Rustler and Son | The Lone Ranger (03-24-41)

Summary

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Old Time Radio Westerns: “Rustler and Son” – The Lone Ranger (03-24-41)

Host: Andrew Rhynes
Podcast: Old Time Radio Westerns
Episode Date: February 22, 2026 (Originally aired March 24, 1941)
Episode: “Rustler and Son” – The Lone Ranger

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Episode Overview

This episode of Old Time Radio Westerns presents a digitally restored version of The Lone Ranger’s “Rustler and Son.” The tale, set shortly after the Civil War, explores themes of family loyalty, redemption, and the fight for law and order in the Western frontier. The Harrigan family, struggling with past secrets and present threats, must contend with cattle rustlers lurking near the border—and not all danger comes from strangers. The masked Lone Ranger, with the help of Tonto, intervenes in a high-stakes plot that tests the bonds between a grandfather, his daughter and grandson, and a prodigal son.

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Key Discussion Points & Story Highlights

1. Setting the Stage: Life and Threat on the Circle H Ranch

• [03:55] Narrator: Contextualizes the story’s time and place, explaining how post-Civil War prosperity drew both ranchers and outlaws to Texas.
• The Harrigans: Judd Harrigan, his daughter Laura, and grandson Buddy. They’ve managed to find stability, but old wounds and new threats simmer beneath the surface.

2. An Unexpected Visitor: Uncle Dave Returns

• [06:32] Uncle Dave’s Arrival: Dave, Laura’s estranged husband (Buddy’s presumed-dead father), shows up seeking food and money, revealing he has a criminal past.
• Familial Tension:
  • Laura protests his presence:

    “You have no right… You took me away when I was only 17. You deserted us and Buddy was only four. Robbed and killed. I never told him the truth.” — Laura Harrigan [08:01]

  • Dave threatens blackmail, demanding a share from the ranch’s cattle drive profits.
• FACT REVEALED: Laura lied to Buddy about his father, claiming he died a war hero at Gettysburg.

3. Injury and Opportunity: Judd Harrigan’s Accident

• [11:01] Judd is Injured: Judd falls and breaks his leg; the mysterious masked Lone Ranger and Tonto come to their aid.
• Recognition and Trust:
  • Judd to the Lone Ranger:

    "You called your horse Silver... and the engine's name Tonto. That's right, I've heard of you and I'm glad you've come. Maybe you can help us out." — Judd Harrigan [11:55-12:16]

• Control of the Ranch: With Judd bedridden, Dave offers to take over ranch operations, causing suspicion.

4. Rustler Plot Unfolds: Scheme to Steal the Herd

• [13:17–15:41] Outlaw Alliance:
  • Secret meeting: Uncle Dave plots with “Trigger” and other rustlers to sell the entire herd across the border for $8,000.
  • Buddy is unwittingly drawn into the scheme:

    “Buddy’s gonna do that. Buddy’s going to start to work for his paw.” — Uncle Dave [15:41]

• Lone Ranger and Tonto Observe: They monitor these developments, suspecting Dave’s involvement.

5. Kidnapping and Confrontation

• [18:27–21:24] Buddy in Peril: Buddy is lured away and tied up as part of the plot to draw ranch hands away from the herd, clearing the way for the rustlers.
• Lone Ranger’s Deduction:

  “That’s how they plan to do it—set up the boy dragged off, then when the cowhands go after him, move in on the herd.” — Lone Ranger [21:24]

• Key Rescue: The Lone Ranger and Tonto save Buddy, and realize the urgency to head off the rustlers at the pass.

6. Showdown at the Pass

• [23:57–26:15] The Herd Stampede Attempt:
  • The Lone Ranger and Buddy rush to the narrow pass, planning to stampede the herd and block the rustlers.
  • Memorable teamwork:

    “You do the yelling, I’ll do the shooting.” — Lone Ranger [24:41]
    “Leave it to me, Nas’ Man—there is no mossy horn in that herd that isn’t scared of my yell!” — Buddy [24:43]

• Betrayal Turned Redemption:
  • Uncle Dave, caught between his past and his son, switches sides:

    “I’m fighting on the kid’s side. I guess you knew I was the time I made a break for it.” — Uncle Dave [26:45]

• Action Climax:
  • Buddy and Lone Ranger’s quick thinking stalls the herd; Dave physically confronts the traitorous rustlers.
  • Circle H’s men arrive to round up the rustlers.

