San Pedro Boss | The Lone Ranger (08-16-50)

Summary

Old Time Radio Westerns: "San Pedro Boss | The Lone Ranger (08-16-50)"

Host: Andrew Rhynes
Release Date: March 4, 2025
Podcast Description: Dive into the revitalized Golden Age of Western radio dramas with Andrew Rhynes on the Old Time Radio Westerns Podcast. Enjoy digitally restored classics like "Gunsmoke" and "The Lone Ranger," enhanced for unparalleled audio clarity and immersion.

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Introduction

In this thrilling episode of Old Time Radio Westerns, titled "San Pedro Boss | The Lone Ranger (08-16-50)", listeners are transported to the rugged landscapes of the Wild West. The story centers around the legendary masked vigilante, The Lone Ranger, and his faithful companion, Tonto, as they confront the nefarious gang led by Jim Folsom in San Pedro County.

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Arrival in San Pedro

The episode opens with the Lone Ranger and Tonto arriving in San Pedro, the primary town in San Pedro County, under the cover of darkness. After a strenuous ride, they seek shelter near the sheriff's office.

• [03:29] Narrator: "The Lone Ranger and Tonto had ridden hard to reach San Pedro, the main community in San Pedro County."

• [04:08] Lone Ranger: "No. You wait in the darkness beneath that open window so you can hear what's said."

Key Points:

• The duo dismount and proceed on foot to assess the situation.
• They notice Sheriff Dawson and Deputy Kimasabi present, both wearing badges, indicating a semblance of authority overshadowed by underlying corruption.

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Confrontation with Sheriff Dawson

The Lone Ranger confronts Sheriff Dawson, challenging his inaction against the Folsom gang.

• [05:04] Lone Ranger: "Olsen leads a gang of crooks that operate all over this part of the state. They make San Pedro their headquarters because they're safe here."

• [05:17] Lone Ranger: "If you hated crooks, as a good lawman should, you'd make San Pedro too hot for them."

Key Points:

• The Lone Ranger accuses Sheriff Dawson of turning a blind eye to Jim Folsom’s criminal activities.
• Tonto expresses skepticism about taking action, fearing retaliation from Folsom’s gang.

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Strategy and Infiltration

Determined to dismantle the Folsom gang, the Lone Ranger devises a plan to infiltrate the town by posing as an outlaw, leveraging the mask to deceive the gang and gather crucial intelligence.

• [07:52] Lone Ranger: "I'm going to play the part of an outlaw. The mask will help that right."

• [08:16] Tonto: "And where we go then we'll call."

Key Points:

• Utilizing a letter from the Padre, the Lone Ranger gains the trust of prominent townsmen, including the banker, storekeeper, and express office manager.
• The plan involves orchestrating a meeting with Jim Folsom at a local café, setting the stage for a confrontation.

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The Ambush and Gunfight

The tension escalates as the Lone Ranger and Tonto execute their plan. Their infiltration leads to a climactic gunfight where bullets fly and allegiances are tested.

• [09:44] Lone Ranger: "When you move to the wall, you..."

• [23:23] Narrator: "Life suddenly became unimportant. Tonto, throwing caution to the winds, he cried out wildly as he leaped."

Notable Quotes:

• [12:24] Tonto: "When is that another robbery being reported? Well, where'd the mashman."

• [16:18] Lone Ranger: "Leave that to me. And take my word for it, you won't need to call in any marshals or rangers."

Key Points:

• A fierce exchange ensues at the café, with the Lone Ranger strategically disabling outlaws.
• Tonto plays a pivotal role by ambushing one of Folsom’s men, disrupting their plans and tipping the scales in favor of lawmen.

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Capture of Jim Folsom

The climax culminates in the capture of Jim Folsom, affirming the Lone Ranger’s commitment to justice and his ability to outsmart the cunning outlaw.

• [25:12] Lone Ranger: "It's the man who showed me how to trap the whole Folsom gang. He's The Lone Ranger."

• [24:47] Tonto: "You've done a fine job."

Key Points:

• The coordinated efforts of the Lone Ranger and Tonto lead to the downfall of Folsom and his gang.
• Sheriff Dawson acknowledges the Lone Ranger’s contribution, marking a turning point in restoring law and order in San Pedro County.

