Outlaw Point | The Lone Ranger (05-06-42)

Summary

Podcast Summary

Podcast: Old Time Radio Westerns
Episode: Outlaw Point | The Lone Ranger (05-06-42)
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Air Date: March 13, 2026
Original Broadcast: May 6, 1942

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Episode Overview

This episode presents a digitally restored version of “Outlaw Point,” a classic Lone Ranger radio drama. The story dives into frontier intrigue involving a plot to sabotage peace with the Cheyennes, a tangle of personal loyalties, and the Lone Ranger’s relentless commitment to justice. The tension between military order and outlaw cunning is at the forefront as the masked hero and his companion Tonto work to foil a conspiracy that threatens peace across the Western frontier.

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Key Discussion & Plot Points

Introduction & Setting the Scene

• Host Andrew Rhynes introduces the episode, praising the audio restoration and setting up Lone Ranger’s reputation as a defender of justice ([02:56]).
• The setting: A frontier fort near Cheyenne territory. Tensions are high as peace negotiations with the tribe are underway.

Interpersonal Drama at the Fort

• Lieutenant Dennis McCullough and Mary O’Brien ride out along the moonlit trail, revealing a strained relationship—hinted jealousy and romantic tension, and the arrival of Claire Sumner, the colonel's daughter, has upset the balance ([03:55]–[05:23]).
• Mary’s status as a scout’s daughter is contrasted with Claire’s as the officer’s daughter.
  • Quote:
    • "I did try to be friendly when she first came, but she made it clear that the colonel's daughter and the daughter of a scout had nothing in common." – Mary O’Brien ([04:40])

The Outlaw Conspiracy Emerges

• Claire Sumner secretly meets with Brent Wiley, a young Easterner, at Outlaw Point ([06:01]–[07:02]).
• Wiley avoids the fort due to bad blood with his uncle, Commissioner Gordon Wiley, who is in charge of peace talks.
• Wiley is revealed to be cooperating with John Macklin, a dangerous renegade known for selling whiskey and guns to the Indians ([09:02]–[10:20]).
  • Quote:
    • "John Macklin. Plenty bad. Never been proven. But he must be the one who's been selling the Indians whiskey and guns." – Tonto ([10:17])

The Lone Ranger and Tonto Investigate

• The Lone Ranger and Tonto camp across the river, observe suspicious activity, and decide to ensure the commissioner’s safety as he travels to the reservation—knowing soldiers are distrusted ([09:02]–[11:30]).
  • Quote:
    • "He's the only man who can deal with the Cheyennes. We can't let any renegade like Macklin stop him." – Lone Ranger ([11:01])

Turning Point: The Gathering Storm

• Claire, conflicted and feeling responsible, braves Outlaw Point at midnight to warn Brent, only to be caught in the company of outlaws as Mary exposes the truth ([12:48]–[14:42]).
• Mary accuses Claire of being naive or even traitorous by delivering crucial information about the commissioner’s plans.
  • Quote:
    • "There's no worse renegade in the West." – Mary, referring to Macklin ([13:44])
• Macklin and Wiley seize Mary and their ambush plot is clear—they plan to start an Indian war as cover for their crimes ([15:09]–[15:39]).
  • Quote:
    • "There's going to be a war—every garrison in the west will be wiped out. And I'm going to furnish a spark to blow up the powder keg." – John Macklin ([15:33])

Race Against Time: Rescue and Reckoning

• The Lone Ranger and Tonto discover Mary and Dennis bound and gagged. They learn the fort’s commissioner is minutes away from an ambush ([19:03]–[20:23]).
• The Lone Ranger devises a counter-strategy: he impersonates the commissioner, rides with Dennis, and leads the ambushers into a trap ([23:53]–[25:33]).
  • Quote:
    • "When they see that white stallion out in front, I think they'll surrender." – Brent Wiley ([25:24])

