Murder on the Mountain | Challenge of the Yukon (09-07-52)

Summary

Podcast Summary:
Old Time Radio Westerns
Episode: Murder on the Mountain | Challenge of the Yukon (09-07-52)
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Release Date: March 25, 2026

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Overview

In this episode of the Old Time Radio Westerns, listeners are transported to the wilds of the Yukon during the gold rush through a digitally restored broadcast of "Challenge of the Yukon." The episode titled "Murder on the Mountain" follows Sergeant Preston and his loyal husky, King, as they investigate the murder of a prospector, uncovering greed, betrayal, and the pursuit of justice in the rugged frontier. Enhanced audio and rich sound design bring the action, atmosphere, and suspense of classic radio drama to life.

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Key Discussion Points and Episode Breakdown

1. Setting the Stage: A Yukon Mystery

• [01:35] The narrator introduces Sergeant Preston of the Northwest Mounted Police and his dog, King, amidst the Yukon gold rush.
  • "Gold! Gold discovered in the Yukon—a stampede to the Klondike in the wild race for riches." (Narrator, 01:40)

2. The Murder is Revealed

• [04:10–07:58]
  • Sergeant Preston arrives in Whitehorse and meets Sandy McIntosh.
  • Sandy reveals the murder of his partner, Jed Comstock.
    • "The reason I came all the way to Whitehorse is because Jed has been murdered." (Sandy McIntosh, 04:58)
  • Sandy recounts meeting two suspicious strangers, Vince and Stubby, and mentions crucial evidence: a piece of green plaid shirt found in Jed’s hand.
  • Sergeant Preston decides to investigate at Sandy’s claim.

3. On the Trail of the Killers

• [08:15–12:59]
  • Preston and Sandy investigate at the Indian Ridge trading post.
  • Storekeeper Mike recalls seeing the two suspects before the murder—tall, bearded, and short, heavy-set.
  • Meanwhile, Vince and Stubby, having robbed a bank and killed Jed for his gold, plot an escape to Alaska, seeking help from Suko, a local Indian guide.

4. Indian Village: Trust and Tension

• [13:00–16:38]
  • At the Indian village, Vince and Stubby attempt (with gold) to secure Suko’s guidance but must wait for a native celebration.
  • Sergeant Preston and Sandy, while pursuing the trail, attempt to gain information in the village but are intentionally misled by the chief:
    • “You not come to say Indian steal?” (Indian Chief, 15:14)
    • "If redcoat think Chief not tell truth, me not talk anymore. You leave village, not come back." (Indian Chief, 16:24)

5. A Warning and the Pursuit Tightens

• [20:39–23:44]
  • Suko warns Vince and Stubby about the approaching Mounties, but is swiftly captured and forced to guide them.
  • King, the dog, picks up their trail in spite of attempts to evade pursuit.

6. Danger on the Trail: The Bull Moose Incident

• [24:23–25:06]
  • A tense, action-filled encounter occurs when a bull moose threatens Sandy’s life.
    • “Sandy, he's gonna charge.” (Sergeant Preston, 24:23)
    • King distracts the moose, allowing the Sergeant to shoot, saving Sandy.

