Rainbow Stampede | The Lone Ranger (11-29-50)

Summary

Old Time Radio Westerns Podcast Episode Summary: "Rainbow Stampede | The Lone Ranger" (11-29-50) Host: Andrew Rines Release Date: April 29, 2025

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Introduction

In this captivating episode of the Old Time Radio Westerns Podcast, host Andrew Rines delves into a meticulously restored classic Western radio drama, "Rainbow Stampede," featuring the iconic Lone Ranger and his faithful companion, Tonto. This episode transports listeners to the tumultuous days of the Wild West, highlighting themes of justice, betrayal, and the preservation of treaties between settlers and Native Americans.

Plot Overview

The episode centers around Jed and Tex Webster, two brothers who have inherited a prosperous ranch. However, mismanagement leads them into severe debt, forcing them to make a dire decision to sell either their land and buildings or their last 500 head of cattle. Desperate and scorned by their neighbors, the Websters contemplate moving their herd to the Rainbow Hills—a region designated as Indian territory and protected by treaty.

Jed Webster expresses regret over their predicament:

[03:18] Jed Webster: "We sure made a mess of things. Maybe we should have sold the cattle and kept the landing house."

Despite knowing the Rainbow Hills are off-limits, Tex Webster believes they can exploit a loophole in the treaty, hoping to force the Indians to break peace and open the land for grazing.

Rising Tensions and Conflict

As the Websters prepare to move their cattle, they encounter the Lone Ranger and Tonto, who are on a mission to uphold justice and protect the sanctity of the treaty. Suspicion arises when the Lone Ranger questions the Websters' intentions:

[06:20] Tex Webster: "You seem to know a lot, don't you?"

The Websters' attempts to deceive the townsfolk of Smokyville with fabricated stories about discovering gold lead to increased tension. Their actions inadvertently ignite a gold rush, causing chaos and drawing unwanted attention to the Rainbow Hills.

Climactic Confrontation

The plot reaches its peak when the Lone Ranger and Tonto uncover the Websters' scheme to manipulate the treaty and seize the Rainbow Hills for their cattle. A confrontation ensues at the hotel in Smokyville, where Tonto reveals the Websters' deceit:

[19:17] Tonto: "No doubt about that. These men are not miners."

The evidence mounts as Tonto presents the missing gold nuggets from the Websters' watch chain, conclusively proving their involvement in the fraud:

[19:10] Jed Webster: "Hey, just look at that watch chain. It's loaded with nuggets and two of them are missing."

[19:20] Tonto: "Cattlemen from Pecos County. They need open range for the cattle. They knew if the Indian treaty could be broken, the Rainbow Hills would be thrown open for grazing."

Resolution and Restoration of Justice

Acknowledging their wrongdoing, the Websters are forced to abandon their plans, ensuring that the Rainbow Hills remain protected. Tonto emphasizes the importance of adhering to the law and respecting treaties:

[19:45] Tonto: "You almost broke an Indian treaty. You'd have had the army to deal with if you'd done so. Don't make another mistake."

The episode concludes with the Websters accepting their fate and committing to leave the region, allowing peace to return to the Rainbow Hills.

Key Quotes

• Jed Webster reflecting on their failure:

  [03:18] "We sure made a mess of things. Maybe we should have sold the cattle and kept the landing house."

• Tex Webster confronting Tonto:

  [05:33] "Let me do the talking. You'll be ready for trouble if they start anything."

• Tonto unveiling the Websters' deceit:

  [19:17] "No doubt about that. These men are not miners."

• Tonto stressing the importance of the treaty:

  [19:45] "You almost broke an Indian treaty. You'd have had the army to deal with if you'd done so. Don't make another mistake."

Conclusion

"Rainbow Stampede" offers a riveting narrative that underscores the enduring legacy of the Lone Ranger as a symbol of justice and integrity in the Old West. Through the astute characterizations of Jed and Tex Webster, the episode explores the perils of greed and the vital importance of honoring agreements. Andrew Rines' digital restoration work shines, bringing clarity and depth to this timeless tale, ensuring that new generations can appreciate the rich storytelling and heroic deeds of the Lone Ranger and Tonto.

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Whether you're a long-time fan or new to Old Time Radio Westerns, "Rainbow Stampede" serves as a testament to the enduring appeal of these classic Western dramas. Dive into the Wild West with every episode, expertly restored for a modern audience.

