Mrs. Collins (5:11)

$100,000, huh? What's up your sleeve this time, Webster?

Lone Ranger (5:16)

Nothing at all.

Mrs. Collins (5:16)

You can't expect more of me to believe that.

Lone Ranger (5:19)

Hell, this is a confession of defeat. I've tried to get your company at my own price and, well, I've failed. But I still want it.

Mrs. Collins (5:27)

Great Webster ain't worth a hundred thousand.

Lone Ranger (5:29)

Well, if I only paid you what it was worth, you wouldn't sell.

Mrs. Collins (5:32)

There must be a trick in it.

Lone Ranger (5:33)

I'll pay you by check or cash, whichever you want. You'll have the money in your hands before you sign the bill of sale.

Mrs. Collins (5:39)

I declare. Don't seem to be any loophole at all. Be careful, Ma. Oh, don't you worry. I'm not going to say yes or no. Right on.

Lone Ranger (5:45)

Think it over as long as you want to.

Mrs. Collins (5:47)

You come back tomorrow morning. I'll have my answer then.

Lone Ranger (5:50)

That's fine, Mrs. Collins. Until tomorrow morning. Good night.

Mrs. Collins (5:57)

Madge, where's Johnny tonight? At his office by the jail. Go and get him. No, wait. There's no sense in bringing him here. I was just going to say that Johnny can't help you. Make up your mind. It's the Lone Ranger I want to talk to Madge. And Johnny's the only one who can find him. Johnny used to know where his camp was, but maybe it's moved. Well, tell him to keep looking. I'm not going to have any dealing with Webster until I talk to the Lone Ranger first.

Lone Ranger (6:30)

And is that all, Mrs. Collins?

Mrs. Collins (6:32)

That's all. Simple as ABC. He'll pay me the money in cold cash before I sign a bill of sale.

Lone Ranger (6:38)

Ms. Marshall of Mountain City, I advise you against doing business with Webster.

Mrs. Collins (6:41)

You keep. Keep quiet, Johnny. I'm much obliged to you for bringing the masked man here, but it's his advice I want, not yours.

Lone Ranger (6:47)

You'd be foolish not to accept the offer, Mrs. Collins.

Mrs. Collins (6:49)

That's the way it looks to me on the surface. But what's behind it?

Lone Ranger (6:53)

Nothing that can hurt you. The trappers won't like it very much, that's all.

Mrs. Collins (6:57)

Why not?

Lone Ranger (6:58)

Well, you can't blame them. There's no competition. Webster can pay them what he feels like for their furs. Hey, that's right. There'll be a lot of men coming in during the next few weeks, too.

Mrs. Collins (7:06)

Well, the trappers are my friends. I'm not going to let anybody take advantage of them.

Lone Ranger (7:11)

My advice is to accept the offer.

Mrs. Collins (7:15)

Why, that don't sound like you, masked man. It'd be more than selling out the business. It'd be selling out our friends.

Lone Ranger (7:22)

It depends on how the bill of sale is worded. Now, let me explain. You finish reading the bill of sale, Mrs. Collins?

Mrs. Collins (7:38)

I guess so.

Lone Ranger (7:39)

Everything's in order, isn't it?

Mrs. Collins (7:40)

Well, there's just one thing I don't like.

Lone Ranger (7:42)

What's that? This here, the party of the second part agrees to. Oh, but I'm buying the Great Western name as well as the business.

Mrs. Collins (7:49)

Well, I don't care anything about the name. It's the rest of it, according to what it says there. I promise I won't ever start another fur trading post.

Lone Ranger (7:56)

Yes, you do.

Mrs. Collins (7:57)

Well, I won't promise that. It's only business. I know I'm not just going to sit in a rocking chair for the rest of my days and sew a fine seam.

Lone Ranger (8:04)

But if that clause wasn't in there, you could start a new business in Mountain City tomorrow, and the goodwill of the Great Western Company wouldn't mean a thing.

Mrs. Collins (8:10)

You got to change it. I won't go into business here. I won't go into business anywhere within a hundred miles of here. But nothing's going to stop me from trading in fur someplace. You change it to read like that and I'll sign.

