Mexican Pursuit | The Lone Ranger (10-01-51)

Summary

Old Time Radio Westerns: "Mexican Pursuit" – The Lone Ranger (10-01-51)

Host: Andrew Rhynes
Date: August 20, 2025
Episode: Digitally restored drama from the golden age of radio – "Mexican Pursuit" featuring the Lone Ranger.

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Episode Overview

This restored Lone Ranger adventure transports listeners to the lawless, intrigue-filled frontier along the US-Mexico border. Military secrets, murderous outlaws, and international espionage collide as the Lone Ranger and Tonto race to thwart a foreign plot that threatens the safety of the United States. With classic performances, memorable soundscapes, and a rapidly twisting plot, this episode is a showcase of the Lone Ranger’s resourcefulness, courage, and patriotism.

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Key Discussion Points and Story Beats

1. The Mission: Military Secrets in Peril

• Washington, D.C.: The US Secretary of War orders Major Randolph to survey Western defenses, aided by scout Dave Henry. The need for secrecy is stressed to protect against foreign espionage.

  • "The mission is not to be made obvious... We don't want any foreign spies to give it attention." (03:17, Secretary/Barlow)

• Espionage Network: Spy Juan Gize is alerted to the mission, vowing to intercept Randolph's sensitive papers.

  • Gize’s American accomplice, Josh Canton (an army deserter), reports Randolph’s movements.
  • "Right now, I cannot tell you where they are. Just be content with the money I’ll pay you..." (04:13, Gize)

2. The Ambush: Stagecoach Massacre

• The ambush is set as Randolph and Dave Henry travel east from Fort Thurman.

  • Gize instructs his men: "Your job is to kill everyone. Understand? No one is to be spared." (07:18, Gize)

• The gang attacks brutally, slaughtering the stagecoach occupants. Gize retrieves military papers hidden in Randolph's uniform and flees for the border.

• "As the coach stopped, the door opened, and scout Dave Henry lurched out onto the road, firing." (08:03, Narrator)

• "He finished him. Now, what about those inside the coach? They're dead, boss." (08:10, Outlaw)

3. The Lone Ranger’s Involvement

• Discovery of the Crime Scene: The Lone Ranger and Tonto find the aftermath, recognizing the murders are not for robbery but for "plans—important plans."

  • "Three persons dead inside this coach. None of them had their gun drawn. They'd been slaughtered in cold blood." (09:52, Lone Ranger)
  • Dying Dave Henry warns them: "If they get away... Country lost. The man with the plans has a tattoo on the back of his left hand." (10:37–11:01, Henry)

• Lone Ranger sends Tonto to alert the authorities and sets off after the tattooed spy heading south.

4. Double-Cross on the Trail

• Josh Canton attempts to confront Gize over the stolen packet, but Gize coldly disposes of him.

  • "You’re full of questions, Josh. I think I shall make you full of lead." (13:17, Gize)
  • Gize lays out his ambition: "We shall drink and laugh heartily as I tell my friends how you... help me get the papers that will help us take your beloved United States and make it a colony." (14:20, Gize)

• The Lone Ranger questions dying Josh Canton and finally confirms:

  • "So he is a spy. The papers are being taken to Lampazos." (15:51, Lone Ranger)

5. Infiltration and Masquerade in Mexico

• Lone Ranger, posing as a costumed guest, infiltrates a gala hosted by foreign envoy Otto Wells in Lampazos, Mexico.
• A flirtatious exchange with hostess Maria Wells nearly compromises his cover, as she suspects his American identity.
  • "Because I am always interested in men as tall and as broad in the shoulders as you." (21:04, Maria Wells)
  • "I must see him at once. That’s why I’m here. Yes, it's a matter of gravest importance. It's about the papers he took from Major Randolph this afternoon." (21:52, Lone Ranger)

6. The Confrontation in the Library

• Lone Ranger, Maria, and Otto Wells meet; Gize and the defense papers are summoned.
  • "Look at those papers at once, before it’s too late... You’ll be surprised what they contain." (23:39, Lone Ranger)
• A sudden fight ensues—Gize attacks Lone Ranger; Wells accidentally kills Gize amid the chaos. Lone Ranger secures the stolen papers, incapacitates Wells, and escapes as guards close in.