Transcript

[Jed Webster]

Foreign.

[Andrew Rines]

Welcome to the Old Time Radio Westerns. I'm your host, Andrew Rines and I'm excited to bring you another episode absolutely free. This is one of over 80 episodes released monthly for your enjoyment. Now let's get into this episode.

[Narrator]

A fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust and a hearty Hio. Silver, the Lone Ranger. This exciting adventure. A word from our sponsor, General Mills, makers of Cheerios, the ready to eat oat cereal that gives you go power. And Wheaties, the breakfast of champions. Present by special recording the Lone Ranger. Cowboy Tom is a boy of six. He knows all kinds of cowboy tricks. He can rope a steer because he knows he's got go power from Cheerios.

[Jed Webster]

Yes, he's got go power. There he goes.

[Narrator]

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[Tex Webster]

Come on, Silver.

[Tonto]

Let's go, big fella. Are you Silver?

[Narrator]

Jed Webster and his younger brother Tex inherited an extensive, well stocked ranch when their father died. But in less than three years, the brothers quickly ran through most of the inheritance. They were scorned by their neighbors as unworthy of respect and found themselves deeply involved in debt. Finally, on order from the court, Tex and Jed were forced to sell either the land and buildings or the last 500 head of cattle.

[Tex Webster]

Well, Tex, at least we're square with the world.

[Jed Webster]

We sure made a mess of things. Maybe we should have sold the cattle and kept the landing house.

[Tex Webster]

They couldn't have held on to it. No cattle we couldn't have paid the taxes.

[Jed Webster]

Now we have the cattle and no way to feed it.

[Tex Webster]

Ever hear of the Rainbow Hills?

[Jed Webster]

Rainbow Hills? Of course I have. Long way northwest of here. What about it?

[Tex Webster]

There's some of the finest grazing land in all of Texas up there. Plenty of water, grass, waste high.

[Jed Webster]

Now, hold on, Jed. You know the Rainbow Hills are in Indian country and protected by treaty. We'd try to run our hood in there. We'd mix with plenty of trouble.

[Tex Webster]

I know about the treaty. It says the Injuns are to have the Rainbow Hills so long as they keep the peace. If they break the peace or go on the warpath for any reason, Rainbow Hills will be thrown open for grazing.

[Jed Webster]

Ah, the Indians won't break the peace. Chief White Fox will see to that.

[Tex Webster]

I think I know how to make them break the treaty. There's a town called Smokyville a few miles off the reservation. Tomorrow we'll round up a trail crew and start pushing our herd in that direction.

[Narrator]

It was about a month later that the Lone Ranger and his his Indian friend Tottle topped the crest of a low ridge that overlooked the parched and sun baked valley of Smoke Creek. Below, they saw a herd of cattle grazing on the sparse grass along the banks of the shallow little stream. The masked man signaled a halt.

[Tonto]

I wonder where that herd is headed, Toto.

[Tex Webster]

Maybe it belonged to rancher who own land here.

[Tonto]

I doubt it. This land couldn't support a herd, even a small one.

[Tex Webster]

That's right. Not much grass grow here.

[Tonto]

That herd's on the move. Beside the chuck wagon there are two supply wagons.

[Tex Webster]

Maybe rancher drive herd to Smokyville, sell herd there.

[Tonto]

Smokyville isn't a cattle market, it's a timber town. I think I'll question the trail boss. All right, let's go. Until very much.

[Narrator]

At the trail camp, Jed Webster and his brother Tex were giving final instructions to their top hand before riding into town.

[Jed Webster]

Hey, Jed, look.

[Tex Webster]

A couple of armories riding in here.

[Jed Webster]

Once an injured, the other's wearing a mask.

[Tex Webster]

Let me do the talking. You'll be ready for trouble if they start anything. All right, Owl hooch, what do you want?

[Tonto]

I only want to ask a question.

[Tex Webster]

Then ask it and get out of here.

[Tonto]

Why are you driving this herd?

[Tex Webster]

I don't discuss my business with mass critters and redskins.

[Tonto]

Very well. But let me warn you, Jed. Stay clear of the Rainbow Hills as Indian country and it's protected by government treaty.

[Tex Webster]

Hey, how'd you know my name?

