Outlaw’s Trail | The Lone Ranger (10-09-53)

Summary

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Old Time Radio Westerns – “Outlaw’s Trail” | The Lone Ranger (10-09-53)

Host: Andrew Rhynes
Original Air Date: October 9, 1953
Podcast Air Date: June 2, 2026

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Episode Overview

In this digitally restored classic, “Outlaw’s Trail,” the masked hero the Lone Ranger and his loyal companion Tonto pursue the notorious Red Roberts, recently escaped from custody. Their chase leads to a Texas town embroiled in political intrigue and tension between ranchers and a lone settler, Jim Sage. The story explores justice, prejudice, and the responsibilities of lawmen, culminating in a tale of truth unmasked, with the Lone Ranger’s advocacy for fairness carrying the day.

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Key Discussion Points & Story Highlights

1. The Escape of Red Roberts

• The Lone Ranger and Tonto hand Red Roberts over to Marshal Lawton in Rockville, Kansas, but he escapes custody almost immediately, tricking a guard and stealing the marshal’s horse. (04:24–04:54)
• Marshal Lawton informs the Lone Ranger and Tonto, who resolve to recapture Roberts—motivated not by the $500 reward, but by the threat Roberts poses.
  • Quote:
    • “We’re not interested in cash rewards, Marshal. I know that Roberts is tough. He must be caught before he kills again.” — The Lone Ranger (04:58–05:05)

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2. Tensions in Painted Post: Political Intrigue and Lawman Corruption

• In Painted Post, cafe owner/sheriff Tom King faces political pressure from Judge Snipe and local ranchers to drive out Jim Sage, a “nester” (settler). (06:03–06:51)

• Judge Snipe urges the sheriff to frame Sage if necessary, emphasizing re-election concerns:

  • Quote:
    • “Catch Jim Sage breaking the law, any law. Arrest him. When he’s brought to trial, I’ll hand down a prison sentence. I’ll offer to suspend the sentence if he agrees to move away.”— Judge Snipe (06:55–07:15)

• Deputies Slim and Lefty lament the impossibility of this demand—until they spot Red Roberts, wanted in Kansas, entering the cafe. They hatch a plan to lure Roberts to Sage’s farm and frame Sage for murder. (08:05–08:32)

  • Quote:
    • “We’ll try to get Red to go to Sage’s farm. We’ll gun him there and blame the shooting on the nester.” — Lefty (08:25–08:32)

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3. The Frame-Up at Sage’s Farm

• Trusted by Lefty, Red Roberts is convinced to seek help at the Sage farmhouse. As he peers through a window, he’s shot dead by one of the deputies hiding in the woods (10:16–10:38).

• Deputies immediately accuse Sage of murder, despite his protests.

  • Quote:
    • “We got him red-handed. Searching for weapons.” — Lefty (11:10)
    • “This is a frame-up to get rid of me so the cattlemen can have the range.” — Jim Sage (11:27)

• The Lone Ranger and Tonto witness the incident and intervene, capturing the treacherous deputies and taking control of the situation. They tend to the wounded outlaw and guard the captured men. (11:54–12:01)

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4. Vigil, Consequences, and Showdown

• Tonto sends Jim Sage to Rockville with Red Roberts’s stolen horse, urging him to bring Marshal Lawton for a fair investigation. (15:23–16:04)

• As the town’s ranchers, prompted by rumors and the discovery of multiple horses at Sage’s place, amass for confrontation, the Lone Ranger and Tonto prepare to defuse the situation without violence. (17:53–18:14)

  • Quote:
    • “There’ll be no gunplay unless you or one of these men start it.” — Tonto (18:45–18:49)

• Sheriff King, Judge Snipe, and prominent ranchers enter the farmhouse to discover the truth of the “murder.” Lefty and Slim, under suspicion, spin a false tale—but the arrival of Marshal Lawton brings the confrontation to a head. (19:17–20:46)

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5. Truth Revealed & Frontier Justice Restored

• Pressed under questioning and threat of reward assignment, the deputies confess to their plot:

  • Quote:
    • “We figured he’d clear out rather than face trial with a jury of cattlemen… We just wanted to scare him off.” — Lefty (21:33–21:46)

• It’s revealed that the deputies themselves are wanted men, former cattle rustlers with Red Roberts. They're fired by Sheriff King and handed over to Kansas authorities. (22:28–23:12)

• The ranchers realize the importance of upholding equal justice regardless of social class or origins:

  • Quote:
    • “The day will come when all the open range is fenced… Overthrow those laws now and your children will suffer. Confirm and strengthen the right of a man to own property and you give your children a real heritage.” — The Lone Ranger (23:28–24:00)

• Cattlemen vow to protect the rights of nesters like Sage in the future. Sheriff King, chastened, promises reform.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “You can’t stop migration. The West. The day will come when all the open range is fenced. The farmers may then outnumber you cattlemen. They may want to drive you off your ranches. That’s when you’ll need the protection of the laws that protect Jim Sage today.”
  — The Lone Ranger (23:28–23:45)
• “What kind of sheriff are you, King? Hiring crooks as lawmen and trying to frame an innocent farmer for murder?”
  — Rancher (22:41–22:48)
• Judge Snipe’s telling reply on politics and law:
  • “We must drive him out if we hope to be re-elected. Furthermore, the ranchers may resort to violence.” (06:30–06:51)

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Key Timestamps

• Red Roberts’s Escape & Pursuit: 04:24–05:15
• Corrupt Plot Hatched by Deputies: 08:05–08:32
• Frame-Up in Action (Roberts Shot): 10:16–11:27
• Lone Ranger/Tonto Intervene & Secure Justice: 11:54–16:00
• Ranchers' Mob Arrives, Showdown Begins: 17:53–19:17
• Marshal Lawton Arrives, Truth is Exposed: 20:46–23:12
• The Lone Ranger’s Speech on Justice: 23:28–24:17
• Resolution and Acceptance of Nester by Ranchers: 24:17–24:31
• Lone Ranger’s Identity Revealed: 24:41–25:01

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Tone and Style

The episode features measured, dramatic radio acting with a strong moral undertone. The Lone Ranger’s dialogue is calm yet forceful, advocating justice; Tonto is steadfast and supportive; townsfolk express suspicion and self-interest until challenged by evidence and principle. The story is tightly plotted, moving from suspense to moral revelation.

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Summary for New Listeners

“Outlaw’s Trail” features everything that makes The Lone Ranger iconic: a fast-paced manhunt, sharp social commentary on justice and law enforcement, and the triumph of principle over self-interest. At its heart, the episode highlights how enduring fairness means protecting the rights of all—including society’s outsiders. As the dust settles, the Lone Ranger again rides into legend, leaving a town wiser than before.

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Transcript

[The Lone Ranger]

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With his faithful Indian companion, Tonto, the daring and resourceful mask rider of the plains led the fight for and order in the early western United States. 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]

The Lone Ranger rides again. Come on, Silver. Let's go, big fella. I am Silver. Hurry.

[Narrator]

After a long manhunt, the Lone Ranger and Tonto captured the notorious outlaw named Red Roberts. They turned him over to Marshall Lawton in the Kansas town of Rockville, then camped in a nearby woods. About an hour after dark, the marshal rode into the camp and made a startling announcement.

[The Lone Ranger]

Red Roberts has escaped already?

[Tonto]

Yes.

[The Lone Ranger]

He tricked the guard and got his gun, then made the guard unlock the door. He stole my horse from the barn and got clean away. I had to borrow a horse to come here.

[Tonto]

Untire horses, Todd. No, you do it.

[The Lone Ranger]

There's a standing reward of $500 for the capture of an escaped prisoner.

[Tonto]

We're not interested in cash rewards, Marshall. I know that Roberts is tough. He must be caught before he kills again. Good. Let's go, Toto.

[The Lone Ranger]

Be ready.

[Tonto]

Easy, big fellow.

[Narrator]

From the Marshall's farm. The Lone Ranger and Tottle followed the outlaw's. It was late afternoon of the second day on the trail when the masked man signaled a halt at the remains of a campfire.

[Tonto]

These ashes are still warm. Roberts can't be far ahead. Easy.

[Narrator]

Early evening found Tom King seated, seated alone at a corner table in the cafe in a town called Painted Post. King was the owner of the cafe and also the sheriff. He looked up as a number of men spoke loudly.

[The Lone Ranger]

How about driving out the Nestor? What about your promise, Judge? What's the Nestor pay? What happened to our ranger?

[Narrator]

Judge Snipe, a lean, thin lipped man wearing dignified black clothing, ignored the remarks of the cattleman as he made his way to Tom King's table and sat down.

[Tonto]

Well, howdy, Judge. I'm sorry my customers made those remarks.