7. The Final Confrontation in the Cabin

• [25:15–29:44]
  • Vince and Stubby, now holding Suko captive, plan to kill him.
  • Sergeant Preston and Sandy approach the cabin stealthily. Inside, a standoff ensues.
    • "If you want to see this Indian shot through the head, drop your gun." (Vince, 27:24)
    • King creates a distraction, allowing Preston to outdraw the criminals.
      • "I hope King would attract their attention long enough for me to shoot." (Sergeant Preston, 28:25)
  • Suko is freed, and the evidence (the plaid cloth and the testimony of Suko) solidly implicates Vince and Stubby.
    • "These are the two men I told you about, Sergeant. And those pokes of gold are Jed's and mine." (Sandy McIntosh, 28:41)
    • "I arrest both of you in the name of the Crown for the murder of Jed Comstock." (Sergeant Preston, 29:38)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Sandy's desperate report:
  • "The reason I came all the way to Whitehorse is because Jed has been murdered." (Sandy McIntosh, 04:58)
• Evidence found:
  • "I noticed one of them was wearing a greenish plaid shirt. I found this in Jed's hand." (Sandy McIntosh, 07:27)
• Sergeant Preston on justice:
  • "I arrest both of you in the name of the Crown for the murder of Judd Comstock. Zuko, you go back to your village." (Sergeant Preston, 29:38)
• Sandy after the moose attack:
  • "Nah, nah, just bruised a wee bit, Sergeant. I sure thought I was a goner when he started toward me." (Sandy McIntosh, 24:52)
• Suko’s gratitude:
  • "Had good redcoat come to save Suko." (Suko, 28:34)

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Key Timestamps

• Yukon Introduction & Backstory: 01:35–04:10
• Sandy Reports the Murder: 05:01–07:58
• Vince and Stubby’s Scheme Unfolds: 09:36–12:59
• Tense Indian Village Encounter: 13:00–16:38
• Suko Warns the Fugitives; Chase Heats Up: 20:39–23:44
• Bull Moose Confrontation: 24:23–25:06
• Cabin Showdown and Capture: 25:15–29:44

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Episode Tone & Style

True to the tradition of classic radio Westerns, the episode weaves suspense, moral clarity, and heroic action. The language is dramatic and direct, with rich sound effects augmenting the peril and excitement. Sergeant Preston is portrayed with steadfast integrity, while side characters like Sandy and Suko bring warmth, grit, and occasional humor to the narrative.

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Next Adventure Preview

• [33:19] Teaser of the next case: a mysterious letter claims a relative intends murder at the Gold King mine. A new adventure awaits Sergeant Preston and King amidst gold, danger, and the untamed Yukon.

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This enhanced recreation of an old-time radio drama delivers a suspenseful, action-packed tale of frontier justice with all the grit and heart of the golden age of radio storytelling.

Transcript

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[Sergeant Preston]

Come on, gang. Hello, Constable.

[Sandy McIntosh]

Well, glad to see you, Sergeant. Thought it was about time for you to be coming here in patrol duty. I have my reports all ready for you.

[Sergeant Preston]

Good. How are things in Pointhorse?

[Sandy McIntosh]

Well, nothing much has happened lately. Summer brings many strangers to town, but. Morning. Oh, good morning. Hi, Sergeant. I didn't expect to find you here.

[Sergeant Preston]

Well, Sandy Macintosh. Last time I saw you was. Oh, last spot at Indian Ridge.

[Sandy McIntosh]

That's right, Sergeant. It was at the trading post where I'd gone to get supplies for me and my partner, Jed Comstock. Jed and I had a claim back in the foothills, a week's ride from here.

[Sergeant Preston]

So you told me.

[Narrator]

How have you made out, Sergeant?

[Sandy McIntosh]

The reason I came all the way to Whitehorse is because Jed has been murdered.

[Sergeant Preston]

Murdered?

[Sandy McIntosh]

That's right. I better sit down and tell you all about it.

[Sergeant Preston]

Yes,

[Sandy McIntosh]

it happened a wee bit more than a week ago. I got here as fast as I could to report it. You see, our claim is two days right from Indian Ridge. We did well with our claim. Figured on staying till the end of summer, then selling out and heading for the States with our gold.

[Sergeant Preston]

I see. Go on.

[Sandy McIntosh]

Well, more than a week ago, I left the cabin and started for Indian Ridge Trading Post for more supplies. Jed stayed at the cabin. It was about supper time, my first day out when I was. I came around a bend in the trail and saw two strangers who'd camped to prepare their evening meal. Ho. Ho.

[Vince]

Ho there.

