Raiders of Cimarron | The Cisco Kid (12-07-54)

Summary

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Podcast Episode Summary

Podcast: Old Time Radio Westerns
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Episode: Raiders of Cimarron | The Cisco Kid (12-07-54)
Date: November 18, 2025

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Overview

This episode of Old Time Radio Westerns transports listeners into a digitally restored classic tale: "Raiders of the Cimarron" featuring The Cisco Kid. Heroic Cisco and his loyal sidekick Poncho ride into the heart of cattle country, where a web of betrayal and outlaw raids threaten the survival of the Double Bar D ranch. The story centers on courage, loyalty, deception, and frontier justice as Cisco and Poncho unravel the mystery behind a series of deadly cattle raids — all while upholding the code of the West.

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Key Discussion Points and Story Breakdown

1. The Threat to the Cimarron Cattle Crossings

[03:51–05:46]

• Lorraine "Laurie" Shepherd, owner of the Double Bar D ranch, is pressured to move her cattle to market across the Cimarron despite danger from frequent outlaw raids.
• Laurie: “If I feed them on this range for another year, I'll be broke.” (04:06)
• Laurie refuses to hire gunslingers after her father’s death at their hands.
• Tension mounts as suspicions swirl about who is tipping off the raiders to the crossings—especially with her cousin Maxine nearby.

2. The Villains’ Conspiracy

[05:46–06:40]

• Scene shifts to outlaw leaders Biff and Pawnee, waiting for Maxine, Laurie's cousin, who is secretly working with them.
• Maxine reveals intent: if cousin Laurie doesn’t survive the raid, she’ll inherit Double Bar D.
• Maxine: “If Laurie loses those cattle and doesn't live to tell about it, the Double Bar D ranch will be mine.” (06:28)

3. The Arrival of Cisco and Poncho

[07:51–10:34]

• Cisco and Poncho, undercover as seeking ranch hands, arrive at Double Bar D to investigate after hearing of the region’s troubles.
• Dramatic rescue: Cisco saves Laurie from a rogue steer, demonstrating his heroism and marksmanship.
• Laurie: “If you and your partner still want those jobs, we can use a couple of good hands.” (09:57)
• Their identity as the Cisco Kid and Poncho is revealed, and they are hired for the drive.

4. Murderous Schemes and a Midnight Attack

[11:09–13:27]

• Maxine warns her outlaw cohort that Cisco presents a new threat.
• A plan is made: under cover of night, Maxine will identify Cisco’s bedroll for the killers.
• In a suspenseful scene, Cisco and Poncho, suspecting danger, rig their bedrolls to look occupied and hide nearby.

5. The Failed Assassination

[13:28–17:49]

• During the night, the assassins (Pawnee and an accomplice) attack the bedrolls, unaware Cisco and Poncho are ready.
• Maxine “accidentally” sabotages Cisco’s chance to shoot the fleeing baddies, exposing her duplicity.
• Cisco confronts Maxine, drawing further suspicion to her involvement.

6. Distrust and Decoy — Maxine’s Countermove

[19:01–20:00]

• Maxine tries to cast suspicion on Laurie, suggesting to Cisco that Laurie is actually an informant.
• Maxine: “I've suspected for a long time that my cousin Laurie knows more about the raids at the Cimarron crossings than she pretends to know.” (19:14)
• Cisco remains cautious, declining to take the bait.

7. Outmaneuvering the Raiders

[20:19–22:33]

• Cisco wisely advises Tom, the foreman, to suggest changing the planned river crossing to one the raiders aren’t expecting.
• Laurie agrees to change to Lone Willow Crossing at the last moment.