7. Aftermath and Forgiveness

• [28:14–29:10] Redemption and Acceptance:
  • Uncle Dave seeks forgiveness:

    “He says there’s more than one way to be a hero. And I figure you’re just as much a hero as Paul Pa was.” — Buddy [29:00-29:08]

  • Laura and Buddy accept Dave, suggesting hope for the family’s future.

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Memorable Quotes & Moments

• Dave’s Threat:

  “I need money. And I’m gonna get it. The sooner you realize that, the better.” — Uncle Dave [07:25]

• Judd Recognizes the Lone Ranger:

  “You called your horse Silver and the Injun’s name Tonto. That’s right. I’ve heard of you and I’m glad you come.” — Judd Harrigan [11:51-11:56]

• Buddy’s Bravery:

  “There is no mossy horn in that herd that isn’t scared of my yell!” — Buddy [24:43]

• Redemptive Wisdom:

  “He says there’s more than one way to be a hero. And I figure you’re just as much of a hero as Paul Pa was.” — Buddy [29:00-29:08]

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Timestamps for Important Segments

| Timestamp | Segment | |----------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------| | 03:55 | Opening narration, setting, and context | | 06:32–09:29 | Uncle Dave’s surprise arrival and blackmail | | 11:01–12:16 | Judd’s accident; Lone Ranger & Tonto’s introduction | | 13:17–15:41 | Uncle Dave hatches the rustler plot | | 18:27–21:24 | Buddy’s abduction and Lone Ranger’s rescue | | 23:57–26:15 | The stampede and showdown at the pass | | 26:45–28:14 | Dave switches sides, action finale | | 28:14–29:10 | Emotional resolution and Uncle Dave’s redemption |

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Tone & Style

The story is conveyed in classic Western radio drama style, rich with suspense, moral conflict, family dynamics, and the timeless Lone Ranger ethos of justice and mercy. The performances balance action with emotional revelation, reinforcing the genre’s focus on redemption, courage, and belonging.

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For fans of classic Westerns or newcomers to old-time radio, this episode delivers a gripping blend of family drama and frontier adventure, all restored to crisp clarity by the Old Time Radio Westerns team.

Transcript

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[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

The combination of rich grading land and the hearty Texas longhorns brought a new prosperity to the western United States at the close of the Civil War. But the bands of outlaws that roamed the frontier turned to cattle rustling and raided the isolated ranches almost at will. It was not until the masked rider of the plains started his great fight for law and order that the lives and property of the ranchers became safe. The Lone Ranger's strength and courage, his daring and resourcefulness brought peace and security to the range country and finally made possible the winning of the West. Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear. From out of the past come the thundering hoop beats the great horse Silver. The Lone Ranger rides again. The sun had already set and old Judd Harrigan and his grandson unsaddled their horses, turned them into the corral and headed for the Circle H ranch house. The boy was in high spirits. The old man was feeling the weight of his years.

[Buddy]

Roundup went pretty slick, didn't it, Grandpa?

[Judd Harrigan]

Yeah. Got a lot done for the first day.

[Buddy]

How you feeling?

[Judd Harrigan]

Oh, fair to middlin.

[Buddy]

You look sort of tired.

[Judd Harrigan]

Don't worry about me. I'm tough as Old Hickory.

[Buddy]

Old Hickory. He was a general, wasn't he?

[Judd Harrigan]

President, too.

[Buddy]

Yeah, but awfully a general.

[Judd Harrigan]

Was he?

[Buddy]

Awful brave. Awful brave as my pop.

[Judd Harrigan]

Well, not to hear your ma tell it.

[Buddy]

Someday I'm going to Gettysburg. I'm so hungry I could eat a steer. Roundup sure gives a man appetite, don't it, Grandpa?

[Judd Harrigan]

Sure does.

[Buddy]

How about some vittles, Mom? Rustle them up, Prado. Hey there.