[Sandy McIntosh]

Ho. Evening, strangers. Which way you heading? Heading into Foothill Bigger and hunting some caribou. Seen many up that way? Aye, plenty. My partner and I bagged a lot of them. Oh, say, could you spare a cup of that coffee? I reckon. So about it, then?

[Vince]

Yeah, we have enough, thanks.

[Sandy McIntosh]

Thanks a lot. You spoke of a partner. What do you do back in the foothills, mister? We have a claim there and they're all witness. If you and your friend want to buy a good paying claim we aim to sell out soon.

[Vince]

Why hasn't it paid off?

[Sandy McIntosh]

Paid off? It sure has paid off plenty. And when I go back, my partner's gonna head for White Horse and put our gold in the bank there.

[Vince]

Glad you did so well, my name is Vince. This is Stubby.

[Sandy McIntosh]

Glad to know you both. Just call me Sandy. Sandy McIntosh.

[Vince]

Where you heading now?

[Sandy McIntosh]

Indian Ridge to get supplies. I'll get there tomorrow, stay overnight, then go back. Cabin's just two days in there. Well, that's fine. Sit down. I'll brew the coffee. Sandy, I'm anxious to know where your place is located. If you found so many caribou, make yourself comfortable. I reckon we have enough vittles to share with you. Well, Sergeant, I talk with. They gave me plenty to eat and even shared a bottle of wine with me. They asked a lot of questions while we eat.

[Sergeant Preston]

I see.

[Sandy McIntosh]

Well, I. I told them where our cabin was and anything else they wanted to know. Then I went on to Indian Ridge. Three days later, when I got back to the cabin, I found Jed Comstock dead. I figured those two strangers went there, shot him and took the gold.

[Sergeant Preston]

Do you have any reason to suspect they killed Jim?

[Sandy McIntosh]

I do. First of all, very few people go up that way. And second, I noticed one of them was wearing a greenish plaid shirt. I found this in Jed's hand.

[Sergeant Preston]

Piece of green plaid?

[Sandy McIntosh]

That's right. I figured Jed must have tore it loose before he was shot. Here lie Barry. Jed then came here to report what happened? Jed was murdered about nine or ten days ago, then? That's right. Those two men have had plenty of time to get away. What shall we do, Sergeant?

[Sergeant Preston]

You stay here, Constable. I'll take Sandy and go to that cabin. We may get a line on those men on the way.

[Sandy McIntosh]

We had rain several days ago. There'll be no trail to follow now.

[Sergeant Preston]

We may be able to get some information. Come on, Sandy. Get supplies and head for the scene of the crime.

[Sandy McIntosh]

Come along, James.

[Narrator]

After getting supplies, Sergeant Preston and Sandy McIntosh started the long trip to Sandy's mountain cabin. When they reached Indian Ridge, they stopped to ask questions at the trading board.

[Sandy McIntosh]

Didn't expect you to come back with Sandy. I suppose he told you about poor Jed Comstock.

[Sergeant Preston]

Yes, Mike. Fortunately, I arrived in Whitehorse just before Sandy came to the council's office.

[Sandy McIntosh]

Sandy stopped in here and told me about it. From the description he gave, I remembered the two men.

[Sergeant Preston]

Oh, they stopped here for supplies.

[Sandy McIntosh]

Yep. That was before Sandy met them, though. One was sort of short and heavy. The other was clogged. You might say with whiskers.

[Sergeant Preston]

Yes, that about fits the description Sandy gave. You. Haven't seen them since Sandy started for White Horse?

[Sandy McIntosh]

No, Sergeant. I suppose they figured Sandy'd stop here and tell about the killing before he went on to report it to the constable.

[Sergeant Preston]

They may be hiding in the foothills, waiting for things to blow over. Keep your eyes and ears open, Mike. You happen to see them or hear of anyone who has, send an Indian runner to find it.

[Sandy McIntosh]

Of course. Sandy.

[Indian Chief]

Let's go.

