Well, Lupine, did Blackhawk's braves attack the wagons?

[Tonto]

Apache kill men burn wagons.

[Spade Kent]

They were satisfied with the horses, guns and cash they got in the attack.

[Tonto]

But you promised me gold if I get Black Hawk to attack.

[Spade Kent]

You get it, Lupe.

[Lone Ranger]

Don't worry.

[Tonto]

You not say why you want Apaches to attack wagons of your people.

[Spade Kent]

Spade Lupang, you and I have worked together for some time. This is for big stakes and will set me up for life. Of course, you profit too.

[Tonto]

Me not savvy.

[Spade Kent]

You know Joe Winfield who owns the.

[Tonto]

Bar W spread implenty.

[Judd Garber]

Rich.

[Spade Kent]

I'm his cousin.

[Tonto]

Oh, may not know that.

[Spade Kent]

The only other relative he has is a sister, Hannah. Joe's a childless widower and all his cash and property would go to her if he died. Hannah wrote she was coming out to stay and many of her friends and neighbors were coming west to settle. Joe set aside some of the best land for them.

[Tonto]

You not want settlers to get land? No.

[Spade Kent]

They were in that wagon train you had Blackhawk raid. And so was Hannah Winfield. Now she and the others are dead. That land will stay with Joe's estate. And I'm the only relative.

[Tonto]

But ink still lives paid.

[Spade Kent]

Sure, but that's where you come in, Lupe. I want you to go out and watch at the Bar W. Then when the right time comes along, when you see Joe Winfield ride off alone, shoot him from ambush. After he's done for and the news comes through about the death of Hannah and her friends, I'll go claim the estate.

[Tonto]

And you'll be plenty rich.

[Spade Kent]

Yes, if you do your part. Remember, Lupe, I'm counting on you to see that Joe Winfield. D.

[Narrator]

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

[Mary Garber]

Sam.

[Narrator]

Now to continue. The Lone Ranger and Tonto had gone ahead of the three wagons containing the survivors of the attack. They stopped on a rise on the prairie.

[Lone Ranger]

Darkness is falling and is still about 10 miles to Rockville and three beyond that to Joe Winfield. Spread. So Hannah told me.

[Tonto]

It's not good. Wagons try Go on in dark.

[Lone Ranger]

We'll find a good place for them to stop for the night. Toto and I'll ride to Rockville and bring back a doctor to attend to the seriously wounded. Some of them need attention as soon as possible. That's right.

[Tonto]

Me Stay with wagons. Look after wounded men.

[Narrator]

Yes.

[Lone Ranger]

I'll get Hannah to write a note to her brother.

[Tonto]

Good idea.

[Lone Ranger]

Let's locate a camping site for the wagons. Now. Come on. Children must count.

[Narrator]

Later, when the wagons were camped for the night, the Lone Ranger left with a note from Hannah to her brother. Meanwhile, for several hours, the renegade Indian, Lupe, following Spade Kent's orders, watched the ranch house of the Bar W. From a nearby grove, he saw Joe Winfield, a tall, well built man, ride from the corral with a few men. That afternoon, Joe rode a white horse and wore a white Stetson. Darkness had fallen and the moon had come out when the Lone Ranger rode the trail leading to the Bar W ranch. As the masked man passed a grove near the ranch house entrance, a shot rang out. The Lone Ranger fell from Silver's back and lay face down on the trail. A moment later, Lupe approached and dismounted.

[Tonto]

Bullet knocking from horse. Now me make sure Joe Winfield dead. Me turn him over. Have gone. Ready.

[Narrator]

The renegade reached out with a toe of his boot to turn the body over. It was at that moment the Lone Ranger suddenly came to life. Grabbing the raised foot, he yanked hard.

[Lone Ranger]

I knew you'd come to make sure.

[Narrator]

As Lupe fell, the Lone Ranger sprang to his feet with both guns drawn.

[Lone Ranger]

Stop that gun and don't move.

[Tonto]

Me throw away gun.

[Lone Ranger]

Your bullet came close, but I wasn't hit. I knew you could be tricked into coming here to finish the job.

[Tonto]

Me make mistake. You masked. May I mean to shoot you.

[Lone Ranger]

I know. I heard you gloating to yourself about having shot Joe Winfield. Now get to your feet. Someone coming.

[Tonto]

I'll just fell on a white horse in Winfield.

[Lone Ranger]

Oh, that's why you made a mistake. White horse and a white hat. You didn't see the mask because of the shadow.

[Tonto]

Hold it, mister. What's this all about?

[Lone Ranger]

No need for your gun, Joe. Anyway, I could have shot you as you approached.

[Tonto]

Yeah, but your mask.

[Lone Ranger]

Forget the mask for the present. Joe, I bought a note from your sister, Hannah. Perhaps you can read it with the light of a few matches. Here, I'll keep this Indian covered for.

[Narrator]

A couple of moments. Joe Winfield read the note. Then he remarked.