8. The Final Showdown

[23:03–25:40]

• Maxine rushes to inform the outlaws of the changed crossing.
• Cisco and Poncho stealthily tail Maxine, ambushing Pawnee and Biff to neutralize the leaders without gunfire.
• Cisco: “The Raiders of the Cimarron will raid no more.” (25:38)

9. Justice, Forgiveness, and Closing Reflections

[25:40–28:00]

• Laurie reflects on her cousin’s betrayal with sorrow rather than vengeance.
• Laurie: “I never suspected my cousin Maxine. …I can't help but feel sorry for her.” (25:44)
• Cisco philosophizes on jealousy, and Laurie offers him a reward, which he nobly declines, explaining they're working for the Cattlemen’s Protective Association.
• Light-hearted banter between Cisco and Poncho wraps up the drama.

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Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

• [04:14] Laurie: “After my father was killed by a gunslinger, you know how I feel about them. I won't have one on this spread.”
• [06:28] Maxine: “If Laurie loses those cattle and doesn't live to tell about it, the Double Bar D ranch will be mine.”
• [09:41] Cisco: “When a man's life depends on it, one must be accurate, senorita.”
• [10:29] Maxine: “Hey, wait a minute. Your partner calls you Cisco. You're the Cisco Kid.”
• [13:25] Poncho: “Aren't you glad you're all up in this blanket? So am I. We had a long ride today.”
• [17:48] Cisco: “See, Poncho and I fixed those bed rolls so that they would look like that. Then we hid behind the chuck wagon and watched those two hombres... one hombre stabbed a knife into them.”
• [19:14] Maxine: “I've suspected for a long time that my cousin Laurie knows more about the raids at the Cimarron crossings than she pretends to know.”
• [25:44] Laurie: “I never suspected my cousin Maxine. …I can't help but feel sorry for her.”
• [26:16] Cisco: “We cannot accept any money from you, senorita. We have been working for the Cattlemen's Protective Association.”
• [28:00] Poncho (comic relief): “Cimaran River Poncho. Cinnamon is a word. You put it on some foods before you eat them.”

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Intro and Setup: [03:51–05:46]
• Villain’s Betrayal Revealed: [05:46–06:40]
• Cisco & Poncho Arrive / Steer Rescue: [07:51–10:34]
• Nighttime Assassination Attempt: [11:09–13:27]
• Ambush Thwarted / Maxine Exposed: [13:28–17:49]
• Maxine Tries to Frame Laurie: [19:01–20:00]
• Crossing Ruse: [20:19–22:33]
• Showdown with Raiders: [23:03–25:40]
• Resolution and Wrap: [25:40–28:00]

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Tone and Language

The original tone is classic Western: earnest, tense, occasionally witty, and thoroughly dramatic. Cisco is gallant and calm; Poncho is loyal and humorous; Laurie is resolute; Maxine is cold and cunning. Dialogue-driven suspense and clever plot twists maintain the golden-age radio storytelling style.

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Final Thoughts

Listeners are treated to expertly restored soundscapes, vivid radio performances, and a tightly-scripted Western adventure brimming with action and subterfuge. "Raiders of the Cimarron" stands as a testament to The Cisco Kid’s enduring popularity—fighting injustice, championing the innocent, and upholding Western honor with skill and good humor.

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Transcript

[A]

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[B]

Well, we've got to do it, Tom. For one thing, those cattle are ready for market. And for another, we've got to put an end to everyone's suspicions.

[A]

I know how you feel, Lori, but it don't make sense for you to expose your own herd.

[B]

Well, if I feed them on this range for another year, I'll be broke.

[A]

Your father would have hired a crew of gunslingers and then made the crossing.

[B]

After my father was killed by a gunslinger. You know how I feel about them. I won't have one on this spread.

[A]

All right, all right. Didn't think it'd do any good to tell you anyway. Here comes your cousin, Maxine. Laurie.

[B]

Whoa, whoa there. I hear we're making the cattle drive, Laurie. You heard right, Maxine. We are. Are you gonna take on any more hens? What for? So we can give that cattle stealing gang a fight if we meet him on the crossing.

[A]

That's what I've been telling her, Maxine.

[B]

Well, if we meet that bunch of hood owls, we'll give them a fight.

[A]

We?

[B]

I'm not hiring any gunslingers. Both of you know how I feel about that. All right, Laurie, suit yourself. At your ranch, which crossing of the.

