Murder at Red Clay Bend | The Cisco Kid (03-10-55)

Summary

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Old Time Radio Westerns: Murder at Red Clay Bend | The Cisco Kid (03-10-55)

Host: Andrew Rynes
Episode Date: March 24, 2026
Original Air Date (Cisco Kid): March 10, 1955

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Episode Overview

In this classic western tale, “Murder at Red Clay Bend,” the Cisco Kid and his loyal companion Pancho find themselves in the town of Clay Forks. When a stagecoach robbery results in murder, young Jim Duncan is accused of the crime. Cisco and Pancho work to unravel a web of deceit spun by the seemingly respected banker Blake Duncan—Jim’s own uncle, who seeks to frame his nephew for murder in order to seize his inheritance. The episode is a blend of suspense, fast-paced action, and moral justice, elevated by the Cisco Kid’s quick thinking and compassion for the wrongly accused.

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Key Discussion Points & Plot Breakdown

1. A Sinister Plot in Clay Forks

• Blake Duncan’s Scheme:
  Blake, the banker and uncle to Jim Duncan, secretly leads a violent gang and orchestrates both the hold-up and murder at Red Clay Bend to pin on his nephew, ultimately to claim his inheritance.
• Manipulation of Town Reputation:
  Blake arranges for Sid Grant to provoke Jim, shaping a bad reputation for the boy and setting the stage for his plan.

Quote:

"The more of a reputation for hot headedness and wildness my nephew gets, the better. ... When Jim returns this afternoon, capture him and hold him until tomorrow morning."
— Blake Duncan (04:13)

2. Introduction of Cisco and Pancho

• Setting the Scene:
  Cisco and Pancho are introduced lounging by the river, discussing their mission from the U.S. Marshal to break up the local gang.
• Cisco’s Code:
  Jim seeks gunfighting skills from Cisco, who responds with wisdom about the dangers of notoriety in the West.

Quote:

"When a man gets a reputation as a gunfighter, from then on, he never has one moment of peace. They always want to get him."
— Cisco Kid (05:37)

3. Framing the Nephew

• The Stagecoach Hold-Up:
  Rory and the gang stage the robbery, drop Jim’s glove at the scene, and murder a passenger as instructed by Blake. Jim is tied up, thus unable to participate but primed to take the blame.
• The Discovery:
  The sheriff, with the guidance of Blake (feigning surprise), finds and identifies Jim's glove, solidifying suspicion against him.

Timestamps:

• Stagecoach Robbery: [10:45]
• Discovery of Glove: [13:05]
• Jim’s Arrest: [14:30]

4. Cisco’s Investigation

• Doubting the Evidence:
  Cisco immediately doubts the official story, noting how Jim rode straight to the posse and questioning if the hold-up man even wore gloves.
• Crucial Details:
  Cisco questions both the sheriff and stage driver Hank, uncovering inconsistencies in the evidence and learning that the robber did not wear gloves.

Quote:

"If he were guilty, I doubt that he would ride directly to the sheriff’s posse at the scene of the crime."
— Cisco Kid (17:57)

• Clues About the Real Criminals:
  Cisco notices red clay on Rory's boots, a key detail linking him to the scene.

5. Confrontation and Prevention of a Lynching

• Mob Justice Threatened:
  The conspirators stir up a lynch mob, using the chaos to attempt to silence Jim permanently.
• Cisco’s Courage:
  Cisco stands in the jail doorway with Pancho and Hank (the former deputy), confronting the mob and appealing to their better judgment.

Quote:

"There will be no lynching here. There are many of you. There are only three of us. But if you try to storm these jails, some of you are going to get hurt from these bullets of ours."
— Cisco Kid (25:12)

• The Truth Revealed:
  Cisco forces Rory to stand before the town; Hank recognizes him as the robber, and in short order, Rory confesses—implicating Blake Duncan as the mastermind.

Timestamps:

• Confronting the Mob: [25:00]
• Rory’s Confession: [26:20]

6. Final Justice and Resolution

• Blake and Rory Arrested:
  With Cisco’s evidence and the confession, the conspiracy is exposed, and the true culprits are arrested.