Lone Ranger (8:23)

A hundred miles, you said?

Mrs. Collins (8:24)

That's right.

Lone Ranger (8:25)

Fair enough. That won't affect this market. We'll just add in Mountain City or within a radius of a hundred miles. Hand me those other copies, Walt, and we'll write it in. There you are. There's the full amount.

Mrs. Collins (8:48)

Take care of it, Johnny.

Lone Ranger (8:49)

Yes, sir. Now sign right here.

Mrs. Collins (8:52)

Move lamp over a little, Madge.

Lone Ranger (8:55)

There.

Mrs. Collins (8:57)

Marcy Collins. Your turn, Webster.

Lone Ranger (9:02)

You can witness this, Walt. You too, Johnny. Sure. Just pass it over when you're ready. By the way, now that the Great Western Company belongs to me, I've got a little announcement that you can pass along to the trappers as they come into town. What's that? I'll wait until you finish. I have. Then here's the announcement. Starting from this minute, the prices that we pay for furs are cut in half.

Mrs. Collins (9:26)

In half? Now, what do you think of that?

Lone Ranger (9:29)

The trappers will be plenty made. They'll get over it. Not if there's someplace else where they can take their fur. But there won't be.

Mrs. Collins (9:36)

Don't be too sure. Well, Fort Hall's long way over 100 miles. They might not want to go that far.

Lone Ranger (9:43)

What's this about Fort Hall?

Mrs. Collins (9:44)

That's where I'm going to start my new post.

Lone Ranger (9:46)

Yes, and unless I miss my guest, there'll be a big caravan starting from here. As soon as you're open for business, the deal is all you.

Mrs. Collins (9:52)

Can't be talking about the sale. I got my money. You got the papers.

Lone Ranger (9:55)

Well, she's been too smart for you, Jake.

Mrs. Collins (9:57)

It's Jake, just too smart for himself. Pay a decent price for furs and he'll keep his business. Try to cheat the trappers and he'll lose it. It's up to you, mister. I'm starting that new post. So you can't take advantage of my friends.

Lone Ranger (10:09)

Come on, Driscoll, let's get out. Might just as well close up the store, Jake. There hasn't been a trapper come in since you cut the prices. It's three days now. Yeah. They haven't left town. Well, they're all camped out on the meadows. About a hundred of them. But Mrs. Collins and her daughter are leaving for Fort hall tomorrow morning. The trappers may follow them. We're going through with this, Walt. When they start leaving, you'll have to admit you're beat. If I had to depend on you, I might be. What's that? Kurt Morgan's camped out near Circle Lake with all his men. I thought you were going to stay Inside the law. I will, but Kurt doesn't mind breaking it. What are you gonna have him do? Just get him to start operating between mountain city and Fort hall. Morgan can make that trail so unsafe, the trappers won't dare take it. Yeah, good at that. And he can start with the Cullen stage. What's the old lady done with the cash I gave her? She put most of it in the bank. If she's starting a business, she'll have to take plenty of it with her. That ought to be enough inducement for Kurt. But say if she never got to Fort hall, we'd have nothing to worry about. You can pass that word along, too. If she doesn't get there, I'll pay a bonus of $5,000. Did you say me pass the word alone? Do you think I'd trust anyone else? Yes. Walt, you're riding to circle Lake. Ton, It's till I'm home. Nearly dawn. Tyler, you've been gone a long time. Ah, me watch Driscoll like you say him right out of town when it get dark last night. Where'd he go? All the way to circle lake. Circle lake? There are many men there. Outlaws. Knapwright prophecy. Face the leader. Him? Kirk Morgan. Kirk Morgan, huh? Morgan and Webster. That's a bad combination. Plenty bad. What are they planning? Me not hear that Webster may be trying to stop Mrs. Collins from getting to Fort hall. Maybe so. We'll have to make sure that nothing happens to her. Here's the. Are you sure we're on the trail? The outlaws tunnel, and better we rein up. Now what's the matter? I'll draw a ride down slope here. Maybe we see him below. Hey, big boy. We certainly don't want to ride into them. Oh, it's better you keep close to three. Yeah, this is far enough. What's your fee? Down there in the pass. All right. The stagecoach has to go through there to get to Fort Hall. We've got to hit the back trail and stop it. That price it'll be. Come on, Zilm. Up. Easy, easy. Here she comes. Too bad we couldn't have stopped it before it left mountain city. And this not far from town. They'll have to turn around and go back. Hold up.

