Outpost in the Desert | The Lone Ranger (04-21-41)

Summary

Podcast Summary: Old Time Radio Westerns Episode: Outpost in the Desert | The Lone Ranger (04-21-41) Host: Andrew Rhynes | Released: April 5, 2026

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Episode Overview

In this episode of Old Time Radio Westerns, Andrew Rhynes presents a digitally restored broadcast of The Lone Ranger from April 21, 1941, titled “Outpost in the Desert.” This thrilling episode encapsulates the essence of classic radio westerns: a remote desert outpost, a perilous stagecoach route, notorious outlaws plotting a gold robbery, and the legendary masked hero riding in pursuit of justice. Listeners are transported to the stark wilderness of “Rattlesnake Run,” where drama, suspense, and classic western action unfold.

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Key Discussion Points & Story Breakdown

1. Setting the Scene: Rattlesnake Run and the Outpost

• [04:27] The overland stage route between Frisco and St. Joseph passes through Rattlesnake Run, a desolate 100-mile stretch with only a lonely stage station.
• Jed Sher and his wife Beth are introduced as newcomers tasked with tending the station for a year.
  • Beth (05:06): “It looks awful. Don’t think.”
  • Prentice, Stagecoach Manager, reassures her about the supplies, security, and dangers (Injuns, stage robbers).

2. Trouble Brewing: Outlaws’ Plot

• [08:02] Rumors circulate that infamous bandits, Choctaw Pete and Purdy, are operating in the area.
• The Lone Ranger and Tonto pick up clues and discuss the threat to the stage line.
  • Lone Ranger (08:02): “Them bad hombres—they’ve got a reputation for robbing more stagecoaches than any road agents in the west.”
• The outlaws plan to have Purdy pose as a passenger, overpower the stage, and use fresh horses from the outpost to escape with gold.
  • Purdy (09:34): “Got a scheme, Purdy... You’ll go on that coach as a passenger. You won’t make a move till the stage gets near Rattlesnake Run post...”

3. Lone Ranger and Tonto’s Investigation

• [11:04] Tonto finds an empty, hidden camp outside Los Santos, confirming outlaw activity.
  • Tonto (11:11): “The only others who would do the same are outlaws... I found an old saddle blanket that belonged to Choctaw.”
• They meet Prentice at the Overland office, where initial suspicion exists due to the Lone Ranger’s mask.
  • Prentice (12:35): “A mash. Now be out.”
• Working together, they find that Choctaw Pete is the disguised passenger on the westbound coach carrying gold from the Lost Gopher Mine.

4. The Robbery Unfolds

• [15:24] The outlaws execute their plan. Purdy takes over the coach, throwing the driver (Danny) off.
  • Purdy (15:34): “Now I got you. Out you go. I got a part waiting for me at the post.”
• The Lone Ranger and Tonto race after the stolen stagecoach, aided by a shortcut given by the wounded driver.
  • Danny (20:29): “Here. There’s a shortcut. Turn left at the Split Rock. Head dead west... pick up 10 miles.”
  • Lone Ranger (20:51): “We’ve hurried, Kimosabe. Stage’s far ahead.”

5. Siege at the Outpost

• [21:37] Beth and Jed notice signs of trouble as the coach does not follow the expected arrival routine.
• They quickly prepare a defense, suspecting the worst.
  • Jed (22:14): “I’m bringing every last one of them horses into the house.”
  • Beth (22:24): “Go look mighty silly if there ain’t nothing wrong.”
• Shots are fired. Beth and Jed defend the horses from inside as the outlaws attempt to storm the post and set it on fire to cover their escape.

6. The Final Chase and Showdown

• [24:39] The outlaws, with the gold and fresh horses, make a dash for the border—but the Lone Ranger is in hot pursuit.
  • Lone Ranger (26:41): “Silver can and he will. We’ll be back. Take care of that fire. Come on, Silver.”
• An intense chase sequence culminates with the masked rider overtaking and disarming the thieves just before they reach safety.
  • Lone Ranger (28:04): “One more chance. Got those guns and stop the stage. You’ll never get across the border.”
  • Sound of gunplay; Lone Ranger shoots the guns from the outlaws’ hands at full gallop.

