Raising the Siege | The Lone Ranger (04-24-42)

Summary

Podcast Summary: Old Time Radio Westerns — “Raising the Siege” | The Lone Ranger (04-24-42)
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Episode Release: March 9, 2026

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Overview

This episode of Old Time Radio Westerns features a digitally restored airing of the classic Lone Ranger adventure “Raising the Siege,” originally broadcast in 1942. In this story, the Lone Ranger and his trusted companion, Tonto, find themselves in the small frontier town of Split Rock, which faces imminent attack by outlaws hoping to steal a massive gold shipment. As suspicion and misunderstanding swirl, the Lone Ranger must use courage and ingenuity—notably with the new technology of the telegraph—to save the town and bring justice.

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Key Discussion Points & Story Breakdown

Setting the Scene: Split Rock Suspense

[03:22]

• The episode opens in the quiet, unassuming town of Split Rock.
• Local teenager Tad Jenkins returns after days away, excited about the new telegraph line strung near the town.
• Tad’s idolization of technology clashes with old-timers like Mr. Dobie, who dismiss the telegraph as “foolish nonsense” and prefer how things have always been:
  • Mr. Dobie [04:19]: “Split Rock’s done all right so far, and it'll keep on doing all right. I’m just as glad it didn’t come through this town, aren’t you, Shane?”
• News emerges of a $50,000 gold shipment soon to arrive, stoking tension and the threat of bandit raids.

The Outsiders: Lone Ranger and Tonto Misunderstood

[07:51]–[10:07]

• The Lone Ranger and Tonto are introduced as they search for a notorious outlaw, Slagle, believed to be hiding nearby.
• Tonto approaches Tad and his mother seeking information. Tad, hearing rumors of a masked man and an Indian riding a paint and a white stallion, jumps to conclusions:
  • Tad Jenkins [09:24]: “I reckon you’re one of them bad Injuns.”
• Tad reports the Lone Ranger and Tonto as outlaws to Mr. Dobie, and a posse is quickly formed to pursue them, driven by fear and misunderstanding.

The Real Villain Emerges

[13:53]

• It is revealed that respected townsman Willard Shane is, in fact, the outlaw Slagle in disguise.
• He conspires with bandit leaders to attack Split Rock and steal the gold shipment.
• The outlaws see the Lone Ranger’s presence as an obstacle to their plans:
  • Gang Leader [14:33]: “We got enough guns to take care of everything, including the Lone Ranger.”

Building Tension: Preparing for Siege

[18:32]–[20:23]

• A week passes, and the Lone Ranger remains on alert. He notices suspicious riders and recognizes that a dawn attack on the town is imminent.
• Lone Ranger [19:20]: “Those men mean to attack the town, huh? What else could it be? A dawn attack.”
• The Lone Ranger and Tonto rouse Split Rock in the early hours, warning of the impending attack.
• Tad tries to turn the townsfolk against the Lone Ranger, labeling him an outlaw, but the masked man swiftly exposes “Shane” as Slagle the outlaw, producing a wanted poster.
• Just then, the attack begins.

The Siege: Courage Under Fire

[22:28]–[24:08]

• The townspeople, forewarned and led by the Lone Ranger, repel the first wave of the outlaw attack.
• As ammunition runs low, spirits waver. The Lone Ranger urges hope and ingenuity:
  • Mrs. Jenkins [23:02]: “It’d be different if we was on a regular road. There’d be some people passing by that hear the shooting and ride for help.”
  • Ted Jenkins [23:12]: “Gosh, it’s too bad the telegraph don’t come into town. We could call for help that way.”
  • The Lone Ranger seizes on the idea: the telegraph is 50 miles away, but he believes he can reach it on his horse, Silver.

Lone Ranger's Daring Ride & Clever Use of Technology

[24:19]–[26:29]

• The Lone Ranger boldly rides through the outlaw lines to the distant telegraph pole.
• He climbs the pole and taps out an urgent message for military help:
  • Lone Ranger [26:29]: “Split Rock needs help. The army’s got to send help.”
• Back in town, the defenders face repeated, exhausting attacks while hoping for rescue.

