Raw Gold | The Lone Ranger (11-19-52)

Summary

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Podcast Summary

Podcast: Old Time Radio Westerns
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Episode: Raw Gold | The Lone Ranger (11-19-52)
Release Date: December 23, 2025

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Episode Overview

In this immersive episode, “Raw Gold” from The Lone Ranger series, listeners are transported to the untamed American West. The episode masterfully blends suspense, intrigue, and action as the masked hero, the Lone Ranger, and his loyal companion, Tonto, uncover and thwart a plot to steal a wagonload of gold meant for the Mexican government. Meticulously restored audio brings out every whip crack, galloping hoofbeat, and tense showdown, reviving the spellbinding storytelling and larger-than-life characters that have solidified The Lone Ranger as an icon of radio drama.

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Key Discussion Points & Plot Breakdown

1. Setting the Scene: The Café Robbery (04:08–05:27)

• The episode begins with a dramatic stick-up at the Milton Cafe. Rock Gordon and his gang burst in, guns drawn, demanding cash and valuables from the patrons.
• Quote:
  • Rock Gordon: “Shots were just a warning. Line up facing the wall over there with your hands reaching for the ceiling.” (05:00)
• The outlaws get away, planning for something bigger.

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2. The Master Plan: Ambush at Dove Creek (06:29–09:13)

• The gang retreats to a remote cabin near Dove Creek, plotting to ambush a gold-laden Army wagon train.
• Rock Gordon reveals he intercepted a crucial letter disclosing the shipment of gold disguised as cannonballs, bound for the Mexican government, and plans to rob the wagons at the Colorado River crossing.
• Quote:
  • Rock Gordon (reading the letter): “We’ll also be carrying some raw gold that’s to be turned over to the Mexican government. We expect to reach Dove Creek about the 5th or 6th of next month.” (08:06)
• The gang, though outnumbered, hopes surprise and strategy will outmatch the Army guards.

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3. Into the West: The Lone Ranger and Tonto Arrive (09:13–10:12)

• The Lone Ranger and Tonto discuss the Army’s secretive transportation plan and voice concern that someone may have unintentionally leaked information.
• They resolve to scout ahead and protect the convoy, knowing dangers could come from both outlaws and Native raids.
• Quote:
  • The Lone Ranger: “Sometimes in cases like that, one man unintentionally gives away the secret in spite of every precaution. I hope no one has this time.” (09:39)

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4. The First Clash: Ambush on the Trail (13:06–14:13)

• Hank, one of the gang, tries to ambush the Lone Ranger and Tonto. Tonto is grazed by a bullet but survives; the Lone Ranger is undeterred.
• Quote:
  • The Lone Ranger: “A bullet grazed your temple. I’ll attend to it at once… We’ll pick up that man’s trail and go after him.” (13:41)

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5. Race Against Time: Outlaws Plan the Ambush (19:35–22:18)

• As the Army wagons approach, Rock positions his men in a hidden gully, prepping for a coordinated attack.
• Meanwhile, the Lone Ranger and Tonto deduce the ambush site, the urgency mounting as both hero and villain close in on their targets.

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6. The Gold Heist Unravels: Ambush and Counterattack (24:05–28:32)

• In a highly charged showdown, the outlaws open fire as the wagon train appears.
• The Lone Ranger and Tonto act quickly, warning the soldiers by firing into the air, disrupting the ambush.
• Amid the crossfire, the Lone Ranger circles behind Rock and subdues him in hand-to-hand combat, while Tonto covers the remaining outlaws.
• Memorable Exchange:
  • The Lone Ranger (subduing Rock): “Haven’t time to waste with you.” (27:54)
  • Rock, moments before being knocked out: “I’ll fix you…” (27:53)
• The crooks are disarmed and rounded up.

