Shadow of Death | The Lone Ranger (02-11-52)

Summary

Old Time Radio Westerns

Episode: Shadow of Death | The Lone Ranger (02-11-52)
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Date: September 15, 2025

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Episode Overview

In this digitally restored episode of The Lone Ranger titled "Shadow of Death," the masked rider and his faithful companion, Tonto, respond to a desperate plea from a mission padre about an epidemic in a nearby Apache village. The adventure unfolds as the Lone Ranger tries to help stem an outbreak of diphtheria, confronting fear, superstition, and the threat of violence in his quest to deliver life-saving medicine and win the trust of Brightfeather's tribe.

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Key Discussion Points and Episode Breakdown

1. The Call for Help and the Nature of the Crisis

[04:21-07:12]

• The Lone Ranger and Tonto arrive at the mission after riding for two days at the urgent request of Padre Belding.

• The padre explains that a mysterious and terrifying "evil spirit" has struck a nearby Apache village, causing serious illness and death. Tribal medicine has proven ineffective.

• Tonto confirms that many in the village perceive the sickness as supernatural:

  "Plenty evil spirit come to village. Strike down many squaw and brave. Medicine man fight evil spirit, but medicine not good."
  (Tonto, 06:18)

• The padre suspects diphtheria is the real cause and pleads for the Lone Ranger's aid.

2. The Search for a Doctor and Medicine

[07:12-08:26]

• The Lone Ranger and Tonto seek out a doctor in a nearby town, eventually convincing the skeptical but compassionate Dr. Belding to help.
• Dr. Belding has limited serum but suggests there may be more at Fort Stockton.
• Tonto is dispatched to Fort Stockton to acquire extra medicine, with Dr. Belding's written requisition.

3. Tension with the Apache Tribe and the Influence of Traditional Medicine

[08:26-15:20]

• At the Apache village, fear and suspicion of white medicine run high. The tribe’s own medicine man, Tuga, claims white people bring "evil spirits."

• The chief agrees to a challenge:

  • Tuga will try to cure his dying son, Little Deer, first.
  • If Tuga fails and the white medicine men succeed, they can stay. If both fail, the Lone Ranger and Dr. Belding will be put to death.

• The power struggle is sharpened by Tuga’s manipulation, as he seeks to align Brightfeather’s tribe against the white settlers and with the hostile Big Hawk.

  "If them not make son of Brightfeather well, they die."
  (Chief Brightfeather, 12:29)

4. Race Against Death: The Struggle for Little Deer’s Life

[18:44-21:38]

• The Lone Ranger and Dr. Belding sneakily administer the serum to the fever-stricken Little Deer, risking immediate execution if discovered.

• The act is viewed with suspicion. The tribe’s fears escalate as Little Deer lapses into delirium.

• The white men are tied to stakes, the wood for burning prepared, and a sacrificial dance begins as they await the outcome.

  "Doctor, is there any hope for the boy?"
  "If there's to be a change for the better, it should come in about two hours."
  (The Lone Ranger and Dr. Belding, 20:09–20:11)

5. Tonto’s Mission to Fort Stockton

[15:29-16:46]

• At Fort Stockton, Tonto convinces Colonel Gill of the urgent need for serum, and a medical corpsman is dispatched with him to help administer treatment.
• The urgency is underscored by fears the epidemic could sweep through the whole valley.

6. Climax: Faith, Courage, and the Power of Example

[21:38-27:49]

• As execution looms and the moon rises, Silver, the Lone Ranger’s horse, breaks loose and disrupts the execution.

• At that moment, news arrives: Little Deer is rallying.

• Chief Brightfeather keeps his word and releases the prisoners.

• The Lone Ranger and allies urge the chief to let everyone in the tribe be inoculated.

• Fears about the white man’s medicine persist, until the Lone Ranger and a soldier publicly take the medicine to demonstrate its safety:

  "Chief, will you line up your people and have them come here to us for the medicine?"
  (The Lone Ranger, 26:15) "Pale faces have been good to Little dear. Would your brave let a boy show them courage?"
  (Little Deer, 26:37)

• Chief Brightfeather, seeing his son’s recovery and the Lone Ranger’s courage, is convinced and submits to the shot, breaking the dam of superstition.

7. Resolution and Aftermath

[28:18–30:01]

• Tonto reports that the hostile Big Hawk’s camp has been dealt with, and Tuga, the corrupt medicine man, is killed in battle.
• The episode ends with recognition of the Lone Ranger’s courage, wisdom, and the ultimate trust he earns from both the tribe and the white settlers.