[Judd Harrigan]

You're not talking to any chuck wagon out of sound.

[Buddy]

I'm sorry, Mom.

[Laura Harrigan]

It's all right. Roundup sort of got into your blood, hasn't it?

[Uncle Dave]

Guess so.

[Laura Harrigan]

Well, sit down. I'll have things on the table in a minute.

[Buddy]

You ought to see me ride off an old mossy horn that got ornery.

[Laura Harrigan]

Jud.

[Judd Harrigan]

Curly kept an eye on him.

[Buddy]

Laurie, you Promised you'd do it yourself.

[Judd Harrigan]

Well, he moves too fast for me.

[Buddy]

And I helped with the branding and weeding off the trail. Her.

[Laura Harrigan]

You said you were going to watch.

[Buddy]

I did. Some.

[Laura Harrigan]

You'll be coming home with a busted leg, that's what.

[Buddy]

Ah, but, Mom.

[Laura Harrigan]

Get yourself washed. Stop. Will be ready in a minute.

[Judd Harrigan]

He's growing up, Lo.

[Buddy]

Next year he'll be growing up.

[Laura Harrigan]

I guess he is, but don't seem possible. 10 years, 10 months. Who's that sneaking around the back porch? All right, you. I see you. What do you want?

[Uncle Dave]

I'm hungry, ma'. Am. Could you spare a little grub?

[Laura Harrigan]

Stand right there. Gonna light a lamp, take a look at your face.

[Uncle Dave]

No need to worry, ma'. Am. There's no harm in me.

[Laura Harrigan]

We'll see about that. I'm not

[Judd Harrigan]

Dan.

[Uncle Dave]

Do you mind if I come in?

[Laura Harrigan]

Laurie, you can't. You.

[Uncle Dave]

It's a long way from town. I walked all the way. I'm hungry.

[Laura Harrigan]

You can't stay here.

[Uncle Dave]

Don't go. Tell me you've changed that much. You used to talk a lot about Western hospitality.

[Laura Harrigan]

Why, I thought you were in jail.

[Uncle Dave]

I was for 10 years. Now I'm out. Free as a bird vulture.

[Laura Harrigan]

You had no right to come here.

[Uncle Dave]

No.

[Laura Harrigan]

Or away from New York to torture me.

[Uncle Dave]

I'm hungry.

[Laura Harrigan]

All right. I'll feed you and send you on your way.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

No.

[Uncle Dave]

No, that won't do.

[Laura Harrigan]

What do you want?

[Uncle Dave]

You can guess.

[Laura Harrigan]

I have no money.

[Uncle Dave]

Your father has. The ranch looks very prosperous.

[Laura Harrigan]

You dear face. Jared, after what you did to me?

[Uncle Dave]

Yes, Laura. I need money. And I'm gonna get it. The sooner you realize that, the better.

[Laura Harrigan]

But Jud has no money either. It won't have until after the roundup's finished. The herd's been driven to market.

[Uncle Dave]

Well, I'll wait.

[Laura Harrigan]

No. No, he won't. Get out of here.

[Uncle Dave]

What are you afraid of, Laura?

[Laura Harrigan]

I'm not afraid.

[Uncle Dave]

It's a boy, isn't it? What have you told him about me?

[Laura Harrigan]

Thinks you're dead. Since you died at Gettysburg.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

Gettysburg.

[Uncle Dave]

A hero, huh? Well, I want to see him.

[Judd Harrigan]

No.

[Uncle Dave]

I'm his father. The law's on my side.

[Laura Harrigan]

You have no right. You took me away from here when I was only 17. You deserted us. And Buddy was only 4. You left us the stars meant your own weight. Robbed and killed. I never told him the truth.

[Uncle Dave]

Well, it's time he learned it.

[Laura Harrigan]

I won't let you. After all these years, to find out that the father he ID lodges was only a worthless troop. But break his heart. He'd never forgive me.

[Uncle Dave]

Talk any louder, you won't have to hear it from me.

[Laura Harrigan]

What?

[Uncle Dave]

He's in another room, isn't he?

[Laura Harrigan]

Yes. Oh, then you can't be so cruel.

