Lumber for the Railroad | The Lone Ranger (06-08-42)

Summary

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Podcast Summary: “Lumber for the Railroad” | The Lone Ranger (06-08-42)

Podcast: Old Time Radio Westerns
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Episode Air Date: April 2, 2026 (Original broadcast: June 8, 1942)
Restoration by: OTRWesterns.com

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Episode Overview

In this classic, digitally restored Lone Ranger episode, danger and suspense ride along the roaring rivers of the Northwest as the masked hero battles to ensure a critical log raft reaches the railroad on schedule. Sabotage, loyalty, and the wild power of nature collide as the Lone Ranger uncovers a plot by the notorious Iron Spur gang to doom the transcontinental railroad by destroying its supply of lumber. Amidst betrayals, river rapids, and pulse-pounding rescue, the episode paints a rich, cinematic tapestry of the old West’s untamed spirit.

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Key Discussion Points & Episode Breakdown

1. The Stakes: Building the Transcontinental Railroad

• [02:48]
  The narrator sets the scene: The transcontinental railroad is facing fierce opposition from multiple parties intent on stopping progress. The crucial contribution of lumber from the Northwest is threatened by sabotage.

  "Outlaw opposition sprang up and the Lone Ranger was commissioned by the President to lead the fight against the enemies of progress.”
  (Narrator, 02:48)

2. Antoine Bourdet’s Loyalty Tested

• [03:00–07:15]
  • Antoine Bourdet, a proud lumberman, is approached by Pollard of the Iron Spur, who tries to bribe him to sabotage the railroad’s precious log raft.
  • Bourdet indignantly refuses the bribe, literally tossing Pollard into the river.

  “If you think Antoine Bourdet will ever do something that is not right, then I am very upset myself.”
  (Antoine Bourdet, 07:38)

3. The Iron Spur Plot Unfolds

• [07:53–10:58]
  • Mademoiselle Barkley, the railroad secretary, warns that unless the logs arrive in two weeks, the entire project may fail.
  • She and the Lone Ranger, with Tonto, coordinate to guard Bourdet and the logs. The gang is revealed to have inside knowledge of river logging and plan their strike at “Coffin Rapids”.

  “If Pollard and his men start trouble, they'll have ample time for it.”
  (Miss Barkley, 10:30)

4. Mysterious Disappearance of the Lone Ranger

• [11:10–18:05]
  • Lone Ranger stealthily swims to the outlaws’ log raft to eavesdrop and learns their precise sabotage plans.
  • He’s discovered, shots are fired, and he disappears—Tonto and Miss Barkley fear he may be dead, heightening suspense.

  "Tonto not want anybody see him. He stay in trees."
  (Tonto, 18:25)

5. The Sabotage Attempt

• [19:32–24:33]
  • As Bourdet and his crew float the logs, Pollard's men plan to set the raft adrift at night, ensuring the logs are destroyed in the rapids.
  • On the verge of despair, Miss Barkley senses the Lone Ranger’s presence, as Tonto discovers a silver bullet—a sign of the Masked Man’s survival.

6. Dramatic Return & Counterattack

• [24:33–27:19]
  • The Lone Ranger reveals he survived a gunshot wound, returning with reinforcements just as the Iron Spur gang attempts their sabotage.
  • Outnumbered, Bourdet’s men and the railroad’s defenders set a trap, catching the outlaws between two fires.

  "He's alive, all right. It takes more than a couple of snakes like you to finish the Lone Ranger."
  (Soldier/Corporal, 27:22)

7. Riveting Rescue: Bourdet Overboard

• [27:43–29:16]
  • Antoine Bourdet slips into the river, unable to swim and swept by the current.
  • In a stirring climax, the Lone Ranger and his great horse Silver plunge into the rushing water to pull Bourdet to safety.

  “Never before has Antoine Bourdet swallowed so much water.”
  (Antoine Bourdet, 29:05)
  “A Lone Ranger never waits for thanks, Antoine. Look. There they go now. See them up the slope. The Lone Ranger and Tonto beside them. They're still on the trail of the Iron Spur.”
  (Miss Barkley, 29:19)

8. Closing Moments

• [29:32–31:42]
  • With the outlaws apprehended and the lumber safe, the episode closes on gratitude and awe for the Lone Ranger’s heroics—the journey through hardship and peril culminating in triumphant justice served.
  • The Lone Ranger and Tonto vanish into the wilderness, ever on the path of justice.