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Conclusion

As the dust settles, the Lone Ranger and Tonto stand victorious, having thwarted the Folsom gang’s reign of terror. The episode underscores themes of justice, loyalty, and the relentless pursuit of good over evil, hallmarks of the Lone Ranger's enduring legacy.

• [24:42] Lone Ranger: "You'll be all right, Toto. But it's a miracle you weren't killed."

• [25:18] Tonto: "Yep, his job's done. So's the Mask man fooled you fools."

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Production Notes:

• Writer: Fran Striker
• Director: Charles D. Livingston
• Performed By: Brace Beamed Foreign as The Lone Ranger

Closing Remarks: This episode of Old Time Radio Westerns masterfully blends action, strategy, and character dynamics, bringing to life the classic tale of the Lone Ranger’s battle against corruption and crime in the Wild West.

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Transcript

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[Narrator]

A fiery horse with a speed of light, a cloud of dust and a hay high of silver, the Lone Ranger sa.

[Lone Ranger]

It'S.

[Narrator]

With his faithful Indian companion Tahoe, 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 hoofbeats of the great horse Silver. The Lone Ranger rides again.

[Lone Ranger]

Oh, Silver. Let go, big fellow. Are you Silver. Away.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger and Toto had ridden hard to reach San Pedro, the main community in San Pedro County. It was after dark when they drew rain in the shelter of trees a hundred yards behind the sheriff's office. They left their horses at ground hitch and moved on foot toward the lighted building.

[Lone Ranger]

We're in luck, Toto. Sheriff Dawson is still in his office.

[Tonto]

I see two men through window.

[Lone Ranger]

Yes, and they're both wearing a badge. One must be the deputy Kimasabi. Yes.

[Tonto]

You think Sheriff Dawson in pay of fulsome gang.

[Lone Ranger]

The Padre said Folsom controls San Pedro County. I want to learn what Sheriff Dawson has to say about that. I'm going into that office and stir things up.

[Tonto]

And me go?

[Lone Ranger]

No. You wait in the darkness beneath that open window so you can hear what's said. After I leave, I'll wait for you in the trees where we left the horses.

[Tonto]

Me Snappy.

[Lone Ranger]

All right, get over at that window. I'll go through the back door.

[Tonto]

Hey, who's this?

[Lone Ranger]

Sheriff. I want to talk to you, Matt. You too, Deputy. Opponent. Finish that draw and we'll have some gun play.

[Tonto]

All right, you get the draw bonus.

[Lone Ranger]

Draw your gun slowly and drop it to the floor. You too, deputy. Quickly. You're trying to make trouble for yourself. You've come to the right place. Got the guns now kick them this way. Thanks. I'll drop them outside when I leave.

[Tonto]

Monsieur, I don't want any trouble with you.

[Lone Ranger]

I'll ask what you want, Sheriff. I came here to talk about Jim Folsom.

[Tonto]

Jim Folson? Is he a friend of yours?

[Lone Ranger]

No. He's a crook, a thief and a killer. He's wanted by the law in the next county. Sheriff Dodsworth wants him. You know Sheriff Doddsworth, don't you, Dawson?

[Tonto]

Who are you to ask me questions?

[Lone Ranger]

Didn't Dodsworth come here to see you? Didn't he want your help in putting Folsom in jail? Well. And didn't you turn him down?

[Tonto]

I keep ordering. San Pedro they'd let alarm would do the same in their own communities.

[Lone Ranger]

Olsen leads a gang of crooks that operate all over this part of the state. They make San Pedro their headquarters because they're safe here. Safe to go out and commit crimes to add to their wealth and power. Left alone, they become more powerful than the law. They'll take over the entire territory.

[Tonto]

Hey, can't help this.

[Lone Ranger]

Yes, you can. If you hated crooks, as a good lawman should, you'd make San Pedro too hot for them. You jail them for vagrancy when they had no visible means of support. You'd crack down on them for gambling. You'd cooperate with the lawmen in other counties. Ah, yes. There are many ways to put crooks out of business. If you want to. As a last resort, you could send for Texas Rangers.

[Tonto]

There she is.

[Lone Ranger]

Olson and the other crooks find sanctuary here because you let them.