[Uncle Dave]

You should know me better by this time.

[Laura Harrigan]

I'll kill you before I'll let you. Oh.

[Judd Harrigan]

Hey, George. You said something was really.

[Laura Harrigan]

Shut the door, Judd. Come here.

[Judd Harrigan]

Who's that with you?

[Laura Harrigan]

I'll hold the lamp up. Look.

[Judd Harrigan]

Your face is kind of familiar, stranger, but eh. You dirty, low down crook. Out.

[Laura Harrigan]

Put that gun back. He doesn't deserve anything better alone. But we've got to think of Buddy. If you killed him, there'll be Christians. The whole story had come out.

[Uncle Dave]

What are you doing here? Laura can tell you.

[Laura Harrigan]

He wants money. We don't give it to him. He swears it to tell Buddy the truth.

[Uncle Dave]

How much do you want? Thousand dollars. I haven't got it. You will have after you drive your herd to market. I don't mind waiting.

[Judd Harrigan]

We can't do it. Rory.

[Laura Harrigan]

Don't.

[Judd Harrigan]

He'll come back for more. He'll bleed us white.

[Laura Harrigan]

Will you promise to go away and stay away?

[Buddy]

Dad?

[Judd Harrigan]

What good is his promise? What about the promises he made to you?

[Uncle Dave]

I make no promises.

[Judd Harrigan]

That settles it then. Get Elfis there.

[Buddy]

What's going on out here?

[Uncle Dave]

Hello, Buddy.

[Laura Harrigan]

Who are you? I want you to meet your uncle. Your uncle Dave.

[Uncle Dave]

Buddy.

[Buddy]

Uncle Dave?

[Laura Harrigan]

Yes.

[Uncle Dave]

Glad to meet your son.

[Buddy]

I never knew I had.

[Laura Harrigan]

We haven't heard from him for a long time. But he's going to stay with us for a while.

[Uncle Dave]

Until.

[Laura Harrigan]

Until after the herd's been driven to market.

[Buddy]

This is the latest we've been any. Morning, Grandpa. Give the doctor a kick.

[Judd Harrigan]

Ground is pretty rough, Buddy. The docks are mow his best.

[Buddy]

We're late though.

[Judd Harrigan]

All right, get out of there, Doc.

[Buddy]

Grandpa, how long is Uncle Dave gonna hang around?

[Judd Harrigan]

How many times do I have to tell you? Till after the roundup.

[Buddy]

Well, that's only a few more days.

[Laura Harrigan]

Thank goodness.

[Judd Harrigan]

Don't you like him?

[Buddy]

No.

[Judd Harrigan]

You? No.

[Buddy]

Thought not. I know he's Pla's own brother and all that, but my PA wasn't anything like him.

[Judd Harrigan]

Of course he wasn't.

[Buddy]

I'll sure be glad when he's gone. Look out for that hollow spare day door. Come out, Grandpa. Go on down. Get your foot loose. Get up. Get up. You all right, grandpa? Cut your leg, huh?

[Judd Harrigan]

Yeah, I told you. The doctor who best. He's getting old just like I am.

[Buddy]

Do you think you can stand on it?

[Judd Harrigan]

Oh, it feels like his bust Steady, Sylvie.

[Buddy]

Hey. A mess man and an engine.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

Don't be alarmed, son. I'm not an outlaw.

[Buddy]

Then what are you wearing that mask for?

[Judd Harrigan]

It's none of your business, Buddy. I guess I. Maybe you'll have to lend me a hand, stranger.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

I'm afraid so. Take a look, Counter. The leg seems to be broken. That's right. The ranch house isn't far. I'll carry you back.

[Judd Harrigan]

You'll find me sort of heavy.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

I think I can manage it, son.

[Uncle Dave]

I suppose.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

You ride on ahead with Tato and get some bandages and a split ready.

[Buddy]

I'm not taking orders from any outlaws.

[Judd Harrigan]

Where's your sense, buddy? Man's our friend, huh? Get going.

[Buddy]

Yes, sir. Get up. Get him up.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

Now then, follow us. Silver.

[Judd Harrigan]

Stranger.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

Yes?