7. Return and Patriotism

• Lone Ranger returns the documents to Colonel Smith at Fort Thurman.

  • "Colonel, I'm glad I was able to recover those papers for my government. This is the greatest country on earth. And it's going to become greater. What little I did, sir, was for the United States." (26:08, Lone Ranger)

• The Colonel and his aide reflect on the Lone Ranger’s heroism:

  • "The chances he took to recover those papers. Then he called it a little thing. Why, sir, he's done wonders. When the truth is known... he may have saved the entire United States." (26:36, Aide/Colonel)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Gize’s Cold Command: "Your job is to kill everyone. Understand? No one is to be spared." (07:18)
• Dave Henry’s Last Words: "Get... get them. Stop them. Steal plans from major... If they get away... country lost... The man with the plans has a tattoo on the back of his left hand." (10:21–11:01)
• Lone Ranger’s Resolve: "There may be something in what he said, Toto. The major’s pockets were turned inside out. There was money left on the seat where it'd fallen. Also, the mail or baggage compartments haven't been touched... Say, that's the case. We can't waste time." (11:40–11:54)
• Gize on Betrayal and Empire: "Why, you’re nothing but a dirty—What? What? Well, no more questions from you now... we celebrate the success we have in helping the downfall of these United States." (14:18–14:47)
• Maria’s Suspicion: "Otto says—he my husband, he says. How rude you are... Which woman is it you are looking at with such fur?" (21:13, 21:22)
• The Showdown: "Hold him like that, Juan, I will stab him!" / A struggle, Gize killed by Wells’s sword, Ranger subdues Wells and flees. (24:14–25:21)
• Patriotic Farewell: "This is the greatest country on earth. And it's going to become greater. What little I did, sir, was for the United States. Goodbye, sir." (26:08, Lone Ranger)

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Important Segment Timestamps

• 03:00 — Assignment of Major Randolph’s secret mission
• 07:18 — Outlaw gang’s orders to kill all stagecoach occupants
• 09:52 — Lone Ranger and Tonto discover the massacre
• 10:21–11:13 — Dave Henry’s dying clues about the stolen plans
• 13:17–14:47 — Gize double-crosses and murders Canton, reveals ambitions
• 17:43–21:41 — Masked infiltration at the Mexican masquerade ball
• 23:04–24:14 — Library confrontation, fight, and Gize’s death
• 26:08–26:51 — Return of the papers, the Colonel’s praise, and the Lone Ranger’s patriotic exit

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Tone & Style

The episode is steeped in suspense, tension, and action, balancing moments of intrigue with the Lone Ranger’s trademark nobility and wry confidence. Exchanges between Gize and his men seethe with villainy, while the Ranger’s economy of speech underlines his steadfast character. Flirtatious banter at the masquerade is layered with suspicion. The finale is stirringly patriotic.

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Conclusion

"Mexican Pursuit" is a classic Lone Ranger story, heightened by a plot of genuine espionage and explosive action. The drama crackles with life thanks to digital restoration, allowing classic performances and Western ambience to shine. With its blend of intrigue, daring, and heroism, this episode is not only an entertaining slice of radio history, but a potent reminder of the enduring appeal of the Lone Ranger.

Transcript

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[The Lone Ranger]

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.

[Juan Gize / Narrator]

The Lone Ranger.

[Narrator / Announcer]

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

[Juan Gize / Narrator]

The Lone Ranger.

[Narrator / Announcer]

Yes, when you hear that galloping horse.

[Juan Gize / Narrator]

It'S a lone ranger.

[Narrator]

The United States Secretary of War and Thomas Barlow, Chief of Territorial affairs, met alone in Washington, D.C. barlow, I'm sending.

[Juan Gize / Narrator]

Major John Randolph on a tour of inspection through the west and Southwest to make a complete survey of our defenses. I'd be grateful if you'd have your scout, Dave Henry, take the Major wherever he wants to go in the shortest.

[The Lone Ranger]

Possible time and unobtrusively.

[Juan Gize / Narrator]

Yes, sir. If the mission is not to be made obvious, that's the best way to proceed. We don't want any foreign spies to.