[The Lone Ranger]

The remarks are proof that the patience of the ranchers is exhausting. Come. They're tired of waiting for us to get rid of the nester. But Jim says he has time to build a house, fence land, plant crops. I've told you repeatedly, Tom. We must drive him out if we hope to be re elected. Furthermore, the ranchers may resort to violence.

[Tonto]

Judge, you know blame. Well, there's no legal way to drive Sage out.

[The Lone Ranger]

Yes, I know. I told you what to do. Catch Jim Sage breaking the law, any law. Arrest him. When he's brought to trial, I'll hand down a prison sentence. I'll offer to suspend the sentence if he agrees to move away. His wife can't work the farm alone, so he'll have to move.

[Tonto]

I've had my deputies watching Sage. He's not breaking any law, Judge. I talked to Slim and Lefty just before you came. I don't know if it'll do any good, but I told him I'd get new deputies unless they found a way to jail.

[The Lone Ranger]

Say, I hope they took you seriously.

[Tonto]

Well, they're over there at the table under the oil pitting. And I'd say they look mighty serious.

[The Lone Ranger]

I tell you, Slim, it made me

[Lefty]

sore when Tom King threatened to fire us.

[Tonto]

Getting a sore won't help, Leffie.

[The Lone Ranger]

But Sage doesn't break the law, so how can we catch him? Like pouring a drink from an empty bottle. Tom King expects the impossible. He's worried, Leffie. He knows he'll be licked at the next election. If the nester's still here. That'd hurt. Tom thinks more of these sheriff's bads than he does his cafe.

[Lefty]

Hey, Slim, look who just came in.

[Tonto]

Who?

[Lefty]

Red Roberts. He's standing beside the door. Sure enough, he's taking our chance.

[The Lone Ranger]

We come into a public place. He's wanted by the law.

[Lefty]

Yeah, he's wanted in Kansas. I reckon he figures he's safe here in Texas.

[The Lone Ranger]

He's looking this place over mighty careful.

[Tonto]

Yeah,

[Lefty]

Slim, I just got an idea. We'll try to get Red to go to Siege's farm. We'll gun him there and blame the shooting on the nester.

[Tonto]

Oh, I don't know.

[Lefty]

We'll be doing the nester a favor. He'd be forced to move out to avoid going to jail or being hanged. That'll probably save his life. Might be killed by cattlemen if he stays here. So Roberts is walking towards us now. Just leave it to me.

[The Lone Ranger]

Evening, mister.

[Tonto]

You mind if I sit at your table?

[Lefty]

Oh, make yourself at home.

[Tonto]

I didn't expect to find you two here. It's a long time since the three of us rustled cattle together.

[The Lone Ranger]

Lots has happened since then, Red. Yeah.

[Tonto]

Now you 10 horns is wearing deputy badges.

[Lefty]

Yeah, we get tired of dodging the law. After we split with you, we come here and Went straight. You should have done the same instead of turning lone wolf killer.

[Tonto]

If you were aiming to turn me.

[Lefty]

Of course not, Red.

[The Lone Ranger]

We're old pals.

[Tonto]

I'm only staying long enough to get a supply of Grim. How are you?

[Lefty]

Need grub?

[Tonto]

Yeah, enough to last for a week or so. I got to keep traveling.

[The Lone Ranger]

That's bad.

[Tonto]

Why?

[Lefty]

The sheriff owns this place and he's a shrewd hombre. You try to buy grub to take away and he might suspect you're running from the law and ask questions.

[Tonto]

Is there a store in town?

[Lefty]

Ah, cafe's the only place selling food.

[Tonto]

Well, I gotta stick up a ranch, huh?

[The Lone Ranger]

Now wait.

[Lefty]

I've got an idea. You contact Jim Sage.

[Tonto]

Who's he?

[Lefty]

That's the name he goes by. But you recognize him as one of your old sidekicks. He has a farm a couple of miles from here. He'd be glad to help you. You go look through the window of his farmhouse. You recognize him, I'll tell you how to reach him.

[Narrator]

Fully unaware that he was the victim of a death trap, Red Roberts followed Lefty's direction and soon reached the Sage farmhouse. He left his horse a short distance away, then walked stealthily to an open window beside the door and looked inside. When he saw Jim and Mary Sage,

[Tonto]

he muttered, I never saw that man before.

[Narrator]

The rifle shot came from the woods about 50 yards from the side of the house. Red Roberts gasped and fell to the ground. Jim Sage heard the shot and rushed out of the house followed by his wife.