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Notable Quotes

• On Loyalty:

  "If you think Antoine Bourdet will ever do something that is not right, then I am very upset myself."
  (Antoine Bourdet, 07:38)

• On the Lone Ranger’s Resilience:

  “He's alive, all right. It takes more than a couple of snakes like you to finish the Lone Ranger.”
  (Corporal, 27:22)

• On Heroism:

  “A Lone Ranger never waits for thanks, Antoine.”
  (Miss Barkley, 29:19)

• On Silver’s Bravery:

  “There’s no horse like Silver anywhere.”
  (Miss Barkley, 29:14)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Setting the Stakes: [02:48]
• Bribery & Antoine’s Refusal: [03:00–07:15]
• Planning with Barkley & Tonto: [07:53–10:58]
• Lone Ranger Disappears: [11:10–18:05]
• Sabotage Conspiracy at Coffin Rapids: [19:32–24:33]
• Lone Ranger's Return & Final Battle: [24:33–27:19]
• Antoine’s Rescue: [27:43–29:16]
• Closing & Aftermath: [29:32–31:42]

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Summary & Atmosphere

This lovingly restored old-time radio adventure delivers all the sound-rich, dramatic excitement you’d expect. Listeners are treated not only to a timeless story of heroism, loyalty, and clever tactics, but also the immersive, near-cinematic aural landscape: thundering hooves, the rush of whitewater, the tension of midnight sabotage, and the rousing cries of “Hi-yo, Silver!”

A perfect pick for anyone longing to hear the classic Lone Ranger in his element—undaunted in the wildest reaches of the American West, always triumphant against injustice.

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Transcript

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

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Help is always ready before, during and after your stay. We've planned for the plot twists so so support is always available because a great trip starts with peace of mind. Building of the first transcontinental railroad was one of the most important steps in the winning of the West. The railroad was of prime importance to the future of the country, but powerful forces cattlemen, stagecoach lines and steamship companies opposed it. Outlaw opposition sprang up and the Lone Ranger was commissioned by the President to lead the fight against the enemies of progress. 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. Come on, Silver. We're heading to the north woods. Building the great central railroad across the country was a gigantic task. Steel rails and supplies had to be shipped from the east. Men recruited from all parts of the country. And from the great forests of the Northwest territory came the huge trees which were turned into ties to support the iron horse. Not a tree for the railroad to us. Your handle's Antoine Bourdet. I want to talk with you for a couple of minutes. Sure thing. I'm Antoine Bourdet. You want to make talk with me? What? What is your name, monsieur? You can call me Pollard. You are not from this country, I know. Pardon? Down a random hall. My business is kettle bien. I make talk with you. Hey, Jacques. Mon cale. Sliding rope down spillway. Pretty soon it's come time. They float along rafts down river. Oui. Come on. I reckon this spot's good enough Bordeaux. There's a raft of logs going down to Missouri pretty soon. Is that right? Perhaps so, monsieur. To be used as railroad ties for the great Central, huh? You make talk, Monsieur Borde? Listen, Keena, when that raft of logs gets downriver, the railroad men figure on cutting them up into the right length. Be too bad if something happened to them railroad ties, wouldn't it? Something happened? Why, sure. It's a long way down river. There might be a log jam or the logs might get smashed at white water. Oh, no, no, monsieur. Me, myself, I ride down river with the lumber. Me and poor Bourdain. By God, I am best lumberman on three river. I take that raft of log down river so soft as like a little baby that sleep a cradle. Sure, sure, I savvy. But supposing somebody made it worth your while, Borde, Huh? What'd you say? I mean, suppose you fixed it so something did happen, so that. Well, here money talks, no? D' you know he's hung like money? Go ahead, open it. Take a good look. Why? A solid gold coin. Double Eagles bought a 300 cash. It's yours. Oui. Is a lot of money for that. You say this she's for me? For Antoine Bourdain? Yeah, right. If you make doggone sure the railroad doesn't get those railroad ties. Now what do you say to that? What I say? I say this. I show you our informor. They do. You look all at gourmet. You are too up in the head. You need water to cool you off. Please let go. You unra P. Let go or I'll shoot yourself full of holes. You drop six. Drop it. Here. Now you. You mold them. I show you what there's life to tell me you need. He's very funny. I shake him like Musgraphy. Then I throw him into the river. He look like she's drowned. Rat. I swear to you, Mamzel Barclay never have Antoine Bortesi anything.