[Tonto]

Anytime there's a crime committed in San Pedro, I'll get the credit as you committed it, and they'll pay in full.

[Lone Ranger]

Aside from that, I'm going to find out. If you mean that, you're going to find out. Leave your guns outside. You better keep this door closed for a minute or so after I leave. You open it or appear at the back window. I might think you're trying to get me and start shooting that Henry fast.

[Tonto]

Shut up, deputy.

[Lone Ranger]

Killing us to keep the door closed.

[Tonto]

I'll take this rifle and let that.

[Lone Ranger]

Critter know he's tangling with the law. Hey. Hey, he drove my head.

[Tonto]

He warned you. Now leave the door closed as he said.

[Lone Ranger]

He was backing toward the trees over yonder.

[Tonto]

Yes, he sure called it.

[Lone Ranger]

But the way he talked and took our guns and shot my head.

[Tonto]

Hang it all. Deputy, we know he gave us the two facts. Folsom is head of a gang of crooks. What can we do about it? I don't even know all the members of his gang. If I try to move against Folsom, some of the gang will get me.

[Lone Ranger]

But Folsom gave his word there'd be no crimes in San Pedro as long as he ran things.

[Tonto]

That's another point. If Folsom and some of his pals went to jail, the rest would break loose in San Pedro and there'd be more trouble than anyone could handle.

[Lone Ranger]

This whole gang could be captured at one time.

[Tonto]

No chance of that. Besides, Folsom has spent a lot of money doing favors for people around here. Yeah, he's well liked, there's no question about that. It'd be hard to find a jury to sit on a case against him. Well, Deputy, I'm hoping the best man goes for Jim Folsom. And I hope he gets one.

[Narrator]

Tom, listen. At the rear window for some time then moved silently away in the darkness to join the Lone Ranger and tell what he had heard.

[Lone Ranger]

So that's why Sheriff Dawson doesn't dare move against Folsom without an airtight case. And he can't get an airtight case.

[Tonto]

Folsom not break law in San Pedro.

[Lone Ranger]

Donna, while I was waiting for you, I thought over several plans. We're going to try one of them.

[Tonto]

And what you do?

[Lone Ranger]

I'm going to play the part of an outlaw. The mask will help that right. You're going to pose as my enemy.

[Tonto]

And what we do?

[Lone Ranger]

When the padre told me about the situation here in San Pedro, he gave me the names of several leading citizens on whom I might call for help. I have a letter signed by the Padre introducing me to the banker, the storekeeper and the express office manager.

[Tonto]

You call on them.

[Lone Ranger]

I'll call on all three. Tonight at midnight we'll make the fourth call.

[Tonto]

And where we go then we'll call.

[Lone Ranger]

On Big Jim Fulsome. We'll probably find him in the cafe.

[Narrator]

Keeping out of sight of everyone who might be in the town's main street. The Lone Ranger made three calls. He showed the Padres letter to the banker, the express office manager and the storekeeper. Then he rejoined Toto.

[Lone Ranger]

Now Toto, we're ready for the fourth.

[Tonto]

Call me Lookin Cafe Jim Folsom there right now.

[Lone Ranger]

That's where we're going. Remember the part you're to play.

[Narrator]

Jim Folsom sat at a corner table in the cafe with a shifty eyed man whose Description was on reward notices in several counties.

[Lone Ranger]

But you did all right with that hold up in Pine Flats. Thanks. Yeah, you handle that job, Twist Rate. You turn all the cash over to me. Well, I wouldn't try to hold out on your boss. All right. We'll stay here in San Pedro for the time being. You won't be bothered by the law here. What's the next job? Newton is over in Wheatonville sizing up the bank. Might need cleaning out. Meanwhile, I'm working on some other plans and let you know when I'm ready. You sure are playing careful. Yeah, that's why the men who work for me stay out of jail. As long as they know who's boss, they stay healthy and prosperous. The first man to go for a gun gets hurt. I said the first man to hurry for a gun would get hurt. That goes for the second and third man also. Now, who'll be next?

[Tonto]

Who is that?

[Lone Ranger]

I don't know. Butch, you're not one of my men. All of you, line up facing that wall.

[Narrator]

Listen to me, Butch.