Climax: The Ambush and Showdown

• As the ambush begins, the Lone Ranger and Dennis find themselves nearly out of ammunition, but help arrives just in time as the colonel leads a rescue charge ([25:56]–[27:04]).
• Macklin tries to escape; the Lone Ranger pursues and, after a scuffle, captures him ([27:22]–[28:44]).
  • Memorable Exchange:
    • "You've had enough, then?"
    • "Yeah, I've had enough. Good work, Masked Man!" – Macklin surrenders to the Lone Ranger ([28:30])
• The villains realize they’ve been tricked by the Lone Ranger’s impersonation of the commissioner, cementing his legendary status ([28:44]–[29:10]).
  • Quote:
    • "It was you who led us into this trap. It was a masked man—just in case you can't figure out what's happened, that was the Lone Ranger!" – Macklin ([28:44])

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Notable Quotes & Moments

• “We can't let any renegade like Macklin stop him.” – Lone Ranger ([11:01])
• "John Macklin...must be the one who's been selling the Indians whiskey and guns." – Tonto ([10:17])
• “There's going to be a war—every garrison in the west will be wiped out.” – John Macklin ([15:33])
• “That was the Lone Ranger!” – Macklin, in shock at being outwitted ([28:44])

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Key Timestamps

• 03:55–05:23: Mary and Dennis discuss changing relationships.
• 06:01–07:02: Claire and Brent’s secret meeting.
• 09:02–10:20: Lone Ranger and Tonto suspect Macklin.
• 12:48–14:42: Mary discovers Claire with outlaws; exposed secrets.
• 15:33: Macklin reveals the goal to incite war.
• 19:03–20:23: Lone Ranger discovers prisoners, warning about the ambush.
• 23:53–25:33: Lone Ranger’s disguise leads the villains into a trap.
• 27:22–28:44: The final confrontation with Macklin; capture and confession.

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Tone and Language

The episode’s language is classic, brisk, and dramatic, steeped in Western tropes—bickering between lovers, terse villain threats, and the Lone Ranger’s calm authority. The action is propelled by suspense and moral clarity, with a strong tone of frontier justice and honor.

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Summary for New Listeners

“Outlaw Point” is a quintessential Lone Ranger adventure, blending character-driven drama, complex betrayals, and clever heroics. The Lone Ranger and Tonto, ever vigilant, unravel a scheme that could ignite war between settlers and Cheyenne, relying on disguise and quick wit to lead the enemy to justice. This restored episode captures the suspense, romance, and pioneer spirit that made old-time radio Westerns a staple—driven by sharp dialogue and thrilling soundscapes.

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Transcript

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[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

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[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

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[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

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[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

With this faithful Indian Companion Tunnel, the masked rider of the plains led the fight for law and order in the early western United States. The stories of his strength and courage, his daring and resourcefulness have come down to us through the generations. And nowhere in the pages of history can one find a greater champion of justice. 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. A ding on the tail ahead and Silver. Mary O' Brien and Lieutenant McCullough rode out of the port and along the moonlit trail at the side of the river. The young officer talked about the Cheyennes and the commission that was being sent to the reservation. But at last he noticed how silent the girl was. He turned in his saddle. What's the matter, Mary?

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

Nothing, Dennis.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

It must be. You've changed. Never used to act like this when we rode together.

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

It's been a long time.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Why, I guess you're right. I've been mighty busy.

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

In fact, we've hardly seen each other since Claire Sumner arrived at the fort.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

That doesn't have anything to do with it.

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

Doesn't it?

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Well, naturally, I've tried to make her feel at home. The colonel's asked me over for dinner quite a few times. That doesn't mean.

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

Well, I think it does mean. You've fallen in love with her, Dennis.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Have I?

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

No one can blame you. She's beautiful. She's a great lady.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

I don't like the way you say that.

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

I'm sorry.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

You just don't understand her, that's all. This country's new and strange to her. If you'd only try to be a little more friendly, you'd.