[Sergeant Preston]

Sandy. We'll head for your cabin now, Monkey.

[Narrator]

In front of an old shack some distance from Sandy's cabin, Vince and Stubby were busy making two packs of caribou hides.

[Sandy McIntosh]

Your idea, Posing as a couple of hunters so as to hide out these mountains is good one, Vince. Of course, I didn't think we'd really do any hunting, though.

[Vince]

At least caribou hides will come in handy. Stubby, it's a good thing we have that pack horse with us to carry these hides and some of the venison.

[Sandy McIntosh]

Carry them where? What do we want with.

[Vince]

Hey, look, since we robbed that Skagway bank, I've done all the planning. I figured these foothills would be the place to hide out till the excitement died down.

[Sandy McIntosh]

Yeah, that's right. Can't head back toward the border now. If we finished off that old prospector and grabbed his gold, the Mounties will be watching for is if that other fella, Sandy, reported the killing.

[Vince]

Listen, I figure on paying some of that gold to one of the Indians around here. We need a guide to take us by roundabout way to the Alaskan border so we'll not have to go through any settlements.

[Sandy McIntosh]

Well, I don't like the idea of having the Mounties after it.

[Vince]

They can't prove we did the killing. Maybe they'll think that's cuts when Sandy did it himself.

[Sandy McIntosh]

Yeah, maybe they will. How soon do you think we get started from here, Vince?

[Vince]

We'll leave in the morning. There's a small Indian village near here, just a couple of miles away. We'll go there, get a guide, then head for the Alaskan border.

[Narrator]

The following morning, Vince and Stubby arrived at the Indian village on horseback. The stolen gold was in their saddlebag. At first, the Indians were suspicious of the two men. But after Vince explained to the chief that they had come as friends and had brought gold, the Indians became friendly and listened attentively as Vince talked.

[Vince]

Chief, we'll give you gold for an Indian brave who knows the mountain trails. Well, we'll give him gold, too, for guiding us where we want to go.

[Indian Chief]

Ah, young brave succo.

[Sergeant Preston]

No trey.

[Indian Chief]

Well, him plenty good guide him. Show many hunters where to find caribou.

[Vince]

No, no, we don't want caribou, Chief. We want someone to guide us to the border.

[Indian Chief]

May not understand.

[Sandy McIntosh]

He doesn't know what you're talking about, Vince.

[Vince]

I'll make him understand if this stick will do. Do what? Let me handle this. Hey, chief, Call Suko here and I'll show you what we want him to do.

[Indian Chief]

Suko Omete.

[Sandy McIntosh]

Hey, what you gonna do?

[Vince]

Draw a diagram on the ground to show them. We want to find back trails to the border.

[Narrator]

A moment later, a tall, young Indian came forward in answer to the chief's call.

[Suko]

Chief call Zuko. Me here.

[Indian Chief]

White men come as friends. Bring 20 gold. Them want guide. Me say you good guide.

[Suko]

Ah, me good guide. Find plenty caribou.

[Vince]

We don't want a hot zuko. Look, I'll show you what we want with this stick. Here. Right there is where our shack is. You understand? But now we want to reach the border. You see, this is Indian Ridge settlement right here.

[Suko]

Me go there many times.

[Sandy McIntosh]

Good.

[Vince]

Now here is White Horse. We want to travel on trails that go around those places. Like this. Now, here is where we want to go.

[Suko]

That's a long way.

[Sandy McIntosh]

Plenty rough trails.

[Vince]

You take us there, and we'll pay you in gold.

[Suko]

Me take you good.

[Vince]

We're ready to start right now.

[Suko]

No, that's not good.

[Sandy McIntosh]

You go.

[Suko]

Wait a sec. Me come when sun cast shadows.

[Sandy McIntosh]

Today.

[Suko]

Braves have big sun dance. Me fine dancer. Me not leave now.

[Sandy McIntosh]

Elamir has to come with us now.