[Tonto]

You're Jed Webster from Pecos county, aren't you.

[Tex Webster]

You didn't answer my question. How'd you know my name?

[Tonto]

By the brand on the cattle. And also for that watch chain swinging across your vest. Watch chain was your father's, wasn't it? Yes. But your father was more or less famous for the watch chain that held a row of nuggets of pure gold. As a matter of fact, because of the chain, many people called him Nuggets Webster. I'd heard that you inherited the chain with its row of gold nuggets when your father died.

[Tex Webster]

You seem to know a lot, don't you?

[Tonto]

Well, I make it my business to know things.

[Tex Webster]

Let me tell you, mister, keep your nose out of my business. The herd is California bound. And if you have ideas of raiding it, you'd better forget them. Now clear out of here.

[Tonto]

All right, let's go. Taro. Monsieur. Hey.

[Jed Webster]

What do you make of him, Jed?

[Tex Webster]

Can't figure it, Tex. He seems to know plenty about us. But I never saw him before.

[Jed Webster]

Neither did I.

[Tex Webster]

But what?

[Jed Webster]

There's something familiar about him.

[Tex Webster]

As far as I'm concerned, he's an owl hoot looking for information that doesn't concern him. Joe, while it takes an eye in town, keep an eye out for him. Tell the other boys to do the same. Shoot him down if he comes back. I sure will. Jed, let's go. Takes right. Come on, boy.

[Tonto]

Let's get him.

[Jed Webster]

Get him.

[Tex Webster]

You think him tell truth?

[Tonto]

I don't know, Totto. We'll find out.

[Tex Webster]

We watch him.

[Tonto]

Yes, but first we'll ride over to that woods, make camp and fix a meal. Then you'll have to go into town for supplies.

[Jed Webster]

Town?

[Tex Webster]

In Smokyville?

[Tonto]

That's right. And while you're in town, you might see if there's a letter from Dan Reed. It'll be addressed to you, as usual. Me?

[Jed Webster]

No.

[Tonto]

Get back by sundown, if possible. Then we'll find a place where we can watch the Webster herd and make sure Jed told the truth. Truth? We'll see if he's driving it to California. Come on. So we'll get him up.

[Jed Webster]

Scout.

[Narrator]

The town of Smokyville was in timber country and many of the people were supported by work in the sawmill. The mill had shut down that day and many timber cutters were out of work. A number of them had gone to the Lone Pine Cafe to discuss their troubles with the bartender.

[Tonto]

Really?

[Tex Webster]

Layoff is going to hit the town mighty hard. Reckon you boys will be moving on to another camp now, huh?

[Tonto]

We'll have to. No money to be made around here.

[Tex Webster]

Yeah. This town's going to be dead on.

[Tonto]

The doornail now the mill's closed down.

[Tex Webster]

Pardon me, gents. Let a thirsty man to the bar, if you don't mind. Come on, Tex. 30, gents, will it be refreshments for the house? Step up to the bar, folks. Refreshments are free. Aren't you the same two fellows who came through here about a week ago?

[Jed Webster]

Sure. We thought you'd remember.

[Tex Webster]

I do. And as I recall, you didn't have $10 between you. Now you're ordering refreshments for the house. Right you are, barkeep. The wheel of fortune spins rapidly sometimes. Well, I'm not popping a cork until I see the killer of your money. You hear that, folks? He wants to see the color of our money.

[Tonto]

Very well.

[Tex Webster]

He shall see it. Take a look at that. It's yellow. Golden yellow. That's the color of our money.

[Jed Webster]

Gold nugget, big as a buzzer's eye.

[Tex Webster]

And there's more where that came from. Now, mister, do you serve us or don't you? All right, name your poison, Jack.

[Narrator]

During the half hour that followed, the unemployed lumberjacks accepted without question the unexpected hospitality of the two Webster brothers. Then, convinced that his plan was working, Jed Webster said, all right, Lockheed.

[Tex Webster]

How much do? $30 over and above the one gold nugget. Very well. Here's another nugget. I'll weigh it up and give you your changing cash. Oh, never mind the change. Let my friends here drink up the change. Thanks. Well, my friends, we must leave you now. Come on, Tex.

[Jed Webster]

Hey, mister, just where'd you get that?