7. Justice Restored and Recognition

• [29:27] The Lone Ranger returns the captured outlaws and the gold.
  • Beth (29:19): “He done it. The masked man done it.”
  • Jed (30:10): “You two crooks run into the one man in all the West that takes care of every bad man there is—The Lone Ranger.”
• The episode ends with the classic signal: Lone Ranger (30:18): “Hi-yo Silver, away!”

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “A fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust and a hearty Hi-yo Silver... the Lone Ranger!” (03:37) – Iconic show intro.
• “He’s been looking over this post to see it’s all ready for us.” (05:32) – Stagecoach Manager, emphasizing the isolation and responsibility.
• “Sometimes Injuns try to steal the horses, ma’… You never know when. Some stage robbers might try to hold up the coach at this point.” (06:37) – Highlighting frontier hazards.
• “There’s no time… After me, Kimo Sabe.” (11:30) – Lone Ranger’s urgency in the face of danger.
• “That white horse of his… That’s one pair I don’t want to tag with again.” (29:56) – Outlaw’s awe at Silver and the Lone Ranger.
• “You two crooks run into the one man in all the West that takes care of every bad man there is… The Lone Ranger.” (30:10) – Closing tribute.

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• [03:29] – Historical and situational setup of the episode
• [04:27-06:56] – Arrival at the outpost, introductions, and assignment of duties
• [08:02] – Introduction of villainous plot
• [11:04] – Lone Ranger and Tonto investigate the outlaws’ trail
• [12:24-14:08] – Confrontation at the Overland office and evidence gathering
• [15:24] – The actual stagecoach hold-up
• [19:48-20:59] – Interlude with wounded driver and Lone Ranger’s shortcut
• [21:37-22:58] – Defense of the station by Beth and Jed
• [24:39-26:44] – Outlaws burn the post and attempt getaway
• [26:44-28:24] – Lone Ranger’s pursuit and dramatic capture of the outlaws
• [29:19-30:18] – Justice returned and acknowledgment of the hero

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Legacy and Tone

This episode presents the Western tradition of courage, vigilance against injustice, and quick action in a harsh landscape. The language is plainspoken, regional, and steeped in the conventions of vintage radio drama—creating an immersive sense of place and peril. The dialogue is brisk, packed with determination and classic Western bravado.

The digital restoration by OTRwesterns ensures a vibrant listening experience, as praised in the introductory remarks.

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For fans of classic Western radio or newcomers looking for a taste of radio’s golden age, “Outpost in the Desert” delivers suspense, action, classic character dynamics, and the enduring triumph of good over evil.

Transcript

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[Andrew Rines]

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[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Silver Away

[Narrator / Storyteller]

A fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust and a hearty IO Silver the Lone Ranger.

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[Narrator / Storyteller]

In the early days of the western United States, bands of outlaws roamed the frontier and defied the power of the law. The rough country and the lack of communication made it impossible for the local sheriffs to protect the lives and property of the honest settlers. And it was not until the masked rider of the plains started his great fight for justice that peace and security were brought to the new territory. It was his strength and courage, his daring and resourcefulness, that finally made possible the winning of the West. Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear. From out of the past come the thundering hoof baits of the great horse Silver. The Lone Ranger rides again.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Lone Silver there's trouble and run make run Final Silver away.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

The overland stage from Frisco to St. Joseph and back covered many desolate stretches, but none was more lonely or more barren than the desert section known as Rattlesnake Run. In the whole section of 100 miles, the only sign of civilization was the stagecoach station set in the middle of the desert. And as the station came into view, the driver leaned back and called to Jed Sher and his wife Beth, riding in the Coat.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Hey, Jed. Jed. Now, there's a station up ahead. Take a good squint. Sort of be your home for the next 12 months.

[Beth]

Can you see it, James?

[Narrator / Storyteller]

Yeah, Beth. Just lean out this side here. Oh, it ain't so bad, is it?

[Beth]

Oh, it. It looks awful. Don't think.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

Oh, now, Beth, the year will pass in no time.

[Beth]

What happened to the last man that was out here?