[Indian Chief]

No sucho right. Braves have big sun dance. Him not leave till sun casts shadows.

[Sandy McIntosh]

But listen.

[Vince]

Shut up. We don't want to make him sore. All right, Suko. We'll get back and wait at our shack. You come there after the sun dance, and we'll set out for the border with you as our guide.

[Narrator]

That same morning, early Sergeant Preston and Sandy arrived at the cabin where Jed Comstock had been murdered. As they opened the door, Sandy remarked,

[Sandy McIntosh]

well, Sergeant, here we are. I cleaned the place before I left for White Horse.

[Sergeant Preston]

Now that we're here, it's not going to be easy to trail those two men. Sandy King could get the scent of one of them from that piece of cloth. But any scent they may have left when they rode away has been washed out by now.

[Sandy McIntosh]

Hey, what are you going to do?

[Sergeant Preston]

Is there an Indian village anywhere near here?

[Sandy McIntosh]

Aye, there is. The chief was friendly to Jed and me. We did some trading with him and his braves, I thought.

[Sergeant Preston]

So struck me that they'd know of any strangers who might be hiding in the vicinity. Aye, that's true one. I'll let King get the scent from this piece of cloth. There might still be some trace of their trail out here. Hey, King. Find him. Find him, boy.

[Narrator]

The big husky circled a moment or two, sniffing the ground, then came back to his master and whined.

[Sergeant Preston]

No use, Sandy. He can't pick up the trail now. We'll go to that Indian village. We may get some information there. Steady, Blacky.

[Vince]

Easy.

[Sandy McIntosh]

Steady.

[Narrator]

Later that morning, Sergeant Preston and Sandy arrived at the Indian vil.

[Sergeant Preston]

There's the chief. He's coming to meet us.

[Indian Chief]

Oh. Why does white friend bring redcoat to Indian village?

[Sandy McIntosh]

This is Sergeant Preston, Chief. We came only for a friendly talk.

[Sergeant Preston]

That's right, Chief.

[Indian Chief]

You not come to say Indian steel?

[Sergeant Preston]

No. I'm not here hunting one of your braves, Chief. But we are hunting two white men. One short and heavy set, the other tall and bearded. Have you or any of your braves seen them?

[Indian Chief]

No. Them not come here. We not know them.

[Sergeant Preston]

That's strange, Sandy, look at this.

[Sandy McIntosh]

Where is it, Sergeant?

[Sergeant Preston]

A diagram of some sort on the ground. The way King's acting leads me to believe he's found the scent he got from that piece of cloth. I'm sure that man was here. Chief lied to us. Perhaps we may get something from this diagram.

[Narrator]

While Preston and Sandy studied the diagram scratched in the ground, the chief disappeared behind one of the nearby huts. The Mountie and Sandy didn't notice Suko run along behind the huts toward the horses tethered at the edge of the village. The chief appeared again and walked forward as the sergeant stood up and turned around.

[Sergeant Preston]

Chief, who drew this diagram?

[Indian Chief]

Braves draw marks on ground to show hunting party where plenty caribou roams.

[Sergeant Preston]

No, that isn't the truth.

[Indian Chief]

If redcoat think Chief not tell truth, me not talk anymore. You leave village now, not come back.

[Sandy McIntosh]

Come on. Come on. Go. Can you not force him to tell you the truth, Sergeant?

[Sergeant Preston]

The useless surprise, Sam. He makes the Indians unfriendly. The police,

[Sandy McIntosh]

anyway.

[Sergeant Preston]

Find him, King. Find.

[Narrator]

Get up. We'll continue our adventure in just a moment.

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[Vince]

Hey, hey, hey. Indian gang came early after all. I'm glad you decided to come right away, Suko.

[Suko]

Me come to bring warning. Redcoat come to village with other filler. Him hunt for you.

[Sandy McIntosh]

What's up, Vince?

[Vince]

Say a Marty came to the village looking for us.

[Narrator]

Marty?