[A]

Zimarron do you figure to take, Laurie?

[B]

Why? What do you want to know for?

[A]

Well, I'll be a dead burn hooped. Just because everybody's getting suspicious of you is no call for you to act that way about me.

[B]

I'm sorry, Tom. I'm just jumpy over everything that's happening.

[A]

Forgive me. I reckon I understand, Laurie. Thunder. You suppose it could be one of our own boys giving information to that bunch of cattle rustlers?

[B]

Oh, I don't think so, Tom. Do you, Laurie?

[A]

No.

[B]

I don't know how they're getting their information anyway. Tom, we're gonna cross the Cimarron river at Rocky Point. And if any two legged coyotes try to rustle this herd, we'll give them the fight of.

[A]

Another herd. Coming through Lone Willow Crossing, Biff? I don't know yet for sure, Pawnee. I thought we was waiting here at the crossing because you expected them. I'm only expecting some information about the next herd coming through. I've been wondering, Biff, how do you get your information all the time? You're going to find out, Pawnee. That's why I brought you along this time. Ryder. Coming, Biff.

[B]

Whoa. Blown out.

[A]

Howdy, Maxine.

[B]

Howdy. This Is. Who's that with you?

[A]

Pawnee. You can trust him.

[B]

I told you to meet me here alone, Biff.

[A]

Well, I've told you about Pawnee before, and I wanted you to know him. How big a herd's gonna try to make the crossing this time?

[B]

The size of this herd doesn't count as much to me as the fact that it's my cousin Lori's cattle.

[A]

So Laurie's gonna try to cross the Cimran, huh?

[B]

Yep. And this is what I've been waiting for. If Laurie loses those cattle and doesn't live to tell about it, the Double Bar D ranch will be mine.

[A]

Me and the boys will take care of your cousins, writers. Just like we did those cowboys that come with the other herds. Let your mind arrest about your cousin Lori, too. She won't be no bother to you, cuz. I'm going to gun her down myself. We near the Cinnamon River, Cisco. The Cimarron River, Poncho, Samurai, Cinnamon. Sound all the same to Poncho. This is the territory in which the herds have been raided. Where the raids in Tel Cisco. Those cattle cross the river. The agent of the Cattlemen's Protective association said the crossings are made at Rocky Point and Lone Willow Crossing. Cisco, find those bond dealers. While rustling the cattle, the agent told me he believed the rustlers were getting advance information from someone at the Double Bar D rancho. Double Bar D rancho? Where does he go? We are on it right now, Poncho. We is. And as you can see for yourself, there's a clear approach to the river. Oh, that's why the agent think this rancho where the information come from. See, that is why I think it is a good idea if we try to get jobs as ranch hands here on the Double Bar date. Poncho. Hope they got a good chokwag and cook here. Look, Pancho rounded up the cattle, making ready for a trail drive. That one hombre giving the order, he gotta be the boss. Yeah, we'll ask him for a job. Come on. Buenos de es, seor. Buenos de seor. Why do you two hombres want here? Are you the owner of this rancho? I'm foreman. What do you want? The compaero and I are looking for work. Strangers ain't welcome on this spread, Irish. Com sisco. Two senoritas? Oh, si, Pancho.

[B]

Whoa. Whoa there. Whoa. Whoa, now, whoa. Taking on a couple of new hands, Tom?

[A]

No, I ain't, Maxine.

[B]

You're too welcome to a cup of coffee before you go.

[A]

Gracias. Look, Cisco and that big round Steer. Break away from the herd.

[B]

Watch out, Lori.

[A]

He's charging right at you.

[B]

Loy, look out. Get up on your horse.

[A]

She doesn't have the time up yet. That big homie is riding right for the spear. Let's go pick that fish.

[B]

Look, he leaned on his horse and grabbed that steer by the horn.

[A]

Whereas this girl pulled up that steer. Tian.

[B]

Look at him.