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

I did try to be friendly when she first came, but she made it clear that the colonel's daughter and the daughter of a scout had nothing in common.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Oh, I don't believe that. The colonel said time and time again that Mike is the most valuable man at the post. We couldn't do anything without him. Claire admires him, too.

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

I'm not Mike. I'm his daughter.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Sound as if you're jealous.

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

Maybe I am.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Of your own father. And don't laugh. It isn't funny.

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

No, I don't suppose it. Whoa, ho. Bess.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Oh, boy. Oh, what's the idea?

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

Dennis? If you don't mind, I'd like to ride on the loan. Please. This is a favor I'm asking.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Are you mad at something?

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

No.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Well, if you aren't, I am.

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

Well, that's too bad. I still want to ride on alone.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

That's fine. It's just fine and dandy. Get around there, boy. Get up.

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

Goodbye, Dennis.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Just ahead of the spot where Mary had rained up, the forest crowded down to the water's edge, and the trail swung away from the bank. Among the trees between the trail and the river, Mary had caught sight of a gray mare that Claire Sumner rode. And at that moment, the colonel's daughter was sitting on the trunk of a fallen tree. Beside her was a young Easterner.

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

This is ridiculous meeting you out here, Brent.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

I'm glad you got My message.

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

There's no reason why you shouldn't come to the fort.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

You forget my uncle the Commissioner's there.

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

What of it?

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

We. He doesn't want to see me any more than I want to see him.

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

Then why have you come here?

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Do you have to ask that?

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

It was just to see me.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Why, of course. I thought Uncle Gordon would have left for the reservation by now. You know exactly when he's going.

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

I don't think it's settled yet.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Well, until he leaves, I'm going to stay across the river at Outlaw Point.

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

That awful place.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

This isn't so bad. And it only takes a few minutes to. What was that?

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

A horse.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

It wasn't your horse. I think you'd better be going, Claire.

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

I don't want to.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Well, it might be someone from the fort.

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

I don't care if it is.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Well, I do, for your sake, but

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

when will I see you again?

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Well, not until my uncle leaves. Promise me that you'll send a message the night before. I'll be over the next day.

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

All right. It's a promise. Come on,

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

I'll help you into the saddle.

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

Thank you. Goodbye, Mr. Wynter.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

I'd like to send my regards to your father, but we've got to wait for that. And don't tell anyone about my being here.

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

All right. It's a secret. Come on, lady.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Brent Wiley headed toward the river, vanished among the trees. Claire Sumner looked after him for a moment, the faintest trace of a puzzled frown lining her forehead. Then she shook her shoulders, flipped the reins against the neck of her horse, and guided him up the slope toward the trail. Horse threaded his way through the trees, weaving in and out. Claire's eyes searched the slope ahead of her, but it was not until her mount reached the trail and the thick cover was behind her that she finally saw the horse, which had Winnie before. Claire Sumner saw the rider, too. She reined in sharply, her lips tightened, and her voice turned cold as the winter wind.

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

Oh. Oh, lady. So it's you. Yes. What have you been doing, spying on me? I'd have ridden a little closer if I wanted to do that, wouldn't I? Well, what are you doing here? Dennis and I were out riding. I happened to see your mare in the trees up ahead. Where's Dennis now? I sent him back to the fort. Out of consideration for me, I suppose. I suppose you told him you had a headache and were going to bed early. It might have been consideration for him. I should have guessed that. You'll do me a great favor, Ms. O', Brien, if you mind your own business in the future. I always try to do that. Starting right now, I'd like you to ride back to the fort with me instead of staying here to snoop. Get up, Bess. Get up there, lady.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