[Narrator / Storyteller]

Well, he didn't have a wife with him, Beth. Reckon he just couldn't stand it alone with just one stage passing out.

[Beth]

Looks pretty solid. Made out of split log.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Yep.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

Stage hole. Every last one of them logs, they

[Beth]

stop and let us out.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

Besides the stage, it's a cheese hol. Every stage coming through changes horses.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Oh, poor man.

[Beth]

Who's that man waiting?

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

J?

[Narrator / Storyteller]

That's Prentice, manager of the stagecoach line. He's been looking over this post to see it's all ready for us.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Howdy, pretty.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

Howdy, Danny.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

You bring Jed shoulder with you?

[Narrator / Storyteller]

Howdy, Mr. Prentice. Me and Beth are right here. Beth, let me open the door for

[Beth]

you, please, to make your acquaintance.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Likewise, ma'.

[Tonto]

Am.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Danny.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Yeah?

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Take care of changing the horses, William. I got to give Shalter's last minute instructions. Tito, up to the corral. You ponies, you'll get your rest. Danning will unload your stuff off the stage.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

Jed, me and Beth are gonna be right satisfied here.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

You know your duties? Yep. Stage comes through every three days, about one west and one east. You always got eight horses in your corral? Two of them are spares in case any of the teams go lame.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

Ah, savvy? Stage comes in and picks up fresh horses, leaves the others to rest up.

[Tonto]

Yeah.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

You care for them? Have them rested and ready to put on the next stage. Reckon that's about all.

[Beth]

In case there's passengers wants to be said, I'm to handle that exact.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

You got supplies? All you need. Want anything else? Notify the stage driver. It'll come out to you on the next trip. You got water?

[Tonto]

Plenty.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

How we fix the firearms?

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Two rifles, four pistols, plenty of ammunition.

[Beth]

It sounds like a lot.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Well, sometimes Injuns try to steal the horses, ma'.

[Tonto]

Am.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

You never know when. Some stage robbers might try to hold up the coach at this point. Especially if there's cash aboard.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

Oh, now, bad that ain't happened yet.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Ain't likely to, neither. Well, reckon that's all there is to say. Do good job solid, we won't fail you.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

Nor the overland stage neither.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

All hitched up, Prentice? Got the new team in, ready to ride.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Come on, boys.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

All righty. Adios, Jed. Ma'.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Am.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

I'm taking the coach east to Los Santos. My office hope to hear nothing but good of you.

[Beth]

Adios.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

Adios, Prentice. Me and Beth will keep them horses.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Fine horses ran to go. Prentice. I'll ride up front with you, Danny. Here we go. Adios. Good luck to you.

[Beth]

Don't worry.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

We'll be all right. Bye.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

What are you looking so worried about, Prentice, huh? You figure them two is apt to find trouble? Well, maybe I should have warned them, Danny, before they come. I seen a couple of riders drifting around. I didn't see nobody.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Nope.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

They made tracks east towards Los Santas before you showed up. Well, no use bar in trouble. Might not mean nothing. Couple of riders, eh? Who was it? An o. An engine and a gentle white horse. Biggest horse he ever seen. And the man wore a mask.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

You looked over the stagecoach? Qu Somewhere. It's plenty good spot for hold up. Deserted and far from the nearest town. You think maybe there'd be trouble? The report is it chucked up Pete and Purdy were seen in this territory. You know what that means? Them bad hombres, they've got a reputation for robbing more stagecoaches than any road agents in the west. We've got to find them. Kimo sabi. There's no sign near post. No, they hadn't been near there. We'll keep heading east along the overland trail and see what we learn. Next town, Los Santos estate. Los Santos. I wouldn't be surprised if Choctaw and Purdy were in Los Santos making plans to route the stagecoach line right now. Come on, Silver. Get him up.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Scout.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Hi o, Silver.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

The lone ranger was right. Choctaw and Purdy were in Los Santos the following night. The two bad men were crouched in the heavy shadows behind the office of the Overland stage. They could hear pretty voice.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Yeah. We got an order to carry that ship in west of Frisco. Pick it up on the coach. Leaving day after tomorrow. Hurdy.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

Hear that?