[The Lone Ranger]

Look.

[Narrator]

They were examining the motionless figure near the window when the sheriff's deputies rode from the woods and dismounted.

[The Lone Ranger]

Oh, you apparent killer, I say no. Get your hands up. I didn't shoot this man. Don't tell us that. Saw him at the window, thought he was a rancher and let him have it. You're wrong. Jim didn't shoot him. We got him red handed. Searching for weapons.

[Narrator]

Lefty, the Lone Ranger and Toto, following the outlaw's were in view of the house when they heard the rifle shot and saw Red Roberts fall. They left their horses concealed by brushwood and went closer to the house on foot. They saw Jim being searched and heard him saying, this is a frame up

[The Lone Ranger]

to get rid of me so the cattlemen can have the range. You were at the edge of the woods when that man was looking through my window. You saw the chance to frame me for murder, so you shot him. Save your breath. You called yourselves lawmen. You're not lawmen, you're scheming killers. Guy his hand. Good idea. Keep him covered, Lefty. Turn around, Sig.

[Tonto]

Just a minute.

[The Lone Ranger]

Much less.

[Tonto]

Drop the gun, Lefty.

[The Lone Ranger]

Drop it in my eye.

[Tonto]

Oh, my hand going to draw, Slim.

[The Lone Ranger]

No, no, don't shoot me. My hands are up.

[Tonto]

Disarm him, Toddo. And make sure Lefty has no other weapons.

[The Lone Ranger]

He tie their hands.

[Tonto]

Wait until they've carried Red Roberts into the house.

[The Lone Ranger]

Oh, you know him. You must leave out lo pale.

[Tonto]

We're not outlaws.

[The Lone Ranger]

Whatever you are, you'll pay for interfering with the arrest of a killer.

[Tonto]

Sage is no killer. The shot that dropped Roberts came from the woods. I'll take him inside.

[Narrator]

We'll continue our Lone Ranger adventure in just a moment.

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[The Lone Ranger]

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[The Lone Ranger]

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[The Lone Ranger]

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Now. To continue later. Red Roberts, alive but seriously wounded and unconscious, lay on a couch and the deputies, tied hand and foot, sat on chairs in a corner of the living room. Jim told of his troubles with the cattlemen while the Lone Ranger extracted the bullet that had struck Roberts and dressed the wound there.

[Tonto]

All we can do for him, Toto.

[The Lone Ranger]

If he'd only regained consciousness, he'd tell you I didn't shoot him.

[Tonto]

I believe you, Sage. He go get Scout Silver. Yes. Turn them and the horses of the deputies into the corral. What about Robert's horse? I want Jim to ride that horse to a certain lawman.

[The Lone Ranger]

You mean the sheriff in Painted Post?

[Tonto]

No, I mean the marshal in Rockville. Rockville?

[The Lone Ranger]

Well, that's in Kansas.

[Tonto]

Take the horse to Marshal Lawton and tell him the man who stole it from him is here in your house.

[The Lone Ranger]

Well, I. I don't know as I should leave. Mary Masabi me get Marshall.

[Tonto]

I may need you here. Toto.

[The Lone Ranger]

Go ahead, Jim. It'll be all right. I trust the masked man.

[Tonto]

All right, I'll go.

[The Lone Ranger]

Should I mention you to the marshal in Rockville?

[Tonto]

By all means. Tell him I'll wait here for him. He'll probably return with you. Right

[Narrator]

after Jim, Sage left, the Lone Ranger and Tottle divided their attention between guarding the captured deputies and caring for the wounded outlaw. The vigil continued throughout the night and the following day after supper, Mary said.

[The Lone Ranger]

Todo said it took you two days to get here from Rockville.

[Tonto]

We came in a roundabout way. Mary, Jim and the marshal should be here tonight.

[The Lone Ranger]

But Jim won't have a horse. He rode the marshall.

[Tonto]

The marshal will borrow one for him. Don't worry.

[Narrator]

At that moment, Tom King pushed through the doors of his cafe, walked past the long bar and entered his private office where Judge Snipe waited.

[The Lone Ranger]

What you wear, cap?

[Tonto]

I can't find anyone who's seen the deputy since last night, there seems to

[The Lone Ranger]

be some excitement in the cafe. I see. What's going on? What's your commotion? Quiet, dog. I can't understand when you're all talking at once. Quiet arm you, Sam, tell me. Well, Box, our cowhand, was riding the

[Tonto]

range near the Sage house. Saw six horses in the corral.