The Lone Ranger and Tonto had made camp on the far side of the river. And it was only a few minutes later that the faithful Indian jumped to his feet. It better wait. Put out fire. Bye. Kimasabi men see it from river. You mean you heard something out there? Ah, thought I hear splash. Might have been a fish. No, it not sound like that. Sound like ore splash. Whoever it is, can't see the fire now. Come on, we got a little closer to the banker. Yes, that boat came from the fort. Ah, him not Rowbord. Maybe him's not upstream from fort. The current would carry him down. He isn't a soldier. No, I did not see him before. He looks like an Easterner. That's right. There he goes, walking up the bank toward outlaw point. You better follow him. Anyone who has business at the point can stand watching. So you're back at last, Brent. I had to wait for the girl. Well, you can congratulate me, Magdalen. I'm all set. When does he leave? You mean my uncle? Who else would I mean? It hasn't been decided. Then why did you say it? Let me finish. Claire's going to send me a message the night before he leaves. Did you tell her why you wanted to know? What I told her is my own business. Now look here, Brent. It's time you were warned. I don't stand for any double crossing. You're crazy. What did you say to her? I told her that I couldn't go to the fort while my uncle was still there. She'll send me a message so I can come over as soon as he leaves. And she fell for that? She wanted to fall for it. So that's the way it is? That's the way it is. I hope you're satisfied. Why should I want to double cross you? You'd like to see Gordon Wiley out of the way because if he puts an end to the Indian trouble, it means money out of your pocket. I want to see him dead because. Go on, see it. Because I want his money. I'm his sole heir. You're a low down, sneaking coyote. That goes for you too, Macklin. We make a good pair, huh? Let's get back to camp, huh? John Macklin. Plenty bad. Never been proven. But he must be the one who's been selling the Indians. Whiskey and guns. Not right. I wish we could have heard what they were saying. Window and cabin shut tight. One thing sure. Gordon Wylie must get to the Indian reservation safely. He's the only man who can deal with the Cheyennes. We can't let any renegade like Macklin stop him. Why not? Wiley? Take soldier with him. It make his job just twice as hard. Indians don't trust the soldiers. He'll only take a few scouts. Maybe not best. I'm sure of it. It's our job to see that nothing happens to him. Said a big fella. Come on, Silver, get him up.

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

Scout.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Now. It's at 12 o'. Clock. Three nights later, Claire Sumner rode across the river from the fort to the Point. She asked at the cafe where Brent Wiley was staying and then hurried toward his cabin. At last she reached it and knocked on the door.

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

I shouldn't have come, but I had to. He's got to be warned. Oh, is Mr. Wiley here?

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Why, sure. Come on in. Is that you, Claire?

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

Yes, Brent.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Why'd he come over here?

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

Well, I had to. I had to warn you.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Warn me about what? What's happened.

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

You can't come to the fort.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Why not?

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

Well, I thought I'd paved the way a little, so I told Father I'd had a letter from you and that you were going to pay us a visit. He said that if you showed your face around the fort, he'd have you thrown in the guard house.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Oh, he would, huh?

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

I couldn't make him explain it all, but why should he talk like that? What have you done, Brand?

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Nothing, Claire. Don't worry about it. My uncle's just turned him against me. When he's cleared out, I'll have a talk with your father and tell him my side of things. That'll change his mind.

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

Are you sure?

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

I'm positive. The important thing is, when does Gordon start for the reservation?

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

At dawn tomorrow. But are you really sure that.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

I'm sure of everything. Now, you just get back to the fort as fast as you can. I'll see you tomorrow. What the. Who's this? It's Mary o'. Brien. The scout's daughter?

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

Yes, and this time I did follow you. Ms. Sumner, when I saw you halfway across the river heading for the Point, I thought you must be loco. Now that I've seen the company you're keeping, I know it. What right have you to judge the company I keep? I've got a right to judge this hombre. He's John Macklin. There's no worse renegade in the West.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Why, you.

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

Well, I've got a gun. You're coming back with me, Ms. Sumner. I'll decide that for myself. You may be right about one of these men, but the other's a friend of mine. He's Brent Wiley and his uncle's the commissioner. Brent Wiley. I've heard of you from Mike. Why have you come here, Claire? What have you said to these men? Nothing. Have you told them? No, you couldn't have. You couldn't be a traitor. Come on.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

You better go, Claire.