The Cavalry Arrives: Justice Restored

[28:09]–[29:53]

• As hope fades and ammunition runs out, the bugle of the U.S. Army rings out.
• The cavalry sweeps down, scattering and capturing the outlaws, including Slagle.
• Captain, upon arrival, credits the Lone Ranger’s use of the telegraph for saving the town:
  • Captain [29:00]: “We’ll take Slago along. Also with the Jew that sent the message to us by telegraph.”
• The townspeople realize the masked man’s heroism, and Mr. Dobie recants his dismissal of the telegraph:
  • Mr. Dobie [29:41]: “I take back all I said about the telegraph. It’s a wonderful invention. It saved our lives.”
• The Lone Ranger and Tonto depart quietly, true to legend, never awaiting gratitude.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• [04:19]:
  “Split Rock’s done all right so far, and it'll keep on doing all right. I’m just as glad it didn’t come through this town, aren’t you, Shane?”
  —Mr. Dobie, resisting change and foreshadowing the episode’s twist on technology

• [07:20]:
  “Mr. Dobey, I'm beginning to worry about my son Teddy. Well, land or living?”
  —Mrs. Jenkins, adding familial warmth to the frontier tale

• [14:33]:
  “We got enough guns to take care of everything, including the Lone Ranger.”
  —Gang leader, setting the stakes for the coming siege

• [23:18]:
  “Gosh, it’s too bad the telegraph don’t come into town. We could call for help that way.”—Ted Jenkins, sparking the Lone Ranger's plan

• [26:29]:
  “Split Rock needs help. The army’s got to send help.”—Lone Ranger, while jury-rigging the telegraph for rescue

• [29:41]:
  “I take back all I said about the telegraph. It’s a wonderful invention. It saved our lives.”—Mr. Dobie, seeing the value of progress

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Town life & telegraph debate: [03:22]–[07:20]
• Lone Ranger and Tonto’s mistaken identity: [07:51]–[10:07]
• True villain revealed; plans for attack: [13:53]–[15:22]
• Dawn attack and siege begins: [18:32]–[21:16]
• Lone Ranger's plan and daring ride: [24:08]–[26:29]
• Army’s arrival and aftermath: [28:09]–[29:53]

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Episode Tone & Style

The production exudes the energetic, character-driven storytelling typical of golden-age radio, with lively banter, comic relief, and high-stakes action. Despite early skepticism and suspicion, themes of community, trust, and technological progress ultimately triumph. The Lone Ranger remains a mythic figure, always performing acts of courage and vanishing before he can be thanked.

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For those who love classic Western storytelling, this episode is a shining example—mixing suspense, humor, lessons about acceptance and innovation, and the enduring American values of courage and justice.

Transcript

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[Tonto]

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[Tonto]

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[Ted Jenkins]

It's all right.

[Narrator/Geico Spokesperson]

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[Narrator/Lone Ranger Storyteller]

Look at me.

[Ted Jenkins]

Take a deep breath.

[Narrator/Geico Spokesperson]

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[Ted Jenkins]

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[Tonto]

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[Ted Jenkins]

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[Mrs. Jenkins]

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[Ted Jenkins]

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[Podcast Host Andrew Rines]

Welcome to the Old Time Radio Westerns. I'm your host, Andrew Rines, and I'm excited to bring you another episode. This is one of over 80 episodes released monthly for your enjoyment. You can find more Western shows at our website by going to otrwesterns.com now let's get into this episode.

[Tonto]

Holy.

[Ted Jenkins]

Fiery horse.

[Narrator/Lone Ranger Storyteller]

With the speed of light, a cloud of dust and a hearty high O

[Ted Jenkins]

Silver the Lone Ranger.

[Mrs. Jenkins]

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[Tonto]

But I don't really need it.

[Ted Jenkins]

Inflation is killing me. But who cares? Big retailers are making record profits.

[Tonto]

That's why we support the Durbin Marshall credit card bill.

[Mrs. Jenkins]

See, banks and credit unions help small businesses make payroll.

[Tonto]

This bill would cut the vital resources

[Ted Jenkins]

they need while increasing megastore profits.

[Narrator/Geico Spokesperson]

They deserve it, don't they?

[Tonto]

Tell Congress. Stop the Durbin Marshall money grab for corporate megastores paid for by the Electronic Payments Coalition.

[Narrator/Lone Ranger Storyteller]

With his faithful Indian companion, Totto, the masked rider of the plains led the fight for law and order in the early western United States. The stories of his strength and courage, his daring and resourcefulness have come down to us through the generations. And nowhere in the pages of history can one find a greater champion of justice. Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear.

[Tonto]

From out of the past come the

[Narrator/Lone Ranger Storyteller]

thundering hoof beats of the great horse Silver. The Lone Ranger rides again.

[Tonto]

Come on, Silver.