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7. Justice Restored: The Aftermath (28:32–30:36)

• The Lone Ranger explains the plot and how the theft was only possible due to a trooper’s carelessness in his letter home.
• The gold’s true form—cannonballs painted black—is revealed, and the connection to the Army’s precautions is explained.
• Notable Quotes:
  • The Lone Ranger: “It doesn’t pay to tell army secrets, trooper. Even in a letter to your mother.” (29:47)
  • Trooper (realizing the masked man’s identity): “You must be the Lone Ranger.” (30:12)
  • Lone Ranger: “That’s right.” (30:13)
• The troopers express gratitude and take custody of the outlaws, while the Lone Ranger and Tonto disappear quietly, scouting ahead for further danger.
• Quote:
  • The Lone Ranger: “We came to see that the wagon got through safely. I’m glad we can help… We’ll see you all again. Adios.” (30:23, 30:36)

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Notable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)

• “A fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust and a hearty Hi-Yo Silver! The Lone Ranger rides again!” (01:52) – Iconic series catchphrase setting the tone.
• Rock Gordon: “We can get that gold. That’s the general idea. And this is the fourth of the month. That wagon train ought to be coming along tomorrow or the next day.” (08:05)
• The Lone Ranger: “I suggested to the Army it be sent that way for protection.” (29:32)
• Hank (Trooper): “You must be the Lone Ranger.” (30:12)
• The Lone Ranger: “That’s right.” (30:13)

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Timeline of Important Segments

• 04:08–06:29: Introduction of the outlaw gang and their robbery.
• 06:29–09:13: Rock’s revelation of the intercepted letter and gold heist plan.
• 09:13–10:12: Arrival and mission of the Lone Ranger and Tonto.
• 13:06–14:13: Lone Ranger & Tonto’s first skirmish with the outlaws.
• 19:35–22:18: The gang prepares for the ambush as the wagons near.
• 24:05–28:32: The climactic ambush, intervention by the Lone Ranger and Tonto, and the round-up of the gang.
• 28:32–30:36: Resolution, lessons about secrecy, and the Lone Ranger’s quiet departure.

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Tone and Style

The episode maintains classic Western drama flair—brisk, suspenseful dialogue with a strong moral core. The Lone Ranger embodies righteousness and bravery, counterbalanced by the brash, conniving Rock Gordon. The restoration work enhances every gunfight, gallop, and hush, encapsulating the golden era of radio adventure.

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For New Listeners

This episode is an excellent representation of The Lone Ranger’s enduring appeal—tense showdowns, clever twists, and timeless themes of justice. Even without prior knowledge of the show, listeners will find it engaging, energetic, and full of Western spirit.

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Summary by Old Time Radio Westerns Podcast | OTRWesterns.com
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Transcript

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[Rock Gordon]

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[Narrator]

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

[Hank]

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[Narrator]

With his faithful Indian companion, Toto, the daring and resourceful masked rider of the plains led the fight for law and order in the early Western United States. Nowhere in the pages of history can one find a greater champion of justice. Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear. From out of the past come the thundering hoop beats of the great horse Silver. The Lone Ranger rides again.

[The Lone Ranger]

Silver let's go, big fella.

[Hank]

I don't. Silly boy.

[Narrator]

The men in the Milton Cafe were startled when.

[Rock Gordon]

Shots were just a warning. Line up facing the wall over there with your hands reaching for the ceiling. Hank. Bill.

[Narrator]

Yeah?

[Rock Gordon]

Go get that cash. Make it fast. Sure thing, Rock. All right. Come on, Bill Gordon.

[Narrator]

In this conflict, Rock and two others stood holding guns while Hank and Bill quickly took wallets and cash from the line of men.

[Rock Gordon]

All right, Rock. We clean them all good. Let's get away from here, pro. All right, let's go. Come on, let's get after him.

[Hank]

Somebody notify the sheriff. Let him have it.

[Narrator]

Rock and his men rode at a fast pace for some time. Then, feeling they were safe from pursuit, Rock called a halt.

[Rock Gordon]

I figured we didn't get too much from that mangy crowd at the cafe. But it'll tide us over till we pull a big job I have in mind. What do we do now, Rock? I reckon a posse will be after soon. We'll cover our tracks by following the river away and we'll head for Dove Creek. Why are we going there, Rock? That's where we'll pull our next job. And it's a big one. I'll tell you about it when we get there. Now let's go.

[The Lone Ranger]

Get up.

[Rock Gordon]

Get up. Come on, get up.