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

Very well, Dennis. No, I can't. Why not? Dennis? He's riding up the street. He'll tell my father. I'd never be able to explain. He doesn't expect to find you here. He must have seen me crossing. What? There's a back door. Go out that way. You can keep to the trees until you get down to the river. But how can you.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Good night, Claire.

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

Good night. But as for you, Mary, I want you to know there was nothing wrong with my being here. Brent and his uncle don't get on. I should hope not. I only came over here to tell him that his uncle was leaving tomorrow. You didn't. And then he could come over tomorrow and stay at the fort. It was you that wanted that information, Mlin.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

I've got it. Grab her, Brent. I've got the gun. Right. Keep your hand over her mouth. I've got to get set for the soldier. She won't talk. Get her back from the door.

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

Come on, you.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Mary, why? You've got to work fast, Brent. I'll get the lieutenant pound and gagged. Then we'll take care of the girl the same way. Sure. And you may as well know it, Mary. That information was all I needed. Gordon Wy will start from the fort tomorrow at dawn. But he'll never reach the reservation. The Indians will see to that. I'll see you here. Who can do it? There's going to be a war. And every garrison in the west will be wiped out. And I'm going to furnish a spark to blow up the Powder King. 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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[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

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[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

Dale, who's a framing contractor.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

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[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

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[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

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[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

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[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

It's all right.

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

We're so far up here.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Look at me. Take a deep breath. I'm good.

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

So good.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

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[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Continue our story the Lone Ranger and Tonto had spent the day in a scouting trip west of the fort. And it was not until an hour after Mary and Dennis had been bound and gagged that they reached the river. They swam Silver and Scout across the stream to the point as the great horses scrambled up the bank. Easy, boy.

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

Easy.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Hello. There's a girl standing on the shore. What do you mean? There? The two boats are drawn up from here. It looks like the Colonel's daughter. What to do at Outlaw Point? We'll find out. Come on, Silver. Get him up.

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

Scout

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

City. Silver City. Don't be alarmed.

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

An Indian and a masked man.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

We're not outlaws, Ms. Sumner.

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

You. You know my name.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

We've known your father for a long time.

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

A masked man, a white horse and an Indian. You must be the Lone Ranger.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

That's right. What are you doing on this side of the river?

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

It was foolish of me. It was wrong. And now I don't know what's happened. I heard her scream.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Heard who scream?

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

Mary o'. Brien. I left her in the cabin with Brandon. That man he called Mac Dennis was riding down the street. I went out the back door and. Oh, it's all so mixed up. I don't know what's happened.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

I try to explain.

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

Well, I just came over here to tell Brent that his uncle was starting for the reservation in the morning.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

You what?

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

What's wrong with that?

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

That young Easterner staying with Macklin is Brent Wylie.

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

Yes.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

And you told him. And you told Macklin too?

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

He was there. Mary said he was a renegade.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

The worst. We're heading for the cabin city. Victor. Come on, Silver. Get him on the strap.

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

Wait.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Wait for me. Claire Sumner galloped her horse, but Silver and Scout lunged away from her with giant strides. Urged on to the Lone Ranger and tle masked man wanted to reach the cabinet outlaw point without her. There might be gunplay and bullets could hit a woman as easily as a man. Together, the white stallion of the paint ghosted through the thick woods, following the narrow trail that curved along the bank of the river. As they neared outlaws point, the ranger flung up his hand. The horses slowed down to a walk. And then another signal from the masked man. Steady, boy. Easy, easy. No light source. Hubby. There. One horse beside a cabin. The cavalry mount. The door is locked. Come on. There's a lamp on the table, counter lighted. There they are. On the floor. I don't think so. But they're bound and gagged. Yeah. Here, ma'. Am.