[Sandy McIntosh]

Vince, what are we gonna do?

[Vince]

Shut up a minute, Stubby. Did the chief tell them anything about us?

[Suko]

Chief say Indians not know about you. But Redcoat looked close at marks on ground. Me think him no chief not tell truth.

[Vince]

Well, that settles it. We'll have to leave here and they pick up our trail from the Indian village.

[Suko]

Ah, me no good place it. Hunter's cabin back in mountains. Let me take you there now.

[Narrator]

Good.

[Vince]

The quicker we leave here, the better.

[Narrator]

Let's go. The scent was fresh, so the great dog King had little difficulty trailing Stubby and Vince from the village to the shack. The intelligent husky had gone sniffing to the door of the shack. Then it turned and started on a new trail. The sergeant called him back. King, me boy.

[Sandy McIntosh]

Where was the dog going anyhow?

[Sergeant Preston]

I'm sure from the way King's acting that the men we've been following have been here and left sand. Nevertheless, we'll look inside that shack. Come on.

[Narrator]

The sergeant looked over the interior of the shack. The wood stove was still warm and charred. Wood, which had been soaked with water, smoldered inside the stove.

[Sergeant Preston]

They haven't been gone long, Sandy. Few water over the wood in the stove, but it's still smoldering. Seems to me they left in a hurry.

[Sandy McIntosh]

You think they found out we were coming?

[Sergeant Preston]

I don't know, but they're gone. Let King pick up the trail again. Let's go.

[Narrator]

Meantime, the young Indian guide led the two killers along a little used trail into the foothills. Soon they reached a hunter shack.

[Vince]

That looks like a good hideout.

[Sandy McIntosh]

Yeah, this Indian sure knows how to cover a trail.

[Vince]

You better come inside, Suko.

[Suko]

You stay. Me go back to village now. Come back after Sunday.

[Vince]

Ah, we're not gonna wait that long. You stay here with us. We wanna leave right away for the border.

[Suko]

Me not stay. Me go now.

[Vince]

Oh, wait a minute. I say you're staying. Get off that horse.

[Suko]

It's not good you point gun. Me think you're not friends.

[Vince]

Shut up and get off your horse. Get off I said.

[Narrator]

You don't, I'll main do.

[Vince]

Now get inside.

[Sandy McIntosh]

Yeah, but if you force him to stay, he's not gonna guide us.

[Vince]

He'll stay and he'll guide us too. When we're ready to leave. Going inside, Suko.

[Narrator]

After Sergeant Preston and Sandy left the shack where Suko had come to warn Vincent Stubby, he noticed the hoof marks on the trail and remarked.

[Sergeant Preston]

Sandy, the trail shows three riders. Two of the horses are shot and one isn't. That means one of the Indians must have come to warn the two men we're hunting.

[Sandy McIntosh]

See? That's possible. But I cannot see why they're heading this way, Sergeant. The mountains become almost impassable further on.

[Sergeant Preston]

In that case, the Indian may be taking them to a new hiding place. For the time being, keep on.

[Narrator]

Get up, Lucky.

[Sandy McIntosh]

Come on.

[Narrator]

Get him. In spite of the fact that Suko had used all his ingenuity to cover the trail, King always managed to find it again. Easy Lucky, easy. Finally the trail narrowed. Running between thick tall brush. The way was rutted and stony and the mountie and Sandy moved at a slow pace. With King running a short distance ahead. They rounded a sharp turn and came face to face with a large bull moose standing on the trail. Sandy's horse whinnied with fear and jumped to one side, throwing Sandy to the ground. He fell a few yards from the wild eyed moose.

[Sandy McIntosh]

Sandy, he's gonna charge.

[Narrator]

King saw the danger and even as the beast started to lunge forward, the big dog leaped toward him, growling and nipping press. King quickly drew his gun and as the bull moose turned aside with lowered antlers to lunge at King, the Mounties gun barked. In spite of the bullets that had riddled him. The big moose stood a moment, then toppled to the ground. Sandy, you hurt?