[Narrator]

Dove Creek, a three day ride from Milton, was a small settlement on the Butterfield Trail, the main wagon train route from the east to the southwest. Rock and his men settled in a deserted cabin a short distance from the settlement. Soon after their arrival, Rock told the others of his plans.

[Rock Gordon]

I said I'd tell you about a big job I have in mind. So listen close, Ollie. There's nothing in Dove Creek but a trading post and a one horse cafe. Rock, that old savvy. What you brought us here for? Give me a chance, Hank, and I'll tell you.

[The Lone Ranger]

Go ahead.

[Rock Gordon]

We'll listen. Dove Creek is a sort of a way station between Fort Belknap and Fort Stockton where wagon trains get water and more supplies. What's that got to do with it? I'm getting to the point, Bill. Stop interrupting. Yeah, Bill, Let Rock go on.

[Hank]

What's the big job, Rock?

[Rock Gordon]

Remember the stage we held up near Milton last week? Of course. Well, when I was going through the mail sack looking for cash, I found a letter. This is it. What's it about? Why is that important? His letter is from a trooper at Fort Smith, Arkansas, to his mother in Milton. I read a few of the letters just to pass some time. And when I read this one, I found it contained some very important information. Get to the point, Robert. All right, I'll read part of this. Listen, at last I have a chance to get home to see your mom. The army is sending four wagons carrying mostly ammunition to Fort Stockton. I'm coming with them. But I have permission to leave the wagons when we reach Dove Creek and ride over to Milton to see you for a week. Rock, don't tell me you're lug head enough to figure on grabbing ammunition and.

[Hank]

Trying to sell it.

[Rock Gordon]

Shut up, Hank, and let me finish reading. I'll tell you a secret, Mom. It's just between us. Remember now, this is it, boy. We'll also be carrying some raw gold that's to be turned over to the Mexican government. We expect to reach Dove Creek about the 5th or 6th of next month. Hey, now that is something. We can get that gold. That's the general idea. And this is the fourth of the month. That wagon train ought to be coming along tomorrow or the next day. Snooping through those letters sure paid off. It'll pay off plenty. If we get that raw gold, we'll all be set for life. You forget troopers will be guarding those wagons. No, I haven't forgotten that, Bill. Now I'll figure out some way to get to that gold in spite of the troopers. I don't think there'll be more than two to a wagon. That's eight. And four wagon drivers making 12 men altogether that we'll have to face. Yeah, but there are only five of us. Don't you worry. I'll find a way.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger and his Indian companion Toto rode eastward along the Butterfield trail from Fort Stockton.

[Rock Gordon]

Major.

[The Lone Ranger]

Fort say them use ID you give.

[Rock Gordon]

Them kimasabe about how to ship gold from east.

[The Lone Ranger]

I'm glad the army did use my idea, Tonto. They can't be too careful with a shipment like that.

[Rock Gordon]

Only troopers who come with wagons know about gold and not tell anyone.

[The Lone Ranger]

Sometimes in cases like that, one man unintentionally gives away the secret in spite of every precaution. I hope no one has this time.

[Rock Gordon]

That's not be good. Why? We come to meet wagons, Kim Sabi.

[The Lone Ranger]

Once they get west of the Pecos, there's danger from Indians. Toto, we'll scout ahead of the wagons until they reach the fort.

[Hank]

Oh, Indians like to get ammunition.

[Rock Gordon]

You plan to ride until we meet wagons?

[The Lone Ranger]

No, we'll travel as far as the Colorado river just beyond Dove Creek. Then we'll wait there until we see the wagon train cross.

[Rock Gordon]

Come on, children.

[Narrator]

That night at the hideout cabin near Dove Creek, Rock Gordon spent some time trying to think of a plan to overcome the wagon guards and get the gold. Finally, he slammed his fist on the table, exclaiming, I got it, men.

[Rock Gordon]

You jughead. I've thought of a way to get that gold. How are you gonna do it?

[Hank]

Yeah, what about the gu.

[Rock Gordon]

Here's how we work it. I know where the Butterfield Trail crosses the Colorado River. We'll camp in the woods up around a bend from the trail crossing and wait for the wagons to come along.

[The Lone Ranger]

Then what?