[The Lone Ranger]

And that Nestor's got only two horses. Slims and Lefty's horses are there at the mistress, please. Yes?

[Tonto]

Where is the man who shot him?

[The Lone Ranger]

Well, he just told what he'd seen and rode down to tell others. Tom, you're the sheriff. That's right. You got to see what's happened to the deputy. That's just what I'm going to do. I'll go with you. We'll all go. That's the ticket. We'll teach. The nester a la.

[Narrator]

Toto was standing near the front window. When the sound of approaching horses reached the living room. He looked out.

[The Lone Ranger]

Yumasabi.

[Tonto]

Yes.

[The Lone Ranger]

30, 40 horsemen.

[Tonto]

Come here.

[The Lone Ranger]

Now you're in for it. They'll kill us.

[Tonto]

I've been hoping Jim and the marshal would arrive before. Before the ranchers knew that Slim and Lefty were here.

[The Lone Ranger]

Give me one of your guns. I can handle it.

[Tonto]

No, Mary, no. Why should there be gunplay?

[The Lone Ranger]

Yeah, I hear them stopping in front of the house. They'll kill us.

[Tonto]

Oh, they're not killers. They're hard working cattlemen who respect law and order.

[The Lone Ranger]

That's right, mister. They're for law and order. And when they hear how you interfered with us and the arrest of a killer. Then kept us horse tied all night and day. Yeah, this is it.

[Tonto]

Open the door.

[The Lone Ranger]

Something. King. What'll we do?

[Tonto]

I'll open the door.

[The Lone Ranger]

I'm here.

[Tonto]

Good evening, Sheriff. Raise your hand. Lower your gun or I'll draw.

[The Lone Ranger]

Lower gun, Sheriff. That Indian has us covered.

[Tonto]

There'll be no gun play unless you or one of these men start it.

[The Lone Ranger]

Host for your gun, Sheriff? He starts trouble, the boys will deal with him. All right.

[Tonto]

Who are you?

[The Lone Ranger]

I'm Judge Snipe.

[Tonto]

I'm glad you're here.

[The Lone Ranger]

Where's Jim Sage? Why are my deputies tied? Who's that on the sofa? And who are you?

[Tonto]

You'll have all the answers if you'll just step inside. Yeah, Ask some of the cattlemen to come with you so the odds will be in your favor.

[The Lone Ranger]

Reach me.

[Tonto]

Carver, Clavering.

[The Lone Ranger]

Come inside with me. The rest of you be ready for trouble if you hear a shot busting fast.

[Narrator]

The Low Ranger waited until the three ranch owners were inside with the sheriff and the judge.

[Tonto]

Then he said, I have one request. I'd like to keep the deputies tied until Jim Sage arrives.

[The Lone Ranger]

Why should we stay tired? Got a free sheriff. I'll handle this.

[Tonto]

Where is Sage? He went to Rockville. I expect him back soon.

[The Lone Ranger]

The masked man sent him to get the marshal. Marshall Lawton?

[Tonto]

Yes. He's a blame good lawman.

[The Lone Ranger]

What about that man on the sofa?

[Tonto]

He's critically wounded. He may die.

[The Lone Ranger]

Him? Sage shot him. He did not.

[Tonto]

Don't argue with him, Mary. Go ahead, Lefty, tell your story.

[The Lone Ranger]

Yeah, you bet I will. Slim and I just happen to be riding through the woods.

[Narrator]

Lefty lied smoothly and each statement was confirmed by Slim. During the supposedly eyewitness account of the shooting, Totto kept close to Red Roberts and the Lone Ranger stood near the front of the room looking through the window.

[The Lone Ranger]

Oh, that's what happened. That's right. I reckon Mrs. Sage and the masked man will tell a lot of lies. We gave you the true facts. Who is your wounded man?

[Tonto]

Him dead.

[The Lone Ranger]

Him die when Lefty talks and there'll be a murder charge. Jim didn't do him. Go ahead, masked man. Tell your lying story.

[Tonto]

I have nothing to add to what you said, Lefty.

[The Lone Ranger]

Then you admit Jim killed that man?

[Tonto]

You know better. Look, Jim and the marshal are here. Here?

[The Lone Ranger]

Yes.

[Tonto]

The marshal's shaking hands with some of the men out here. Let me speak to him.