[Narrator]

Give it attention but spies in Washington about the mission and the reason for it. Even before Major Randolph left the capital in the West, Juan Gise, a spy for a foreign power over a period of years, had been advised of the investigation. Five weeks after Major Randolph and scout Dave Henry started their journey through the west, one of Gizet's men appeared at his camp north of the Mexican border. The man was Josh Canton, an American army deserter, and he had been trailing Randolph through the tour.

[Juan Gize / Narrator]

Boss, whoever told you told you right. That major's at Fort Thurman now, and it's his last stop. I knew it would be. That's why I set up camp here. He and old Dave Henry leave the fort tomorrow on the San Antonio stage. They're the only two booked out of the fort. Henry leaves him at San Antonio. You've done a good job, Josh. Now we make ready to hold up that stagecoach after it leaves the fort tomorrow. What are the papers you're gonna take from the major, Boss? They worth money? In time they will be. Right now, I cannot tell you where they are. Just be content with the money I'll pay you and the rest of the men for doing the job tomorrow.

[Narrator]

That evening, Juan Gise left camp alone and rode to the one border town that had a telegraph. He sent a message to the legate of his country who was stationed in the city of Lampazos, Mexico, 60 miles away. The legged Otto Wales received the message at his estate and read it to his beautiful wife Maria.

[Juan Gize / Narrator]

A message from Juan Gazette. Tomorrow he is getting papers that will give our country every bit of information we need to invade the United States.

[Maria Wells]

Wonderful, Otto. When will Juan be here?

[Juan Gize / Narrator]

If all goes well, he should be here tomorrow night.

[Maria Wells]

I am so glad he will be here in time for the masquerade party we are giving. When he gets here, we must have him stay for the party.

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[Narrator]

The next day at Fort Thurman, Major Randolph and Dave Henry joined the two other passengers on the stagecoach for San Antonio. The coach started on the road east, exactly on schedule. Six miles east of Fort Thurman, one Gizzet, sitting astride a large roan horse, peered through the giant rocks that hid him and his men from the road below. Eight men, headed by army deserter Josh Canton, sat mounted behind Gizei, handkerchiefs tied loosely around their necks, ready to adjust over their faces when they'd ride down on the stagecoach they were awaiting. Suddenly, Juan Gizei turned from his watch post.

[Juan Gize / Narrator]

Cover your faces. Get your guns ready. The stagecoach comes. Remember, your job is to go in shooting. When you've done that right away, Josh and I will search for this paper. I see. But tonight, Josh will meet you at a hideout in Devil's Canyon. I'll pay you men off there for the work you're gonna do now. Good luck, Kevin. Right, Boss. That's right. Only remember, men, your job is to kill everyone. Understand? No one is to be spared.

[Narrator]

We got it.

[The Lone Ranger]

All right.

[Juan Gize / Narrator]

Yeah. The coach is getting near, boss. We better shut down. You ready my men and we go. Guns ready.

[Narrator / Announcer]

The passengers and the stagecoach never had a chance. The quicks were on top of them before they could draw a gun.

[Narrator]

The first man to die under the.

[Narrator / Announcer]

Rain of bullets from the outlaws was the shotgun guard beside the driver. Then the driver hit, lurched over the side onto the road, and the coach staggered crazily. One outlaw grabbed the lead horses while the others fired point blank into the coach, breaking the interior from one side to the other.

[Narrator]

As the coach stopped, the door opened.

[Narrator / Announcer]

And Scout Dave Henry lurched out onto the road, firing.

[Juan Gize / Narrator]

You murdering scouts. That's it, man. You finished him. Now, what about those inside the coach? They're dead, boss. An old man, an old lady in the major. Fine. You did a good job, man. Scott and I'll be in Devil's Canyon tonight. Josh will pay you off then. See you later. Right now, I must get the papers I seek and ride to Mexico. You never mentioned Mexico before. Will you stop grumbling and listen to me? Gotham, walk down to that bend in the road and keep an eye open in case anyone approaches while I'm in the coach. Leave your horse here and go on foot. Will not be seen so readily if someone should be coming this way. All right, boss. If that's the way you want it.