  "He’s a great American known as the Lone Ranger."
  (Corporal, 30:01)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Superstition and Science:

  "They're very suspicious of the white man's medicines. If one of those you inoculate with the serum should die, they may turn against us."
  (The Lone Ranger, 08:35)

• On the Stakes of Failure:

  "If Tuga not make Little Deer well, then Tall One and Pale Face medicine man try their medicine. If them not make son of Bright Feather, well they die."
  (Chief Brightfeather, 12:29)

• On Leadership and Example:

  "Chief, tell your braves the soldier and I are more courageous than they are. We shall both take the medicine from the parted needle without fear."
  (The Lone Ranger, 27:07)

• On Faith and Friendship:

  "I had faith, Chief Brightfeather. Faith in the white man’s great spirit. It was he who saved your son so that we might be spared to help your people and others who might need help in the future."
  (The Lone Ranger, 29:05)

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Important Timestamps

• [04:21] – Exposition: Padre’s plea for help and underlying threat of disease.
• [07:13] – Lone Ranger and Tonto search for a doctor; decision to seek more serum.
• [09:55] – Arrival and confrontation at the Apache village.
• [12:29] – Deadly wager: tribal medicine vs. white medicine – and the stakes.
• [19:03] – Inoculation of Little Deer, rising tension.
• [20:09] – Lone Ranger and doctor are condemned to die, given two hours' reprieve.
• [23:33] – Silver saves the Lone Ranger at the last moment.
• [25:40] – Little Deer’s fever breaks, hope is restored.
• [27:07] – The Lone Ranger and a corporal lead by example, receiving inoculations to convince the tribe.
• [28:18] – Tonto relays the conclusion of the battle with Big Hawk’s camp.
• [29:05] – The Lone Ranger’s reflection on faith and friendship.
• [30:01] – The Lone Ranger rides off; his identity and legend reaffirmed.

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Tone and Style

The episode masterfully weaves tension, action, and moral fortitude, typical of classic Lone Ranger tales. Dialogue remains earnest and direct, emphasizing themes of courage, trust, cross-cultural understanding, and the triumph of science and compassion over ignorance and fear.

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Summary by Old Time Radio Westerns Podcast. Digitally restored for renewed adventure and clarity.

Transcript

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[Tonto]

Foreign.

[Andrew Rines]

Welcome to the Oldtime Radio Westerns. I'm your host Andrew Rines and I'm excited to bring you another episode absolutely free. This is one of over 80 episodes released monthly for your enjoyment. Now let's get into this episode.

[Narrator]

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

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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 hoof beats of the great horse Silver. The Lone Ranger rides again. The Lone Ranger and his Indian companion Todd had ridden for two days to reach the mission in response to an urgent request from the padre which had been brought to them by friendly Indians. As the masked man and Indian drew rein in the mission courtyard the padre came from the doorway to meet them.

[The Lone Ranger]

Good afternoon, Padre.

[Dr. Belding]

My friends, I knew you would come as quickly as possible. I've been watching for you from one of the windows.

[Tonto]

We ride today.

[Dr. Belding]

Come plenty fast. But at last you're here. We'll go inside, and while you rest, I'll tell you why I sent for you.

[The Lone Ranger]

I knew it must be important.

[Dr. Belding]

It is, my friend, Very important.

[The Lone Ranger]

We'll attend to our horses right away, Padre. Then we'll come inside to hear about it.

[Narrator]

A short time later in, the Lone Ranger and Tonto sat listening as the padre began speaking.

[Dr. Belding]

There's a village of friendly Apaches about a mile from here. A few days ago, one of the braves came here seeking help.

[The Lone Ranger]

Help?

[Dr. Belding]

Sia Meago. I've rarely seen an Indian show the fear he showed while he tried to tell me what he wanted. We come from Apache village.

[Tonto]

It not good there.

[Dr. Belding]

What do you mean?

[Tonto]

Plenty evil spirit come to village. Strike down many squaw and brave medicine man Fight evil spirit. But medicine not good. Him plenty sick.

[Dr. Belding]

Now why have you come to me?

[Tonto]

Evil spirit not come to mission.

[Dr. Belding]

Maybe you know a way to drive.

[Tonto]

Out spirit from village.

[Dr. Belding]

I'll get ready and go to the village with you. Perhaps I can do something that good.

[Tonto]

You come.

[Dr. Belding]

Son of Chief Brightfeather.

[Tonto]

Plenty sick now me wait Take you back to village.