[Rock Gordon]

Well, the river isn't very wide. We'll wait till the four wagons and the troopers are in the water. Then we'll ride down the bank in front of them and pick them off with bullets. They'll have their hands full trying to manage the horses in the water. Say, that might work. Sure, and then all we have to do is find the wagon with the gold in it and drive it away. Sounds good. When are we going to ride out there? We'll go there in the morning and be waiting when the wagons get there with the gold.

[Narrator]

The following morning, the five crooks rode to the river and camped in the woods around a bend from the crossing. Some miles away. The wagons moved slowly westward along the trail.

[Hank]

Well, Serge, there's not too many miles from here to Dove Creek. I sure don't see how you can tell, Clem. This prairie land looks all alike to me.

[Rock Gordon]

I was born down this way.

[Hank]

So?

[Rock Gordon]

So I'm used to it. We'll soon reach the Colorado River. A short distance beyond that is Dove Creek. Yeah, that's where I leave you and head directly south for Milton.

[Hank]

I reckon your ma will be looking for you to arrive, eh?

[Rock Gordon]

Yeah, I wrote her that I was coming.

[Hank]

Hey, how about the crossing at the Colorado? Is it very hard?

[Rock Gordon]

No, it's not very wide or deep. Ought to be easy. Good. I figure we'll reach the river about.

[Hank]

Noon and we'll spend the night at Dove Creek. Get up there. Get lost.

[Narrator]

Meanwhile, the Lone Ranger and Tonto rode toward the river from the west, but were still some distance away.

[The Lone Ranger]

We may see the wagon before we reach the river Tano. They may have crossed it by this time. That will be just as well. When we sight them, we'll turn and keep ahead of them to watch for trouble.

[Rock Gordon]

It'd take us longer to come here than we think. Yumasabi.

[The Lone Ranger]

It doesn't matter. Just so that gold comes through safely. Monsoon.

[Narrator]

Rock Gordon sent Hank back along the trail to make certain they hadn't been followed. Another of the gang was sent ahead to watch for the wagons. Hank rode back a short distance. Then, as he Started around a bend in the trail. He caught a glimpse of two horsemen coming over a rise. Hank quickly turned off the trail and drew rein behind some large boulders.

[Rock Gordon]

Wait till they come around the bend. They look suspicious. I'll give them bullets.

[Narrator]

The horsemen Hank had sighted were the Lone Ranger and Totto. The two men soon approached the bend in the trail.

[The Lone Ranger]

The river isn't much further, Toto that could.

[Narrator]

The masked man and Indian rode around the bend and were nearing the boulders when. Masked man fired several shots toward the boulders. Then quickly dismounted and ran to his fallen companion.

[The Lone Ranger]

A bullet grade your temple. I'll attend to it at once. I heard someone riding away from behind those boulders.

[Hank]

Maybe.

[Rock Gordon]

All right.

[The Lone Ranger]

I'll bandage your head and we'll pick up that man's trailer and go after him.

[Narrator]

Hank returned to the outlaws camp along the river and told what had happened.

[Rock Gordon]

I plugged one of them, the engine. The other one, a master hombre, started throwing lead my way. So I cleared out in a hurry. You crazy jughead. Why don't you just tell us instead of trying to gun him?

[Hank]

Why? I told you I hit one of them.

[Rock Gordon]

You said one of them was mask and one was an Indian, didn't you? That's right. That means we'll have trouble on our hands. Why, I've heard of a masked man who rides with an engine. And there are two hombres I've never hankered to meet. I don't savvy. Did you notice the horses they were riding?

[Hank]

Yeah.

[Rock Gordon]

Masked army rides a big white stallion. Engine has a paint. Sure, they're the ones. The masked man on the white stallion is known as the Lone Ranger. What's that? I've heard of him.

[Hank]

He helps the law.

[Rock Gordon]

That's right. He and his Indian friend both help the law. Just when we have a chance to pull the biggest job of all. Hank is dumb enough to tangle. But they didn't see me, Rock. I winged the redskin and beat it. Yeah, well, that masked man won't give up now till he finds you. They're plenty smart, Hank. They'll pick up your trail, come here and spoil all our plans. We're five against two and the Injun's wounded. What do we have to worry about? Plenty.

[Hank]

They'll keep us from getting that gold. What are we gonna do, Rock?