[Tonto]

This is from Hannah, all right. He told me briefly what happened, that I'm to trust you. What about this Indian? Why are you.

[Lone Ranger]

He shot at me from ambush, thinking I was you, Joe.

[Tonto]

You was meaning to kill me.

[Lone Ranger]

That's right.

[Tonto]

Why, that dirty yellow back coyote. I ought. Hold it.

[Lone Ranger]

Hold it, Joe. I hope they got plenty of information from this renegade. We'll time and take him with us. Get a doctor and head back to Hannah and the others.

[Narrator]

Later, the Lone Ranger with Joe Winfield, the doctor and the Indian prisoner arrived at the wagon camp. After Lupe was securely tied, the Lone Ranger, Totto and Joe Winfield got together for a talk.

[Tonto]

Mister, you're being too lenient to that Indian. Maybe some rough treatment would loosen his tongue.

[Lone Ranger]

Joe, as I said before, I don't think he'd tell us the truth even if we did get him to talk.

[Tonto]

But there must be something behind all this.

[Lone Ranger]

I'm sure there is. I intend to find out what it is.

[Tonto]

Got any idea how you're going to do it?

[Lone Ranger]

Hannah says that the 10 year old girl, Nancy Garber, is a smart youngster for her age. I'll have a talk with Nancy and we'll pretend to turn in for the night. But we'll really keep close watch. Without Lupe knowing it, I think Tottenham will find out who's back of all this before morning.

[Narrator]

Later, after everyone was seemingly asleep, Nancy left her mother's wagon and cautiously approached the tree where Lupe was tied.

[Nancy Garber]

Golly, what have they got you tied up for?

[Lone Ranger]

Indian?

[Nancy Garber]

Did you help attack the wagon train?

[Tonto]

No. Me do nothing.

[Nancy Garber]

I wouldn't like to be tied up all night like that. Oh, gee, those cords must hurt you, don't they?

[Tonto]

Cords could cut them. Wrists and ankles.

[Nancy Garber]

Maybe if I. Well, loosen them a little, they wouldn't hurt so much.

[Tonto]

You'll be good little squawk you loosen cords maybe, but.

[Nancy Garber]

Well, I don't care. It is nice to hurt somebody. My mother said so. Well, I'll just loosen them a little.

[Lone Ranger]

Better.

[Nancy Garber]

I better not loosen him too much, though.

[Jim]

There.

[Nancy Garber]

I'm sure you can't get away, but Woody won't hurt so much. I'll go back now. Good night, India.

[Tonto]

Good night, little squad.

[Narrator]

A short time later, the Lone Ranger and Tonto watched from concealment as Lupe worked to free himself. Finally he got his hands free. Then a moment later untied his feet. Moving cautiously, he made his way to where the horses were tied. Leading one of them through the trees to the edge of the grove, he mounted and rode away.

[Lone Ranger]

There he goes, Toto. Now we'll follow. Let's get going. Come.

[Narrator]

Though it was late, Lupe headed for the cafe in Rockville. Leaving his horse ground hitched behind the building, he hurriedly entered. A few moments later, the Lone Ranger and Toto arrived and dismounted.

[Lone Ranger]

We'll watch through this side window, Toto. Come on.

[Narrator]

The two men went to the side window of the cafe they looked in and saw Lupe sitting at a secluded table with Spade Kid.

[Lone Ranger]

That man Lupe is talking to so excitedly must be the man behind all that's taken place. Lupe is subconsciously moving his hands in sign language as he talks able to make any of it out.

[Tonto]

Tano, the make out sound good. Him say, him caught get free now. Him say, girl still live her with brother in grove, out in plain.

[Lone Ranger]

The other man is talking now. I wish I could read lips.

[Tonto]

Wait, Wait. Now Lupe talk again.

[Lone Ranger]

Good.

[Tonto]

Him make sign. Him say it good idea. Him say, then go now. Tell Black Hawk them attack wagons and grove at dawn. Keep us hubby and plan to attack wagons.

[Lone Ranger]

We'll have to move fast. At least we know. We know it was Black Hawk and his tribe who raided the wagon train.

[Tonto]

And what we do then not have sheriff in this small town.

[Lone Ranger]

Fort Lancaster's a few miles south of where the wagons are camped. Otto, leave now. Get the troopers. The major knows you since we've helped him in the past. Tell him the circumstances and he'll know what to do. Hurry. I'll go back to the grove and warn the pioneers.

[Tonto]

Ah, me hurry. Adios.

[Narrator]

Adios. After Tonto left for the fort, the Lone Ranger returned to the wagons in the grove and warned them about the excursion attack. Judd Garber insisted upon being propped up near one of the wagons with a rifle.

[Judd Garber]

I thunder. I came through one attack. I aim to get through this one somehow.

[Mary Garber]

Judd, I'll be right beside you. I'll load one rifle while you use the other.

[Judd Garber]

By golly, Mary, you changed.