• Cisco’s Reasoning:
  Pancho asks Cisco to explain how he knew; Cisco mentions observing details like Duncan’s reaction to the glove and the telltale clay on Rory’s boots.

• Comic Relief:
  The episode ends with a comedic storytelling detour from Pancho about his Uncle Jose and Salvador—a lighthearted coda to the tale.

Quote:

"Why go into all that? ... Why? Matter is also, we talk of something else, Cisco. We talk of Salvador."
— Pancho (28:58)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Cisco’s Wisdom About Violence:
  "When a man gets a reputation as a gunfighter, from then on, he never has one moment of peace." (05:37)
• Cisco’s Stand at the Jail Door:
  "Most of you are good citizens of this town. But among you are banditos who have talked you into coming here to do something you would be sorry for the rest of your lives." (25:15)
• Rory’s Forced Confession:
  "It was Mr. Duncan. He wanted the kid out of the way so he could get his inheritance." (26:20)

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Key Segments & Timestamps

• 04:13 – Blake Duncan’s Scheme Revealed
• 05:37 – Cisco’s Warning About Gunfighter Reputations
• 10:45 – The Stagecoach Robbery
• 13:05 – The Discovery of Jim’s Glove
• 14:30 – Jim’s Arrest and Framing Solidified
• 17:57 – Cisco Questions the Sheriff and Evidence
• 25:00 – The Mob Scene, Cisco’s Stand
• 26:20 – Rory’s Confession and Resolution
• 28:58 – Pancho’s Comedic Story

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Tone & Style

The episode brims with the classic bravado, moral certainty, and light humor emblematic of midcentury Western radio dramas. Cisco leads with both assertiveness and compassion, while Pancho provides comic relief and affable loyalty. The dialogue is fast-paced, direct, and colored with light Spanish inflections, supporting the "Robin Hood of the Old West" branding of Cisco.

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Summary

“Murder at Red Clay Bend” is a quintessential Cisco Kid episode, weaving a tale of double-dealing, loyalty, and frontier justice. While Jim Duncan faces the gallows for a crime he did not commit, Cisco and Pancho's vigilant investigation and cool-headed courage expose the real culprits. The episode is both a suspenseful mystery and a reaffirmation of Western values: truth, justice, and the importance of a sharp eye—and a quicker hand.

Ideal for: Fans of classic radio drama, Westerns, and suspenseful mystery storytelling.

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Transcript

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Cisco the sheriff. He is getting closer this way. Pancho

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Now.

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The Cisco Kid in our exciting story, Murder at Red Clay Bend, Blake Duncan had a Sanctimonious face and the heart of a demon. For a long time he occupied an honored place as the banker in the western town of Clay Forks. The while he secretly headed one of the most vicious gangs ever to plunder and murder. It was a very little thing, seen only by the sharp eyes of the Cisco Kid that finally gave Blake Duncan away. Our story opens in the Clayforks Cafe. A hulking brute of a man named Sid Grant is playing poker with young Jim Duncan, 20 year old nephew of Blake France is deliberately goading the boy.