[Judd Harrigan]

You called your horse Silver and the Injun's name Tonto.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

That's right.

[Judd Harrigan]

I've heard of you and I'm glad you come. Maybe you can help us out.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

After the Lone Ranger had carried Judd

[Uncle Dave]

back to the ranch house Tahno had

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

set his leg and placed it in the splint. The masked man and the Indian rode away. But they left a warning behind.

[Uncle Dave]

Judd must stay off his feet for several weeks.

[Judd Harrigan]

There they go. I'll be dogged.

[Laura Harrigan]

No call to take it that way.

[Judd Harrigan]

Judd, what about the roundup?

[Buddy]

You just leave everything to me.

[Uncle Dave]

You're a little young, son. I'm the one to take charge now.

[Judd Harrigan]

What's that?

[Buddy]

What do you know about handling cows?

[Uncle Dave]

Your grandpa taught me a lot. Once upon a time. When I learned something, I'll never forget it. You don't have any objections to me taking over, do you, Judd?

[Judd Harrigan]

Curly can manage.

[Uncle Dave]

I said, you don't have any objections, do you?

[Judd Harrigan]

Not if you. If you sat on it.

[Uncle Dave]

I'm set. All right. Come on, son. Time we got to the camp.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

Dan took charge of the roundup. And surprisingly enough, the work went smoothly at last. Only one day remained before the trail herd would be ready.

[Uncle Dave]

The drive could start.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

Dan and Buddy had started sleeping in

[Uncle Dave]

camp that night as a lone ranger

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

in Tonto watched on the ridge above.

[Uncle Dave]

They could see the slight figure of

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

the boy in the light of the campfire. There's Buddy. They can't see Dan anywhere. Him do good job. Yes, he has, Tata.

[Uncle Dave]

But after what Jud told me, he still isn't to be trusted.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

There may be some connection between his being here and that rumor we heard. We not see Russ here. Not yet. They'd wait until the herd was ready before they struck from here. It's only two miles to the pass. Beyond the pass is the border. Maybe them wait there. Yes, across the border, where they can't be touched.

[Uncle Dave]

And we have plenty of work tomorrow night.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

Circle H has a full crew. They'll be on guard every minute until they hit the trail. Rustlers could only hope to cut off a few strays. Unless.

[Uncle Dave]

What do you think?

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

Unless the crew could be drawn away from the camp. How? I don't know. We've been up against the rustlers tricks before, though. You're right, Tata. I believe we'll have plenty of work tomorrow night.

[Uncle Dave]

Come on, Silver.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

Hit him up, Scout. At that moment, over a mile away from Circle H campfire, Dan was talking with a lean, dark rider who bore the stamp of a gunman.

[Uncle Dave]

Well, what's the verdict, dad? The judge has written to his buyers. Ordered to send him a check when the herd delivered. That means you only get $1,000. You can't poke it at all. That means I'll bid for you. All right.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

My men are waiting.

[Uncle Dave]

It'll have to be tomorrow night. We're ready. We'll drive the whole herd through the pass from selling to Garcia across the border.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

How much?

[Uncle Dave]

$10 a head. That'll run 8,000. Yeah, you're as good as four. Better earn it. Dan, when you move, it's up to you to get rid of the crew. Any ideas? Right. Now listen. Somebody coming from the direction of the camp. You can't be found here talking to me. That's all right. He's circling around to the north. I'm going. Not until we can't hear that horse anymore, Mr.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

Kid.

[Uncle Dave]

Yeah. Hey, that's funny. I know how to get rid of that crew. Tell Manuel to meet me here an hour after sunset. Yeah, Bring the boys over yourself. An hour later. But what about the crew? You and Manuel can't get rid of them alone. Buddy's gonna do that. Yeah. Buddy's going to start to work for his paw.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

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

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[Laura Harrigan]

Sam.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

Now to continue our story. The rumor of a band of rustlers near the border had brought the Lone range in Tonto to the Circle H spread. And on the night before the trail herd was to struck for market, the Indian raced into camp. Anything wrong, Chandler? Tanto not, no. What brought you back here? You were going to stand guard until midnight. Only watch camp Boy ride out, look for uncle. You mean his father? Ah. And him Meet Breed. Anybody?