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

There. Thank goodness Dennis is a lone ranger. We're saved. And we can save the commissioner too.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Where are Macklin, brentwiley?

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

They left here an hour ago.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

They mean to ambush the Commissioner.

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

Yes.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

You're free now, Lieutenant. Thanks.

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

Macklin said it would be the start of an Indian war and before it was over every garrison in the west will be wiped out.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

You think you can pick up their trail toddler on them cross river? It's plenty hard. Find them on other side. We sell the tracks of Indians this afternoon. They may have been outlaw Cheyennes working for Macklin. Maybe so.

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

The first thing to do is get back to the fort and warn the commissioner he can't leave at dawn.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

I'm not so I'm not sure about anything.

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

What do you mean?

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

I saw you rowing across the river. I came after you and found you here with those two men. If they know all about the Commissioner's plans, then you must have told them, Dennis. Well, what else can I think? It was only the officers and your father who knew he was going to start tomorrow. I know you wouldn't have anything to do with Macklin. But Brent Wiley's different. How long have you known him, Dennis?

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

There's no explanation I can give you. I suppose you'll have to judge by appearance. But Mary, you've nothing more to Be said. Yes, there is, Claire.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Come in, Ms. Sumner.

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

I want to thank you, Mary, but I. I can't let you take the blame for something I've done. I don't understand what that is exactly, but I realize I've made trouble by coming over here tonight. Let's forget it.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

We can't do that as long as the commissioner's wife comes first. Afterwards, we may be able to use Macklin's ambush to put him where he belongs. Here's my plan. The Lone Ranger and Toddo left the lieutenant to see the girls back to the fort once more. They crossed the river, and after an hour's hard riding through the forest, I reached the spot where they had found the Indian signs that afternoon.

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

Here.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Tono dismounted to examine the ground more closely. Thanksgiving. There are no track here. Kemo sabi. Indian ponies? No two horse. Them shot. Could be Wiley and Macklin. Ah. Which way do they lead? Into canyon. The canyon? It's heavily wooded. There's plenty of COVID in there. I wonder if there's another entrance. Maybe so. We'll hit the back trail for a mile or two, then cross the ridge to the north. Come on, Silver. Get him up. Scout. Steady. Silver. This is the same canyon. Kimosabi.

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

That's right.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Slopes down on the other trail. Now you go in. Yes. We gotta find Macron's camp. We better lead the horses. Come on. I think I can see a light through the trees. Ah, that campfire. We'll try to get a little closer and make sure it can't be dangerous. Them capture us there? No way. You get word to fort. If we don't come back, the commissioner won't leave. We've got to find out where they intend to ambush him or our plan won't work. This is far enough. And make out the faces around the fire. Now. Oh, they're plenty Indian. Are they from the reservation? No, them not good Cheyenne. Them renegades. The whole tribe will be blamed for whatever they do. There's no white man rounds higher. I know. Are you sure about those hoof prints you found on the other trail? Ah, Indian pony not make em.

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

Look.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

There's Macklin and Wiley walking into the light now. Ah, we've seen enough. Back the way. We do not move. Reach for sky Indian, huh? Then post guy. Me take guns. No, you don't. Quick cutoff. Let him call for help. I'll take care of him. You lead the horses. What we do with him? We'll have to take him with us. That's all. Now hurry. Just at dawn, two men rode out of the fort. One of them was young Lieutenant McCullough. The other was wrapped in a great coat against the morning chill and was mounted on a white stallion. They rode slowly toward the west and disappeared in the wooded hills. It was over two hours later that Brent Wiley hurried toward the campfire. Rackland, what's the matter with you? I've been over there in the ridge. He's coming.

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

You're sure?