[Dr. Belding]

I went to the Indian village with him. Many are sick. Some have died.

[The Lone Ranger]

What is causing it?

[Dr. Belding]

I'm sure it is diphtheria, and it is spreading fast. Amico, there was nothing I could do for them. I thought you might help them.

[The Lone Ranger]

Of course. We must find a doctor at once and get him to go there. I understand there's a serum that immunizes people against the disease.

[Dr. Belding]

I know of no doctor within miles of here.

[The Lone Ranger]

We'll find one. Come, Toddle. There's no time to lose. Adios, padre.

[Dr. Belding]

Adios.

[Narrator]

The masked man and disease Indian friend rode most of the day stopping near small towns where Tato inquired for a doctor. Finally, at Flint Rock, a young doctor was found and Tahoe persuaded him to come to a grove near the edge of town to talk to the Lone Ranger.

[The Lone Ranger]

Easy, fella. Called it Dr. Tahoe.

[Dr. Belding]

This Dr. Belden me tell him about Mask him know who you are.

[The Lone Ranger]

Good afternoon, doctor.

[Dr. Belding]

Good afternoon. I'd heard of you, and when your Indian friend described you, I was certain you with the Lone Ranger. He said it was a very urgent matter. So I came here with him.

[The Lone Ranger]

It is urgent, doctor. Very urgent. Diphtheria has broken out in an Indian village. South of here. I understand there are many cases and that several have died.

[Dr. Belding]

That's bad.

[The Lone Ranger]

Do you have any serum?

[Dr. Belding]

I have some, but not enough.

[The Lone Ranger]

Do you have any idea where we might get more?

[Dr. Belding]

I think they have a supply at Fort Stockton.

[The Lone Ranger]

Are you willing to go to the Indian village with me?

[Dr. Belding]

Yes, of course.

[The Lone Ranger]

Toto, Fort Stockton is about 20 miles from here. Go there and get more serum. You'll need a requisition from the doctor.

[Dr. Belding]

I'll give him one to take with him.

[The Lone Ranger]

Good. And you and I'll start at once for the Indian village.

[Narrator]

After Tonto left for Fort Stockton, the Lone Ranger and Dr. Belding followed the trail south. As they neared the Indian village, the Lone Ranger was saying.

[The Lone Ranger]

Doctor, we may run into trouble with those Indians.

[Dr. Belding]

In what way?

[The Lone Ranger]

They're very suspicious of the white man's medicines. If one of those you inoculate with the serum should die, they may turn against us.

[Dr. Belding]

But surely they'll realize we're trying to help them.

[The Lone Ranger]

I hope so. Because of their ignorance. They're like children in some of their reactions, Doctor. They believe, of course, that evil spirits have invaded their village.

[Dr. Belding]

I see.

[The Lone Ranger]

We'll do what we can to help them and hope for the best. Well, we're approaching the village now.

[Tonto]

Come on.

[The Lone Ranger]

Sulfur.

[Narrator]

Near a grove on the edge of the village a lone Ranger and the doctor pull to a stop.

[Dr. Belding]

Why are we stopping here?

[The Lone Ranger]

I suggest you wait here for me, doctor. I'll not be long.

[Dr. Belding]

Where are you going?

[The Lone Ranger]

Into that grove. I want to remove my mask and fix a disguise in case of trouble.

[Dr. Belding]

I think that's wise. I wondered if the mask would cause suspicion among the Indians. I'll wait here, my friend.

[The Lone Ranger]

Good enough.

[Tonto]

Come on.

[The Lone Ranger]

SALOON.

[Narrator]

While the doctor waited, the Lone Ranger went into the grove and removed his mask. Then he prepared a disguise. A short time later, he rejoined the doctor and the two men rode slowly into the Indian village with their right palms upraised in the sign of friendship. A sullen and suspicious group of Indians encircled them as they pulled to a stop before the wigwam of Chief Brightfeather.

[The Lone Ranger]

Ho, Silver, ho. Easy, silly. Big ho.

[Tonto]

Ho. Ho. Ho. Ho.

[The Lone Ranger]

Ho.

[Tonto]

Why white men come to village of Brightfeather?

[The Lone Ranger]

How Chief Brightfeather? The padre at the mission asked if we come to help you. This man is a doctor.

[Tonto]

Padre come to village. Two sons ago. Him not make son of Brightfeather. Well, mention of white man not good. Evil spirits get more angry because white padre come here. Them make more brave Squaw plenty sick.

[The Lone Ranger]

But I'm sure Dr. Belding can help. He brings strong white man's medicine.