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Now what you got, kid? I'm calling ASIS over kings. You played this game before, huh? What do you mean by that remark, Rands? You know how to slip them cards off the bottom, squirt. You take that back. Don't reckon I will. What are you gonna do about it? Why you big. I'll show you. I'll beat your brains up. Look out. Let go. All right, I'll slug you too, mister. Quit it. Quit it. Quit it. Quit it, I say. Make way. You want me? Let me get in there busting up furniture. What's the matter with you, Buz? Who started this fight? Young Jim Duncan started it, Sheriff. Yeah? What about that, Jim? Well, I had reason. What was the reason? Never mind, Sheriff. I'm not squealing on anybody. Out settle my own differences. Yeah, the trouble with you young whippersnappers that come out here from the east. You think you can run everything and I'm getting sick of it. Howdy, Mr. Duncan. How do, Rory? You want to see me? Yeah, if you got a minute. Come right in here. I managed to maintain two small offices even in this little bank. Go right in, Rory. Just let me glance out of this window to be sure nobody's listening. Now the coast is clear, we can talk. It worked, Mr. Duncan. Sid Grand's got Jim into a fight. Yeah, just as you planned it. The more of a reputation for hot headedness and wildness my nephew gets, the better. The sheriff came in and grabbed Jim. Im a talking to. Then Jim said he was going for a ride out along the river. Yes. Well done, Roy. Now we'll carry out the rest of the plan immediately. When Jim returns this afternoon, capture him and hold him until tomorrow morning. Right. Mr. Duncan. You will hold up the stage at Red Clay Bend tomorrow. Afterwards you will drop one of Jim's gloves at the scene of the hold up. Then what? Then let the boy go free. You're going to be on the stage? I am. And Rory. Yeah? Be sure a murder is committed. Kill One of the passengers. You're sure going to a lot of trouble so you can get young Jim's inheritance. Mr. Duncan, you're his guardian. Why don't you just have him killed and be done with it? I do things in my own way, Rory. Get busy. Oh, missisco, we must do nothing. It is nice here. Dot com. Pancho, Are you not content to lie on the bank of the river and look into the water? Jesus, Pancho, like that. The United States Marshal asked us to come here and do something. No, see, he asked us to try to break up the gang that is terrorizing this county. But before we try to do that, Pancho, we must know the county, the trails. We know the trail is very good. Who this rider is this for? Look, he's a rider, right? Why, looks like young Gene Duncan Poncho. Oh. See, he been out here to our camp two times now. No, see, we first met him when he was out this way hunting antelope. He's a fine boy, Pancho. Oh, he's a good boy. Yeah. Oh, oh, oh, what is this here, Jim? What is this? Senior Jim. Hello, Cisco. Poncho. Say, Cisco, would you mind showing me how you draw and fire? Why, no, Senor Jim. But why, may I ask, do you want me to show you? Out in this country, you can't tell when you might need to know sometime. It's good not to know. Thank you, Jim. Have you been having trouble with someone? Not much. I got into a fight in a cafe when a man named Sid Grant accused me of cheating at pocus. You cheating? I know you too well for that. I remember that name. Sid Grant. Come over this way, Senor Jim. Pancho, put a small piece of wood on that tree stump, if you will. Easy now, Senor Jim. When I count to three, we will each draw and fire at that piece of wood. Then I will show you my draw, piece of wood and a stump. Gracias, Pancho. Are you ready, Senor Jim? Yeah. Very well. One, two, three. Cisco, you. You knocked that wood off there before my gun was halfway out of the holster. It's easy. No, I don't see how anybody can draw that fast. I hope you will never have to try, Singer. Jim, remember this. When a man gets a reputation as a gunfighter, from then on, he never has one moment of peace. They always want to get him. I ain't planning to be a gunfighter. I just want to know how to protect myself. Well, much obliged, Cisco. I'll be riding on now. We're always glad to have you come here, Senor Jim. Thanks. See you later. Adios. Adios. He's a fine boy, but I do not like this gun fighting business. I only hope senor Jim is not getting ideas. We wait for him right here, Sid. All right, you'll have to come back to town by this trail. A couple of you hombres get these horses out of sight. Yeah, and don't forget to put on your mask. We don't want him to recognize any of us. And don't do any talking. We'll hide on each side of this trail in the bushes. When the squirt comes along, we'll jump him and gun whip him. You know, I don't see the point of taking him to that hold up tomorrow, Rory. We're taking him so the holdup and the murder can be pinned on him. Grants, he ain't going to take part in it. He'll be tied and gagged. Oh, just so Duncan can get the kids money, huh? Yeah, that's right. Duncan's his guardian. And when the kid gets of age, he'll be coming into most a quarter of a million dollars. Well, we get any cut of that? We sure do. Hey, here he comes. I get down and out of sight. Let the horse get a little bit past so he won't rear up. Now keep quiet. Now let go. I see him. Whip him. That does it, Rory. All right, tie him tight. We'll keep him out in the hills tonight when the hombres catch his horse. So far, so good. Today we arrived at the township. You know, say, today we will start to get acquainted with more people and listen to what they have to say, the bandidos. We have to not suspect us, whoever the bandidos are. Well, whether they do or not, we'll keep our eyes open, amigo fans who always keep bouncing eyes open. Except when Pancho asleep. Gunshots. Pancho long distance away too. See? Look, Pancho. Where? Where? Stagecoach. Can't see it. Way over there. Stagecoach run fast for the town. It is supposed to be going the other way. Pancho, let us get over there quickly. It might be a hole up up there. Come on, go over now. Go, go, go. You say the other passenger was killed, Mr. Duncan? Yes, he was, Sheriff. Shot down in cold blood. You was a passenger yourself, huh? Yes, the hold up man took all my money and my watch. How come he didn't gun you down too? I. I don't know. Probably because I said nothing. The other passenger objected. Sheriff, this sort of outrage must be stopped. Do what I can, Mr. Duncan. Here's Red Clay Bend. You say it happened here? Yes. Say, who are those men? That's a Cisco Kid and his partner. Ho ho. Tell them to stand back, Sheriff. They might obliterate a coup. They're all right there. Howdy, Cisco, aren't you? Buenos de esta, seor. Buenas dea sega. You two men get back away from that trail, see? And why should we, senor? There's been a stagecoach hold up here and the sheriff is looking for cools. Stand back. Well, let's not make a fuss. Mr. Duncan, shake hands with the Cisco Kid and Poncho. Mr. Duncan's a banker in Clay Fort. Buenos, dear senor. Buenos, dear senor. What's that right there by the edge of that bush? Looks to me like a glove, Senor Duncan. Let's have a look at that, Sheriff. Honest, I'm glad you don't break this book. I do not care for his man or myself, Poncho. But let us not judge him too hastily. Come, let us walk over there. This is something to go on. I. Oh, great Scott. What's the matter, Mr. Duncan? That glove. What about it? Why, nothing, sir. Nothing. Well, come on. You know whose it is. Why, it looks very much like one of my nephew's gloves. You saw the hold up man. You heard him talk. Yes, I. I thought there was something familiar about him. Of course, he was masked. Oh, this is terrible. You mean you think it was Jim, Sheriff? I have no alternative but to think so. I. That boy not hold up the stage, Corsisco? I would not think so, Pancho. But maclemir, he won't let out the door and fire says go. I'm thinking of that myself, amigo. But again, let us not form conclusions ahead of time. Sheriff, I got a report to make to you. You can make it from the chair. Young man, I'm arresting you on suspension of hold up and murder. Hold up and murder? What are you talking about? Put the handcuffs on him, Deputy. No, no. What's the idea? Is this your glove, Jim? Yeah, yeah, that's mine. Where'd you find it? We'll talk it over at the jail. But look, Sheriff, hold up in murder. Uncle Blake, help me out, will you? Unfortunately, Jim, I'm forced to understand this. Isco. Neither can I at the moment. But something is very wrong, Pancho. And we are going to find out just exactly what it is.