[A]

Hang on. I'll go help him. If I go with you. He sure saved Lori's life that time. Now, we heard that steel away from Cisco. Yeah. I'll rope him and drag him over to the herd. Ho. Ho. Look a ho. Look a ho ho. You all right, Cisco? Yes, a little nasty.

[B]

Whoa. Whoa. You sure acted fat, stranger. If you hadn't, that spear would have gored me.

[A]

Look, Cisco, that Maverick Steel chance at hombre. He is horse detangled up in the ropes.

[B]

Wow. Did you see that? He shot that rope clean in two, Larry. Say, I've never seen such shooting in my life. Maxine. Where'd you learn to shoot like that, stranger?

[A]

When a man's life depends on it, one must be accurate, senorita. That's mighty fancy shooting, stranger. Both Laurie and me owe you our lives. I'm glad that mi compaero and I were here when it happened.

[B]

I'm mighty grateful to you, stranger. If you and your partner still want those jobs, we can use a couple of good hands. Pay us 40amonth and pounds.

[A]

Gracias. We will take the job. That's good. In fact, I hope this ain't really got a good chokwango.

[B]

Wait a minute, Laurie. I know you and Tom are grateful to these two hombres, but you don't know anything about them.

[A]

That's true, Laurie. Remember what you said before.

[B]

Well, I think they're all right, Tom. As long as you're going to work for us. What do we call you? Hey, wait a minute. Your partner calls you Cisco. You're the Cisco Kid.

[A]

That explains the fancy shooting. Panzer Company.

[B]

We're making a trail drive across the Cimarron. You may have heard it's dangerous.

[A]

Dangerous? It's downright crazy with that gang of hood owls laying an ambush.

[B]

Well, we've got to take that chance. Do you and Poncho still want the job?

[A]

Cisco S and I have never turned our back on danger yet.

[B]

Well, since you two are going to work for us, I better go and make arrangements to have you two taken care of.

[A]

Oh. Whoa there, boy. Whoa.

[B]

Thought you'd never get here.

[A]

I came as soon as Pawnee gave me Your message? Yeah, I gave it to him right away. Maxine, never mind that.

[B]

There's a hitch in our plans. Unless we do something about it.

[A]

What do you mean?

[B]

Laurie hired two new hands after I saw you this morning.

[A]

Why should that put a hitch to our plans? We'll take care of them when we get the others.

[B]

Not these two, you won't. Because one of them's a Cisco Kid.

[A]

A Cisco Kid? Cisco. Wonder what he's doing in this neck of the woods.

[B]

Well, I don't need a crystal ball to tell me. He's probably heard of the cattle raids and the killings.

[A]

You think he's got a line on us yet?

[B]

No, I don't.

[A]

But if what I heard of Cisco's true, he'll get one before long. Not if we get him first. But how?

[B]

Maybe I can arrange it.

[A]

Good. What do you got in mind?

[B]

Tonight will be our first night with a herd away from the ranch. We'll camp at St. Stoner's.

[A]

Well, we know where it is.

[B]

Well, be there when everybody except the night watch is rolled up in his blanket to sleep. I'll sneak out of camp and meet you.

[A]

All you have to do is show us which two bedrolls belong to Cisco and Poncho. We'll do the rest.

[B]

You can't cut them down. They'll wake up the whole camp.

[A]

Maybe you ain't hurt, Maxine. But I can use this knife I'm carrying better than any hombre I ever met. When I slit their throats, it won't wake up nobody. I find you tired. Aren't you glad you're all up in this blanket? So am I. We had a long ride today. Yeah. Good meal we had. Cisco, Pio, like this trail driver. You better go to sleep, amigo. You have to get up early, Pier. Like the sound of the cuddles at night. Going to sleep, Cisco? Oh, it's nice and warm here by the fire. Well, it's not his Chico either. Try not to snore, Pancho. Jeto. Santa. Pancho. How can I sleep when you snore so loud? Turn up on your side. In that case, I'll have to push you over myself.

[B]

There.