[Sandy McIntosh]

Nah, nah, just bruised a wee bit, Sergeant. I sure thought I was a gunner when he started toward me. It was King who got him to one side and gave you a chance to shoot.

[Sergeant Preston]

There's no animal more ferocious than a bull moose and that's a big one. Well, the Indians will find his body.

[Vince]

Come on.

[Narrator]

Once more the mountie and Sandy started on their way. Finally, when they were a short distance from the hunter's cabin, Sandy remarked.

[Sandy McIntosh]

You know Sergeant, this part of the trail is familiar to me.

[Sergeant Preston]

Oh, you mean you've come this way before?

[Sandy McIntosh]

Not along the trail we've followed. I came to this point but from another direction. One thing I do remember is there's a cabin in a clitter not far from here.

[Sergeant Preston]

Such a cabin would make a good hideout. Glad you thought of it. Well, dismount before we reach that clearing and approach the cabin on foot.

[Sandy McIntosh]

It's a good idea. There are a lot of bushes to hide out. Approach.

[Sergeant Preston]

The men we're hunting are hiding there. Maybe we'll take them by surprise. Come on, hit it.

[Narrator]

In the hunter's cabin, the Indian, Suco, who was tied to a chair, glowered at Vince and Stubby as they stood near a table looking at several pokes of gold.

[Vince]

Lads say, there's plenty in those, Pope. Stubby, when we leave here, we'll split it up and each carry his own share in the saddlebag.

[Sandy McIntosh]

What I'm wondering, Vince, is now that we've made that Indian sorry at us, how are we gonna find our way to the border?

[Vince]

We'll make it somehow. Don't worry.

[Sandy McIntosh]

Yeah, but what about him?

[Vince]

He knows too much. We'll have to get rid of him.

[Suko]

You're not friends like Chief say.

[Sandy McIntosh]

You're plenty bad.

[Suko]

You're robbed, killed.

[Vince]

Suko, you're too smart for your own good. If you'd agreed to go with us like I wanted, and I'd agreed to guide us to the border, you'd have been paid for your trouble. Now you're going to die instead.

[Sandy McIntosh]

You lie to cheat him.

[Suko]

Think you friend him not. Tell truth, the redcoat. But me know you're not good. Me know you not. Get away, Choko.

[Vince]

I'm sick of your yapping. I'll fix it so as you'll do your dancing in the happy hunting ground. I'm shutting you up right now. But first, while I hold this gun to your head, I'm gonna give you one more chance.

[Sandy McIntosh]

What are you gonna do, Vince? Shoot him in the back of the head?

[Vince]

Maybe. Now, Suko, tell me, are you willing to guide us through the mountains like we want you to do?

[Suko]

You untie Suco. Let me take you through mountain.

[Sandy McIntosh]

Don't believe him, Vince. He'll get us lost and then disappear.

[Vince]

Yeah, Riggin, you're right. I'll use a bullet on him. And then we'll try to find our own way. This is it. Engine.

[Narrator]

Look. Wait a minute.

[Vince]

You drop your gun money if you want to see this Indian shot through the head. I'm holding my gun close and ready.

[Narrator]

Preston hesitated. He saw that Vince was standing behind the helpless Indian with his gun held at Suko's head. Stubby, who had raised his hands when the mount he entered, waited for the next move. The sergeant quickly weighed the chances of shooting the crook before he could pull the trigger. But he realized the risk was great.

[Vince]

Go ahead, Muddy. Drop that gun like a shed.

[Suko]

Please do not let him kill me.

[Narrator]

Sergeant Preston saw that both Crooks and the Indian were watching him intently. From the corner of his eye, he saw King creeping along the wall. He saw Stubby's eyes turn in the dog's direction and tense for the fast action he knew was sure to come as he hoped. Stubby cried out, it's the dog. He's creeping up on Crest himself. Into his eyes waver, the crook glanced toward King. In that split second, the mountie's gun barked as Vince shot from the shoulder. Dropped his gun. Stubby dropped his hand to draw. Hold it.