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Now back to the Cisco Kid in our exciting story Murder at Red Clay Bend. Plotting to get his nephew's inheritance money when the boy Jim Duncan comes of age, Blake Duncan, banker and ostensibly the leading citizen of Clay Forks, pinned a stagecoach hold up and murder onto Jim. Happening along, Cisco and Pancho learn some of the details. Because he has met young Jim and likes him, Cisco is determined to get

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to the truth of him matter now in the sheriff's office. I would like to talk with the boy. Sheriff. Well, all right, Cisco. After I have asked you a question or two. First, where is the stage driver? Hank Louder? I've already talked to him. Do you mind if I talk with him? Not at all. He's at the stage station just down the street. Fine. You go tell him if you want to see him. Sheriff? Yeah, Would you do that, Poncho? Do you think Senor Jim is guilty, Sheriff? I don't know what to think, Cisco, but I got evidence. If he were guilty, I doubt that he would ride directly to the sheriff's posse at the scene of the crime. Well, I thought of that too. But that cock and bull story is about being knocked over the head and kept in the heels all last night. Don't ring true. Well, the good hopping sheriff, but we will let that go for the moment. Who is this? Sid Grant's young Jim had they fight with in this conflict? Oh, Sid works around town here mostly works out on Mr. Duncan's ranch. What is he like? Well, he likes to gamble and carry on a lot. But I never had no real trouble with Grant here this day. Cyber Cisco. Want to see me again? Sheriff? The Cisco Kid here would like to ask you a question or two, Hank. Sure. Tell me, do you know senior Jim Duncan? Yeah, yeah, I know him. In your opinion, was he the hold up man? Well, I dunno, Cisco. Hard to say where a fellow's got a mask on.