[Narrator]

Gizzay hurried to the coach entered it and immediately began a search of Major Randolph's clothing. To his surprise, he found what he wanted in a matter of seconds. A packet concealed in the space between the material and lining of the major's uniform. Leaped from the coach, ran to his horse and mounted and headed south along the Tex Mex Road. Josh Canton heard the hoof beats and turned from his lookout post 100 yards away. He watched with dull surprise at first, then after a minute realized Gizet was fleeing.

[Narrator / Announcer]

He ran back to his horse and started in pursuit.

[Juan Gize / Narrator]

Come on, get up.

[Narrator]

An hour passed. The Lone Ranger and Toto were traveling westward when they rode around a turn in the road and saw the coach of death ahead. They raced to the spot and leaped on their horses.

[The Lone Ranger]

Three persons dead inside this coach. None of them had the gun gone. They'd been slaughtered in cold blood.

[Juan Gize / Narrator]

Driver and shotgun guards dead. And it looked like him.

[The Lone Ranger]

Asabe look.

[Juan Gize / Narrator]

Man in ditch. Alive in price Speak.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger hurried to the shallow ditch and bent over the form of Dave Henry. The scout was badly wounded and his strength was ebbing fast. But he spoke to the man whose presence he sensed but whom he could not see through his death glazed eyes.

[Juan Gize / Narrator]

Get. Get them. Stop them.

[Maria Wells]

Steal plans from major.

[The Lone Ranger]

Easy now. Easy. You said plans. Military plans.

[Juan Gize / Narrator]

Yes. Important.

[Maria Wells]

If they get away.

[Juan Gize / Narrator]

Country lost.

[The Lone Ranger]

The country lost. I don't understand, but go on. Which way did they go?

[Maria Wells]

All directions. Man was plans.

[Juan Gize / Narrator]

Right? South. Stop him. I saw a hand.

[Maria Wells]

He has tattoo on back of hand.

[Juan Gize / Narrator]

Left hand.

[The Lone Ranger]

The man with the plans has a tattoo on the back of his left hand.

[Maria Wells]

Yeah, yeah. Yes. He goes south along text.

[Juan Gize / Narrator]

Next road.

[Maria Wells]

Stop him.

[The Lone Ranger]

He's dead.

[Juan Gize / Narrator]

Toto.

[The Lone Ranger]

We see Toto. There's nothing we can do here. You heard what he said about plans. Yes, that sounds heat bad. But why would hold up men want military plans? There were such plans for this part of the country.

[Juan Gize / Narrator]

May not know Kimotabi yet.

[The Lone Ranger]

There may be something in what he said, Toto. The major's pockets were turned inside out. There was money left on the seat where it'd fallen. Also, the mail or baggage compartments haven't been touched.

[Juan Gize / Narrator]

Maybe crooks not want money like dead man.

[The Lone Ranger]

Say, that's a case. We can't waste time. Otto. You're right on to Fort Thurman. It's only a few miles. Tell the commandant, Colonel Smith, what's happened. He knows me. Tell him I'm heading south for the main trail after the man the scout mentioned.

[Juan Gize / Narrator]

Now, Kim, be bright. Tell him quick.

[The Lone Ranger]

Easy.

[Juan Gize / Narrator]

Steady, Silver.

[Narrator / Announcer]

Easy.

[The Lone Ranger]

Learn what you can about the plans that were mentioned, then set out after me. If I don't catch up with a man with a tattooed hand. I'll meet you at the adobe mission outside the town of Laredo.

[Juan Gize / Narrator]

Montil.

[Narrator]

Josh Kenton, riding hard, overtook Gizet as the latter rested his horse on the trail near the border town of Laredo.

[Juan Gize / Narrator]

Ho. Ho.

[Maria Wells]

Ho.

[Juan Gize / Narrator]

Ho, boy. Easy. What's the idea? What are you trying to do? Oh, my friend Josh. You finally have arrived. I've been waiting for you. That horse of yours is a slow. Never mind the horse. And don't try laughing me off. What are you up to? Send me away. Go into the coach, then come out in a minute and ride off, leaving me there. You got something in your pocket. And a package. What's in it? Bills. Let me see. Stand back, you fool. Get your hands up. And be quick about it. All right. Here they are. What's the idea of the gun? You're full of questions, Josh. I think I shall make you full of lead.