[Lone Ranger]

When you move to the wall, you.

[Tonto]

Get your gun out.

[Narrator]

Try to cover the move.

[Lone Ranger]

Yes, save me, Mr. Fulton. You there. Enter the cash box into this flour sack.

[Narrator]

All right, all right.

[Lone Ranger]

I'm a doin. You too. Head over to the wall of the others. Step lively. All right, we're moving. We're moving. I turn fast and throw a shot into him. Butch here. Go.

[Narrator]

Butch moved fast as he turned and fired. But the last man was even faster. His gun spoke a split second ahead of the outlaws. The bullet hit Butch in the shoulder with force that spun him off his feet.

[Lone Ranger]

I'll accommodate anyone else who wants guns. Land.

[Tonto]

Oh, my shoulder.

[Lone Ranger]

Don't hurry with that cash. Yes, sir. Yes, sir. I'm getting it.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger, standing near the door kept everyone covered with guns that had already spoken with amazing accuracy. Most of the men faced the wall with their hands up as ordered. But Butcher lay groaning on the floor. And Folsom, who half turned his head, saw Toto appear at an open window near the door. They saw the Indian come through the window soundlessly and approach the masked man from the rear. No one suspected that Tonto's moves were part of the Lone Ranger's carefully worked out plan. Then Toto leaped.

[Lone Ranger]

No, you don't.

[Narrator]

Toto would leak on the masked man's back. But the Lone Ranger, jerk free is gone.

[Lone Ranger]

Fart.

[Narrator]

Several lamps were smashed and in the confusion that followed, the masked man leaped through the door. Tahoe was staggering. It didn't seem Intentional, as he momentarily blocked the way for men who had.

[Lone Ranger]

Whipped out their guns.

[Narrator]

By the time the men got outside, the masked man and his waiting horse were gone into the night. Several of the men from the cafe had taken off in pursuit of the Lone Ranger. But Jim Folsom remained in the cafe to talk to Toto.

[Lone Ranger]

Why didn't you shoot that masked man instead of trying to jump him? He want him alive.

[Tonto]

He owe plenty to mask man.

[Lone Ranger]

Wanted to torture him, huh? Didn't you? Is that right?

[Tonto]

Me catch masked man someday.

[Lone Ranger]

I'm downright obliged to you. You saved my money. He saved all of our money. Masked man is poisoned fast with a gun. But I'll get square with him someday for shooting me. I know how the engine feels. I'd like to get him alive.

[Tonto]

Me follow masked man long time and someday me catch him.

[Lone Ranger]

You can follow his trail, huh? Good. I'll see that you get lots of help, Injun. From now on, you're working for me, Jim F.

[Narrator]

It was late at night, but a light still burned in Sheriff Dawson's home. The lawman paced the floor and there was a dark skull on his face. When he heard a rap on the door he turned quickly and muttered, you've been sad.

[Tonto]

When is that another robbery being reported? Well, where'd the mashman.

[Lone Ranger]

Good evening, sheriff. You wait.

[Tonto]

You are the mash man.

[Lone Ranger]

Steady. You know better than to go for a gun. I'll step inside. I waited until most people were in bed but I can take a chance on some night owls seeing me in your doorway.

[Tonto]

What are you up to? The banker, the storekeeper, the express agent. They've all been here to say you called on them.

[Lone Ranger]

I thought you might be getting reports. Did you hear from the cafe?

[Tonto]

Not directly. But one of the boys said you were there too near to get caught because of a red skin. Well, you're not going to get away.

[Lone Ranger]

Mr. Banker or either of the others. Say I robbed them. No, but what did they say.

[Tonto]

From you?

[Lone Ranger]

I told them I'd call on you. Now, if you'll sit down and relax, I'll put my gun away. We can talk better.

[Tonto]

Talk.

[Lone Ranger]

Folsom and all of his men should be jailed. It's a fair chance Sheriff Dodsworth would jail them if he could catch them in his county.

[Tonto]

They're too smart to get caught there.

[Lone Ranger]

You can help by running known crooks out of San Pedro County.

[Tonto]

What do you suppose would happen to me if I got rough with any of Fulsom's men? I'll tell you the rest of the gang would get me.