[Tonto]

No. If not good Indian medicine man from other village come while go. Im say it bad. Ask help from white men.

[The Lone Ranger]

Your son, is he still alive?

[Tonto]

Ah, Little Deer still live. Let him breathe hard. Him plenty sick. Here come Indian medicine man. Now with brave them dance front windwamps life hot. He was spared from Little Deer. Medicine man use other medicine to make son of chief.

[The Lone Ranger]

Well, great chief, why white men come to village?

[Tonto]

Maybe them help evil spirits.

[The Lone Ranger]

We came to help drive away the sickness.

[Tonto]

Me great medicine man Tuga. Me know much. Me know white men call evil spirits. Help drive Apache from valley.

[The Lone Ranger]

Touga does not speak the truth. Chief Brightfeather and his tribe are friends of the white men. They are welcome to live in this valley as long as they live in peace.

[Tonto]

Do not listen, Chief Brightfeather call one speak with forked tongue. You help my father, Chief Big Hawk. Drive Pale Face from valley. Then evil spirit also be driven from your tribe.

[The Lone Ranger]

Chief Big Hawk and his braves have broken the treaty of peace and are hunted by the soldiers so that they may be punished. Send Tuga back to his people. Let us help your tribe.

[Tonto]

Tuga come help my people. Has medicine man. Perhaps he speak words of wisdom when he say drive out Pale Face from valley.

[The Lone Ranger]

Wait. Wait. Chief Brightfeather. Let Tuga try his medicine on your son. Let us try ours. If Tuga fails and we succeed, then send Tuga to tell Chief Big Hawk you will continue to live in peace.

[Tonto]

That's enough, Tuga strong that a pale faced, weak evil hair. Tuga try Indian medicine on Little Deer. If him make son off chief, well, we go on war path with tribe of big horses. If Tuga not make Little Deer, well, then Tall One and Pale Face medicine man try their medicine. If them not make sound of Bright Feather, well, they die.

[Narrator]

As the chief suddenly spoke the order, several braves reached out and grasped the Lone Ranger and Dr. Belding. Then the two men were quickly disarmed. One of the braves handed the Lone Ranger's guns to the chief. Then the two men were guarded by several armed braves. Dr. Belding was alarmed.

[Dr. Belding]

This is serious. What'll happen to us?

[The Lone Ranger]

I'm counting on your serum, doctor. If Little Deer doesn't die before you get a chance to use it. Starting the dance.

[Dr. Belding]

If the dance is long, the boy may die.

[The Lone Ranger]

I know you hope for the best. But we must get to that boy in time.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger and the doctor stood restlessly watching as the medicine men and a few of the braves in gaudy masks and feathers, danced in front of the chief's wigwam. Finally, Tuga leaped high and cried out.

[The Lone Ranger]

Tuga's going inside the wigwam now. Now.

[Dr. Belding]

What's happening?

[The Lone Ranger]

They're chatting to the Great Spirit while Tugga works over the sick boy.

[Dr. Belding]

The Indian boy may already be dead.

[The Lone Ranger]

Yes, we'll soon know what happens to.

[Dr. Belding]

Us if he is.

[The Lone Ranger]

Tuga will find a way to convince these Indians we're to blame for his death. Anything could happen.

[Narrator]

Chief Brightfeather had gone into the wigwam with Touga. A short time later, the two Indians came from the wigwam.

[Tonto]

And the chief, Little Deer, son of Chief Brightfeather, still live. Let him breathe hard. Him still talk with words that have no meaning.

[Dr. Belding]

The boy must be delirious.

[The Lone Ranger]

Yes. Listen.

[Tonto]

Duga say Indian medicine not work against sickness. Because Pale Face infilitate evil spirit want sacrifice. Who got saved? Burn tall one and Pale Face Medicine man at stake way cheap.

[The Lone Ranger]

Bright Feather, you have given the word of a great chief that we would have a chance to use our medicine on your son.

[Tonto]

Do not listen. There must be sacrifice. Ola. Ola. Word of keep Bright Feathers given. Two Pale Face will try their medicine on Little Deer. If son not freed from sickness, they die. Light Feather has spoken.

[The Lone Ranger]

Well, this is it, doctor.

[Dr. Belding]

I pray we're not too late to save the boy.

[The Lone Ranger]

Bring your kit, doctor. We're going inside the Little Deer now.

[Narrator]

After leaving the Lone Ranger and Dr. Belding, Tato had ridden toward Port Stockton. When he arrived, it was almost sundown and he was taken under armed guard to the commandant's headquarters.