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He was about the size of Jim.

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Did you hear him speak? Sure did. Well, it didn't sound to me like Jim Duncan's voice, but then I ain't no judge.

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Mr. Duncan ought to know.

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But he's the boy's uncle.

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He says it was Jim's voice.

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But you do not think so?

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Well, no, I don't.

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One more question. Was the holdup man wearing gloves? No, he wasn't. Gracias, Senor Hank. That is all. Yeah, yeah. Much obliged, Hank. All right now. You want to see Jim, Cisco? I think not, Senor Sheriff. At least not just yet. I have changed my mind. You have no objections? Pancho and I will just look the town over. Come in. Yes, Roy. But I better tell you, Mr. Duncan. Cisco Kids over in the sheriff's office, that's all. I don't like it. That ombre's got a brain like a steel trap and he ain't afraid of nothing. Yes, I've heard of Cisco. I. I'm not worrying. Yeah, but suppose Cisco starts nosing around and you should know what to do in that case. Rory, however. Who's that? Now keep calm, Roy, Keep calm. Come in, Duncan. I would like a few words with you, please. Quite a few, no? Why of course. Pray sit down. Gracia, Sen. Gracias, senor. This is my ranch foreman, Rory Wills. Cisco and Armso. Yes, how are they? Arms. Proceed, Cisco. Senior Duncan, I am convinced your nephew is not guilty. I do hope you're right. Do you know of anyone who would try to pin the guilt on him? Why no, no indeed, Duncan. I am told you very seldom travel by stage. Is that true? Now wait a minute here. You wait, hombre. What are you trying to say? I am talking to Senor Duncan, not you. I'm talking to you. Be quiet, Roy. Also, senor, how is it that you notice that glove so quickly out at the scene of the hold up? I thunder. That's enough. I'll throw these hombres out of here. Correct, Cisco. Disco's trying to pin this on you, Mr. Duncan. I'll show him. You grab Kisco. You'll grab the wrong one, hombre. Since you ask for trouble, you may have it. How'd you like to feel at the floor? That's enough. I'll have no brawls in my office. We are leaving, Senor Duncan. But I think we will see you soon again. Get up, Rory. Oh, Cisco's got us spotted. Sure as blazes I'm inclined to agree with you. And here's the plan. Now have Sid Grant start a fight with Cisco about dark. Call the sheriff. And when the sheriff leaves the jail.

[Narrator (Cisco Kid Story)]

Yeah.