Mrs. Collins (13:29)

What is it? Road agents?

Lone Ranger (13:31)

No, ma'. Am. It's a lone ranger. There he is. There are outlaws waiting in the past, Mrs. Collins. You'll have to turn back.

Mrs. Collins (13:37)

Well, I've got to get to fort

Lone Ranger (13:38)

ho, But I won't be safe in the stage. You think you and your daughter could ride horseback all the way I can.

Mrs. Collins (13:44)

I don't know about mom. Well, don't you worry about me. Of course I can.

Lone Ranger (13:47)

Then we'll get some horses in town, and Tyler will show you a safe trail through the mountains. Turn around, driver. Who are these outlaws? Kurt Morgan's gang. And there's a chance of catching them. How? Load as many men as you can into the stage, then follow it with the rest of your deputies. Not too close, you understand? Hi, Savvy. Morgan and these men will close in on the stage, and you can close in on them. Sounds like it might work. Gather around, boys. I got orders from the lone rang. Slow down, Johnny. Put your horse in losing side of the stage. We're getting close to the pass. Slow down. The gang is up on the slope. I see us behind the stage. I make a break for it. They won't have any chance of catching them. We'd be hit by the dust from the stage out from up above. But look, the stage is almost around the bend. The pass is just beyond. And it does round the bend, and we can start riding again. All ready to go, boys. When the stage rounds the bend, lift those Koses out of their tracks. Like, leave those boys on the stage alone too long. They won't be. They'll have plenty of COVID The driver's running up and getting under the boot at the first side of the gang. There she goes.

Andrew Rines (Host) (15:06)

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Lone Ranger (15:16)

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Lone Ranger (17:03)

Now to continue our story as the Lone Ranger. The marshal and his men raced around the bend. They saw the stagecoach pulled up just ahead of them. The firing had stopped. There was no sign of the outlaws.

Andrew Rines (Host) (17:15)

Where's the game?

Lone Ranger (17:16)