[Lone Ranger]

You might make sure none of the gang was left to get you.

[Tonto]

What are you hitting at, Sheriff Dawson?

[Lone Ranger]

I called on three of the most prominent townsmen tonight. Showed them a letter from the Padre. Because of that letter, they trusted me. I'll show it to you. If you trust me, you'll listen to me. We may be able to put the whole Folsom gang out of business. Here's the letter.

[Tonto]

Why didn't you talk this way when you came to my office instead of coming at me like you did yesterday?

[Lone Ranger]

I didn't know that you actually wanted to smash the crooks. Now, please read the letter.

[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 now to continue. Sheriff Dawson read the letter the Lone Ranger had shown the townsman that night. He paused frequently to glance up at the tall masked man who waited patiently and quietly. When he had finished, the lawman rose from his chair and offered his hand as a gesture of cooperation. The following morning, Jim Folsom was in his house with two of his men in Tonto when Sheriff Dawson entered.

[Tonto]

I want to see you, Foolson.

[Lone Ranger]

Well, speak fast, Sheriff. I'm busy.

[Tonto]

You said things would stay peaceful in my county.

[Lone Ranger]

What about it?

[Tonto]

Last night things weren't so peaceful.

[Lone Ranger]

If you're talking about that masked man who came to the cafe, it's not.

[Tonto]

The only place he went. Before they went to the cafe, the masked man went to the bank of Wells Fargo office and the general store. The bankman and the others served notice that something has to be done, and fast. If I don't get that mask man, then insist I call for United States Marshals of the Texas Rangers.

[Lone Ranger]

If you think that masked man's working for me. Now, listen, Sheriff, I'm more anxious to get him than you are. I'll see that he's found.

[Tonto]

How are you going to find him?

[Lone Ranger]

Leave that to me. And take my word for it, you won't need to call in any marshals or rangers. Now get out of here and let me get to work.

[Tonto]

All right, Foolson, but remember what I told you.

[Lone Ranger]

I'll remember. Now then, Injun. Last night you said you'd work for me.

[Tonto]

Me following that man's trail?

[Lone Ranger]

Yeah, that's what I want. Boys who rode after him last night came back empty handed. Injun. You said you could follow his trail in daylight.

[Tonto]

Maybe me get him, maybe not.

[Lone Ranger]

What do you mean by that? You gonna start back him down, mask feller.

[Tonto]

Got plenty friends.

[Lone Ranger]

Gang, huh? How do you know?

[Tonto]

Me see plenty on masked man's trail sometime. Me get plenty close, but find masked man with friends.

[Lone Ranger]

We can get help, can't we, boss? Can you ride and shoot with that bandage shoulder? Sure thing. I can shoot with my left hand. Well, Stacy's here in town. So is Limpy. You and Joe here make four, and I'll ride with you. That's five.

[Tonto]

Masked man got more than five friends.

[Lone Ranger]

How many? Well, about how many. Six, seven, nine? 10?

[Tonto]

Maybe 10. Maybe 12.

[Lone Ranger]

Well, in that case, I'll have to get all my boys together. You said Newton was away studying the bank. Well, I'll send Limpy over to get him. You won't make it. All the men who are in town? Yeah, get them all together. And, Butch, you tell Limpy to go to Wheatonville and be back with Newton by noon. Right. We'll start out by noon. We'll have men enough to put that masked man and his whole gang out of business.

[Tonto]

Sure will.

[Lone Ranger]

We have a safe place here in San Pedro as long as there's no crime. That masked man stirred up a hornet's nest last night and it's up to us to find him and put him out of the way.

[Narrator]

Folsom's men were assembled and ready to start out at noon. Meanwhile, Tahto had picked up the Lone Ranger's tracks at the edge of town. The Indian led the way, followed by Jim Folsom and 11 ruthless killers who were heavily armed and equipped with supplies for a long trail. The trail was straight across the plains. Then it wound through mountains. At sunset, Tuttle pointed to a place where the solitary rider had been joined by several other horsemen. Darkness overtook Folsom's men and their Indian guide. They camped for the night and set out again at daybreak. The tracks were clear throughout the morning. At noon, the outlaws camped briefly for a meal. Mid afternoon found them in desolate, unfamiliar country.