[A]

Now I can get some sleep. Hurry up, Poncho. Hey, Poncho. Poncho, wake up. Wake up. What happened? What happened, sister? I just saw someone get up and leave the camp. Maybe they're changing the night guards. I'm sure that is not it, Pancho. It was a senorita. I do not know, Pancho. No. We will stay here and Wait. Perhaps I am being too suspicious. Those two sen is not partners with the bandidos. I hope you are right, Pancho. Nevertheless, I'm going to be on guard. Not like to have anything happen to us while we are asleep. There's those two bedrills Maxine pointed out. Pawnee. Yeah, I see him. Let's get him. Maxine's had time to get back into her tent. Pawnee. I couldn't help it. Even with these moccasins we're wearing. Can you take care of both of them by yourself? You bet I can. Just watch me. All right, go ahead. Here they are. But not for long. And now for the other one. All the others slept through it, quiet and peaceful. So did the Cisco Kid and Poncho. Only they're going to stay asleep from now on. And it seems as if the knife and the treacherous hand of Pawnee has put an end to the lives of Poncho and Cisco. In just a moment, we'll return to the Cisco Kid.

[C]

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[A]

Now back to the Cisco Kid and our exciting story, Raiders of the Cimarron. Cisco and Poncho are after the cattle rustlers who've been raiding the herds that cross the Cimarron River. When they join Lorraine Shepherd's trail drive, they do not suspect that her cousin Maxine is the traitor who has been informing the leader of the rustlers, Biff Argus and his henchman, Pawnee. That night, Pawnee sneaks into camp and with vicious treachery, plunges the blade of his knife into the bedrolls where Cisco and Pancho are sleeping. No. Come on, Bonnie. Let's get out of here. I told you I worked swift and quiet. So magically. Okay, so everything that happened. Get your hands up. Privacy. Told you dry goes at you over your hand. What's the matter?

[B]

What's going on here? This boat's got a gun on those swan.

[A]

Let's see nearly the receives. This goat's going through the tent just now. No puncher, but I have a suspicion.

[B]

Look out behind you.

[A]

This car. That was all I needed for you to take your eyes off me for a minute. Absolute chaos. He shoot a poncho shoot at you, Poncho? That kid shooted at nothing. Let me get a shot at them, Poncho. Sandstor. Senorita Maxine. You bumped my arm. The coyote takes you away, Cisco.

[B]

Who were those men you were shooting at, Cisco?

[A]

Perhaps your cousin Maxine can tell you, Senorita Lori.

[B]

Why should I be able to tell her?

[A]

For the same reason that you bumped my arm and spoiled my aim.

[B]

Well, what right have you got to shoot at anyone in this cow camp?

[A]

Look at our bedrolls, senorita. Yeah, look at the bedrolls.

[B]

It looks like somebody's still sleeping in them.

[A]

See, Poncho and I fixed those bed rolls so that they would look like that. Then we hid behind the chuck wagon and watched those two hombres. They sneak up on those two bedrolls and one hombre stabbed a knife into them. Cisco and Pancha sleep there. Cisco and Poncha be dead now.

[B]

By the way, where's Tom Reynolds? I don't know. Unless he's out all night herd.

[A]

Poncho and I will saddle up. Perhaps we will come across him right after those two bond dealers will try to kill us. Isco. No, Chico, no. With all the hoof marks of the cattle, we could not pick up their trail anyway.

[B]

Maybe I'd better saddle up and go with you. Yeah, I'll go too.

[A]

No, senoritas. It's better for you both to get some rest. We'll be crossing the Cimarron tomorrow. And after tonight's incident you can be sure we will have to fight our way across with bullets. So this good thing of the senorita Maxine would sneak away from the camp, huh? I was certain that it was senorita Maxine, Pancho, when she said there was someone behind us. Someone there? Of course not. No one was there. And she purposely spoiled my aim because she wanted those killers to escape. The Maxine of blood wants it to go. We go back and tell the senorita Lorry. No, no, not yet, Pancho. Not yet. We still have to find out that Senor Tom Reynolds was really a night herd of a folk. Can't you hear a ridicomycisco? Say, Pancho, have your gun ready? Why don't you have the gun ready then? Rider not see us. The shadow of the trees. Hide us now, hombre. Stop. You are. Do not reach for your gun.