[Uncle Dave]

The boy.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

I see lawns. What happened?

[Uncle Dave]

Let him talk them right off.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

South, East. South and east, huh? That would be in the direction of Sweetwater King. You didn't follow them? Me come here first. You'd be able to pick up the trail that plenty easy. He couldn't get close enough to hear what the breed said, though. No. Did he force the boy to ride with him? No. Well, things are beginning to happen here, Silver. And what we do? We'll follow them and make sure no harm comes to the boy. Then what? The rustlers are getting ready to strike. Strike? That Breed is one of them.

[Uncle Dave]

We make them talk.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

Come on.

[Buddy]

You've taken me a long way, mister. What's Uncle Dave doing down here by the canyon?

[Judd Harrigan]

He said Manuel, you bring the boy to me.

[Buddy]

Well, where is he?

[Judd Harrigan]

We ran up a big rock.

[Laura Harrigan]

I know.

[Buddy]

Any sign of him?

[Judd Harrigan]

He's around somewhere.

[Buddy]

This is beginning to look mighty funny. I should have told Curly before I went with you.

[Judd Harrigan]

It's too late for that.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

We stop here.

[Judd Harrigan]

Whoa.

[Buddy]

Whoa there. I don't like your face, mister.

[Judd Harrigan]

You get off that horse, not me.

[Buddy]

Get up.

[Judd Harrigan]

Oh, no, you do not.

[Buddy]

Get away from me. Take your hands off that fr.

[Judd Harrigan]

If you will not jump, I pull you off.

[Buddy]

Let go. I mean, you're dirty.

[Judd Harrigan]

I teach you to get tough, you little wild cat. Now, Manuel tie you up good with your own rope. Come over here.

[Buddy]

You can't get away with this. It won't be long before Curly finds out I'm gone. And he'll come a shooting with the boys.

[Judd Harrigan]

Manuel, hope you speak the truth, huh? Stand still. Use your own rope.

[Buddy]

No.

[Judd Harrigan]

Stand still, I say. Manuel teach you to behave. He draws a new spider on your arm. Now your hands go behind your back.

[Buddy]

So. Hello.

[Judd Harrigan]

Get over.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

What was that?

[Buddy]

It sound like the last man. Judd said he was our friend. Help to see him. All right.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

You reach for this guy.

[Judd Harrigan]

See, seor?

[Buddy]

They have done nothing wrong.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

Take that rope off the boy.

[Uncle Dave]

See?

[Judd Harrigan]

At once, seor.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

Are you all right, Buddy?

[Buddy]

Well, he caught me on the jaw once.

[Judd Harrigan]

But outside of that, I'm right as Rainwell was not going to hurt him.

[Buddy]

Just tie him up and leave him here.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

Why?

[Judd Harrigan]

His uncle told me do it.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

His uncle?

[Buddy]

Uncle Dave?

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

What for? I do not know.

[Buddy]

Wait a minute. When I said that Curly and the boys would get you, you left and said you hoped they would.

[Judd Harrigan]

No.

[Buddy]

You'll make mistakes. He laughed. Mister, what's your game anyway?

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

That's how they plan to do it. Sutta had the boy kidnapped. Then when the cowhands went after him move in on the herd.

[Buddy]

You're talking about rustlers?

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

Yes, Buddy. And your uncle's working with them.

[Buddy]

I can believe it. I never did trust him much.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

Are we right back to camp? No, Todd, it was too late for that. They may have started after Buddy already.

[Buddy]

And there's nothing to stop the rustlers from driving off the herd.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

Look. They draw you a map in the sand. This cross is Sweetwater Canyon, where we are now. Here's a camp up here about 10 miles to the northwest circle. Each crew will follow this line.

[Uncle Dave]

That's right.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

The pass is only 2 miles due south of the camp here. That's where the outlaws will drive the cattle. It's plenty far here to pass about eight miles. We ride there. Stop.

[Uncle Dave]

Russell. Huh?

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

You're gonna ride the back trail and stop the circle. H men them across country to the pass.