[C]

What did you say his name was?

[B]

Pollard. That was name he gave me. Pollard.

[C]

I was afraid of that. Antoine, you know I work for the railroad. I'm secretary to Colonel Parkman in charge of construction. He sent me up here especially to see you. Certain.

[B]

Ma, these are no for sure.

[C]

This man Pollard offered you money to stop the railroad from getting the lumber.

[B]

Yeah, the money I keep. But if you think Antoine Bourdain will ever do something that is not right, then I am very upset myself.

[C]

No, no, you don't understand. I know you can be trusted implicitly only.

[B]

Oui.

[C]

There's no way of proving it, but this man Pollard may be a member of the Iron Spur. You've heard of the Iron Spur? For sure, Antoine. Unless the railroad has that lumber in two weeks, Colonel Parkman may have to give it up. A railroad must be built according to schedule, Antoine. The government is paying for it. But unless a certain number of miles are laid each week, then the government has the right to withdraw from the agreement. Our supply of railroad ties is running short. You can't lay track without ties.

[B]

Do not concern yourselves with this matter, Mamzel. Two weeks? That is nothing. It takes but one week to get log raft downriver.

[C]

One week? Yes, if nothing goes wrong.

[B]

Ironspur.

[C]

I didn't come up here alone, Antoine. I have some friends. I want to tell them about the log raft. All about it. Now, tell me, Antoine, when do you float them downstream? And how many men will you take? Where will the difficulties?

[B]

It get plenty cold here at night. This is the north woods. Tutto and me like prairie better up here. No buffalo, no cattle, no antelope. Only tree and cold. You've been on the Texas panhandle in the winter, Tutto. This is nothing to the coal that hits there. Where Ms. Barkley, huh? She was at the lumber camp seeing a man named Antoine Bourdet. You think Iron spur make trouble? Pollard came up here. Tyler. Him plenty bad hombre. About a dozen men with him, every one of them. Gunfighters. Railroad need lumber heap fast. Just as soon as we can get steady, silver. Steady. Go. Kimasabi. That girl, she said she'd have news for us. Over that way. Tunnel toward the river. Get him up. Scouts. Come on. Silver. Oh, on this saddle, fellow. Trees hang over the trail in water now. There she is. Left tunnel along the riverbank. Lady silver. Teddy. Hello, Ms. Barclay.

[C]

I knew you'd be here.

[B]

We were ranging the woods, waiting for your signal. There's trouble.

[C]

It's already started. Masked man. Pollard attempted to bribe the boss lumberman.

[B]

Ah, Pollard no good. No need to worry yet, Tutto. Ms. Berkeley knows about it. That means a lumberman isn't playing Pollard's game.

[C]

Antoine Bourdet is completely loyal. And I'm sure he'll keep all the lumbermen loyal too. Only.

[B]

Yes.

[C]

It's a long distance down the river. Those logs pass through rapids and swift currents. If Pollard and his men start trouble, they'll have ample time for it.

[B]

Pollard? Him from plains country. Him not know anything about lumber.

[C]

Oh, yes, Tano. But Pollard has other men with him.

[B]

What's that? Men who know about logging.

[C]

Yes. Two lumberjacks named Wadell and Sladen. Masked man. You'll have to watch Pollard and his gang every minute.

[B]

Where is he now, Ms. Barkley?

[C]

Camping out in the woods someplace. We couldn't be sure where.

[B]

Oh, we find him.

[C]

They must have come up the west bank of the river. It's the only trail from the south,

[B]

and we'll start looking there. You'll stay at the lumber camp until

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the logs are started downstream. Then I'm going along. Sometimes by horse, sometimes by bateau.

[B]

What's that? It's a riverboat tunnel. It's French name for small boat. Not much larger than a canoe. Oh, you may not see us, Ms. Barkley. Just remember. I don't. I'll be nearby all the time. If there's danger, you can count on us.

[C]

The railroad needs your help, mask man, and so does the country.