[Ted Jenkins]

Roll the trail of outlaws and Silver run away.

[Narrator/Lone Ranger Storyteller]

The tiny western town of Split Rock. With a huddle of less than 15 small shacks along one dusty street, the two men on the porch of the general store didn't even take their spurred boots off the rail when a young rider galloped in from the hills to the west.

[Ted Jenkins]

Reckon that's young Ted Jenkins coming back to Split Rock. Fan in the dust, too. Young sprouts in a hurry.

[Tonto]

He's always in a hurry.

[Ted Jenkins]

Yeah, full of boyish enthusiasm, bubbling over with pepper and ginger. He'll grow up. Whoa, boy. Whoa there.

[Tonto]

Whoa. Whoa, boy.

[Ted Jenkins]

Whoa, Holly. Howdy, Mr. Dobie. Howdy, Mr. Shane.

[Narrator/Lone Ranger Storyteller]

Howdy.

[Ted Jenkins]

Sure is a hot day, isn't it? It's hot all right, Ted. But it's going to be a whole lot hotter when your ma finds you. For you were supposed to be gone just overnight. Instead, you've been gone three whole days. You're going to catch it. Aw, shucks. Ma won't mind. Say, you know where I was. Telegraph line. I'll bet. Who told you, son? Ever since the town of Split Rock learned there was spring. One of them new fangled things past the Margaret Range. That's all you ever talk about. Oh, mean to say you went 70 miles out of your way just to see that useless gadget. Oh, it's not useless, Mr. Dobie. It's the wonder of the ages. Why, it is tool. Just think. A little ordinary wire no thicker than a cactus needle. And they send messages on it. Messages all the way from San Francisco to New York, that is. They will when they string the line the rest of the way. And what good is it? Just a lot of foolish nonsense. I wish they'd strung the line through Split rock instead of 70 miles away. Now, looky here, young Jenkins. What's the difference? We get news plenty fast enough already. Why bother having to come a day faster? Days faster? Mr. Doby, it travels like lightning. Days faster then. I never cared for lightning. Anyways, Split Rock can get along right enough without it. Oh, but Mr. Dobey. Rush, rush. It's a nuisance, that's what tis. Oh, you wouldn't say that if a town of Split Rock ever needed help in a hurry. Get help from a little spindling wire like that. Split Rock's done all right so far, and it'll keep on doing all right. I'm just as glad it didn't come through this town, aren't you, Shane?

[Tonto]

Sure.

[Ted Jenkins]

Well, anyway, I went over to see it. They got us strung over the top of the range already. Must be 20 miles past the summit. Just a long row of poles stretching out of sight. With one wire running from pole to pole as far as your eyes can see.

[Tonto]

Well, you got any other news, boy? Your ma said you went to Crawford.

[Ted Jenkins]

Oh, yes, sir, I did. Nothing much. Just the usual. Speak up. Just the usual trouble with you is Your mind's full of nothing but that telegraph. Oh, yes, sir. Folks in Crawford said there was rumors about a band of Geronimo's engines wandering around somewhere. Yeah, Parchees, eh? They won't ever bother us. I don't reckon so, Mr. Dobey. There's nothing they'd want in Split Rock. Shows how little you know about your own hometown. This time next week, there'll be 50,000 setting right in my office. 50,000 gold. Gold?

[Tonto]

I didn't know that myself, Dobie. Yep.

[Ted Jenkins]

Those prospectors up in Bitter Creek have been scraping it up for three months. That's their total.

[Tonto]

It's mighty interesting. Hope those Apache Injuns don't hear about it.

[Ted Jenkins]

They won't.

[Narrator/Lone Ranger Storyteller]

Route laws either.

[Ted Jenkins]

We can handle any of them. Oh, say, speaking of outlaws, that's another rumor I heard over in Crawford. Some rancher out that way saw two of them. Oh, that so? How'd he know they was outlaws? He know them by sight? Oh, no, sir. They were strangers to him. But he happened to see that one of them wore a black mask over his eyes. I guess only an outlaw would do that. He said they had a pair of the best horses he ever saw, even from a distance. One of them was a paint, and the other was the biggest white stallion and the fastest horse. What's the matter, Mr. Shane? Something wrong?

[Tonto]

No, no. Just recollect something I gotta do. Adios, youngster. Hope your ma don't give you licking. Adios, Dobby.