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

That's plenty of gold. There won't be room for the gold. In many passages, you take only two passengers after.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

Gold, Purdy.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

A stagecoach full of gold.

[Tonto]

Look, Chuck, till this vamoosh get back to the horses.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

Sounds like a rich haul, don't it?

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Save it on your horse.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

We're gonna figure the hold up.

[Tonto]

Not right here, Coosa town. We'll head out a ways and make camp.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Nobody's seen us, Birdie. Yeah, Chuck there.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

How'd you like to ride on that stage, huh?

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Went with a gold to sleep in

[Tonto]

a couple of days.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

Me?

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Sure. You. You want that gold, don't you?

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Yeah.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Got a scheme, Purdy. There's only gonna be two passes chucked there. Nobody here in Los Santos knows who you are. Do they? Help. You know. That does it. You'll go on that coach as a passenger. You won't make a move till the stage gets near. Rattlesnake. Run post and then hurry.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

I don't, Sam.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Then listen. Be on that coach. Savvy that? Yeah. I go out ahead along the trail. I'll take care of that angle. The coach gets near the post, you take care of the stage driver. There's another passenger. Do likewise with him. Then we head for the border. No. You slide into the driver's seat and go right ahead. I'll be waiting near the outpost to help you take care of the man and his wife. That's out there. That's inviting trouble, Purdy. Yeah, well, two more to take care of. That's how you can run from the border without going near that post. What about the horses, huh? Stagecoach horses be wore out, won't they? Plum tuck it. Need them fresh horses from the PO.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

Yeah, I didn't figure that.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Now you got it. Fresh string. We can make it across the border all the way.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

Stage leaves day after tomorrow, huh?

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

You'll be ordered, Chuck. For the present, we won't do no wandering around Los Santos, Sey. Just in case there might be strangers looking first. Come on, get up.

[Tonto]

We in Los Santos today. Now. Nothing happened. Maybe friend guess wrong one time. Let's count. Only friend. Him never wrong before.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Who's that you come past? What wrong? Hey, scout, Hurry.

[Tonto]

Him all saddled. You.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

You find Choctaw?

[Tonto]

No, Kimasabi. Silver and I ran across an empty camp. The fire was cold.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

What wrong about that?

[Tonto]

An empty camp outside Los Santos thought. Oh, that camp was hidden away. We camped out here because I wear a mask, and it's better to avoid towns. The only others who would do the same are outlaws. That true, Ms. Purdy? And Choctaw Pete, I found an old saddle blanket that belonged to Choctaw. And that's not all. Kimo sabi, huh? Purdy and Choctaw are scheming something that concerns the overland stage.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

How do you know that?

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Never mind.

[Tonto]

There isn't time.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

After me, Kimo Zabi. Where we go? We're checking out, Tonto. We go out to Choctaw and Purdy, huh? The trail I left is gone. We're washed out by the rain this afternoon. We're heading into Los Santos. Oh, no. Yes. It's dark. We'll call the manager. The Overland. Oh, that bad? You wear a mask. He wasabi. We'll have to take that chance.

[Tonto]

We'll stay behind the main street where

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

my mask won't be noticed.

[Tonto]

Come along.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Faster. Get him up. Faster, Silver.

[Beth]

Faster.

[Tonto]

That's the overland office. Office. Got light? The manager's in. Stay with the horses in case we have to move out fast. You watch out. Keep guns handy. I'll use my guns only if I have to. Wait for me. Me wait? One man inside alone.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Who's that? I want to see the overland boss. Come in.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Doors and locks.

[Tonto]

You're alone.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Howdy, mister.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

My name's Prentice. What can I. A mash man.

[Tonto]

Stand that, mister.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

A mash. Now be out.

[Tonto]

I'll take those guns.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Thunderation. I should have known better to leave my gun hanging on the wall.

[Tonto]

I'm looking for.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

If you're looking for cash, you're wasting your time. There ain't none.

[Tonto]

I came here to save you money.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Get that gun out of my sight. Now what?

[Tonto]

Say, when did the last coach leave?

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Did you say save me money? But you're an outlaw.

[Tonto]

Answer my question. The last stagecoach.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Well, there was one head and west left this morning.