[Sergeant Preston]

Keep them covered, Sandy. On guard, King.

[Sandy McIntosh]

That was mighty straight shooting, Sergeant. For a minute I was pretty worried.

[Sergeant Preston]

I hope King would attract their attention long enough for me to shoot.

[Vince]

If it hadn't been for that mutt making me take my eyes off. Yeah, I'd have won out.

[Sergeant Preston]

I doubt it. I'll pick up the guns.

[Suko]

Had good redcoat come to save Zuko.

[Sandy McIntosh]

You had a close shave, Indian.

[Sergeant Preston]

I'll untie you. Zuko.

[Sandy McIntosh]

These are the two men I told you about, Sergeant. And those folks are gold on the table of Jed's and mine.

[Narrator]

Wait a minute.

[Vince]

You can't hold us for anything. We found this Indian with a gold. He must have stolen it. We were gonna turn him in.

[Sergeant Preston]

I think this piece of material will fit that torn place in your shirt. What? You two men killed Judd Comstock, Sandy's partner.

[Suko]

Me hear him say them kill old man. Take hold.

[Sandy McIntosh]

I've seen the Indian before. From the village.

[Suko]

Them come to village. Want em guide to get to border. Promise much gold. Me want to go back for Sundance. Them say no tie me. Them say them kill Suko.

[Sergeant Preston]

They almost did Suko. Your people were misled by these men.

[Sandy McIntosh]

Look, Sergeant, I didn't kill Comstock. I wasn't going to kill Suko. You can't blame me. Shut up.

[Vince]

That crazy fool.

[Suko]

Sergeant, you send them to village Indians punish them for what they do to Suko.

[Sandy McIntosh]

No, no. Don't do that, Sergeant. They torture us. Vince killed Comstock.

[Sergeant Preston]

I arrest both of you in the name of the Crown for the murder of Judd Comstock. Zuko, you go back to your village.

[Suko]

Redcoat, good friend of Indians.

[Sergeant Preston]

Tell that to your chief. Tell him he and his people must trust the Redcoats and be truthful. Ah, me tell Chief Sandy we'll bandage their wounds, and we'll take these two crooks to White Horse. When they're behind bars, I'll be able to say this case is closed.

[Narrator]

Sergeant Preston will return in just a moment with a word about our next exciting adventure.

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[Sandy McIntosh]

Inspector. Sergeant. I've just received a strange letter. Read it.

[Sergeant Preston]

Yes, sir. To the Northwest Mounted Police. My uncle is a murderer. I have no proof, but I'm sure he killed my father. And now he means to kill me.

[Sandy McIntosh]

Help me. And the signature?

[Sergeant Preston]

Sally Archer.

[Sandy McIntosh]

Do you know her?

[Sergeant Preston]

I've met her, sir. She and her uncle left for the Gold King mine on Roaring river yesterday.

[Sandy McIntosh]

I'd suggest that you get up there as fast as you can.

[Sergeant Preston]

Yes, sir.

[Narrator]

But by the time Sergeant Preston reached Roaring river, death had already struck. And as a wild storm lashed the rugged hills, another murder was being plotted. Don't miss this next exciting adventure. These radio dramas, a feature of Sergeant Preston of the Yukon Incorporated, are created by George W. Trendle, produced by Trendall Campbell, Muir Incorporated, directed by Fed Flower Day and supervised by Charles D. Livingston. The part of Sergeant Preston is played by Paul Sutton. Here's an important announcement. Starting September 16, Sergeant Preston of the Yukon will be brought to you every Tuesday and Thursday at 5 o'.

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Clock.

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This is J. Michael wishing you goodbye and good luck until Tuesday, September 16th. This is the mutual broadcasting system. Sam.

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