[Tex Webster]

You know, my old father used to say, never look a gift horse in the mouth, my friend. Isn't it enough that you enjoy the fruits of our work? And luck? Come on, Tex. Come on, now. We'll go to the hotel room and wait developments. The gold rush hasn't started in 30 minutes. I miss my guess.

[Jed Webster]

Hey, when you started buying drinks, the news spread fast. Just look at this street. Completely deserted.

[Tex Webster]

No, it's not.

[Jed Webster]

Huh?

[Tex Webster]

Look yonder beside our horses. Your redskin. The same redskin that was with the masquerader.

[Jed Webster]

What's he up to?

[Tex Webster]

He's looking over our horses. Must have recognized them by the brains. Uh. Oh, he sees us. Hey, just a minute, redskin. I want to talk to you.

[Tonto]

Oh, what about?

[Tex Webster]

Why are you prowling around our horses? Me not bother your horses. Me have horse.

[Narrator]

There, see?

[Jed Webster]

That's a horse he was riding. Jed.

[Tex Webster]

It's my horse, all right. Yeah, but you were looking at ours. I want to know what you and your masked friend are up to. Start walking.

[Tonto]

Why you draw a gun on me?

[Jed Webster]

Hey, what's the idea, Jed?

[Tex Webster]

I'm taking him up the back stairs to our room. I'll sweat the truth out of him. Now get going, Injun.

[Narrator]

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

[Tex Webster]

All over the country in every direction.

[Jed Webster]

How ya, how you doing? Is the question.

[Narrator]

And here's what the happy people have to say. Eatin are Wheaties and a doo doo doo.

[Tex Webster]

An okay? Okay?

[Jed Webster]

You bet. We're eating our Wheaties out West, including the champs. Take Eddie Matthews. Born in Texarkana, Texas, and a great slugger for the Milwaukee Braves. He got a Texas start and a Wheaties start. Been eatin em for years. And there's Gene Littler from California. One of the best pro golfers in the game. Listen how he socks em off the tee. You bet Gene's a Wheaties champ. Been eating em since he was 7. A he man breakfast for champs and gonna be champs. Why, there's a whole kernel of wheat in every Wheaties flake.

[Tex Webster]

Keep on eating your Wheaties and you be do, do, do and okay. O.

[Narrator]

Now to continue. When Tato drew rein at the hitch rail in front of the hotel, his horse was alongside the horses of Jed and Tex Webster. The Webster brothers immediately accused Tonto of spying on their activities and marched him at gunpoint up the back stairs to their hotel room.

[Tex Webster]

Take his gun, Tex. His knife, too.

[Jed Webster]

Yeah, right.

[Tex Webster]

Put him down a chair and see what's sticking in his belt.

[Jed Webster]

He looks like a letter. You'll not take that, Are you.

[Tex Webster]

That got him. Nerve of him. Trying to get rough, Jed.

[Jed Webster]

He hit him mighty hard.

[Tex Webster]

He's just stunned. He'll be all right.

[Jed Webster]

Yeah, but he can't give us any information while he's unconscious.

[Tex Webster]

Well, maybe we learned something from the letter. Let's see.

[Jed Webster]

It's addressed to Tanu, in care of the Smokyville postmaster.

[Tex Webster]

Hold it closer to the land.

[Jed Webster]

Right. Let's see now. Dear Tanto, I'll meet you and the Lone Ranger in Tall Pine next Friday. Jed. The Lone Ranger.

[Tex Webster]

Great Scott, it's all clear now. I knew there was something familiar about that engine's name. I remember now. I've heard stories about Tonto and the Lone Ranger.

[Jed Webster]

That masked man we saw with Tono.

[Tex Webster]

He was the Lone Ranger. And something else. I've heard stories about a kid named Dan who sometimes rides with the Lone Range on Tonneau.

[Jed Webster]

Yeah, so have I. Tex.

[Tex Webster]

Tex, I don't like this hey, it's all that yeah. Of it. You should know, Tex. We started it. It's the gold rush getting underway, Josh.

[Jed Webster]

It didn't take long. We better hurry with tunnel and get out of town. Down.

[Narrator]

The Webster brothers hurriedly tied and gagged. Toto then rushed from the hotel. The street was filled with men, horses and wagons ready to start for the Rainbow Hills. Jed and Tex were seized by a number of men.