[Ted Jenkins]

Adios, Shane. Real nice fella. Willard Shane minds his own business. You ought to be more like him, son. Be better for you. Yes, sir. Shane's got a good horse, too. I always admire a gent who can judge horse flesh. Yes, sir. But this white stallion the rancher was talking about how gone your hide. You're always thinking that anything in Split Rock can't be as good as something someplace else. Telegraph horses every.

[Mrs. Jenkins]

Mr. Dobey, I'm beginning to worry about my son Teddy. Well, land or living?

[Ted Jenkins]

Who, Ma?

[Mrs. Jenkins]

Ted Jenkins.

[Ted Jenkins]

Now, Ma, I just want a little bit out of the way.

[Mrs. Jenkins]

Don't you now, Ma me. Young man, if your father was alive, he'd take care of you proper. And maybe I will myself. Now, you get along. I'm going to talk to you after supper.

[Tonto]

They're coming up ahead. Man we're looking for may be here. Maybe we look at a long time. A sleepy little village on this town of Split Rock isn't the sort of place a man like Sligo would pick out, is it?

[Ted Jenkins]

No.

[Tonto]

Still, you never know Only way to make sure is to ask. They're light and window. I'll wait for you here, Toto. You go ahead and see what you can learn. You wear a mask, they think you outlaw. Maybe counter.

[Ted Jenkins]

Go.

[Tonto]

Come back soon.

[Ted Jenkins]

Get him up, Scout. That's all I did, Ma. Shucks, I'm almost a growing man. I didn't wander far off. I just had to see the telegraph.

[Mrs. Jenkins]

Oh, you're just like your father used to be, Ted. Reckon it's no use blaming you.

[Ted Jenkins]

Oh, it won't happen again, Ma. I promise.

[Mrs. Jenkins]

Stop right there, Ted Jenkins. No promises, huh? You'll only be making a promise you won't be able to keep. But after this.

[Ted Jenkins]

Yes?

[Mrs. Jenkins]

Let me know beforehand, will you?

[Ted Jenkins]

Yes, My, yes. While you.

[Tonto]

What is it, Ted?

[Ted Jenkins]

I hear something. What? A horse. Come into the cabin. Now, be careful, Mom.

[Mrs. Jenkins]

Sakes, Ted, you're a caution. Just because you heard some stories about

[Ted Jenkins]

Indians and outlaws, you think it can't be too careful.

[Mrs. Jenkins]

Oh, now, nothing ever happens in Split Rock. Go on, answer it.

[Ted Jenkins]

Yes. Yeah. What? A ninja.

[Mrs. Jenkins]

A ninja.

[Tonto]

You not be afraid. Me friend. Me come in peace. What?

[Ted Jenkins]

What do you want here?

[Tonto]

Me look for a man named Slagle. You know him?

[Mrs. Jenkins]

Why, there's no man by that name in Split Row.

[Tonto]

Him bad outlaw mask francaise.

[Ted Jenkins]

That's enough. Well, you got the gall to come here and ask right out for an outlaw, huh? I reckon you're one of them bad Injuns.

[Tonto]

Oh, you make big mistake. Put gun down.

[Ted Jenkins]

You're the one that's making a mistake. And he got his answer. There's no Slagle here and there.

[Tonto]

Never.

[Ted Jenkins]

Was that your horse outside Engine. Then straddle and prado and vamoose out of here.

[Mrs. Jenkins]

Careful. He's wearing guns.

[Tonto]

Me not use gun. Adios. We may camp out in range if you learn about man named Slagle. You tell us, huh?

[Ted Jenkins]

Get going. Engine

[Tonto]

up.

[Mrs. Jenkins]

Scout Ken, did you ever think you might be in the wrong? He didn't do any harm.

[Ted Jenkins]

Well, supposing he was an Apache.

[Mrs. Jenkins]

He looked like a right friendly Injun there.

[Ted Jenkins]

I knew it.

[Mrs. Jenkins]

Huh?

[Ted Jenkins]

Did you see that? That engine was riding the paint. And he met another rider back a ways. The second man had a white horse.

[Mrs. Jenkins]

Ted, the story you heard in Crawford.

[Ted Jenkins]

Yeah, Ma. About the two outlaws. That was them. That's why the other man didn't come to the door himself. Because of his mask. We'd have known right away he was an outlaw. Here, take the gun.

[Mrs. Jenkins]

Mad, where are you going?

[Ted Jenkins]

To tell Mr. Doby to get a posse after Those hombres right this minute. What's that, Chad? Is this a straight story? Straight as a telegraph wire, Mr. Dobie. They left our place heading north. How long ago? 10 minutes. Keno Ted, I reckon you wouldn't fool about something like this. No, sir.