[Rock Gordon]

We ride a short distance in the water to throw em off our trail and delay em. Then we'll head east along the trail. Find a good place to ambush the wagons before they reach the R.

[Narrator]

The gang rode some distance in the water, then turned eastward to meet the wagon train.

[Rock Gordon]

Hey, look. Here comes Bill. I sent him to locate the wagons. They must be coming along the trail.

[Hank]

Hi, Bill.

[Rock Gordon]

What'd you find out? The wagons, four of them, are back about five miles.

[The Lone Ranger]

Good.

[Rock Gordon]

Why'd you leave the river?

[Narrator]

Quickly and briefly. Rock explained about the masked man and Indian Hank had seen.

[Rock Gordon]

I've heard of them. Hank was a fool to fire on him. Yeah. We've covered our trail to delay him long enough for us to ambush the wagons and get that gold. There's a gully a couple of miles back along the trail. That'll be a good place for an ambush. That sounds good. All right. We'll go there and wait for him to show up. Let's go. Get up. Get up.

[Narrator]

The curtain falls on the first act of our Lone Ranger adventure. Before the next exciting scenes, please permit us to pause for just a few moments.

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[The Lone Ranger]

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[Rock Gordon]

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[Narrator]

Now to continue. Rock and his gunmen had covered their tracks, then crossed the river and headed along the trail toward the oncoming wagons. One of the outlaws sent ahead to watch for the wagon train came back with the news that it was about five miles to the east. He told of a gully two miles along the trail from which the gang could ambush the wagons. Rock and his men rode to the gully and dismounted.

[Rock Gordon]

Yeah, you're right, Bill. His gully is a perfect setup for an ambush. We'd be able to spot the wagons coming over the rise back along the trail. But they won't be able to see us. That's just. Yeah, and we can see in the other direction too. In case that masked man and Injun find our tracks and head this way to interfere. How we gonna work it, Rock? Wait till the wagons are passing the gully and then rush em? No, no, we'll take positions over there along the brush lined bank of the gully facing the trail. Yeah, and then after the wagons come over that rise and start down towards us, we'll begin picking off the guards. Yeah, that ought to take him by surprise.

[The Lone Ranger]

Sounds good.

[Rock Gordon]

That's the idea, Hank. And if they got wind of us being here, we wouldn't have much of a chance against them. But taking them completely by surprise and creating confusion is what I'm counting on. That ought to work, Rock. That is if that masked man and Indian you told me about don't butt in. I'll worry about them, Bill. Now remember men, we're playing for high stakes. A wagon load of raw gold. And that's worth taking a big risk for. Getting away with a wagon loaded with gold won't be easy, Rock. It'd be a cinch to trail. Let's get that gold first, Hank. Then we'll make plans for getting away with it. Now show each one of you where you'd be hiding when that wagon train appears.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger and Toto, who except for a slight soreness on the temple, was otherwise unharmed, quickly picked up the trail left by Hank when he rolled from behind the boulders. Later, the two men grew rein in the woods where the outlaws had been waiting.

[Rock Gordon]

Sign show there four or five men.

[The Lone Ranger]

Kim Sabi, the hoof marshal. They rode from here toward the river tunnel they may have crossed.

[Rock Gordon]

Why you think them here?

[The Lone Ranger]

It's possible they were waiting for the wagon that are coming through they try to follow their trail.

[Rock Gordon]

Come on, Zulu, get them up.

[Hank]

Just come.

[Narrator]

The masked man and Indian soon discovered that the outlaws had not crossed the river at the point where the hoof marks entered and they began a systematic search of the riverbanks. Meantime, Rock and his men took positions along the brush lined bank to await the arrival of the wagons men.

[Rock Gordon]

The important thing is to make every shot count the first time. Plug as many as you can before they realize what's happening. The rest ought to be easy. I hope that masked man and Indian don't find the trail where you left the river. Come here before the wagons arrive, Rock. Oh, I figured it'll take those two hombres a long time. That is if the Indian's still able to ride. The redskin is badly wounded or dead.

[Hank]

Maybe the masked men will give up.