[Lone Ranger]

Awesome. We're a long way from San Pedro. Yeah, but we're closer to that masked man and his pals. That's what counts. You sure of that? Yeah. The Indian pointed out a little while ago how the tracks were sharper and newer. Get out my horn.

[Narrator]

One hour later found Tuttle leading the way through hilly country. He was some distance ahead of Fulton and the other crooks. Presently, he halted, dismounted and studied the tracks that led through a narrow pass. He looked to the east beyond the pass, then leaped to the saddle and rode back to meet the gang. Folsom saw Tonto and stopped his Men.

[Lone Ranger]

Brain in, boys. Looks like the Indian has news. Hey, what's up?

[Tonto]

Well, we got good news. Masked man and gang camped up ahead.

[Lone Ranger]

How do you know?

[Tonto]

Up yonder. Tracks make turn to right. Big cave near there.

[Lone Ranger]

A cave?

[Tonto]

B.C.

[Lone Ranger]

Cave.

[Tonto]

See nine horses tied outside, including the white one.

[Lone Ranger]

The masked man rode white horse there too. Good for you, Engine. You've done a fine job. All right, just about, boys. Now tell me, Engine, just what the situation looks like A trail go through passing here.

[Narrator]

Tuttle described the rock studded valley beyond the pass and told Folsom about a cave not far to the east. He described the nine horses that were at ground hitch near the cave and the huge boulders nearby. However, he did not mention the fact that the Lone Ranger was behind one rock with Dawson, the San Pedro sheriff as well as Sheriff Dodsworth. The masked man was speaking.

[Lone Ranger]

Wilson's gang will be here in a few minutes. You saw a ton of signal? Yes.

[Tonto]

My men will take their cue from me. How about the men you brought Sheriff Dodgewith? They're just waiting for the word to go. If we start gunplay, they'll follow suit. The cooks surrender and we close in to make arrest. They'll be with us. They watch me from the rocks to shelter.

[Lone Ranger]

Good.

[Tonto]

Sheriff Dawson, I'm downright grateful for this help. When I asked you for help before you gave me such a turndown, I thought you were in cahoots with the Fulsome outfit. I'll tell you more about that later, Dodg. Fact is, when you came to my place early this morning and told me about this, I thought it was a trick of some sort. I'd still think so if I could figure any way you'd profit by leading me into a trap or why the Folsom gang would want me out of the way.

[Lone Ranger]

Better save the talk for later. Tyler will come into view any second. I'm ready.

[Tonto]

Don't lose the play we get in mind.

[Lone Ranger]

Yes. You bring the crooks into view near the cave and we can cover them from behind these rocks.

[Tonto]

And if they resist, which same I hope they do, we'll start the gunplay. I sure hope there's no slipper.

[Narrator]

While the moment waited tensely, Tazo talked to Fulsom and saw a deep scowl on the face of the leader.

[Tonto]

We leave horses here, go on foot through pass. Me show you how to get.

[Lone Ranger]

You've done a fine job bringing us here. From now on, I'll take the lead.

[Tonto]

Me show how to get close to cave, wait near Anthony.

[Lone Ranger]

And get shot by the masked man. And his friends inside the cave. Is that it? No one in cave see.

[Tonto]

You make sure of that.

[Lone Ranger]

Your idea is to wait near the cave. Then what?

[Tonto]

And get followed when them come out?

[Lone Ranger]

How long would we have to wait?

[Tonto]

Me not know.

[Lone Ranger]

It might be hours. I don't hang it away. Let's rush the cave and blast the fish. Shut up. I'll do the planning. Engine, I said I do the planning. Come on, men. We'll get to the pants. All right. What's your plan, boss? The engine said there were nine horses. That means nine men. Before we enter the valley, we'll open fire on the horses. No. What's the matter with you?

[Tonto]

You will not shoot horse.

[Lone Ranger]

Why not? When we plays away, the men in the cave will see their horses dropping. Come out fast. We can drill them.

[Tonto]

Is that not good?

[Lone Ranger]

It is good. It's a slick idea. There's only one thing. What if all nine of the men don't come out of the cave? Any that stay behind, it'll be hard to get. Any we don't get will be left without a horse. They can't travel far on foot. I'll offer them the chance to come out and maybe join my outfit. We stay in the cave and starve. No more talk now.