[Maria Wells]

But why?

[Juan Gize / Narrator]

You said. I said a lot of things. Before you die, I'll say just a few things more. Before I die. You're not gonna kill me. I am. I wish I might have also killed those fools in the gang. They stupid ones who wait for me in Devil's Canyon to return with elut. How glad I am to be getting away from you, Loutish. I don't like that. And I am in Lampazzos tomorrow night at the legation of my country. We shall drink and laugh heartily as I tell my friends how you and your so called bad men help me get the papers that will help us take your beloved United States and make it a colony. One great colony. As it should be. Why, you're nothing but a dirty. What? What? Well, no more questions from you now. No more questions from you. Get away from here now. Come, horse. We go to Laredo, and by tonight we shall be in Lampazos. Once we are safely there, we celebrate the success we have in helping the downfall of these United States underlay.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger reached the spot on the Tex Mex Road where Josh Kenton had been shot. Sometime after Gizet had ridden away once more, he found on the ground a bullet ridden man who was not quite dead. The Lone Ranger recognized the army deserter from picture posters that had been scattered throughout the territory.

[The Lone Ranger]

You're Josh Canton. I know you. You were one of the men who held up the stagecoach back near Fort Thurman.

[Juan Gize / Narrator]

Yeah.

[The Lone Ranger]

Let me see your hand. A tattoo on the back of your left hand. Tell me, Canton. Who was the man with the tattooed hand?

[Juan Gize / Narrator]

Guise? Juan Gize.

[The Lone Ranger]

He shot me. Shot you? What for?

[Juan Gize / Narrator]

He's a foreign spy.

[The Lone Ranger]

The man who died said that too. You know what you're saying?

[Maria Wells]

Yes, it's true. I'm so hurt. Bend down.

[Juan Gize / Narrator]

I'll chug here.

[Narrator]

Catton was weak. The Lone Ranger bent low and placed his ear next to the wounded man's lips. Haltingly but lucidly, Josh Canton told what Gize had said to him. Then he fell back on the ground, exhausted.

[The Lone Ranger]

So he is a spy. The papers are being taken to Lampazos. Canton, I'll dress those wounds and leave a canteen of water here for you. I'll send someone to help you. Then I'll be on my way to Mexico.

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[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger rode to the adobe chapel outside Laredo where he had told Toto to meet him. And together they started to Mexico.

[The Lone Ranger]

Easy, Silver. Easy, boy. Easy.

[Narrator]

Lone Ranger and Tonto reached Lompazos later that same night. The masked man familiar with the town sought out the Legation building of the country for which Juan Gize spied. The street and ground around the building were deserted.

[The Lone Ranger]

You remain here. I see a guard at the front door. I'll go around to the side of the building and see if I can get in there.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger reached a side door of the building and was about to enter when suddenly a man in uniform.

[Narrator / Announcer]

Stepped out of the shadows and aimed.

[Narrator]

A rifle at him.

[Juan Gize / Narrator]

Halt. Who is there?

[The Lone Ranger]

It's a. It's a friend.

[Juan Gize / Narrator]

Don't move your hands and step out into the light where I could see.

[The Lone Ranger]

There you are.

[Juan Gize / Narrator]

No friend would. This is a fine joke, senor.

[The Lone Ranger]

A joke?

[Juan Gize / Narrator]

Si, senor. You come here in your mask, in that costume, expecting to find me Party, eh?

[The Lone Ranger]

A party, but.

[Juan Gize / Narrator]

Yes, senor. Did you not read your invitation? The masquerade tonight is not held here in the legation. Is being held at the home of our superior, Senor Wells. Did you not know that?

[The Lone Ranger]

No. That's funny. I didn't look at my invitation at all.

[Juan Gize / Narrator]

And so you come here. Senor Wells will laugh when you tell him of your mistake.

[The Lone Ranger]

Yes, I'm sure you will. His residence isn't too far, though.

[Juan Gize / Narrator]

Oh, no, senor. Down this street and two streets to your left.

[The Lone Ranger]

Oh, thanks. I'll go there. Sorry to have bothered you.