[B]

Adios, Ms. Barkley. We'll find those outlaws. Don't worry. Come on, Silver. Hit him up. This town. Kimasabi. That campfire? Yes, dead ahead. The boy said he will come over that campfire, but me not savvy higher out in water? Yes, Tanto Sea and daylight. They're no island in water. It's a log raft, Tu. It's anchored about 20ft out in the current. Oh, that's right. Tanto Sea. Now, steady, big fellow. Yep. What you do? I've got to learn their plans. Here, take my gun belt. Take it. I'm going out there. Out there? But we not have boat. How you go? I'll swim out. It's Dark. I can pull right alongside of that raft and hear everything that's said. Me go with you. Oh, kimosabe, but that heap dangerous. They see you in water, they shoot you. Maybe you've not got guns. A risk only one of us can take. Stay here on the bank and guard the horses if anything goes wrong. Well, if something does happen, Tano, then it's up to you. Remember, we've got to make sure those logs get to the railroad. Adios. Adios. Chemo Savi. Wait for it. Hunter. Wait. I'll be hanged if I like this, living on a raft. Give me a saddle anytime. Pretty soon I'll be getting webs on my feet. Went to the lumber camp, Waddell? Yeah. Asking for a job. I knew there wasn't no job. Don't take all night. Get to the point. Logs will be in the spillway by tomorrow. Day after tomorrow they tie em together to form a log raft and start floating them downstream. You sure, mister? I know lumbering. The water's just right. It won't beat another. I don't savvy. What do you mean the water's just right? It's just high enough. That's what I mean. High enough so most of the rocks are covered and not so high that the current's moving too fast. Kino. Go on. How many men? Borday and three others. Only four for all those logs. Those gents know their business. Four is enough. The only place you'll have any trouble will be Coffin Rapids. It's white water, plenty fast and hard to travel. Coffin Rapids? Yeah. There's plenty of hombres died in Coffin Rapids. Pollen. You reckon that's the best place for us to do our job? It sure is, Polly. None better. We got twice as many men. Yeah. Here's what Bordeaux will do. When he gets that log raft to the upper end of the rapids, he cuts the logs free. Savvy? Yeah. And lets them ride through the rapids one at a time. That way the current keeps them from smashing into the rocks. There's a still pool down below the white water and they can gather the logs into a raft again. You follow me? Yeah. Well, Dale. But what happens at Bordeaux should forget to stop the log raft before it hits Coffin Rapids. He won't forget me. Mister, if those logs are tied together, when they get them to the rocks and fast currents, they'll smash to smithereens. There won't be nothing left of them but toothpicks. You're sure of that? I was a lumberman before I returned to gun fighting, Mr. Fine, fine. That's mighty interesting. What else? Layton went in places quiet. Not so loud. I've been watching this end of the raft. Something funny, huh? Looks like a man's head close to the edge. I don't see nothing. You can't from here. The logs are in the way. Might be a muskrat loco. A muskback would come this close. Yeah, that's what I figured. Take off your boots, Wardell. Huh? Take off your boots, bring your gun snag and go on talking like nothing was wrong. Me and Wardell are gonna walk over to that corner of the raft ready to shoot. Savvy? Now start talking. Why, sure, Paula. I done a lot of timber cutting back a couple of years I was in the Ohio Valley. Black wallet. Hard as rocker. So tougher. Took the bit right off the axe. Another step. What's that to boy? Sure, I can skin along. There. He is a man. Get him. He's pulling those. He's wearing a mask. Go, Ranger. Don't waste time. W. Use your gun. Yeah. Stand back. Get him before he gets away. He's gone. You got him, Wad. Nice shooting. 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.

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Now to continue our story. The next day, Tonto watched beside the river with silver and Scouts standing near him. There was no sign of the Lone Ranger. There had been no further sign of him since the volley of shots rang out from the raft anchored In a Swift Current. Ms. Barclay, he may talk with you.

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Tanner startled me.

[B]

Tanto not want anybody see him. He stay in trees.

[C]

What's the matter? Tanner, look. Where's the Lone Ranger?

[B]

Hunter do what mask friends say.

[C]

Tanner, what's happened?

[B]

Lone Ranger go into water to listen to Iron Spur outlaw to learn what they do.

[C]

Yes. What did he find out?

[B]

Hunter not savvy that.

[C]

But you said he went to learn their scheme.

[B]

That's right.

[C]

But yes.

[B]

Tanto wait. Lone Ranger not come back.

[C]

He didn't come back.