[Narrator]

We're getting close to the pass. Tonto knew that the Lone Ranger's plan depended on getting the Folsom gang to approach the mouth of the cave. He hadn't counted on Folsom's veto of the suggestion. He knew that the outlaw's opening volley of gunfire would take the lives of several horses including the Lone Ranger's mighty stallion the great horse Silver. Totto felt that he had let the masked man down. He didn't consider the fact that he had done his best. The fact that he could not be blamed. Just one factor sealed his brain. His mission was a failure. He was silent as he walked beside Folsom at the head of the group of outlaws to the end of the pass.

[Lone Ranger]

It's tough here, boys.

[Narrator]

Tuttle watched the outlaws creep forward with their rifles ready.

[Lone Ranger]

All of you get set. When I give the word, open fire on those horses. I'll take the white one.

[Narrator]

Tottle saw the mighty silver standing 100 yards away wholly unaware of the weapons that would presently send bullets through his proud head and gallant heart. Tatl heard the rifles being cocked.

[Lone Ranger]

I'm set.

[Tonto]

Me too.

[Narrator]

Life suddenly became unimportant. Tonto. Throwing caution to the winds, he cried out wildly as he leaped. He threw himself on foil and forced the barrel down. The outlaws were surprised and off balance. For an instant they didn't know what to make of Tonto's attack. Tonto meanwhile, grabbed Folsom in his strong arm.

[Lone Ranger]

Pull him off. Get him off. Come on, man. Look over there.

[Narrator]

The nice man.

[Tonto]

He's gang.

[Lone Ranger]

They weren't in the cave. The engine tricked us. Get the redskins.

[Tonto]

Get the double crossing redskins. Hey there s and deputies. Let him have it.

[Lone Ranger]

Led by the Lone Ranger, the sheriffs.

[Narrator]

And the deputies advanced from rock to rock, returning the outlaw's fire. Tahoe clutched, pulled him in a grip of steel and hung on. Despite Fulton's struggles, no one dared fire at the Indian for fear of hitting the leader. One man raised his gun as a club was about to crash on Tahoe's head when a silver bullet from the Lone Ranger's gun smashed the hand that held it. Outlaw after outlaw dropped before the deadly shooting of the lawman. Several deputies went down as well. Tahmo fought to exhaustion but finally dropped dropped under the rain of blows. By that time the fight was nearly over. Folsom turned and tried to run. He went down with a bullet in the leg. The surviving outlaws threw down their guns. The wounded men were cared for and the prisoners were tied. Tahto regained consciousness after his many bruises and one bullet wound were treated by the Lone Ranger. The Indian grinned gamely at his tall, masked friend.

[Lone Ranger]

You'll be all right, Toto. But it's a miracle you weren't killed.

[Tonto]

Silver all right?

[Lone Ranger]

Yes. One of the sheriff's men just brought him here with the other horses. Scout's also been brought up right now. Good for you, Toddo. See here, Sheriff Dawson. You can't arrest us. You got no charges.

[Tonto]

No, but Sheriff Dodds was here. It's all going right. There's plenty against you and your man, Fulton.

[Lone Ranger]

Save your breath, Dodsworth. This isn't your territory.

[Tonto]

That's where you're wrong. Toddo led you crooks in such a roundabout way you didn't know where you were. You crossed into my county about five miles from here.

[Lone Ranger]

Why, that double crossing Indian. And look at him. He's leaving with the Mask Man. He said he wanted to get the masked man. Boy, that.

[Tonto]

Yep, his job's done. So's the Mask man fooled you fools. Him fooled you and helped the law get your whole dog gone gang. Say, Sheriff Dawson, about that masked man. I took him on your say so. But just who is he? I'll tell you, Dodgewood. He's the man who showed me how to trap the whole f. Gang. He's The Lone Ranger.

[Lone Ranger]

It sa this.

[Narrator]

Is a feature of the Lone Ranger Incorporated, created by George W. Trendle, produced by Trendle Campbell Enterprises and directed by Charles D. Livingston. Tonight's drama was written by Fran Striker. The part of a Lone Ranger is played by Brace Beamed Foreign.

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