[Tonto]

Sir.

[Ted Jenkins]

Get on your horse.

[Tonto]

Yes, sir.

[Ted Jenkins]

We rouse Shane and Parsons and all the men we can muster. We'll be on the trail before they get a mile further along.

[Tonto]

It's just as well you didn't try to get the boy's gun, Toto. His mother might have been hurt. He leave quick like him saying in a small town like that he'd know everyone. You asked about Slagle. Him saying, oh, Slagle in Split Rock. Mother say that too. There's no reason to doubt them. Looks like we follow the Tumble Wheel trail, Tonto. We waste time. That Slagle is somewhere in this section. I'm almost positive. Maybe so. He was seen with the telegraph crew. You know, that was a week ago. He might still be around telegraph. Not close to Split Rock. Then we better try the Madre Range. Mountain plenty big. It take long time. Well, our job is to smoke him out. We've got to find him T he's dangerous. That's right. Take us three or four weeks to cover the mountain slopes. But we'll horses that right. How to hear them too? They come this way.

[Ted Jenkins]

There they are.

[Tonto]

Come here.

[Ted Jenkins]

Shoot you down.

[Tonto]

Kimatabi. That posse. Why them come after us? I don't know, Talo. We've no quarrel with anyone. That boy in cabin, they think we're outlaws. And what we do. No time to argue with them, Tahlo. It's dark and they're nervous. They'll shoot first and talk later. But it's a mistake on their part. But this is no time to tell them so. Gallop tunnel. We leave them far behind. Come on, Silver.

[Ted Jenkins]

There they go. They're riding fast. Shoot.

[Tonto]

Let him have.

[Ted Jenkins]

It's no use, Mr. Joby. We can't catch up with them. Not now. Yeah, you're right, boy. All right, Jen. Slow down. Rain up.

[Podcast Host Andrew Rines]

Rain up.

[Ted Jenkins]

Gosh, they're clear out of sight already. They lit out of here like antelope.

[Tonto]

Well, we're rid of them.

[Ted Jenkins]

They won't come back to Split Rock after this. I reckon not. I wish we could have caught him.

[Tonto]

Yeah.

[Ted Jenkins]

Too bad Mr. Shane wasn't along with us. He's got a real fast horse. He might have done some good. No, I doubt if his horse could have kept up with those two. Mighty strange. All the same. What is, Mr. Dobie? Shane said nothing to me about taking a trip or anything. Yet he wasn't at his place when the Parsee called for him. Wonder where he went so sudden.

[Tonto]

Now, you listen to me and listen close. As soon as it got dark, I saddled my horse and rode out of Split Rock. I hustled right over here. What's the matter? Did the honest Mr. Willard Shane Rob a bank? No, I didn't rob a bank. That's not as humorous as you think, in law. Because next week there will be something worth robbing in Split Rock. 50,000 in gold. 50,000? Yes, King Long. Well, that's fine and dandy. Little sleepy town like that. Will there be any soldiers around? No soldiers. You hear that, Jinx? Well, we got enough guns to wipe that town out easy. We'll do it. We'll get that gold dust next week, won't we, boys?

[Ted Jenkins]

Hold on, hold on.

[Tonto]

There's one thing more. I rode out here in a hurry to tell you. It won't be so easy. Why not? Kinlo, did you ever hear of the Lone Ranger? Lone Ranger? What's he got to do with this shebang? I don't know. But he's been seen between Split Rock and Caldwell. Him and his engine partner. Do the people in Split Rock know who he is? No, they don't. But you can't. Nothing. That's all I want to know. They think he's an outlaw, huh? Yeah. It's Kino. And we attack the town. We got enough guns to take care of everything, including the Lone Ranger. Good, Kino. That's what I've been waiting to hear you say. Wipe them out. Including the Lone Ranger.

[Narrator/Lone Ranger 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.

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[Tonto]

Hey, good morning.

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[Ted Jenkins]

Yep, they sure are.

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[Ted Jenkins]

It's all right.

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We're so far up here.

[Narrator/Lone Ranger Storyteller]

Look at me.

[Ted Jenkins]

Take a deep breath.

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[Ted Jenkins]

So good.

[Tonto]

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[Mrs. Jenkins]

Sam.

[Narrator/Lone Ranger Storyteller]

Now to continue our story. A whole week passed without a sign of trouble. True to his word, the Lone Ranger had stayed near Split Rock, camped in the hills. But young Tad Jenkins never came out looking for him.