[B]

Tano no Lone Ranger. Him say Tanto makes sure logs get down river and Tanto come to help. We not talk about anything else. Seems incredible we not talk anymore. Better we not talk.

[C]

I understand. You go down river when we do.

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Yeah. Here we go down the river. Morgeson pours out into deeper water. Here. Push out from shore the log. We take them to railroad, eh? Come on. Time for Tonto to go, too. He takes scout Silver downriver. Keep up with logs like mask friends say his scout here. Silver. What matter? Silver Silver scout. What happened, Silver? Him gone. Yes, sire. It's going to be as easy as falling off a bronco. How soon do we get the Coffin rapids, Wario? Just around the next bend. Pollard. Yeah. We're well ahead of the log drive, aren't we? Yeah. Here we are. Paula, dance your rap. Bring up gents. Keno, whatever. Now that I see the rapid s heavy. Just what you mean. No log rap could last a half hour in that water. Mr. Bauday will tie up right below us when he gets here. Pollard? Yeah. It's the only place where the bank slopes right down to the water. The rest is too steep and they take the supplies and so on off the raft. They'll sleep ashore overnight. It won't stay on the rafts. Don't be loco. They're gonna break the raft up, aren't they? Separate the logs so each one can float through the white water separately. That's so. Guess you hit the nail on the head. Sure. Borde and three other gents. Don't forget that railroad woman. That Ms. Barkley Kino. Four men and a girl. We got a dozen of us. Gather round, gents. Here's a scheme. They'll tie the raft to the shore overnight while they sleep. The middle of the night, we go down there, finish them off. No, we won't do no shooting if it ain't necessary. All we gotta do is cut the rope and swing the raft free into the current, isn't it? Yeah, I reckon so. Sure it's so. So that's what I say. We watch from up here, keeping undercover. Making sure we see just where they tie the raft up to the shore. When we ride in, we move fast and sudden. See Waddell and Slayton jump off their horses and cut the raft loose. The rest of us stand by with our guns ready. Most likely we won't even need them. Now we'll have that raft cut adrift. We'll be galloping halfway up the slope before those lumberjacks even wake up to what's happened. By then it'll be too late. There ain't nobody can swim in that water. It's moving like a stampede in a heard. You know, gents. Now let's get. What? Listen. That's them. Pilot, it's the lumberjacks. They're just above the bend. Yeah. I reckon we do that little job tonight. All right, gents. Vamoose. We'll be back. Come on. Give it.

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Where are you, Dono?

[B]

This way.

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The logs have come this far without the slightest trouble. Is there any sign of Pollard in his band?

[B]

No. Tantamount find trail you didn't drowned all rock around here. Pollard someplace nearby. But Tantenot know where.

[C]

And there's no sign of Silver?

[B]

No. Him gone three day now.

[C]

Oh, Tano. If only the Lone Ranger were here.

[B]

If only he hadn't. Don't.

[C]

I'm sorry. I promised not to speak of him anymore. I'll keep my promise. But somehow I can't help feeling this little Lone Ranger.

[B]

Him alive?

[C]

Yes. But sometimes when I was riding along the riverbank board day and the lumberjacks were singing on the raft. Suddenly I would seem to hear the thunder of Silver's hooves. I never saw it. And at night I've awakened from my sleep positive that I've heard the masked man's voice. Do you think it was all a dream?

[B]

Not a dream like that too. Maybe Lone Ranger him talked to us from happy hunting ground. Tantam of savvy.

[C]

He might be alive after all.

[B]

Don't know what that king. What'sabi A bullet.

[C]

A silver bullet. Otano. He is alive.

[B]

Look. Look up there. The Lone Ranger. T. That's what happened. They must have seen me. And they took me by surprise. They were reaching for me while I was still listening.

[C]

Then what happened?

[B]

Tonto hear shots as I dove under the water. One of them fired at close range and I was hit.

[C]

That band is.

[B]

Yes, Ms. Barkley. The water took some of the force from the bullet, so the wound wasn't bad. Knocked me out for a while, though. Tonto wait on shore. I was unconscious. Tano. I suppose. A current floated me down river. When I opened my eyes, I was on a sandbar. I fixed my wound and headed back upriver.

[C]

By that time, Tano had left the place where he'd been waiting.

[B]

You follow and get Silver, huh? That's it. Kimo sabe. I was a little bit weak. I couldn't have been thinking very clearly. Would have let you know somehow. The only thing in my mind was to get help. So I rode away fast.

