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Leap from Ambush | The Lone Ranger (09-13-40)
Original Air Date: September 13, 1940Host: Andrew RhynesShow: The Lone RangerPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Earle Graser (Lone Ranger)• John Todd (Tonto) Writer:• Fran Striker Producer:• George W. Trendle Music:• Ben Bonnell Exit music from: Ro...
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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.
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A fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust and a hearty hi yo, Sill the Lone Rang Sam. It's at the time of the Indian uprisings. Shortly after the Civil War, government troops were sent to the western United States. But the commanding officers were untrained in the methods of Indians and whole detachments might have been wiped out if it had not been for the masked rider of the plains. It was his strength and courage, his daring and resourcefulness, and above all, his knowledge of the country that made it possible for the army to restore peace to the frontier. Return with us now to those thrilling days when the west was young. From out of the past come the thundering hoof beats of the great horse. Silver. The Lone Ranger rides again. Hello, Silver. The longest motor on the war path. They've got to hurry. Hello, Silver. Hooray. A war party of Indians, their bodies glistening with oil, war paint streaking their chests and faces dense at the edge of a clearing that surrounded a sturdy block house, they were careful not to get too close to the rifle that gleamed from narrow slits in the peel logs. Occasionally, one brave would yell, rush forward and let fly an arrow, then dart back to shelter inside the block house. Captain Kilbourne turned to his second encounter. Command Lieutenant Barlow. And Devana's working his braves up to a pitch. Barlow. Yes, sir. I don't like it. Those arrows are getting to be a nuisance. I. Look out, Barlow. Thanks, Captain Kilburn. If you hadn't pulled me away, I'd take a man. Barlow, we need everyone. Stay away from those culluses. We could get them if they come up to loose their arrows, sir. No. This is an army post. We have orders not to fight the Indians. They're asking for it. We won't fight unless we have to. If that money arrives, we'll be able to pay Tawanda's tribe. It's overdue already. I can't understand it. Clayton should have arrived two days ago. The money's in payment for the land the Indians sold to the government. That's right. We hope to avoid bloodshed that way. It's cheaper sometimes to pay for it than fight for it. Tawanda was agreeable, but he isn't now. He thinks the government doesn't mean to keep its word. Another Brave coming up. I see you, scout. And redskin. Here's this for you. Run back. Hey. He knocked my gun down. The garrison was told not to fire. I missed him anyway. It's ticklish enough as it is. One more incident like that and you go under guard and address me as captain, understand? Now, hold on there. I ain't no soldier. That's apparent. A soldier has more regard for the safety of all. My business is trading. I ain't getting out. Go ahead. If you want your scalp to dangle from some brave's belt, that's your business. But what you do inside this blockhouse is my business. Captain. What is it, Barlow? That shot must have done it. Captain, they're attacking. Coming up now. You did this. Run back. We'll tend to you later. Barlow. Yes, sir. Come along, down below. You men all primed and loaded? Yes, captain. Good. Give them a word. Hold your fire until you hear the cannon go off. That's the signal. Remember, no firing until the cannon goes off. This way, Barlo. Is the cannon outside, Captain? Yes, facing the gates to the stockade. Here we are. I'll handle this myself. Give me that fuse. Barlow. Get those gates open. Yes, sir. Land me there. Brady. Hamilton, unbolt the gate. Patcher, swing them open. Open they go. Hurry. Oh, sir, look at them come. They'll see the open gates any moment. I hate to use shrapnel, but the sooner we get them, the better. Shrapnel. They'll bunch up for the gates. But shrapnel shut you. Rip them pieces. Look, lad, I hate this as much as you do, but I know Indians. Unless they're beaten back strongly and at once. Why, they'll just make it that much harder. This way, a few Indians get killed and it's all over. Otherwise, our men get killed one by one. The Indians get killed the same way. This is better. Much better for all. They see the gate? Not yet. They're coming