[Tonto]

I've got a feeling something's wrong, Toto. We're going to spend the rest of the night circling around scouting this section. I thought I saw some riders in the hills. They looked as if they were trying to conceal themselves. Tires fade out Now. Dawn come pretty soon, yes. Perhaps I was wrong. Perhaps. Kimosabe. What? That coming this way. Don't move. Tunnel. Plenty horse, plenty rider. Why them ride at night? Quiet tunnel. That's what we're going to find out. We'll hit the trial right at dog.

[Ted Jenkins]

Take a box of surprise. They won't have a chance.

[Tonto]

What you mean? Who not have chance figured out? Tono? Those men mean to attack the town, huh? What else could it be? A dawn attack. I don't know why, but there it is.

[Narrator/Lone Ranger Storyteller]

What we do?

[Tonto]

We'll head for town right now. We'll go in shooting our guns. It's the only way to rouse a town. Then at least they'll be awake when the outlaws strike. Come on, follow me.

[Ted Jenkins]

Get him up.

[Mrs. Jenkins]

Ted. Ted, wake up.

[Ted Jenkins]

Ma. What's wrong? What's he shooting for?

[Mrs. Jenkins]

I don't know, Ted.

[Ted Jenkins]

It's still dark outside. It's not even daybreak yet.

[Mrs. Jenkins]

It's right down the street.

[Ted Jenkins]

Sounds like trouble. Let me get my boots on. I'll go see.

[Tonto]

So will I. Size.

[Ted Jenkins]

You better be careful, Ma.

[Mrs. Jenkins]

The whole town will be out. There must be something important. This is no time to be careful.

[Ted Jenkins]

Then hurry up. Whatever it is, we don't want to miss it. Hurry up, Mom. What's the idea rousing up the town? That's Mr. Dobby, Ma. I won't believe a word of it.

[Mrs. Jenkins]

Beginning to get a little lighter.

[Tonto]

Listen, Ma, what I say is true. Got your guns? You may have to use them. There's law band coming down from the Madras. They'll attack this town any minute.

[Ted Jenkins]

I don't know exactly, Rob. There's a paint horse and a white horse. But it's the masked man. What's that? Who's that talking? It's me, Mr. Dobie. Tad Jenkins. That hombre on the white horse is a masked outlaw. And the other is his Injun.

[Mrs. Jenkins]

Parr sakes alive, they must be after the gold.

[Tonto]

Hold on, all of you. Connell and I were after this gold. Would we ride in here shooting off our guns? Of course we wouldn't. Besides, we're not outlawed. We're working for the law, not against it. I'm telling you, there's going to be an attack on this town any minute. Don't stand around. Get ready for it.

[Ted Jenkins]

Unless you. What are you waiting for? These men are outlaws. Let's put them in jail.

[Tonto]

Who said that?

[Ted Jenkins]

Him and the Injun both got guns mad. I reckon it wouldn't be easy to do any shooting. Now.

[Tonto]

Who said that? I didn't think you'd answer. Lurking in the crowd, weren't you? It's getting lighter all the time. And I've got you spotted, mister. Ton of see him Good. Come out here or we'll get you ourselves. Stay away from each.

[Ted Jenkins]

Stay away from.

[Tonto]

Don't move, Slater.

[Ted Jenkins]

Let go of me. Let go. I hear now.

[Tonto]

What's all this?

[Ted Jenkins]

You're making a mistake, mister. That man's name is Shay, not Slater. No, Arlock. And come in.

[Tonto]

Get away from your guns. How to make sure no one makes a move, Tom?

[Ted Jenkins]

To make sure, I was holding six shooters.

[Tonto]

Now, Mr. Dobey, you seem to be the leader here. If there is one. I say this man is an outlaw named Slagle. He's been using the name Shane to hide out in your town. You want proof? Read this. And I don't listen to him.

[Ted Jenkins]

Well, my height. This here's a poster asking for the arrest of an outlaw named Slagle. And the picture proves that you're him. Do you deny it?

[Tonto]

Look at his face, Dobie.

[Ted Jenkins]

Yeah, mister. He can deny it. We'll put him in jail already. It's an attack. This master hombre must be right. Everything he scissors. So come and get him. Come and get him. K that's where you're wrong, Slago.

[Tonto]

These better ready. And they've got guns. All right. Doby, Jenkins. Tto everyone. They cover the houses and hold them off. Use your gun.