Where are they going to? Over the edge. They're hightailed. What happened anyway? It was my fault. Marshall Cox had them on the slope and let them have it. I guess they saw how many guns we had in the coach and decided not to attack. You were supposed to let them fire first, keep out of sight until they did. I just got excited. I'm sorry. This means our chance is gone. I'm afraid so. Because they're well mounted. You wouldn't be able to catch them. What do we do then? There's nothing for you and your men to do but ride back to town. I'm going to follow their trail and find out where they make camp. Come on, Silver. It was late that evening before the Lone Ranger returned to Mountain City. He reined up in the back of the marshal's office, slipped from the saddle and knocked to the back door. Seem to be a lot of men out in the street. I wonder what's going on. Howdy. You got back all right? Yes, Johnny. Were you able to follow the trail? It wasn't hard. They're still camped out at Circle Lake. Can't we ride out there and clean them out? I don't think so. Morgan only sent a few of his men to hold up the stage. A lot of them at the lake. And they have a strong position. Ask Driscoll out in front. What's he yelling about? Let's find out. We don't have to go outside. Just open the window. Keno, I say you met a loco. You've still got all your furs piled up in your tents out in the meadow. You know that Kurt Morgan's up the mountain. What's to stop him from staging a raid and robbing up everything you've got? Just let him try it. We'll sell him. Full of laughs. You couldn't stand him off. He's got too many men and he wouldn't give you any warning. If you want to save your furs, you better sell them to us right now, not at your bride. You're a cheap cook. It's the only price you'll get. Make up your mind, sir. They're going after him, Johnny. Men, let him alone. In the name of the law. Go on home, Driscoll. I have to lock you up to save your neck. Ah, you're a pack of fools. The only trouble is it's true Morgan could raid the town. I don't think you will. It's a different thing, Marshall, attacking the town and defending his camp. Besides, you've taken my advice, haven't you? You'll have guards posted. Yeah, but the attack wouldn't come without warning. Maybe the furs are safe, but what good are they if they can't help them? They can. They won't at Webster's price. Mrs. Cullens will reach fort hall tomorrow. She'll buy them. You don't expect the men to take a chance on the trail, do you? They'll have to sooner or later. Mister, what chance would two or three trappers have against Morgan's men? It can't be two or three. All of them must leave at once. And they'll have a hundred rifles to protect their furs. Sure, a hundred rifles the only way to manage it. But even so, it's going to take at least three days with pack horses and mules. That means two camps in the mountains. I'm not saying there's no danger for Morgan. There is. Those men out there face danger every day of their lives. All they need is someone to organize them. You can leave it to me. I'll tell them just what you've said. The trappers welcomed the lone rangers plan. They spent the next day in getting ready for the trail. And Johnny set the start for the following morning. But at midnight, three men met on the ridge above Circle lake. Webster Driscoll and Kurt Morgan. So you came yourself, Webster. You told Walt that I had to, didn't you? Yeah, but you're so careful. I didn't think you'd take a chance on talking with me. I need your help. Maybe you'll get it. Maybe you won't. I still haven't got over that stagecoach business. An old lady and her daughter. But what do we find instead? A wagon load of rifles and a posse riding behind. Surely you don't think I tipped off the marshal. You might have. I know a lot about you. Maybe it's too much. I know just as much about you. We have to trust each other. Yeah, with one eye watching out for a double cross. There's no chance of a double cross on this deal. I'll decide that. I just want to make sure you don't let those furs get through the fort hall. What if I do? What if the furs don't interest me? They're worth a fortune at the prices you're paying. Now, look, Kurt. You look. I don't want to be bothered with a lot of furs. Can't move fast when you got pack horses and mules trailing after you. Kurt, raid the party, drive off the men and burn the furs. Nothing could be safer than that. 10,000 for the job. 10,000. You sure don't want Mrs. Collins to do any business. I sure don't. Just burn him up, huh? That won't be much trouble. You know, Jake, I think you bought something. Welcome back, Toto. Are Mrs. Collins and her daughter safe? You made good time from the fort. Who's that? By fire? That's Driscoll. You aren't above the law, masked man. I'll have you thrown in jail for this. You take him prisoner? Yes. I persuaded him to pay our camp a little visit. He's writing letters to Colonel Graham. No, Tonto, not savvy. Why you make him write to Colonel? It's a little complicated, Tonto. A lot's happened since you left, but the explanations will have to wait. Sign the letter, Driscoll. What if I refuse? You won't, Alice. Can't hurt me. Now. Hand it over. Can I go back to town now? Not just yet. I'm going to borrow your horse for an hour or 2. But 4. What's the matter with your own? Might be recognized. Steady, boy. There you go. Kimasabi. Big fella going to deliver this letter? Oh, Colonel at point. Hundred miles away. Address of the colonel. But it wasn't meant for him. Make sure that Driscoll doesn't get away. Come on. I can't figure why Kurt makes us stand guard all night. Those fool trappers aren't going to come up here. Not if they know what's good for them. Who's that? Can't be any of the boys. They're all in camp soil. Must be. I better not take any chances. Stop or I shoot. Oh, Red. Taking the wrong trail. This will be Morgan's camp right up here. With your hands above your head. Stop. Some hombre took the wrong trail. Where is he? He wheeled his horse around there by the big tree and headed south. Didn't recognize him, huh? Well, I guess not. He was riding the sorrel. I thought it was Driscoll's. At first, but the man was bigger. Hey, look there. Didn't he drop something? Not that I noticed. There's something white on the ground by the tree. Just a piece of paper. Here. We'll take a look at it. That's all it is. What's a letter? Write a match. Sure. To Colonel Graham, Fort Hall. I am writing this letter for Mr. Webster. He's obtained definite information that Kurt Morgan and his gang intended with a dirty double crossing. Let's see who wrote this. Who? I thought so. I thought I recognized the handwriting. What's up, boss? You were right. It was Driscoll. Sorrow Driscoll wasn't riding it. I know that. Take a chance on his horse. But he wouldn't take a chance on himself. He hired somebody to deliver this. You didn't read at all, boss. What's the rest of it say? Never mind. Our plans are changed. You mean no raid tomorrow night? No raid. But there won't be many people in town after the trappers leave. The marshal and all his deputies are going with them. I know that's what you said. You and I are paying a call on Jake Webster. The following night, Jacob Webster sat alone in his office. He was worried by the unexplainable absence of his manager. And when at last he heard someone rain up outside, he sprang to his feet. It's about time. Where's he been? Driscoll, wasn't it? Oh, it's you. Yeah. Kurt Morgan. What are you doing here? There's nobody around. I want to talk with you. Come on in, Joe. You're supposed to be at Rocky Hollow. What about the raid? There's plenty of time for that. Got a morning to get there. Where are your men? Waiting. I just got thinking things over, Webster. You better pay me ahead of time. Right now. I'll pay you when the job is finished. You wouldn't argue with a six gun, would you? Oh, so this is a hold up. It don't matter what you call it. Just pick up all the money you find in that safe. Joe. Keno. It's all there. $10,000. It was waiting for you. That surprises me. Count it, Joe. It's all there. Now go on. You've got a long hard ride if you're gonna make it to Rocky Hollow before dawn. Joe and I got just one more piece of business to take care of before we leave. What's that? We're gonna fix it so you don't double cross anybody again. What are you talking about? You picked the wrong man, Jake. Now wait A minute, Kurt, put down that gun. You've got the wrong idea about something. What about you let him have it and let's get out of here, boss. Oh, you're making a mistake. You've got to listen to me. Goodbye, Webster. Oh, a mash man dropped the gun right out of his hand. Lone Ranger. With your hand? Yeah. Don't shoot. He's got Marshall.