[Uncle Dave]

Maybe we come too late.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

And Buddy and I are going to delay the rustlers at the pass.

[Laura Harrigan]

Honest.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

We'll be able to cover the AP m before the herd and cover the two. And Contra take Breen. Yes. Turn them over to the men. You move plenty fast. Get him up.

[Buddy]

Go. Did you mean it when you said I could go with you?

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

Yes, Buddy. Climb into your saddle here, boy. Easy, Silver.

[Buddy]

God. It's an all man's job, isn't it?

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

You won't be in any danger.

[Laura Harrigan]

What?

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

I'm only taking you with me for one reason.

[Buddy]

What do you mean?

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

Your uncle is riding with the rustlers. We're going to give him a chance to redeem himself. Let's go.

[Uncle Dave]

Yes, sir.

[Judd Harrigan]

Get up.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

Dan spread the alarm in the roundup camp and sent all the cowhands raising after Buddy and Manuel. Hardly had they disappeared in the direction of Sweetwater Canyon. And he signaled to the waiting outlaws. Trigger and his men descended on the camp. It was only a matter of minutes before the herd was moving toward the pass. And careless of the noise they made, the rustlers drove the cattle hard. Dan and Trigger rode close to the point of the herd.

[Judd Harrigan]

Pull that point.

[Buddy]

Keep it moving.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

Well, Trigger?

[Buddy]

Well, Dan, So far it's worked pretty slick. Only one more mile to the pack. You're sure Car she'll give us protection once we're over the border? Oh, sure. Those renegades need meat bad. Any of told us to no food.

[Judd Harrigan]

One more mile.

[Buddy]

Keep after those stragglers. Use your guns. Keep them moving. Thought he did a nice job for his old man. It was a good idea, Dan. All I had to do was tell him he was gone. They started my sweet water like scared rabbits. But didn't they think it was funny you didn't come along? Told him my horse was lame. That's why I didn't find a breed myself.

[Andrew Rines]

Yeah.

[Buddy]

There's a pass up ahead. You and me better ride Torn. It's going to be tricky, so get along there.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

Pass cut through a low ridge and the Lone Ranger and Buddy reached their destination just as the herd came into sight. They drove their mounts up the steep bank.

[Uncle Dave]

And then.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

When Silver and the boy's pony had been left in a grove of cottonwoods. The masked man led the way to a point that overlooked the trail. The horses are safe now. We'll have to find some cover for you, Buddy.

[Buddy]

What's the matter with right here?

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

It's too open. Get over there behind those rocks.

[Buddy]

But I can't see anything from there.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

Orders are orders, Buddy.

[Uncle Dave]

Yes, sir.

[Buddy]

Only I haven't got a gun.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

You won't need one.

[Buddy]

But what did you bring me with you for if I can't help fight them all?

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

You'll do your part when the time comes. Hurry now. They're getting closer.

[Buddy]

Yes, sir.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

Keep out of sight. Don't raise your head above those rocks.

[Buddy]

All right. What's my part gonna be?

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

The opening of the pass is narrow. We can make enough noise up here to stampede the herd and break the point.

[Judd Harrigan]

Get it?

[Buddy]

Stop the hurt and you'll stop the restroom.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

That's it. I'll do the shooting, you do the yelling.

[Buddy]

Leave it to me, Nas. Man, there is no mossy horn in that herd that isn't scared of my yell.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

Keep down.

[Buddy]

I got to have room to bow down. Yes, sir. How soon?

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

Right now.

[Buddy]

Good work, buddy. Now I'll help you out.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

The longhorn that was leading the herd had tried to turn away from the pass before the Lone Ranger started firing. And the dust began spurting in front of him. He planted his feet and refused to take another step. Frantically, Dan and figure urged him on. The herd began to mill.

[Buddy]

Get through there, you maverick. Where's that shooting coming from? Up on the bank. Who is it? Somebody trying to stop us from getting through. Stampede the herd.

[Judd Harrigan]

Listen.