[The Lone Ranger]

Hey, Marshall, Rig Saint here. I'm arresting him for murder.

[Narrator]

A few minutes later, after Jim and Marshall Lawton joined those in the crowded living room, the marshal lifted the blanket that had been drawn over the face of the dead man and said, red

[The Lone Ranger]

Roberts, who shot him? I told you, Marshall, it was Jim. Say, that's a lie. Well, whoever shot him is in line for a reward. That's right. This crook was in jail awaiting trial for murder, but he escaped.

[Tonto]

How about that, Lefty? Unless you change your story, Jim Sage will get the reward.

[The Lone Ranger]

I'm not entitled to any reward. I didn't shoot that man. The shot that killed him came from the woods.

[Tonto]

The deputies were there.

[The Lone Ranger]

Yes. Well, we may as well admit it.

[Tonto]

You what?

[The Lone Ranger]

We knew you cattlemen wanted to nest her out of here. And we knew Roberts was an outlaw killer. So when we shot him, we threw a scare into Sage, made him think he'd hang for the shooting. We figured he'd clear out rather than face trial with a jury of cattlemen. Why? Because he'd think cattlemen couldn't hand down an honest verdict. Did you know about this, Sheriff? No. I know you Shot the outlaw from ambush in the woods. Yeah, we. You ornery, low down polecat. We knew you ranchers wanted to be rid of Sage. We'd rather have nesters on the ranges. Scheming skunks wearing lawman badges. Sure. Now see here, Sage. You blame near God. A mighty raw deal. We're sorry we elected the wrong kind of sheriff. I didn't know what the deputies were doing. You got an election king to change your breed of deputy. Let's eat. You're fired. So are you, Slim. Serve me for the reward. Coming?

[Tonto]

I don't need a job, Marshal. Are men who are wanted by the law eligible for the reward?

[The Lone Ranger]

The Rockville officials will have to decide that. But I doubt it. Why do you ask?

[Tonto]

These deputies traveled with Red Roberts in Kansas before they came to Texas.

[The Lone Ranger]

There wasn't for rustling cattle.

[Tonto]

Thieves.

[The Lone Ranger]

The worst kind of crooks. So that's what we had for lawmen. They are the hang. And you, Sheriff, you. I fired them. I didn't know they were crooks. You should have checked on them before you hired them. What kind of sheriff are you, King? Hiring crooks as lawn and trying to frame an innocent farmer for murder. But I do think cattlemen would stand for such doing. Since I told you I didn't know they were Freeman. Jim Sage. Give me a chance. We'll see how you do between now and election.

[Tonto]

Marshall.

[The Lone Ranger]

You think the Mashman's right about Slim

[Tonto]

and Lefty being wanted in Kansas?

[The Lone Ranger]

Yes. And I'm taking him back to Rockville with me.

[Tonto]

What are you ranchers going to do about Jim Sage? Well, he's a nester. What of it? He's a man and a citizen. He has the same right as you to live and work on his own property.

[The Lone Ranger]

But if he stays, other nesters will come here and fence land for farming.

[Tonto]

You can't stop migration.

[The Lone Ranger]

The West. The day will come when all the

[Tonto]

open range is fenced. The farmers may then outnumber you cattlemen. They may want to drive you off your ranches. That's when you'll need the protection of the laws that protect Jim Sage today. Overthrow those laws now and your children will suffer. Confirm and strengthen the right of a man to own property and you give your children a real heritage. Ed, read it. He's right. I never thought of it that way. You know, I got a son growing up. I don't want him run off the

[The Lone Ranger]

old ranch by a mob of farmers. I got two sons. I want them to raise beef. We gotta have law and order. You hear that, Sheriff? You make sure that Jim Sage has his rights, and then our young UN's will have theirs. Sure thing, Sanchez. He stays right here.

[Tonto]

Sage, I reckon you've been given the notion that cattlemen are scheming polecats.

[The Lone Ranger]

Well, that's not the case and we aim to prove it to you.

[Tonto]

Golly, I good. Come on, fellow. That mask man sure cleared things up.

[The Lone Ranger]

He saved our father, Jim. He probably saved your life.

[Tonto]

Well, he sort of taught me a lesson about being a good sheriff. But there's one question he didn't answer.

[The Lone Ranger]

What's that, Tom? He didn't tell me who he is. I'll tell you that he's the Lone Ranger. Oh. So hey, Hey everybody.

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