[B]

Oh, you're frightened the wits out of me. Whoa, boy.

[A]

Whoa.

[B]

Is that you, Cisco?

[A]

Si, senorita. Maxine. Pancho and I. Hey, Pancho Hit too.

[B]

I was hoping I'd run into you are, senorita. Why, I want you to help me, Cisco.

[A]

How can I help you, senorita?

[B]

Well, I know your reputation for catching lawbreakers. I might as well come right out and tell you. I've suspected for a long time that my cousin Laurie knows more about the raids at the Cimarron crossings than she pretends to know.

[A]

You mean Senorita Lori is in partnership with that gang that has been doing the raiding and killing?

[B]

That's exactly what I mean, Cisco.

[A]

Why, the senorita drive her own herd across the river to be raided?

[B]

Well, if her herds are raided, it'll throw suspicions fishing off of her.

[A]

What about those homies who tried to kill us tonight, Senorita? Do you think your cousin Lori hired them?

[B]

What do you think? So, Cisco, use your judgment.

[A]

I should not know anything. Now, it will pay us not to think too much, Poncho, but to keep our eyes open when we make that crossing tomorrow. Perhaps, senorita, we will catch that bunch of law breakers who've been raiding the herds.

[B]

But how are you going to trap Lori? She's been giving them the information.

[A]

Informers and traders often trap themselves, Senorita. You will see. We almost to the Cinnamon River, Cisco. Cimaran, Pancho. See, we're almost there.

[B]

Cisco.

[A]

Get the chance to talk to senior Tom. Check? Not yet, Pancho, but there he is now. Say, you're Tom. Are you Boris? I would like to talk to you. Say your Tom. Why, sure, Cisco. Let's pull up for a minute and get away from that herd. Whoa, whoa. Logo, stop it. Rest a minute. Logo. Stop now. We've been so busy all morning, I ain't had a chance to tell you. I. I heard about them humbers trying to kill you on ptol last night. Tom already know. Y wish I hadn't been on night.

[B]

Hurt at the time.

[A]

See, Tom, how long have you worked for senori? Ever since she took over the ranch. I worked for her father before. You would like to see Senorita Lori get her herd safely across the Cimarron River. Would you not like to? You can bet your bottom dollar I'm going to. Not if she uses the river crossing. She intends to. How do you know which crossing she's using? Cisco and Pines, and that's no single time. But I am certain that the raiders do. And if you can convince Senorita Lori to change the crossing, her herd will be safe. My thunder, Cisco. You know a lot more than you're telling me. But I'll take your word for it. She'll change that crossing. Bueno. But do not tell her that we suggested it, Father. See, boy? Seorita is riding at the back of the herd. Sure, Senorita. Maxine hears you Also, Senior Tom, Pancho and I will ride and catch up with the point of the herd. Come, Pancho. Up the other. Come on over, Charness. You get me all fired. Full curiosity and then ride off and. Oh, well. Hey, Laurie, you and Maxine ride over this way, will ya?

[B]

Sure, Tom. What do you want? Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa there, Laurie.

[A]

I got a hunch about crossing the Cimarrons.

[B]

What is it, Tom?

[A]

I think we ought to use the Lone Willow Crossing instead of Rocky Point.

[B]

Why? What's the matter with Rocky Point?

[A]

Well, them two hombies trying to kill Cisco and Pancho last night, plus those other raids. We ought to use Lone Willa Crossing.

[B]

Well, we can still make the change. The fork in the trail that leads to both crossings is just up ahead.

[A]

Then you'll do it?

[B]

Why not? What you say makes sense, Tom. I think you're making a mistake, Laurie. Maybe that's just what those raiders want you to do.

[A]

Of course, if those raiders got advanced information that we were crossing at Rock, they won't be expecting us to make the change.

[B]

Well, it's settled. We'll use Lone Willow Crossing, Tom.