[Tonto]

I'm looking for two men, predis. One named Pretty, the other Choctaw Pete.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

I don't know, mister. There weren't but one passenger on the coach.

[Tonto]

Here's a hando for them. Take a look and see if your passenger fits either description.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Now, I ain't got time.

[Tonto]

Look.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Now, this Janet. Wait a minute.

[Tonto]

This here fella Chuck called Pete.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

There's the description of the gent who went on the coach. The very same.

[Tonto]

He used a different name.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

Yeah.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Call himself Douglas or some such. According to this poster, these two homies are the worst stagecoach robbers in the west. Oh, well, I just recollected something at

[Tonto]

that stage carrying cash. Brothers.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Speak up, man.

[Tonto]

I tell you, I want to help.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

No mask, Ventus.

[Tonto]

I give you my word. All I want are those two men. Choctaw Pete is riding that stage. There's only one answer. Gold. Ian Purdy must have some plan.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

But who are you?

[Narrator / Storyteller]

For all I know, you're one of them.

[Tonto]

Would I be here then?

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

All right, mister, I'll take the chance. The stage was to pick up gold dust at the lost gopher mine.

[Tonto]

Lost gopher? That's 10 miles west of town. Yeah.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Then the stage headed west for rattlesnake run.

[Tonto]

There's your gun belt, Prentice.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Saddle up.

[Tonto]

We're riding to the lost Gopher Mine.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Hey, Brady. Brady. What's all this shot? Why. Ho, Prentice.

[Tonto]

I'll handle this, Brady. Did the overland stage pass through here?

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Sure. This forenoon say you're masked. What is this, Prentice?

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

A masked man and an engine.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

No time for that. Answer his questions, Brady.

[Tonto]

You loaded the gold dust on the stage?

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Sure did. Didn't notice nothing wrong neither.

[Tonto]

The regular driver was holding the reins.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Yeah.

[Tonto]

Did you notice if you had one passenger or two?

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Why one, Mr. Tough Looking Umbre fence?

[Tonto]

That means Pretty hasn't joined Choctaw Pete yet. There may still be time.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Where do you figure them coyotes will try to get that gold, mister?

[Tonto]

The only way to tell is to go after them.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

What was that? Take the gold. Did you say ready?

[Tonto]

Get a posse. Better stay here and lead them on the trail when they get ready.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

Hey, wait a minute.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

How about me going along with you?

[Tonto]

Your horse isn't fast enough to keep up with Silver. Scout, the stage is far ahead of us.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Kimasabi.

[Tonto]

Can you hold the trail of darkness? Are we not loose trail? Then we go get him out.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Scout.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Let us follow us as fast as you can. Get that positive.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Now rouse the boys out, Preis. Say, who is that man? You can search me, Brady. He sure moves in one hurry. But that stage coach is plenty far out on Rattlesnake Run by now. Don't figure nobody can catch it.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Yeah. Belong there.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Horses. Lift them horse, mister. Sure is right. Obliged if you'd ride up front with me. Good having somebody to talk with.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

How soon we get to the post

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

where we change horses? About 30 miles more and this will be fun enough. Mr. Holland.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

On them reins.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Watch.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Stop the stage.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Pull on them.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Range driver. Reach for the break.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

Don't let your hands fade to that

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

shotgun or I'll blast you a little bit. You can't hold up the stage, mister.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

You're on.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

I clamp that brake. All right, mister. All right. I'm reaching for the brake.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

I.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Now I got you. Yeah, I kind of figured you'd try for that shotgun instead of the brake. Now out you go. I got a part waiting for me at the post. I'm jumping you here by the side of the road.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Out. Come on now, you hunters.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Get up there.

[Beth]

Get up.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

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.

[Beth]

Access to affordable credit helps me pay my employees.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

But I don't really need it. Inflation is killing me.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

But who cares? Big retailers are making record profits. That's why we support the Durbin Marshall credit card bill.

[Tonto]

See banks and credit unions help small businesses make payroll.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

This bill would cut the vital resources

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

they need while increasing megastore profits. They deserve it, don't they? Tell Congress, stop the Durbin Marshall money grab for corporate megastores. Paid for by the Electronic Payments Coalition.