[Jed Webster]

They're the men we want. Come on, you're going with it. Show us where the fool is. Hang on to it.

[Tex Webster]

Let me go. Let me go. You can't do. Take your hands off me.

[Jed Webster]

Let go of your hair.

[Tonto]

I'm going to Take it easy.

[Jed Webster]

Let me go.

[Tonto]

We're not going. Hurts.

[Jed Webster]

We're taking you two along with us. Tell us where you found gold.

[Tex Webster]

No.

[Jed Webster]

No, we won't dump your claims. Show us the gold. We'll stake claims of our own. Come on, get on your horses, both of you. All right, boys, let's go.

[Narrator]

When darkness fell and Toto did not return to camp, the Lone Ranger became concerned about his safety. He saddled the great horse Silver and rode rapidly along the trail to Smokyville. Arriving there, he rode boldly down the street when he saw that the town, to all appearances, was completely deserted except for one horse hitched at the rack in front of the hotel.

[Tonto]

That's Tottle's horse Scout. Oh, Silver. Inquire in the hotel. Easy. Steady.

[Narrator]

Big Philip, the aged hotel clerk was dozing in his chair behind the desk when the Lone Ranger entered. But he woke with a start when the masked man touched him on the shoulder.

[Tonto]

Wake up.

[Jed Webster]

Hey, your mask.

[Tonto]

I'll out harm you. Now, take it easy.

[Jed Webster]

First a gold rush, now a masked owl hoof.

[Tonto]

Gold rush? Yep.

[Jed Webster]

Someone struck gold in the Rainbow Hills. The whole town's moved out. If I wasn't sold, I'd have gone too.

[Tonto]

Was there an Indian in here tonight?

[Tex Webster]

Yes.

[Jed Webster]

Come to think of it, there was just a few minutes before the gold rush started. He came in, got a letter. You see, this is the post office.

[Narrator]

As well as the hotel.

[Tonto]

Yes, I know that. His horse is still hitched at the rack. Do you have any idea where he might be?

[Jed Webster]

No. But come to think of it, a funny thing happened just as the rush started.

[Tonto]

Oh, what was it?

[Jed Webster]

Well, there were two fellows named Webster registered here. Well, when the rush started, they come running through the lobby and drop this envelope. It's the same one I gave to the redskin just before the rush started. You see, it says Tuttle.

[Tex Webster]

Yes, I'll take that.

[Tonto]

You say they came from their room?

[Narrator]

Yep, they did.

[Jed Webster]

I yelled at them. They dropped something, but they paid me no heed.

[Tonto]

All right, show me to their room.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger followed the old clerk to a room on the second floor.

[Jed Webster]

Here's the Webster's room, Toto. Holy smoke.

[Tonto]

I'll take the gag out of your mouth.

[Tex Webster]

Toto.

[Jed Webster]

It's the same agent who got the letter. What's he doing here tied and gagged?

[Tonto]

There you are, Totto. Now you can talk.

[Jed Webster]

Oh, me glad you find me Kima Sabi.

[Tonto]

Tell me what happened while I cut these ropes.

[Jed Webster]

Webster brothers see me at Hitrail.

[Tex Webster]

Them draw guns and bring me here. Then take Dan's letter. Me piped them hit me on head.

[Narrator]

We go get them now.

[Tonto]

No, Toto. We'll attend to them later. Right now we have more important business than the Webster brothers.

[Tex Webster]

And what?

[Tonto]

That someone has discovered gold in the Rainbow Hills?

[Tex Webster]

A Russia started, but Indians in Rainbow Hills? White man can't go there.

[Tonto]

That's the point. The Indians will fight to keep the white men off their land. And as soon as the Indians start fighting, the treaty will have been violated. They must prevent that fight.

[Tex Webster]

Maybe we go to Fort Madison, get soldiers.

[Tonto]

No, there isn't time. If anything is to be done, we'll have to do it alone.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger and Toto had cut down much of the lead and were not far behind the townsmen when Jed and Tex made their break for freedom.

[Tonto]

Hear that gunfire, Totto?

[Tex Webster]

Ah. Me here. Maybe Indians shoot miners.

[Tonto]

I can't believe it. The shooting's just over the ridge. It's all of two miles from the Indian reservation and the Rainbow Hills.

[Tex Webster]

Isn't that right?