[A]

Good.

[B]

Tell the boy I'm on my way.

[A]

Get at you.

[B]

Well, as long as you've definitely decided to use Lone Willow Crossing, Might as well ride up ahead and see if it's all clear.

[A]

Idiot.

[B]

Watch out for yourself, Maxine. Watch out for yourself, Laurie. You'll need two more than I do.

[A]

You got all the boys staked out in good spots on the other side of the river, Pawnee? Yeah, I sure have, Biff. When that herd shows here at Rocky Point, we'll drive them off and kill those writers before they know what hit them. Ought to be here in about an hour. Rider coming, Biff. Hey. Something must have went wrong. It's Maxine. Hey, Maxine.

[B]

Where are you, Bill?

[A]

Over here, behind the rocks. What do you mean?

[B]

Tom Reynolds convinced Lori to switch to Lone Willow Crossing. I'm sure the Cisco Kid had a hand in it.

[A]

Are they onto you?

[B]

No. I put him onto a false trail, but he sure bungled that job. Last night.

[A]

You're as much to blame for that as we are. How'd we know they want to sleep there? Let's not argue about it now. Funny. You ride over to the other side of the river, round up the port boys and let's head for Lone Willow Crossing.

[B]

Do we still have time to beat the herd there?

[A]

We can get there in time. Set up a better ambush behind those willows and we head here. Come on, let's ride. I knew that if we followed Senorita Maxine Pancho, she would lead us to those two hombres who tried to kill us last night. Those three nuts. And see us behind these rocks. But behind you see them, Cisco? Yeah. The coyote was stick the knife in the blankets last night. They riding this way. We must try to take them without using our guns. Why, Cisco? Because I am sure the rest of the gang is not far away. Poncho, aren't you used the bull whipper. Now use the knife and I will get the other one. Here they come now. Now Pancho finds a fixer for trying to kill Pancho and Cisco get you with a bullwhip. Oh, you call it a Cisco. Well, you ain't never gonna live to regret it. We will see you dry gushing Maverick. And this should do it. Buenos Cisco. B. Got this killer tangled up with the bullwhip. He not can move. This hombre's in the same condition. Poncho, get Senior Tom and the others to help us round up the rest of the gang. The Raiders of the Cimarron will raid no more. We never would have got that herd across the Cimarron, Cisco, if you and Pancho hadn't helped us. Oh, we could not have helped you if Senorita Lori had not given us the job.

[B]

I never suspected my cousin Maxine.

[A]

She wanted to kill the Senorita lorry.

[B]

I knew she was jealous. Still, I can't help but feel sorry for her.

[A]

I do too, senorita. Jealousy often destroys the jealous person. Well, it's my turn to ride night guard.

[B]

Come along for a spell.

[A]

Pastor say so you come as you go along with.

[B]

There's a big boon out tonight, Cisco.

[A]

Sis. Senorita, it's warm here by the campfire.

[B]

I'd like to raise the wages. I said I'd pay you and Pancho.

[A]

We cannot accept any money from you. Senorita. We have been working for the Cattlemen's Protective Association.

[B]

Oh, so you're paid by the association. Well, then I'm sure the Cattlemen's Protective association won't be able to pay you like this.

[A]

Oh, cisco. Oh, senorita. Hey Pancho, that's any the Maxine in those other bandidos and not make no more rays than the Cinnamon River. Cimaran River Poncho. Cinnamon is a word. You put it on some foods before you eat them. Pants not know about this. But Pancho know what it means to eat words. Oh, that is only an expression, Chico. You really cannot eat words. One time Pancho do it Chisco. You did Funcho. And one time Pancho and Big Maria have the big fight. And Big Maria tell Pancho if you say anything more to me, Pancho Maria made you eat your words. And what did you say to Big Maria when she told you she would make you eat your words? Pancho say chicken dumplings, hot biscuits and a Cushing Berry piece. And so ends another exciting adventure with O. Henry's famous Robin Hood of the west, the Cisco Kid.

[C]

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[A]

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[C]

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