[Narrator/Lone Ranger Storyteller]

Warned ahead of time of the Lone Ranger. The men of Split Rock were ready when the attack came. They poured a withering fire back at the outlaws section little town all day long they held them off toward dusk and the shooting slackened. Defenders clustered in Dobie's store got worried.

[Mrs. Jenkins]

We've done all right so far, but what's going to happen when the darkness comes?

[Ted Jenkins]

They got twice as many men as we have. It's just a question of time, mister. Even with you and the Indian, we haven't got a chance. They'll wear us down sooner or later.

[Tonto]

All right. Plenty bad. Well, we mustn't give up.

[Ted Jenkins]

All they're after is the 50,000 gold dust. Let them take that and release Shane I mean Slago from the calaboose and they'll ride off.

[Tonto]

You can hold out a little while longer.

[Narrator/Lone Ranger Storyteller]

What's the.

[Mrs. Jenkins]

The use, masked man? It'd be different if we was on a regular road. There'd be some people passing by that hear the shooting and ride for help.

[Tonto]

Yes.

[Ted Jenkins]

Pit Rock is just a lonesome little town. More than once a month, anybody comes near us, mister. Gosh, it's too bad the telegraph don't come into town. We could call for help that way. Ah, telegraph.

[Tonto]

Wait a minute. Hold on. What's that, Ted?

[Ted Jenkins]

Well, all I said was.

[Tonto]

Yes, I know. What made you think of it? Is there a telegraph line anywhere near here?

[Ted Jenkins]

Near nothing. It's 50 miles.

[Tonto]

50 miles? Is that all?

[Ted Jenkins]

As well be 200.

[Tonto]

Just a second, Dobie. Miles, huh? What do you think? Maybe so. There's an army post 100 miles from here. They could send a force if. If.

[Ted Jenkins]

Gee horsepat, mister. It's no use. Why'd it take two days to reach that army post? And two days more to get back? We can't hold out that long.

[Tonto]

Won't Be necessary to go all the way, eh, Dobie? You man, listen to me. You gathered everyone into this one building. You can hold out better, can't you?

[Ted Jenkins]

I reckon so, mister. A little longer.

[Tonto]

Then do it. Do it at once. Tyler will help you and Kimosabi. What you do? I'm leaving Tahoe.

[Narrator/Lone Ranger Storyteller]

Swiftly, the townspeople were called to the building. The gray shadows of deepening twilight concealed them as they moved behind the shacks. Fifteen minutes later, Tonto slipped out of the door. He moved along the wall where the Lone Ranger watched.

[Tonto]

Kimosabe. Yes, Tanto. Everyone inside. Good. Silver. Here, boy. Silly boy. Himasabi. You ride Silver through outlaws. It's the only way. Silver's fast and it's getting darker by the minute. You take plenty chance. Maybe you stop bullet. It's the only way. Tonto. Get back in the house. It's up to you, Kimosabe. Don't let them give up, Tonto.

[Narrator/Lone Ranger Storyteller]

Try.

[Tonto]

You come back soon, huh? As soon as I can. Very Silver. Adios. Adios, Kimasabi. Adios, Taro. Ready, boy? Very Silver.

[Mrs. Jenkins]

Has he gone, Injun?

[Tonto]

Him go. He ain't.

[Ted Jenkins]

Reach him yet and he'll never get through. Never.

[Tonto]

You'll say that again.

[Ted Jenkins]

Easy, easy. Injunction. You hold your lips, Lego. You'll get a gag in addition to them ropes if you don't. I wonder what the masked man's plan is.

[Mrs. Jenkins]

I don't know, Tad. Maybe he's gone for help with. Shoot.

[Ted Jenkins]

Stop.

[Tonto]

Did he.

[Ted Jenkins]

Did he make it? Ah, him make it.

[Tonto]

Him get through. You listen.

[Narrator/Lone Ranger Storyteller]

Speeding like a bullet, Silver left the outlaws far behind. Soon the Lone Ranger was riding in the clear. Racing across the shadowed prairie.

[Tonto]

Fifteen miles to the Mud Mountains. Stretch those legs, Silver. Cover the ground.

[Narrator/Lone Ranger Storyteller]

Like a white flame whipped for the wind, Silver sped in his way. The moon rose none of the pale stars. The tall man leaned forward in the saddle. His black mask close to the flying mane of the great stallion. His voice urging Silver on.

[Tonto]

That's it, big fella. There's no horse like you in the last heading. Up the slopes now, Silver. Faster, Silver. Faster.