[Rock Gordon]

Oh, no. From what I've heard about him, that'd make him more determined than ever to find us. We'll keep our eyes peeled for him as well as for the wagons.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger and Toto spend considerable time locating the place for the crooks had left the water and headed eastward.

[The Lone Ranger]

Well, Toto, here's where they left the river.

[Rock Gordon]

Hoof marks go east.

[The Lone Ranger]

I'm more convinced than ever that they're waiting for those wagons now. It seems they've gone to meet them. We must hurry.

[Rock Gordon]

Tunnel.

[Hank]

Get in there. Get off.

[Narrator]

Moving slowly westward, the four wagons gradually approach the gully where the crooks waited in ambush.

[Rock Gordon]

We've been mighty lucky to come through without trouble, Sarge.

[Hank]

Well, that trip isn't over yet, Clem. But I understand the really bad Indian country is behind us. The river is just a few miles away now. Yep.

[The Lone Ranger]

Red.

[Hank]

Come on, Ed, get off.

[Rock Gordon]

Get in there.

[Narrator]

Though the troopers didn't see the Lone Ranger and Tonto approaching, others had seen the two riders. Rock Gordon and his men realized the masked man and Indian had found their trail.

[Rock Gordon]

Hey, look. The two hombres coming from towards the river. Must be the masked man and the Indian. Yeah, and just when we've sighted the wagons coming the other way. What do we do about it? The wagons are still a half a mile from here. We'll attack them as we planned, then fight off the masked man and the Indian. Now remember, pick off as many of the guards as you can. Then turn your guns on the Lone Ranger and the Indian as they move in. Get ready.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger and Toto saw the wagons coming. The masked man also saw something else that the hoof marks they had been following turned and entered the shallow End of a gully that ran parallel to the trail.

[The Lone Ranger]

Otto, those men must be waiting. An ambush near here, Maybe.

[Rock Gordon]

Then shoot a guard before we reach wagon.

[The Lone Ranger]

We'll signal the wagons, start shooting in the air tunnel.

[Rock Gordon]

Monsoon.

[Narrator]

Hearing the shots, the troopers guarding the wagons knew something was wrong.

[Hank]

Hey, something's happening down there. Better stop the wagons. Stop the wagons. Pull it.

[Narrator]

Meantime, the masked man and Indian had swerved from the trail. After firing the warning shots, they quickly disappeared from sight among the trees in the gully. Rock and his men realized they had to act at once even though the wagons had stopped. Back on the rise, the crooks began firing at the wagon guards. The troopers realized the outlaws were in the gully.

[Hank]

See? Yes, that's hot. Let them have it, man.

[Narrator]

Rock Gordon and his men knew their plan had failed. But for a few moments, they continued to fire at the troopers.

[Hank]

Oh, I'm hit.

[Rock Gordon]

Rock, we better get away from here. That mask man is around someplace. Yeah, thanks to you, I'm gonna concentrate on putting a bullet in him. Then maybe we can still turn the tables on those troopers.

[Hank]

The engine and masked man rode in among the trees.

[Rock Gordon]

Sure, sure. Most likely planned to sneak up behind us. You keep firing. I'm going back into the woods and try to find that masked man.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger and Tahoe dismounted among the trees and went forward on foot with the intention, as rocket guest of getting the drop of the crooks from behind.

[The Lone Ranger]

T those crooks are busy firing at the troopers. They may be able to reach the edge of the gully behind them.

[Narrator]

The masked man and Indian went cautiously from tree to tree and gradually moved closer to the crooks. Meanwhile, Rock, hidden by underbrush, had gone in among the trees, hunting the masked man. Suddenly, a bullet whined close to the Lone Ranger.

[The Lone Ranger]

That was close. Came from behind.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger dropped from sight then moved to the protection of a large tree. He scanned the woods behind him, holding his fire until he could locate the man who had shot at him. Then, seeing bushes move near another tree, he fired. Tuttle continued to go forward toward the gully. He knew the Lone Ranger could take care of himself and wanted to make certain the other crooks didn't leave. The masked man again dropped down and moved carefully and soundlessly through the underbrush toward the tree where he knew the gunman was hiding. Rock Gordon cautiously looked toward the place where he had last seen the masked man.

[Rock Gordon]

I'll get him.