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Help?

[B]

What kind of help, Ms. Berkeley? I heard enough that night to know what Pollard plans to do. He and his men are heading somewhere near here. That's right. They said something about Coffin Rapids. What would happen if the log raft went into the rapids with the logs still tied together?

[C]

Why, they'd smash the kindling.

[B]

Yes. Where are the lumberjacks now?

[C]

Bourdain, the others? They're asleep.

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And wake them up. Do it as quietly as possible. Tell them to get aboard the raft with tallow to get aboard right now. I'll be up above on the shore with the men I brought. Now here's my plan. Make it out. Sleep. Camp fires down to ashes. Paula. And just make out the sleeping bags. It's dark beyond that. The raft is there. It must be Keno. Gents move down the slope. Travel slow and easy like you the word. Then we move in fast. Yes. The outlaws rode down the slope swinging widely circle the dying campfire. As they approached the river, the white cap showed against the black rush of the current. They saw the log raft held against the bank with two long lines. Two lines. We can cut them easy, Pollard. Looks like we'll take them completely by surprise. Gents won't have to ride fast at all. And we'll just keep. We're ready for him, eh? What places, Pollard. They tricked us. They're on the raft. They got guns. They were waiting for us. We hate like jets. We got them two to one right into them. Use your guns and keep busy. We'll soon. What the parley is the matchmaker. It can't be.

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It is.

[B]

What are we going to do? We're caught between two fires. The outlaws were thrown into confusion while Bourdain his lumberjacks peppered them from the raft. The Lone Ranger thundered down the slope followed by a half dozen soldiers. Half the outlaws gave up the fight at once. The others jumped off their horses and clambered aboard the log raft. Lone Ranger followed them even there. Wake you up we can't stop you. Oh, yours, Corporal Night Mask Man. The ones on shore are under arrest. And these hombres here got all the fight took right out of them. We didn't know that the mask man was alive. He's alive, all right. It takes more than a couple of snakes like you to finish the Lone Ranger.

[C]

Where's the Lone Ranger?

[B]

All right, Ms. Barkley. It's all over. These logs can go through to the railroad.

[C]

I'm so glad no one was even wounded. No one was there.

[B]

What is it? Look. Look. There in water.

[C]

It's a man.

[B]

What happened? It's a bor day. Him slip on that giraffe. Fall into current.

[C]

Masked man. He can't swim. He can't swim. And the current is so swift, he'll drown.

[B]

Hello, corporal. Out of the way. Now what you do? We can't let him drown. Come on, Silver. Come on, Silver. We're going after him. Into the water. Oh, boy. Jump, Silver. That's it, Silver. And the current strong. You have to fight every inch. Borde. That's Silver. He needs us. Come on, Silver. Help him. Correct. This way, Borde. Let us swim. This way. You cannot swim, monsieur. I've got you. Here. Here. Hold on to the saddle horn. Monsieur, I thank you. Hold on, Bourday. It isn't over yet. Got to get to shore. This time we're swimming against the current. La mon dieu. Better you let Bordet sing and go by yourself. No, Silver can do it. But no, he can't. Here. Oh, boy. I slipped out of the saddle. Having the water beside you, you haven't any weight on your back, Silver. Now turn. Silver. Get back to shore. Come on, Silver. The great stallion responded inch by inch. He fought the strangling rush of water, forged his way back to the level beach, pulling the lumberjack with him. Good for Silver. You did it, big fella. You made the shore. Good work, S. Miss Barclay, I tell you this one thing for sure. Never before has Antoine Bourdain swallowed so much water.

[C]

The Lone Ranger saved your life.

[B]

Antoine, we. First he saved the log for the railroad. Then he jumped into a river and saved my life. And that horse, my foi.

[C]

There's no horse like Silver anywhere.

[B]

Where'd he go? I won't thank them for what they do for me. I won.

[C]

Shake hand, Antoine. A Lone Ranger never waits for thanks, Antoine. Look. There they go now. See them up the slope. The Lone Ranger and Tano beside them. They're still on the trail of the iron spur.

[B]

That Lone Ranger, he won't find man no I tell you this for true mamzelle that fellow he start out for the get iron spur them by Gary Get Iron Spur. The story you have just heard is a copyrighted feature of the Lone Ranger Incorporated.

[A]

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[B]

Sam.