as hard as they can run. Yes, I'll let them get close. Very close. Captain, they stopped. So they have. I don't understand it. They're looking off toward the woods, sir. Well, this doesn't make sense. Captain, look. It's a man on a horse. Look at that horse. Hey, that there's the Lone Ranger. The Lone Ranger? That's right, Captain. Runback is right. And look, the Indians are drawing back. Right, Barlow, man those gates. Yes, sir. As soon as he's inside, swing them shut. Can't take any chances with those Indians. Swing those gates when they give the command. Come on, Silver. Wonder what in tarnation the Lone Ranger's doing here? I don't know, Grunback. But he surprised Tawanda's braves out of attacking. For that I'm thankful. Close the gate. Close. Silver. Oh, boy. Steady, Silver. Captain Kilburn? Yes. You're the Lone Ranger? Glad I got here in time, captain. Commander's braves were starting an attack. They won't attack, not for. Yeah, you can't tell about savages. Who are you? Me? My name is Grumback, mister. I'm a trader and I know engines. We gotta be ready. Indians don't usually attack when there's another method open. I think you can parley with them, Captain Kilburn. I hope so. One moment. How did you know my name? Oh, my Indian companion and I found a man on the trail, captain. A man named Clayton. Clayton? He was supposed to bring the treaty money. He was dead, captain. I see. I was afraid of that. He carried this army order addressed to you. It referred to money. Poor Clayton. The money was gone, huh? All of it. We rode here as fast as we could. It was apparent there'd be trouble brewing. I told you. I told you that munitions was boiling. They're going to grab us all. They're going to kill us. We'll all be dead. We'll be dead. Dead. Quiet. I don't think they'll attack. But don't try to scare the whole garrison. Captain. Captain Kilbourne. What is it, Barlow? Indians. Captain, Chief Tawanda is coming toward the fort. He's making the sign of peace. Maybe we can talk our way out of this. White man hear voice of my tribe. I am their chief. I tell them make war, they make war. I told you, King. Back. Another word out of you and this fort won't be responsible. We'll toss you outside to scrape for yourself. Where is money? Great white father. Promise you saw me ran up to wonder. You come on horse that ride like wind. Tawander. He think maybe. So you bring money? That why I stop braves where Money. Tawanda. The great white father? Yes. You mind if I talk to Tawanda? I wish you would. Any man in the west will listen to the Lone Ranger. That's more than I can say for myself. Thanks. Chief Tawanda. Chief Tawanda. Listen to Lone Ranger. Tawanda. That money was on his way here. A messenger named Clayton was bringing it. You've seen the dispatch he carried. Chief Tawanda not read white man's writing. Clayton was dry gouts. Tawanda. That money was stolen. Maybe so are you willing to plunge your whole tribe into a border war? No one has tried to cheat you. Think, Tawanda. Do you want your squaws to raise the death chant in your village? That's true. Always death chant follow chant of war. But Tawanda's tribe want money. It ours one more week. Tawanda give us a week, and we'll get it here. You listen. You fake braves wait week too long. Four days. A courier might make it east and back in four days. No, four days too long. Then we powwow no more. I go now. Soon we come, we fight. You'll have safe conduct from the fortress. And when you return, you'll get a much warmer reception. I'm sorry. One moment. Tawanda, will you hold off your braves for two days? Two days. You get the money before the third sen up. Will you go back to your teepees? You're a crazy man. There isn't a horse that could make that trip in two days. I'm not so sure. Even your horse, it's too much. Captain, I don't know whether Silver can make it, but he can if any horse can. At least we can try. Well, Tawanda mash man, you bring money before third sun up. Or Tawanda sound war cry. The wonder will wait. That's it. The hoot of the owl. That's the signal. I better answer back this way. Tar nation. You give me a scare. White man walk like loco buffalo. I didn't hear a sound. Tawanda, you cover ground like fog rolling, not even a twig snap. Quick runback my braves. They miss me soon. You make talk now. Sure, Tawanda. Sure. You got the money you took off that courier? Yeah, money. Ah, sure is one hefty load. Tawanda no want money. Yeah. I can't savior. Tawanda, you only fix it so you can dry gauss that carrier and get the money. But