Mrs. Collins (26:44)

Right.

Lone Ranger (26:45)

Well, everything's worked out fine, Mr. Webster. What are you talking about? We watched the boys close in on Kurt's camp before we started back here to make sure you were all right. You mean my men have been captured? Why, sure. You didn't think the trappers were really heading south this morning, did you, huh? They made camp less than five miles out of town. Then they headed back to surround your men. And you planned this, Webster? No, of course not. It wouldn't have worked out without your help. Look, this is all a trick, Kurt. That masked man is a Lone Ranger. He must have planned everything. I can't take the credit. I couldn't have done anything without your information. I never gave you information. You don't have to be afraid of Morgan now. He's under arrest and so are all his men. Hey, listen to that. They're bringing them into town. We're certainly glad that we got here in time to save your life, Webster. Don't pay any attention to them, Kirch. First you were going to have the soldiers capture us, but you were afraid that letter got into our hands when it was. I know what you're talking about. You cooked up this scheme. No, Kurt. By sending me to the gallows won't send save you. You're under arrest. Anything you say will be used against you. It'll be used against him. Twenty years ago, his name was Ed Randor. Shut up, you. He's one of her. Murder in New Orleans. That does it. Well, your hunch was right, mess man. And I heard them talking up on the ridge. I knew that Kurt had something on him. You're heading for the gallows with Morgan McWebster. It's good riddance for the West. Another double crossing? I didn't do anything. What about that letter? I didn't want to write it. That don't cut any ice with me. You did arrest him, too, Marshall. He hired me to hold up the stage. And last year he was mixed up in a bank robbery in Kansas City. That ought to be enough, Marshall. It sure is. The roundup's all finished. Come on, boys. Move along. Pete, Phil, the rest of you out there. Grab a hold of these Andres and marshall him along to jail. Well, I'll be saying goodbye. Johnny. Are you leaving? You won't have any more trouble in Mountain City. I'm sure of it now that we're rid of these coyotes. That's it, boys. Move them along. So long, mister. Goodbye and good luck. Thanks, big fell. Come on, Silver. Get him up. Get him up, Silver.

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