[Tonto]

Listen. Someone's riding this way.

[Tex Webster]

Ah, Moon bright. Maybe we see them.

[Tonto]

There they are.

[Tex Webster]

Two riders and what we do, Kimasabi?

[Tonto]

We'll stop them. They must know something about the shooting. Hold on there.

[Tex Webster]

And look. The Lone Ranger.

[Jed Webster]

Them Webster fellers spot us.

[Tex Webster]

Mister, we didn't know who the redskin was when we mixed with him.

[Jed Webster]

When we found out he was the engine of travels with you, we cleared out.

[Tonto]

If we'd known we heard gunfire beyond the ridge. What did it mean?

[Tex Webster]

We ran into a bunch of outlaws. They tried to hold us up.

[Tonto]

I don't believe you. Those men are prospectors. We've been trailing them.

[Jed Webster]

We're telling the truth, Kimasabe.

[Narrator]

Here come many riders.

[Tex Webster]

Let us go.

[Jed Webster]

We didn't hurt the Indian. We got to get back to our herd.

[Tex Webster]

That's right, mister.

[Tonto]

We're not going anywhere. I want to know what part you played in this Gold rider.

[Jed Webster]

We didn't have a thing to do with it. A man ran in an injured with her getting covered. Find out what this is all about. I'll get your hands up. The lottie.

[Tex Webster]

Don't shoot.

[Jed Webster]

You masked man. Get your hands up.

[Tonto]

There's no need for that. I'd be a fool to reach for a gun with a dozen trained on me.

[Jed Webster]

You're right about that.

[Tonto]

Huddle and I have been trailing you from Smokyville.

[Tex Webster]

Trailing us?

[Jed Webster]

What for?

[Tonto]

I think you've been fooled.

[Jed Webster]

What are you talking about?

[Tonto]

Where did you learn gold had been found in the Rainbow Hills?

[Jed Webster]

Why, from these two miners here.

[Tex Webster]

We didn't tell him we found gold.

[Jed Webster]

You showed it to us. You bought drinks for the lot of us with nuggets as big as buzzard eyes.

[Tonto]

I thought you had a hand in this. Jed. You started a gold rush so these men would invade the Rainbow Hills and cause the Indians to fight and break the treaty.

[Tex Webster]

And he can't prove it. Don't believe him.

[Tonto]

I think I can prove it. Easy. Steady. Big Phillip. I dismount.

[Tex Webster]

Jed. I'll not do it.

[Tonto]

I said get off. Hey, where's your watch chain?

[Tex Webster]

Watch chain?

[Tonto]

Yes. Here it is. Drag a match tutto me doing.

[Jed Webster]

Hey, just look at that watch chain. It's loaded with nuggets and two of them are missing. That must be the two they spent at the bar in Smokyville.

[Tonto]

No doubt about that. These men are not miners.

[Jed Webster]

Then who in thunder are they?

[Tonto]

Cattlemen from Pecos County. They need open range for the cattle. They knew if the Indian treaty could be broken, the Rainbow Hills would be thrown open for grazing. So they moved their herd up this way to Smoke Creek. It's there right now. Then they tricked you into believing they had found gold in the Rainbow Hills.

[Tex Webster]

We are a lyncher.

[Jed Webster]

Stop.

[Tonto]

Stop. Stop, I said. Haven't you learned enough tonight not to take the law into your own hands?

[Jed Webster]

What do you mean by that?

[Tonto]

You almost broke an Indian treaty. You'd have had the army to deal with if you'd done so. Don't make another mistake. You'll have the law to deal with if you do.

[Jed Webster]

What'll we do with them?

[Tonto]

I. I think you've all learned a lesson, including the Websters. So far no damage has been done. They'll be glad to clear out of the country.

[Tex Webster]

We sure will.

[Tonto]

Take them to their herd on Smoke Creek. Head them toward California and see if they cross the state line. We'll see to that. I say all right, get him out of tunnel.

[Narrator]

Easy, steady, easy, fella.

[Jed Webster]

What do you know about that masked man, Webster?

[Tex Webster]

I always said that he was the square shooting man in all the west. And the toughest. I was sure right about that.

[Jed Webster]

That masked man's the Lone Ranger. The Lone Ranger. Ranger it.

[Narrator]

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[Andrew Rines]

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