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You'll have the boys all ready to storm the jail and take my nephew out. Yeah? Then what? Dead men can't talk. Rory, lynch him. But Disco, you just about tell those hombres you suspect them. See, I meant to let them think that Poncho. Now the next move will be theirs. You think you know the killers. See, I do. Tell Poncho. Who? Who? One called Rory. Rory. Did you not notice Poncho? That was dried red clay on his boots. I not notice, no. The only clay like that around here is at the scene of the hold up. Did you see the cafe? Eh? Men do a great deal of talking in cafes, amigo. We might learn something. Ah, here. This table will do very nicely from here. We can also look out under the street. But I do not like the looks of things, Poncho. Don't you like the looks of the food you spoke? No time to think of food. Groups of men out on the street, they are up to something. So he's the Cisco Kid, huh? He don't look like such a much. Go get him, Grant. Big hombre come this way, Cisco. Yeah, that other hombre called him Grantz. And Grantz is the one Senor Jim had the trouble with. They tell me you're a great fighter, Cisco. Watch him, Sisco. You're going to have to prove it. Very well then. I will. Get the shirt. Get the shirt. Beat your head off. You and I are not of the same mind, Dominique. All right, boys, let's get started. Over to the chair. Santos. So that is what it is. This fight is only a cover up. Pancho, run to meet the chair. Tell him to get back to that chair. Go back to your chair. Go back. Quick, quick, go back. I'm going to end this fight, hombre, so that I can get over to that chair before that mob does. And I will end it by picking you up and throwing you through that window like. P estab the. Here we come back to the jail. Yeah, that mob's coming right here. Say, is there a back door to the jail, Sheriff? No, only in the front entrance. Gets the boy out of that cell. Bring him here to the door. Sheriff, what side of that mob? Say when I tell you to, not before. Is your deputy here? No, no. But there's Hank Lowder, the stage driver. Hank used to be a deputy. Hey, Hank. Hank, come over here. All right, dear. Yes, I know what you want. Some help in holding off that mob. Hand me that shotgun. Good for you, Senor Hank, you stand on that side of the door. Pancho, on the other here. Sheriff, get Senor Jim out of that cell. Yeah, I guess you're better. All right. Draw your guns, Pancho. I will draw mine. That is close enough. Get out of the way. Stand where you are. Now listen to me, all of you. There will be no lynching here. There are many of you. There are only three of us. But if you try to storm these jails, some of you are going to get hurt from these bullets of ours. Let's lynch that blasted Cisco Kid, too. I will talk to you in a moment, Coyote. Sayoris, listen again to me. Most of you are good citizens of this town. But among you are bandiros who have talked you into coming here. Do something you would be sorry for the rest of your lives. I want you to see the boy you came here to lynch. Sheriff, bring Senor Jim to the door. All right, Cisco. Ah, now, not so many of you call for a lynching. I give you my word, senores. Senor Jim did not commit that murder, nor did he rob that stagecoach. Hey, you. The umbrella called. Rory, step forward. What you talking about? Do as I say. You. Major Coyote, I'm out in front of these men. Come on, now. Raise your kerchief up over your nose and mouth. Easy, easy. Just go there. Hold your right hand out in front of you as if you held a gun. What's the idea? You're Hank, you were at that hold up. Now, what do you think? No doubt about it now, boys.

[Narrator (Cisco Kid Story)]

Rory Wills is a man.

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Why you. Stop where you are. Homie, let me add Hank. He'd lie. Very well, then I will stop you. Kids go hit him. They go down. No. Get up on your feet, you. Now. You are in danger of your life right now, hombre. Who told you to hold up that stage? I. It was Mr. Duncan. He wanted the kid out of the way so he could get his inheritance. Dump the number in the edge of the crowd, Cisco. He'll run away now. Do not let this over. Get away, sir. Stay back. I'll kill you, Cisco. I'll kill you. You would not kill anyone, Duncan. All you can do is order your own nephew killed by lynching. Would I like to hit anyone? But this is going to be a pleasure. Hey, where you are? Over. The law plays no favorites. So we will leave this to the law. Your sheriff the handcuffs for these two killers. Is the leader of the bandido gang, huh? See, that is true, Pancho. He was. But no one suspected him. You suspected him. I began to when I saw him pick up that glove. And his amazement when he said it was his nephew's glove was not convincing. You not think he the killer, though hounds, many of his stamps seldom kill with their own hands, amigo. They ordered the killings done. So when I saw the dried red clay on that Rory Ombre's boots and found out that he worked for Duncan. But why go into all that? Why? Matter is also we talk of something else, sister. We talk of Salvador. Salvador? Who is Salvador? Salvador a neighbor of Pancho's, Uncle Jose. He lived five miles away. What is Salvador like, Pancho? Salvador. That is good. Salvador is smarter like anything. Wouldn't I Salvador Coma and call Aunt. Uncle Jose came to court, see? And while Salvador, did it begin to rain hot? Yeah. Uncle Jose, look out the window. He said it rain all night. Salvador and you stay here, no? And what did Salvador say to that, Pancho? He said, gracias. And Salvador stay. And then he go out of the house and come back two hours later. In fact, two hours later. Oh, it was wet like the river. But where did he go, Amigo? That what Uncle Jose asked Salvador. And what did Salvador say? He say, I go home to get a night shirt. Oh, Poncho. Oh, she's gone.

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