you don't want none of it for yourself. Tawanda want no money. Sure, sure. All you want is to drive them soldiers out of your range, huh? Tawanda want this land for red man. If soldier go, no white man dare come. Then, well, like I keep telling you, you can't stop them. Tawanda. It's like the waves of the sea. They're coming west, and you can't stop them. Tawanda not like that talk, eh? Don't know what fer. I'm sticking my neck out. You don't listen anyway. But say, if you feel that way about white men, how Come. You're using me to help you. Sometime wolf make friend with coyot. That's rich. So I'm the coyote, huh? Kind of scavenger, huh? Well, you can call me anything, you reminder. So long as I get this grand back. Yeah. This Lone Ranger, you think he returned before a third sun up? That reminds me. What fur did you agree to await to under? Because Lone Ranger would be here. That's not good. My braves know of him. You mean they'd be scared to attack a fort while the Lone Ranger was inside? They would attack, but still afraid. So you want them out of the way? Even coyote has nimble brain. Yeah, yeah, maybe you're right. Besides, we get some more money, huh? Ask you question. Can the Ranger get back here in two days? Well, Chief, I don't know. Don't seem possible. Not even when he's riding that horse. Silver. But he's got to come back along the trail. I calculate if Clayton was dry gulched, the same thing might happen to the Lone Ranger. You speak wise words, my tribe. Wait. I'll see he don't get back in time. Tawanda, you can pin your eagle feather on that. Good. You come now you and Tawanda talk more. Come this way. Lone Ranger must not return that bad. Miko to Fort Pronto. Tell Lone Ranger that bad mad. I hope you know what you're doing, masked man. You have the dispatch and the carry, Captain? Right here. It's addressed to Major Decker. Good. I hope he's able to get the money together. The less delay there is at the other end, the better. It's a tough trip. Think you can make it in time? I'll answer you better when I get back. If you're late, this fort will be a smoking ruin. You can count on Silver, Captain. It's dangerous. Dangerous? Masked man. Sure you don't want an escort and make Silver slow down? No, Captain. Not if you want me back on time. Yes, yes, I'd forgotten that going alone is our only chance. Here, Silver. Steady, boy. Well, good luck. You can open the gates, Captain. We're ready. Open those gates, Silver. It's up to you. Those long legs of yours will have to cover plenty of ground. That's the spirit, Silver. Goodbye, Captain. Come on, Silver boy. Close the gates. Captain. Captain. Gilbert Barlow. Where have you been? Who's that with you, Captain? My Lone Ranger. Oh, you're Tonto, his Indian friend. He mentioned you'd be him later. Not right. When we find dead man Ranger, him right head to warn fort. He said you were to wait for him here. No, wait me here. Bad news. Me find Ranger. You won't find him now. Huh? He's gone. You couldn't catch him with a bullet. Kim, go. Yes. He there. Listen. The curtain falls on the first act of our Lone Ranger story. Before the next exciting scenes. Please permit us to pause for just a few moments. It's now to continue our story. A little Ranger rode away into the darkness. Toddle told Captain Kilber of the plot he'd overheard. Well, I'll be hanged. So Toronto means to make war, huh? He's going to have the Lone Ranger ambush him And White Crater. Grumback. That mealy mouse scavenger. So he's the one who's responsible for Clayton's death. And I'll let that jackal stay in the stockade. Let him eat meals off army food under the flag of the country. Talk doesn't do any good. What do we do? Do you know where this ambush is scheduled to take place, Tonto? No need not. Hear that? We come past. If you got here before the Lone Ranger left, we might have figured out something. As it is, there's more than a hundred miles of country. The Lone Ranger might be ambushed anywhere. If the captain will put me in charge of a detail, we can go out with this Indian. We go on trail. We can cover some part of the trail, anyway. Perhaps we could uncover that ambush before the Lone Ranger runs into it on his way back. That's a fine idea, Barlow, except for one thing. You'll have to look over this stockade to know what's on the other side. Tawanda's campfires ringed the fort in a complete circle. He let the Lone Ranger get out to make it appear he was agreeing with his bargain. That's right. But he's letting no one else out. One step beyond and you'll