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[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

It.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

Now to continue our story. Carrying out their plan, Purdy rode on ahead to be near the stagecoach post when Choptot drove up in the stolen stage. But miles behind, the Lone Ranger and Tonto followed the coach trail in the darkness, riding to catch the Batman.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Dawn is coming. Timo, Sami. Keep going. Then pretty far ahead. Watch the trail. We not lose it. It isn't far from the stage, close to the border. Tano, Once Bernie and Choctaw get across the border, we can't go after them. That's right. Jed Shaw and his wife are alone at the stage post. They may be overpowered before they have a chance. We go quick. Faster, Silver. Faster, old boy. We've got to. What's wrong? Overhead. Kimosabe. Is that something beside the trails? Misfit. It looks like a man.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Who's that steady?

[Tonto]

We're friends. Got all the water, Mr. Stagecoach Road agent held up here all right. You've been shot?

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Yeah, thrown from the coach.

[Tonto]

Don't try to get up. Here. Take a drink. Him got wound, but be all right later. He needs care. Kimo Sabiha

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Stagecoach full of dust. Gold dust. Heading for Rattlesnake Run post.

[Tonto]

Change horses, lieback. We know all about it, huh? You're danning the driver. Yeah.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Yeah, I am.

[Tonto]

We'll fix you up for the time Being with the posse coming along behind us.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Posse?

[Tonto]

Prentice and the men from the lost. Go for mine.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

You know what's going on?

[Narrator / Storyteller]

Hello.

[Tonto]

Nimus. Ride ahead. The posse is too far back. Is there a shortcut to the post?

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Calls your part.

[Tonto]

Fly back. Man.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

It's. It's getting lighter. I can see your mask. Mister.

[Tonto]

We've got to go ahead.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

You Silver Mask man. Horse name Silver Injun called Tado.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

Why?

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

You're the Lone Ranger.

[Tonto]

Save your strength. Danny. You must stay here and wait for the posse.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Lone Ranger.

[Tonto]

Is there a shortcut to the post?

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Eh? Yeah.

[Tonto]

Here.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

There's a shortcut. Turn left at the Split Rock. Head dead west. You'll pick up 10 miles.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

We've hurried. Kimosabe State far ahead. Coming, Toto.

[Tonto]

You'll be all right. Danny. Wait here for the posse.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Sure. Mask man. Sure. I'll be all right. Go hit the saddle.

[Tonto]

Here's the water beside you. Adios.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Standing. Adios. Adios.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Go.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Ranger.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

Get them.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Thios. Get them before they cross that stage boat fight over on the trail. Silver. We head us from the split rock. I o. Silver. Away.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

Stage coaches inside?

[Beth]

Not ahead of time. Isn't it?

[Narrator / Storyteller]

He already is.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Look.

[Beth]

Good thing I got the coffee on. Dannon always likes a good cup. Can't see him with the son of his back.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Beth.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

Did you hear a shot?

[Beth]

Huh?

[Narrator / Storyteller]

Well, you know Danny. Every time he brings in the westbound stage he always fires two shots into the air soon as he comes into sight of us.

[Beth]

Yeah. Sure. You didn't overlook it.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Shots out in this part of the country?

[Narrator / Storyteller]

Beth. I could be sound asleep and a shot could have me standing up like that.

[Beth]

Can't take him out yet.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Jed.

[Beth]

Maybe Dan and forgot.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

No.

[Tonto]

Not him.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Beth.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

Get back in the house.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Sure.

[Beth]

Worse.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

I don't like it. I got a feeling. Besides it don't harm them to play safe.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Wait.

[Beth]

Jed. Where you going?

[Narrator / Storyteller]

I'm getting the horses out of the corral.

[Beth]

Huh?

[Narrator / Storyteller]

I'm bringing every last one of them horses into the house.

[Beth]

You gone local.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

Maybe that stagecoach has been stole. Better you get back into the house.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

No.

[Beth]

You'll need help. I can handle horses same as you.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

All right. But we gotta hurry before the stage gets here.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Sure.

[Beth]

Go look mighty silly. If there ain't nothing wrong.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

Rather be silly than sorry. Beth. You get the harness ready. I'll go into the corral and see if you can.