[Mary Garber]

I've been shamed by the courage shown by Hannah and the masked man and Toddo. Why, even our little girl, Nancy did her part without showing fear. No, I'll do mine.

[Lone Ranger]

I heard what you said, Mrs. Garber. The bravest people are those who conquer their fear.

[Tonto]

It's strange, mister. Haven't you risked your life for a lot of strangers like us?

[Lone Ranger]

We're all Americans together, Joe. We're all risking our lives to build a great country.

[Judd Garber]

Mister, when you hear something like that, it makes Nombre want to do his part. Even if he gets down fighting.

[Mary Garber]

Oh, look.

[Jim]

The Indians are coming over the ride.

[Mary Garber]

Here's your rifle, Judd. I'll load the other one.

[Judd Garber]

By golly, Mary. I'll get one for each of us. One get close enough.

[Jim]

Gosh, look at all those Indians.

[Nancy Garber]

Here, Ms. Hannah, this one's loaded.

[Tonto]

This looks bad. We haven't a chance.

[Lone Ranger]

We'll do our best.

[Judd Garber]

Keep shooting.

[Jim]

Look.

[Mary Garber]

Off to the side.

[Jim]

Troopers moving In.

[Tonto]

More are coming in from the other side.

[Mary Garber]

The savages are turning. They think to be trapped.

[Lone Ranger]

I'm going out there. I want to find the man we saw in Lupe.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger rolled into the thick of the fray. As his blazing guns put Redskin after Redskin out of the battle. His urgent cry of rightful vengeance rang out above the din.

[Lone Ranger]

Come on, Silver.

[Narrator]

The Apaches tried to escape, but found that the troopers had surrounded them. Finally. Finally, when their chief, Black Hawk, fell wounded, they lost heart and gave up in defeat. As he rode to the group of officers around Black Hawk, the Lone Ranger spied Toto bringing in a man whom he had roped and tied to the saddle.

[Lone Ranger]

Ho, fella. Kimasabe.

[Tonto]

Yes, me fine fellow. We see with Lupe.

[Lone Ranger]

What about Lupe?

[Tonto]

Him right there. Kimasabe with others.

[Lone Ranger]

Good. Take both of them back to the the grove.

[Narrator]

Later in the grove, Joe face Spade Kent and Lupe.

[Tonto]

Spade Kent? Why, this man is a cousin of mine. It's hard to believe Spade could plan these vicious things. Lupe and the Indians planned the raid. I had nothing to do with it.

[Lone Ranger]

We saw you helping the Apaches fight the troopers. They're right.

[Tonto]

Can't speak with folk tongue. He want right, your Joe to die. Him want gold to die. He want plenty land. Plenty gold.

[Lone Ranger]

You have the answer to everything, Joe. Major, will you and your men take Spade Cantaloupe in charge? Why, of course. They incited the Indians to attack.

[Narrator]

They're indirectly responsible for the murder of the pioneers in that wagon trail.

[Tonto]

Well, Hannah, I reckon your troubles are over. I have plenty of fine land waiting for those of your friends who are left.

[Jim]

Good.

[Lone Ranger]

You have nothing to fear from here on, Hannah. Time will ease the grief of the women widowed by the attack. Then perhaps they'll remarry.

[Tonto]

Women are mighty scarce out here in the West.

[Lone Ranger]

That's true. There are many fine men out here who want to marry. I'm sure there's both security and happiness for these women and children in the future.

[Tonto]

Hannah and I look after them until they get well started.

[Lone Ranger]

Good. Tano and I'll leave now. We'll come to see all of you when you're settled.

[Jim]

We can never thank you enough. You and Tono did so much for us and, well, you indirectly did save Joe's life. I think you're wonderful. And before you mount to leave, I want.

[Lone Ranger]

We really must go, Hannah. Easy, said a big fellow. Adios, everybody.

[Tonto]

Come by him. Mount plenty fast that time.

[Narrator]

Adios.

[Lone Ranger]

Get him up, Scout. Ms. Winfield, for a moment, I thought you were going to achieve your purpose.

[Mary Garber]

Major.

[Jim]

I don't understand.

[Mary Garber]

I.

[Jim]

Oh, you thought I meant to kiss him, but all I intended to.

[Mary Garber]

Do was shake his hand.

[Lone Ranger]

Well, he didn't wait to find out anyhow.

[Nancy Garber]

Oh, golly, if I were grown up and pretty like Miss Hannah, I'd marry him.

[Lone Ranger]

Nancy the masked man's life is dedicated.

[Tonto]

To a cause, Nancy. A great cause, helping America grow and helping its people against the evil forces that may try to destroy them or their magnificent country. The Lone Ranger's great love is America.

[Narrator]

And all the fine things it stands for.

[Nancy Garber]

So he's the Lone Ranger. Golly.

[Mary Garber]

Sam.

[Lone Ranger]

It.

[Tonto]

Sam.

[Narrator]

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

[Andrew Rines]

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[Mary Garber]

Sam.