be stuck with arrows like a porcupine. No, we can't do a thing. It's all up to the Lone Ranger. That's it, Silver. Eat up these long miles. It's up to you, old fellow. Look ahead, Silver. Water. That's what we need. Water. And Go ahead. Right into it. Right in that. Tastes good, doesn't it, boy? Not so much. A long way to go. Well done. Good boy. And let's get going again. That boy hit the trail, Silver. We're heading to Fort Monroe. And Major Decker. O Silver. Hawaii. Looks like winter's coming this way. Major Decker. Hey, he's. Colonel. Major Decker. Hanlon. What's all the fuss? What's Going on making the major's pride. And say, that fella out there heading across the prairie. Fine horse. Fine. Look at him travel. Major Ducker. That's Major Ducker. I declare, he's calling me. The major's right. Should I hold again on a chair? No need of that, Hammond. Just stand by. Is he good fellow. Silver, you need a Misera. Eat and water this horse. Cool them off. Where's Major Decker? Hi, Major Decker. Who are your mask. I am have a dispatch from Captain Kilburn. Should I care for the horse legion? Yes, yes, go ahead, Hanlon. Now, sir, will you explain why Captain Kilbourne would trust the masked man to bring a dispatch? You'll read this. It'll give you the answer. Why, according to this, you've ridden 120 miles since. Perhaps more. The Lone Ranger, huh? Well, I didn't realize. Glad to know you. The major will finish the dispatch. Huh? Oh. Oh, yes. Request major to gather money. Well, I'd like to start back as soon as possible, major. Yes, yes, of course, of course. Kilburn must have the money for Tawanda. I'll get it for you at once and hold on. You. You mean to say you are going back? Silver and I. Yes, but you. Why, you just came in. I'll send someone else. Fresh man, fresh horn. Major, do you think any other horse but Silver could possibly get back to the fort in time to prevent the Indian attack? Oh, no, you're right. No other horse could. Then suppose you get that money, Major. Soon as Silver's rested, we're going back. They must be already worried at the fort. One more day. Less than 24 hours until under attacks. Who is it? Lieutenant Barlow, sir. Barlow, Come in. Captain. I close the door first. The men are nervous enough already. I can see by your face it's bad news. Bad news, captain? Well, I don't know. It might be for that Indy in front of the Lone Rangers. As far as the fort's concerned, it's just one less defender in case of attack. What you're talking about Tato? He's gone, Captain. Gone? You're sure? He left as soon as it got dark. One of the sentry saw him. Scaled the war, did Kalanda's braves. I don't know if they caught him or not, Captain. Shadows were getting longer. He slipped into the woods. That's the last that we've seen of him. Going to help the Lone Ranger? Yes, sir. Well, he's a good man. I hope he gets through. If he can only locate the Lone Ranger before he Reaches the ambush. Yes, sir. There's too many ifs, Captain. Too many ifs altogether. Watch that noise, Selby. You want to warn the Lone Ranger? He ain't nowhere in sight. Grimback less talking while watching. Selby. You sure he's going to come this way? No other way for him to go. Listen, he jumps the ravine. Yeah, if he could do that, it would cut off maybe five miles on the way to the fort. Well, forget it. Nobody ain't jumped the cliff and nobody's going to. Besides, the Lone Ranger ain't got no idea we're planning to dry gush him. He'll ride that horse right plumb in front of us. Make your shots count. We can't miss. I want to figure the Lone Ranger wouldn't be getting back in time. But I wasn't taking no chances. What about that money the Lone Rangers carry? You'll get your share, Selby. All we gotta do is sit right here and wait for the Lone Ranger to come along. He'll pay us that money and you won't even know it. He'll be dead. Run back. Eh? Look there. Up ahead. I can't see nothing. It ain't light yet by a couple hours. What upheads are it's getting light just enough in the east to make out something coming over the ridge. You see it? Outlined against the sky? Riders. Yeah. Yeah. Looks like a horse and rider. You think it's him? Who else thereby? Who else? Just sit back and aim your rifle. The bank's going to open mighty soon. Come on, Silver. We're going to make it. Silver. That light behind us is the sun. It's coming fast, but we'll beat it to the fort. Keep those legs pounding. Silver. What was that? That sounds like. Silver Tyler. You. Me? Glad to see you. I left you with the force. What are you