[Beth]

That bullet come mighty close.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

Couldn't be the stage. It's too far off.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

It's a man behind that mesquite.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Turn around quick.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

Head for the house.

[Beth]

What about the horses?

[Narrator / Storyteller]

Gotta get them guns inside.

[Beth]

Gotcha. That would have got us if you hadn't slammed the door.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

Beth, give me the mother rifles. Bring him up here, Jed.

[Beth]

I'll be. I'll be in trouble.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

I reckon so. Beth, take a look east. See if you can make out who's handling the reins on the stage.

[Beth]

It's coming closer.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

I'll keep this ambush in hombre prison.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Jed.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

Jed, you get a look.

[Beth]

You're right, Jed. You're right.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Stand aside.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

That fellow's aiming his gun. It ain't Danny.

[Beth]

No, no, it ain't. It's bad men, Jed. They got the stagecoach. What are we gonna do?

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Do?

[Narrator / Storyteller]

Give me that other gun. Reckon they pick on taking those horses and heading for the boy.

[Beth]

Must be a well thought worked best on the stage, huh?

[Narrator / Storyteller]

Maybe that or maybe goldust from the law go first.

[Beth]

I loaded the rifle.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

Keep loading them all. We can see the crow from here.

[Tonto]

Beth.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

Them homies want the horses. They're going to run into plenty of lead. We.

[Beth]

We can't keep them away for long.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

J maybe we can't, Beth. But we're sure going to try.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Son. Come up now, Kimasabi. We're halfway there.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Sotto.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Is Scout tired, Scout? Him not tired. Not yet. Him go plenty fast like Silver. Only him not go fast for so long. There's just one thing that troubles me, Kimutabi. What That? I hope Purdy and Choctaw don't take Charlie by surprise as Shola can only hold them off for a while. Every minute counts. Metal hur make shots. Rifle fire. Tto that means Jed Shoulders putting up a battle.

[Tonto]

They haven't got the fresh horses.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Not yet. Get them up, Scout. Come on, Silver. Stretch out those legs. Oh, boy. Hold still, Putty. Pile away. Get him up, Scout.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Hey, Chuck.

[Tonto]

Keep low.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Shoulders got a hot shine. He's keeping us away from them horses.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

Purdy.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

We got to get to the border. They've been picking together. Scheme.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Yeah.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

The horses you got in the stage, do what you run into. Yeah. Not as far as the border, Purdy. A couple of hundred yards is all. They're wore out. That'll be enough. Get down and head to the stage around behind the coach. We can stand there now. Give me a hand to rip off this wood.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Penalty.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Going to set fire to the post, Chuck? Huh?

[Tonto]

Here.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Wood's plenty dry. So Shoulder's roof. Oh, I savvy, Purdy. Shoulder will be so busy fighting a

[Narrator / Storyteller]

fire, we can get them horses out of the corral.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Regard. Hey, hey. Here. Sledded up in the driver's seat. Whip up the horses. Get up. Get up there.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Get him low.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

He's trying to pit up now. Per. He caught the fire under the roof. Right. Head for the corral. The flames are starting on the roof. I'll put the stage between us and the post party.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Ho ho.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Ho there. Here we are. Get them fresh horses.

[Tonto]

Yeah.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Hey Chuck. To keep pumping lead while I run out the fresh string.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Keep busy.

[Tonto]

Come on you horses.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

It's working, Purdy. It's working. The whole roof is blazing.

[Beth]

Get them horses.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

He's so busy fighting a fire he can't stop us.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

We'll be heading for the border. Bronco. Look. Carlos. There's the post. It's in flames. Do you not see Stagecoach anywhere?

[Beth]

Dad, we need more water from the spring. It's running like a tinder box, mister.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Engine.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

We need help. We've been burned out. What happened to Birdie and check up.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

Is that the name?

[Tonto]

Never mind my mask.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Where are your horses? Where's the stage headed?

[Beth]

That way, mister. For the bullet.

[Tonto]

Stay here and help fight this fire.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

Never mind the fire, mister. Them low down coyotes. Totally overland stage. They left me a horse with the run and be after him right now.