[Narrator]

He held his gun, ready for another quick shot. He stood behind a large tree, waiting breathlessly. Then he saw Toto's back as the Indian reached the edge of the gully. As he turned his gun to fire a tato hole at you. The bullet went wild as an arm suddenly encircled Rock's neck. Pulling his head back and cutting off his breath. Rock struggled and turned.

[Rock Gordon]

I'll fix you.

[The Lone Ranger]

Haven't time to waste with you.

[Narrator]

Rock, knocked out by the heavy blow to the chin, fell to the ground. The Lone Ranger quickly used to used the crooks neckerchief to tie his hands behind him. Then used Rock's belt to bind his feet. Taking Rock's gun, he ran forward to help Tato. Taho had taken the outlaws by surprise. Hank and Bill were wounded and the others started to fight back when the little Ranger appeared beside the Indian.

[The Lone Ranger]

Drop your guns.

[Narrator]

The other two crooks, facing the guns in the hands of Tato and the masked man hurriedly dropped their weapons and raised their hands.

[The Lone Ranger]

Get all the guns. Tutto.

[Narrator]

At the wagons, the troopers noticed that they were no longer being fired upon. They waited in readiness, watching the gully. Suddenly Clem spoke.

[Rock Gordon]

Hey Sergeant, look. Men with their hands tied behind their backs are coming out of the gully.

[Hank]

We allow the dog gone. See? Maybe it's a trick. Hey, look. Coming behind him with drawing guns. A masked man and an Indian. They're walking all of them toward us. Hey, stay where you are. We have you covered.

[The Lone Ranger]

We call the cook Sergeant. They plan to ambush the wagons. I suggest you and your men take them to Dove Creek and turn them over to the sheriff.

[Hank]

Keep your guns ready, man.

[Narrator]

The troopers, led by the sergeant, walk slowly toward the masked man and the outlaws.

[The Lone Ranger]

Now that you're covering these crooks, we'll holster our guns.

[Hank]

Don't savvy this, Misty. I figure you and the Indian are with him. If this is some trick.

[The Lone Ranger]

It's no trick. This is the leader of the gang. Why you? I recognize him from hand build as Rock Gordon.

[Hank]

Yeah, but who are you? What's your soul about?

[The Lone Ranger]

You're carrying raw gold in one of your wagons. Gold cast in the form of small cannonballs and painted black.

[Hank]

How do you know that?

[The Lone Ranger]

I suggested to the army it be sent that way for protection.

[Hank]

Then you must have told the others.

[The Lone Ranger]

No. I found this letter on Rock Gordon. That's where he learned about the gold.

[Rock Gordon]

Hey, that's my letter. I sent it to my mother.

[The Lone Ranger]

Rock intercepted it. Probably in some stage.

[Hank]

Hold up.

[The Lone Ranger]

It doesn't pay to tell army secrets, trooper. Even in a letter to your mother.

[Rock Gordon]

You know everything, don't you?

[The Lone Ranger]

I managed to find out a few things. Hank.

[Rock Gordon]

It's your fault the Lone Ranger got onto us.

[Hank]

The Lone Ranger? I've heard of him. You have? Yeah, he's a masked man who rides a big white stallion, has an Indian friend and they help the law. See? That's it. You must be the Lone Ranger.

[The Lone Ranger]

That's right.

[Hank]

Holy mackerel. Well, I'm sorry we held guns on you, mister. And thanks for helping us.

[Rock Gordon]

Those outlaws would have ambushed us if the masked man and Indian hadn't come along.

[The Lone Ranger]

We came to see that the wagon got through safely. I'm glad we can help. You'll find the crooks horses in the gully tottle and I'll go for our horses and we'll scout ahead of the wagons from here to Fort Stockton. We'll see you all again. Adios.

[Hank]

Adios. All right, men, tie these cooks to the horses. We'll get them behind bars in Dove Creek.

[Rock Gordon]

I'm sorry about what I put in that letter, Sarge.

[Hank]

Well, I reckon you learned a good lesson, Clay. From now on, you better remember the advice you just got from an ombre who seems to know what he's talking about. But if it hadn't been for that letter, Clem, I'd never have gotten to meet the Lone Ranger. Sam.

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