doing here? You ride for ambush. An ambush. Run back him in Tawanda. Nay, Pat. Run back in Tawanda. You came out here to warn me. That right? We sneak out at night, go around ambush up ahead. Ah, there. Tell a good friend. If you hadn't come out to warn me, I'd ridden straightforward. But now I see you a shot. It's still too dark for accurate firing. But what can you do here, Madman? How's this tello? Can we go back the way you got here? No. Good. He must not be too far all the way around. And there's only one thing to do. We can't afford a delay. Tell him we've got to rush them. You ready? Right. Now, while the light is still too poor for them to get an accurate shot. Beneath me. Call. We've got to get them. Colonel Silver. Bring him up. My hand. Up your guns. Bring you up, Mr. Anderson. This is the way you ambush Clayton, isn't it? It was Tyrone who done Clayton and not me. They're both guilty. Where are your horses and me see them? That way. What are you going to do? We're taking you back to the fort. When the Indians learn exactly how they've been fooled by the chief, they'll deal with Tawanda. And the army will deal with you. Got us over battle, ain't ya? All right. But it took you plenty long to get us. Well, it's a full five miles from here to the fort. By the time you get there, Tawanda will have started a fight already. You can't save the fort now. Not true. Sure is true, Injun. Back there in the east, the sun's coming up almost any minute. You got us, but you ain't saving them soldiers. You may be wrong. Run back, Tutor. Huh? Keep these men with you. Take them to the fort as fast as you can. Guard them every minute. What good's that gonna do you? You can't guess. I'm not going with you, Tata. There's only one possible way to reach the. If I jump the ravine, I can, say, three miles at least, huh? No. You not try it. Jump the ravine, masked man? You're crazy. You can save that last run back. You may need it. But you can't. No one ever jumped that ravine before. You're plum loco. Remember, Taddock, Kill for him. Tired, maybe. Skull scout could never make the leap, Tuttle. I'm not sure Silva can, but we're going to try. I can jump it right here. It's as narrow a spot as any, Silver. We'll need plenty of space to get a run. You miss other side, you die. We won't fail. Kimasabi comes over. Back as far as we can get. Looks like the end of the Lone Ranger. Him die, you die, too. All right, Silver, old fellow. Over the ravine. Here he comes. Help. Silver. Well, I'll be. He made it. How's the sun, Captain? It looks like the Lone Ranger failed. Tawanda's braves are getting ready. We haven't achieved the whole garrison, you know. Indians, Barlow. They'll wipe us out to the last man. We'll take a few with us. Captain. I hope we take Tawanda. He's a bloodthirsty one. One man. One man who has power and misuses it and his whole tribe suffers. They don't want to fight. They don't want to be starting. Leave the gates open. We'll give them a charger trap room as soon as they get. Stop. Come on. Pilate. Captain, it. It can't be. Don't fire. Here's the building. It is. It's the Lone Ranger. Come on, Lieutenant. The garrison's saved. Come on. Steady, Silver. Captain Kilburn Ranger. You brought the money? Here it is. In my saddlebags. Where's Tawanda? Tawanda Here. You didn't expect to get this money, did you? Please hear me. You know me. I want to tell you. Your leader Tawanda is a traitor. Easy, master. Man, that's hard for them to swallow. Not so hard, Lieute. There must be many who've guessed the truth already. Only they haven't dared to speak. Tawanda, you and Grumback ambush Clayton. You took the money. White man with man speak truth. Tawanda ambush soldier Clayton. But Tawanda not want money. He does. Praise. Praise. Listen to me, Tawanda. Your chief speaks the truth now. But only because he knows that if the Lone Ranger lives, then Grunback must be captured. Grunback is captured. He's being brought here now. Your chief has betrayed your tribe. Don't look towards my help. Attack on him. And you think they'll kill him? No, Barlo. But they will banish him. From now on, we'll have no trouble from that tribe. Mr. Lone Ranger. Indian quad is bringing ground back in, Captain. Well, let's ask the Ranger. Well, didn't you notice, Captain? He left while you were looking at Tanda. He's going to help the Indian. And look at that horse. He's still going strong. The story you have just heard, the copyrighted picture of the Lone Ranger Incorporated.
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