[Tonto]

Silver and I will go after them.

[Beth]

There's two of them, mister. You don't stand a chance.

[Tonto]

I'll take that chance. Oh, me go, Tato. Scout can't keep up with Silver any longer. You understand, Tanto?

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Savvy? You go.

[Tonto]

Me stay.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Take care of fire.

[Tonto]

All right, Silver.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Hold on, mister.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

You got plenty enough.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

Figuring to tackle them two alone. But it ain't no use.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Why not, Jed?

[Narrator / Storyteller]

Because they got a head start, that's why. There ain't no horse alive can get to the border in time.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Silver Cannon. He will. We'll be back. Take care of that fire. Come on, Silver. After the stage coach. IO Silver. Away.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Get up there, horses.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Mosey along.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

We can ease up, Chuck. There's a border up ahead.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Yeah.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

Reckon we're safe now.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

A whole stage load of cold ass Percy. We sure. You're one smart arm, right, Birdie?

[Narrator / Storyteller]

The way you figured this job out.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Yeah, every step of the way.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

Good thing you calculated how to set fire the stage boys. We'd have been there yet.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Reduce still boiling too. Maybe we can see the column of smoking there.

[Tonto]

But Cha use a whip.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

Huh?

[Tonto]

A whip.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Come on, Silver. There's a thing. Come on. Little boy Hurdy.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

A man on a white horse. He's after him. Whip up them horses. Coming like the wind. Now it's no use. We can't outrun him. Not that horse.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Shoot, Pie. Hold him on a shoot. Hold up.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

That's the part I'll give you up for, mister. Still coming.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

One more chance. Got those guns and stopped the stage. You'll never get across the border.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

I'll show you.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

All right, Silver. Close.

[Beth]

There.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Hurdy hurt. He's going for his guns.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Get him first. My hand chucked out. He's got the least bridle.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Oh, pull up. Whoa, there.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Whoa, fella.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Back.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Whoa, black fellas.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Oh, my head. Scar, con you?

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

My head.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

No, you're not hurt. I shot the guns from your hands. But this is one stage you will never steal. Veteran chapter this stage is heading back for the Overland Post.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

We've seen the smoke from the fire. Salter got here as quick as we could. Reckon there's no use us trailing after them skunks.

[Beth]

They hit a clear start on the mast.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

He couldn't beat him to the border, even with that horse of his.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

More than a couple of hundred thousand in gold I stole, friend.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Him. Come now, Engine.

[Beth]

Ain't no use hoping. You've been looking south through your eyes. Must be plumb all right.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

There ain't no sign.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

Well, Engine, we're grateful to you for helping put out the fire. Anyways, still got a roof over the post. How's Danny, Mr. Granny?

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Well, he'll be all right, I reckon. Brady took him back to Los Santos to care for his wound.

[Beth]

Done our best to hold him off, but we look.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

You look me? Tell your friend come back up on Sunday.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

It's a stage show.

[Beth]

He done it. The masked man done it.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Get to your horses. Come on.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

We'll welcome him back. Keep it coming.

[Beth]

No, look.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

He's got them two scouts.

[Beth]

Ropes inside on the stage.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Here are your prisoners. You got him. You flung back the gold and the

[Narrator / Storyteller]

coyotes who tried to steal it.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

They won't give you any more trouble. I'm turning them over to you, Hutto.

[Tonto]

Time we were moving. On we go.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

Silver.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Did a good job, mister.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

You sure saved us a plenty Purdy. You and your sidekick are heading for the calaboose.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

Ripano.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Yeah, we'd have got away if it hadn't been for that mast. Hombre. The guns right out of my hands

[Tonto]

while going to the full gallop. That white horse of his. That's one pair I don't want to tag with again.

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

Who is that feller, anyway?

[Beth]

I reckon you ain't heard, huh? Denning recognized him on account of he

[Narrator / Storyteller]

called his horse Silver yeah, you two

[Prentice / Stagecoach Manager]

crooks run into the one man in

[Narrator / Storyteller]

all the worst that takes care of every bad man there is. Purdy, you run right smack into the lone ranges.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

I owe Silver away.

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