[Juan Gize / Narrator]

Not at all, seor. That is a very fine costume you wear. Thanks.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger and Toto slowed their horses a short distance from the great estate of envoy Otto Wells.

[The Lone Ranger]

This masquerade party is perfect, Toto. We go through the main gate exactly as we are. People may think we're in costume. Anyone attempts to stop us, I'll do the talking.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger walked his horse slightly in advance of Toto's. As they went through the front gate. The two guards stepped aside, smiled, and made no endeavor to look at the sheet of paper the Lone Ranger held in his hand as if it were an invitation. One of the guards pointed to a road that led to the rear of the house.

[Juan Gize / Narrator]

The stable, sir, is back there.

[Narrator]

The two horsemen didn't ride to the stable. Instead, when they were out of sight of the guards.

[The Lone Ranger]

Come on, Tilbury.

[Juan Gize / Narrator]

Get him up.

[The Lone Ranger]

Scout.

[Narrator]

The two men cantered through a grove of trees at the side of the grounds. And continued till they reached a spot where they could see the rear gate through a clearing. They dismounted, and the Lone Ranger spoke to Toto.

[The Lone Ranger]

Now, Toto, I'm going inside. Anything may happen there. You stay here with the horses and be ready in case I need you. Me?

[Juan Gize / Narrator]

Do it, Kimas.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger kept himself as inconspicuous as possible, losing himself in the great throng of richly costumed revelers. Then he smelled the fragrance of a lovely perfume. Close to him he turned. Lovely lips and curled white teeth. Smiled at him beneath a purple domino mask through which deep blue eyes sparkled.

[Maria Wells]

I have been watching you, senor, ever since you came in.

[The Lone Ranger]

You have?

[Maria Wells]

I should say, ever since I first saw you a short time ago. I did not see you enter.

[The Lone Ranger]

Well, why should you?

[Maria Wells]

Because I am your hostess, for one thing. Because I am always interested in men as tall and as broad in the shoulders as you.

[The Lone Ranger]

Well, you're most flattering. But of course, I know you're chiding me, senor.

[Maria Wells]

You do not know me. If you say that. Otto says.

[The Lone Ranger]

Otto?

[Maria Wells]

He my husband, he says. How rude you are. You are not even paying attention to me.

[The Lone Ranger]

I. I'm sorry.

[Maria Wells]

You are not sorry at all, senor. Which woman is it you are looking at with such fur?

[Juan Gize / Narrator]

Oh, it's.

[The Lone Ranger]

It's not a woman. It's. I. I think I see Juan Gisei out there dancing.

[Maria Wells]

Juan? You know him?

[The Lone Ranger]

Only through the channel of diplomacy.

[Maria Wells]

British? I thought at first you might be an American.

[The Lone Ranger]

Gazet arrived here only this evening, didn't he?

[Maria Wells]

How do you know that? I was about to remark before that only Otto and I knew he was here. Not until the unmasking would we.

[The Lone Ranger]

I must see him at once. That's why I'm here. Yes, It's a matter of gravest importance. It's about the papers he took from Major Randolph this afternoon.

[Maria Wells]

Dean. Senor, keep quiet, please.

[The Lone Ranger]

Then you know what I'm talking about.

[Maria Wells]

Hush no more. You will come with me, please. We go to the library. We may talk in privacy there. I want to know why you are here. After what you have said, Otto will want to know also.

[The Lone Ranger]

Very well.

[Narrator]

Maria Wells guided the tall, handsome man through the gay throng into the vast corridor outside and across to the library. She stopped outside the door of the library and summoned a servant, Jarnac.

[Maria Wells]

Mr. Wells is standing near the main entrance. In uniform, of course. Ask him to join me in the library at once. Then find Mr. Gizet and tell him the same.

[Juan Gize / Narrator]

Yes, my lady.

[Maria Wells]

And now, Mr. Mysterious One, shall we go inside?

[Narrator]

Envoy Otto Wells entered the library. He was in elaborate dress uniform with a scarlet band across his chest and a sword at his side. The Lone Ranger began to Talk at once.

[The Lone Ranger]

Mr. Wells, your wife knows why I'm here. About Gizay. He blundered this afternoon when he stole the American defense papers from Major Randolph outside Fort Thurman.