[Buddy]

That's funny. Your kid? Yeah, It's a crazy man. Well, took him to Sweetwater. I know his voice, I tell you. Just a kid, huh? Well, we'll blast him out of there. No, you won't stick on my arm until I get that gun sick. Warn you, Dan. Now you're covered that curse. Why? And get a shot at the kid, not me. Gone soft on it. Call that if you want to, but he's my boy.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

He'll.

[Buddy]

And it's all in jail. Yeah, single handed the lot of us.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

But he won't be alone for long.

[Buddy]

What's that? I'm going up there myself. Now you're talking. He won't suit at you. And when you get up there you can shut him up.

[Judd Harrigan]

Wrong again, Trigger.

[Buddy]

I'm backing up the kid's play.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

Sit up.

[Buddy]

He's low but he's asking for it. Hey, that kid nearly picked me off. I can't see him, but the old man's going to get it. Sure,

[Uncle Dave]

Mister.

[Buddy]

I can't yell anymore.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

It's all right, buddy. The cattle are milling around at the opening of the pass. They aren't coming through.

[Buddy]

I guess it was your shooting that stopped them. Did you hit any of the rustles?

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

I came close.

[Laura Harrigan]

Listen.

[Buddy]

That sounds like somebody climbing up the rain.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

I've been watching them.

[Buddy]

Can't you pick them off?

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

It's your uncle.

[Laura Harrigan]

Gosh, Uncle.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

Just a little farther. I'll give you a hand and grab hold.

[Buddy]

Where's the kid?

[Uncle Dave]

I'm right here. Oh, I should have known you weren't alone at shooting. The way you dropped letter on Trigger.

[Buddy]

Mister, he didn't have a chance to hit me.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

You're fighting on our side now.

[Uncle Dave]

I'm fighting on the kid's side. I guess you knew I wasn't the time I made a break for it.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

I know more about you than you think, Dave.

[Uncle Dave]

You told you? Yes, you had the kid do all that yelling.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

So that was the idea.

[Uncle Dave]

But I'm glad I came through.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

It isn't over yet. That is Ring the Circle 8's crew move. Right.

[Buddy]

They got the herd pointed again. Get down, Buddy. Start shooting. Give it to him.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

Shoot in front of the herd, they

[Buddy]

kick up the dust.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

Right.

[Buddy]

I'll give it to him. Watch yourself, Buddy. Keep your head down, son. I can see him. The boys.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

Yeah.

[Buddy]

Look. Behind the earth. That's the engine Bait and Curly and Big Red.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

The rustlers aren't trying to drive the cattle now.

[Buddy]

Pick up their hands.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

20 men in the crew. They'll have them rounded up in no time.

[Buddy]

You see they got him. They're throwing down their gun. Trigger's making a break for him.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

Where?

[Uncle Dave]

Through the pass.

[Buddy]

I'll stop him. Look out. I'll get him if it's the last thing I do.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

Master in his.

[Laura Harrigan]

Is he, Izzy?

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

We'll do our best for him. Yeah.

[Uncle Dave]

I get him.

[Buddy]

Sure did, Uncle Dave. Knocked him clean out of the saddle. They can't get away now.

[Uncle Dave]

If it's the last, they might.

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

All right.

[Uncle Dave]

Yes. Dan had him cashed in. He's asking a lot, but could you forgive me?

[Laura Harrigan]

Of course.

[Uncle Dave]

Is boy around?

[Laura Harrigan]

Just outside. Shall I tell him?

[Uncle Dave]

No, but I'd like to see him.

[Buddy]

All right,

[Laura Harrigan]

Buddy.

[Uncle Dave]

Yeah, Ma.

[Laura Harrigan]

Come in.

[Uncle Dave]

Hello, Uncle Dave. Hello, son. You don't. You don't think much of me, do you, Uncle Dave? Maybe I didn't used to, but I

[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

just been talking to the masked man.

[Uncle Dave]

He says there's more than one way to be a hero. And I figure you're just as much of a hero as Paul Pa was.

[Laura Harrigan]

I'm proud of you.

[Uncle Dave]

You mean that level? Our father couldn't ask for more. Will you please be comments? Sure thing. Put her there, partner.

[Buddy]

Sam,

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[Narrator (Lone Ranger Story)]

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[Andrew Rines]

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[Buddy]

Sa.