[Narrator/Lone Ranger Storyteller]

Up the long slopes toward the lifting hills. On through the night. Until finally the cut between two glistening snow capped peaks.

[Tonto]

The telegraph line. Steady. Steady. Silver. Find my knife. Climb the pole and cut the wire.

[Narrator/Lone Ranger Storyteller]

With Silver on guard below, the Lone Ranger climbed the telegraph pole. A knife gleamed in the night as he caught the wire.

[Tonto]

I'm wearing gloves. Spark won't be retarded. Touching the wires together, I can send a message. Somebody's bound to hear it. Split Rock needs help. The army's got to send help. The army's got to send help.

[Ted Jenkins]

It's almost morning, Tano. You reckon we can hold out?

[Tonto]

Mask. Friends say fight. We fight.

[Mrs. Jenkins]

There's too many of them.

[Tonto]

Don't be fools. Give up. Give us a golden. I'll see you don't get hung.

[Ted Jenkins]

It looks hopeless with a mashman.

[Tonto]

Yeah, he's gone. Gone and left you in alert. He deserted you. That's where you're wrong. Spigos.

[Ted Jenkins]

Mister, you're back.

[Tonto]

Sorry, Tanto. Glad to see you. You bring help. I came back alone, Toto. But help may be coming. Just hold out.

[Mrs. Jenkins]

It may be coming.

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[Mrs. Jenkins]

What do you mean?

[Tonto]

We can't be sure, Mrs. Jenkins. We sent a message. The message got through. The army will come here. The message didn't get through. Then.

[Ted Jenkins]

Yeah, mister, Then.

[Tonto]

And I'm afraid we're lost, Ted. But at least we'll go down fighting.

[Ted Jenkins]

Have your rifle. Here you come.

[Narrator/Lone Ranger Storyteller]

The attack was beaten off. So was the second attack.

[Ted Jenkins]

And the third.

[Narrator/Lone Ranger Storyteller]

And the following night, three more without the long range of the defenders would have given up long before. But his flaming spirit sustained the courage.

[Ted Jenkins]

Don't give up.

[Tonto]

Keep fighting.

[Ted Jenkins]

Get mighty loan Ammunition, mister.

[Tonto]

Make every shot count. But keep on fighting. Don't give up.

[Narrator/Lone Ranger Storyteller]

So the fighting went on. Two nights later, just at dusk, the outlaws attacked again. Dobby, sighting through a boarded up window, pressed his trigger.

[Ted Jenkins]

Bullets. I need some more bullets.

[Mrs. Jenkins]

That's all the ammunition there is.

[Ted Jenkins]

Watch that. We're clean out. A bullet.

[Tonto]

That right? This time we not stopping. Yes. Tunnel. They're coming closer. Well, we put up a good fight.

[Ted Jenkins]

Listen, mister, am I hearing things? It's a bugle, that's what. A bugle.

[Tonto]

Yes, Ted. It's the army.

[Ted Jenkins]

They're safe.

[Tonto]

The army at last. Listen to them. That love haven't got a chance.

[Narrator/Lone Ranger Storyteller]

The Lone Ranger was right. The army column swept down on the outlaws. In a few minutes they were prisoners. And 15 minutes later, the army captain was inside the store talking to Dobie and the others.

[Ted Jenkins]

I reckon we got here just in time, Mr. Dobey. You sure did, Captain. I never heard so welcome a sound as that army bugle. We got them all. And we'll take Slago along. Also with the Jew that sent the message to us by telegraph. Telegraph? Hey, Cap', N, is that how they did it? Yes, son. Didn't you know? You mean the masked man rode out and cut the wire and sent a message that way? That's it. Well, I'll be dog gone, Ted. I take back all I said about the telegraph. It's a wonderful invention. It saved our lives. Yes, sir. But say, I wonder who that masked man is. The masked man is gone. Yes, sir, Captain. Him and the Injun rode away as soon as the shooting was over. Didn't even wait for thanks. He never does, son. He never. Captain, from the way you speak, you know who that man is, don't you? I certainly do, Mr. Dobey. That must have been the Lone Ranger. The Lone Ranger? Hey, Gus. Did you hear that, Matt?

[Tonto]

We.

[Ted Jenkins]

We met the Lone Ranger himself. Go.

[Tonto]

It.

[Narrator/Lone Ranger Storyteller]

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[Podcast Host Andrew Rines]

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[Tonto]

It.