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

I can't see his face, but I know the coat he's wearing. How many men with him? Just one. That's good. Pass the word along the boys, but tell them to keep quiet. Right. How much farther? You can see the opening of the canyon up ahead. They'll wait until we get right in front of the opening, won't they? I believe so. It was a mistake. Take me with you. We have some hard riding ahead of us. You're the only man at the fort who's up to it. But they left me bound and gagged across the river. When they see I'm three, their hat pulled down, they won't have much chance to see your face. It isn't far now. No. When they start yelling, we swing to the left. Just follow me and let them keep us in sight. But we'll keep out of range. How far is to the other canyon? About five miles southeast. Back toward the forts, then? Yes. There they are. Get up, boy. Macklin, Wiley in the lead. The renegade Indians raced down from the canyon. But the Lone Ranger and the young lieutenant swung away from the trail and headed south through the trees. Every moment they were in danger of being swept from the saddle by the low branches. The tangled undergrowth clutched at their feet. On they rolled due south for a mile and then toward the east. Macklin urged his men on after the boys. Can't let them get away now. Where are they going? They don't know. They're just trying to lose us. The ground's sloping up. We're coming to another ridge. Hey, look.

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

What's the matter?

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

They're heading into a blind canyon.

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

Good.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

We've got them. Have your guns ready, boy. How far can they go up here? Not more than a half a mile. You think they'll make a fight of us? They won't have a chance. And when they see that white ball in front of them, I think they'll surrender. They're raining up already.

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

Yeah.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Taking cover behind those rocks, we'll smoke them out.

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

Pull out.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Go fight some cover.

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

Let him have it.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

How long do we have to hold out that's why. Dennis, you're running short of ammunition. Sort of. Hold your fire until they charge. That's right. Now, What time is it? Five minutes to ten. I told the colonel ten, Dennis. I wanted to be sure we had them inside here. I've got six cartridges. So have I. That means one more charge and then the colonel might be a few minutes early. Let's hope he is. Here they come again. Are they gonna quit for a while? No. There's Macklin urging them on. We're finished, mister. They've been stopped. For how long? Macklin's showing himself again. He's guessed we're out of ammunition. Now he's proving it to the others. Yes. Maskman, if you should happen to get out of this, and I don't. Would you take a message to the girl? What do you mean? Claire Sumner. Claire? No, of course not. My girl. Mary, just tell her that it's too late, I guess. No, it isn't. It's the colonel and our boys. They got here in time. The Indians are giving up. Where's Mack? I don't see him. There he is. Trying to climb up the side of the canyon. He'll get away. Nobody's noticed him. Hey, Silver, will you to do? I'm going after you. But your gun's empty. I got another from T's. Oh, Silver. Steady. Steady. Big Kabi, give me your gun. What matter? Ram's halfway up the side of the canyon.

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

Oh, no.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

No, Tim. Then the girl's hiding him. You want out? We can't let him get away. Come on. Almost to the top. Once I get there, they'll never find me. Hell get even for this. Stop or I shoot. What the. There he is. I can't miss. The gun. Where is it? I shoot with my left hand. Next time I'll come closer. You aren't gonna get me. I'll show you. Desperately, Macklin lunged at the Lone Ranger. Both men lost their footing and as they struggled, crashed down the steep slope of the canyon. The masked man tossed away his gun as the outlaw went for his throat on the level ground at the foot of the slope. Slowly tried the vice like Drip loose. I mean, with a swift of a panther. He was on way, his feet pulling Mac and Apple. Don't. Don't hurt me. You've had enough, then? Yeah, I've had enough. Good work. Matt. Matt. We saw you coming down the slope, but we were afraid to shoot. Who's your prisoner, Colonel? I don't think you'll make any more trouble. You can be sure of that. The Shands will deal with Indians, but we'll take care of him and Brett Wy. Hugh, this is all your fault. Why? What are you talking about? I wasn't your uncle on the trail. It was a mask man wearing his coat. It was you who let us into this trap. It was a masked man.

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

Yes.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Yes. Now that his work. He called his horse Silver. That's right. Just in case you still can't figure out what's happened. That was the Lone Ranger,

[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

Sam.

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[Claire Sumner / Female Characters]

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[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

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