[Juan Gize / Narrator]

What do you say?

[The Lone Ranger]

He told you what I mean.

[Maria Wells]

He is a free booster, Otto. He works for our embassy in Washington. They sent him here.

[The Lone Ranger]

I told her that. Mr. Wells, those papers, did you see them? Yes.

[Juan Gize / Narrator]

At least I glanced through them.

[The Lone Ranger]

One did not arrive here until late.

[Juan Gize / Narrator]

His host. I had to be present down here.

[The Lone Ranger]

Look at those papers at once, before it's too late. Mr. Wells, look at those papers. You'll be surprised what they contain. They do not have the information. We think some of it. But more important than that is what I'll show you when you see them. Oh, you're getting them now? Yes.

[Narrator]

Otto Wells, visibly agitated, had gone to a side wall, removed a picture and Then opened a small safe. He removed a packet and returned to where the Lone Ranger waited with the still, masked Maria Wells.

[Juan Gize / Narrator]

Now, before I open this, tell me what there is about its contents that brings you here.

[The Lone Ranger]

I don't think I'll bother. I'll just take the packet from you.

[Juan Gize / Narrator]

No, no, no.

[The Lone Ranger]

I said I'd take that packet. Thanks.

[Maria Wells]

Now he has a gun. He is going to shoot.

[Narrator / Announcer]

Now he is not one. Gisei had entered and heard the Lone Ranger unarmed. He jumped on the American from behind with his arm around the Lone Ranger throat, pulling his head back. Hold him like that one. I will stab him. As Wells drew his sword, the Lone Ranger dropped quickly to one knee, grabbed the wrist of Gizeay, and with superhuman effort sent the spy hurtling over his shoulder. Just as Wells made a thrust, the sword pierced the body of Juan Gize, and the impact sent Wells sprawling. Maria ran into the hall, screaming. The Lone Ranger bent, recovered the packet, then brought his gun crashing on the skull of Otto Wells. The envoy sprawled across the dying Gize as the Lone Ranger placed his gun in the holster. He placed the packet inside his shirt and ran across to the French doors that led to the garden. As he stepped outside, an officer of the guard, having heard Maria's screams, came running out of the darkness. Tahoe was a stride scout, and he held silver ready. The mask man bolted into his saddle, and together he and tle galloped to the rear of the estate as the pursuing man, joined by guards, began to fire. Guards with the with guns drawn, loomed at the rear gate with the riders veered and headed their horses towards a high hedge at the end of the property.

[Juan Gize / Narrator]

Marshall, Gun, Gump, Scout.

[Narrator / Announcer]

The two horses rose into the air, landed outside the grounds. The Lone Ranger and Toto streaked onto the road hundreds of yards from where the horseless pursuers converged at the gates.

[The Lone Ranger]

We made it, Toto, and they're not near us. Come on.

[Juan Gize / Narrator]

Turn off the road and ride to the west.

[The Lone Ranger]

The Rio Grande is less than two miles from here.

[Maria Wells]

Come on.

[Narrator]

The next morning, Colonel Smith, commandant at Fort Thurman, listened to the masked man's story as he held the packet which had been given him. When the masked man finished, the colonel.

[Juan Gize / Narrator]

Said, it's the perfect finish. That gazette is dead. Through his own fault, we captured the gang at Devil's Canyon last night, and I assure you, when this packet goes to Washington today, it'll be guarded by a detail of men who they suppose.

[The Lone Ranger]

Colonel, I'm glad I was able to recover those papers for my government. This is the greatest country on earth. And it's going to become greater. What little I did, sir, was for the United States. Goodbye, sir. Let's go.

[Narrator]

As the masked man and the Indian mounted their horses to leave the post, the commandant's aide who had witnessed the scene, shook his head admiringly.

[Juan Gize / Narrator]

What a tremendous man, Cano. The chances he took to recover those papers. Then he called it a little thing. Why, sir, he's done wonders. When the truth is known, Lieutenant, you learn that he may have saved the entire United States. What?

[The Lone Ranger]

But.

[Juan Gize / Narrator]

But who is he? Who else but the Lone Ranger?

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[Juan Gize / Narrator]

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