[The Lone Ranger]

Come in. What is it, sergeant?

[Dr. Belding]

This Indian insists he has an urgent.

[The Lone Ranger]

Message for you, Colonel Gill.

[Tonto]

Ah, me, Tonto.

[Dr. Belding]

Me right with friend who wear masks.

[Tonto]

Why, of course, of course.

[The Lone Ranger]

All right, Sergeant. Tonto is trustworthy. You may go.

[Dr. Belding]

Yes, sir.

[Narrator]

Briefly, Tonto told the colonel about the epidemic in Chief Brightfeather's village. The colonel showed great concern, as he said, that's serious.

[The Lone Ranger]

The epidemic might spread through the entire valley. Most of our men have gone to search for the hostile tribe under Big Hawk. My medical officer is with them. But two men of the medical unit are here. I'll have them get this serum for you. Tanto. Not good. Haste is necessary. I'll send one of the medical corps men with you to help administer the serum. I sincerely hope the Lone Ranger and Dr. Belding persuade the Indians to allow the serum to be used. If not, the people of the entire valley may find themselves victims of the Black Death.

[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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[Tonto]

Sam.

[Narrator]

Now to continue. At the Indian village, the Lone Ranger and the Doctor had entered the Chief's wigwam. A small fire burning in the center of the large circular structure lighted the interior. Nearby, on a pallet of pine boughs covered with blankets, Little Deer lay gasping for breath.

[Dr. Belding]

Boy is burning up the fever. Better cover your mouth and nose with your neckerchief for protection.

[The Lone Ranger]

Right.

[Narrator]

As the two men bent over the suffering boy, Tuga and the Chief watched from the wigwam entrance. Armed braves stood behind them, ready and waiting. Shielding his actions with his body, the doctor hurriedly put serum into a syringe.

[The Lone Ranger]

They may stop us if they see what we're doing. Hurry, Doctor.

[Dr. Belding]

Take his arm from out of the blanket. I'm ready.

[Narrator]

Working quickly but expertly, the Lone Ranger and doctor inoculated the Indian boy. Little Deer cried out. That's it.

[Tonto]

Look. Chief Brightfeather. Evil ones use pointed weapon. Poison Little Deer. Why you do this to my son? What treachery is this?

[The Lone Ranger]

We've given Little Deer some white man's medicine, Chief Brightfeather. We hope it will make him well.

[Tonto]

Him lie. Little Deer cry out in pain. Now his eyes close. The shadow of death is on his face.

[The Lone Ranger]

Chief, we must have time. Wait and watch.

[Tonto]

No you not wait them lie to you. Hua Hua Tay.

[Narrator]

Once more, at the Chief's command, several braves quickly grasp the Lone Ranger and Dr. Belding.

[The Lone Ranger]

Doctor, is there any hope for the boy?

[Dr. Belding]

If there's to be a change for the better, it should come in about two hours.

[Tonto]

Five pale face to stakes. They be sacrificed to save rest of Trial, Chief Greyfeather. Wait.

[The Lone Ranger]

Wait two hours, then go to your son. If you kill us now, many more of your people will die.

[Tonto]

Do not listen, Chief Brightface. Wait, Tuga. It not long after sundown when moon show over ridge and give light into valley. They die if little deer not free of sickness lay. Teelo, I have spoken.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger and Dr. Belding were taken out and tied to two stakes near the edge of the village. Wood was piled at their feet, ready to be lighted. Then they were left alone while the Indians started a weird and monotonous sacrificial dance in the center of the village. The Lone Ranger and Dr. Belding talked in low voices.

[Dr. Belding]

Our situation seems hopeless, my friend.

[The Lone Ranger]

And you don't think the boy will pull through?

[Dr. Belding]

There's a slight chance.

[The Lone Ranger]

We mustn't give up hope.

[Dr. Belding]

You think Chief Brightfeather will keep his word and free us if the boy does rally?

[The Lone Ranger]

I'm sure of it.

[Tonto]

But Tuga's treacherous.

[The Lone Ranger]

Anything could happen. I'll try to think of some way out of this in case the boy doesn't improve.

[Narrator]

Time moved slowly for the two prisoners. The Lone Ranger hoped Tontl might arrive and be able to help them. Meanwhile, being a man of strong faith, he said a silent prayer that their lives might be spared. Finally, he noticed the silvery flush of the rising moon beyond the east ridge.

[The Lone Ranger]

In a few moments, the moon will appear above the ridge.

[Dr. Belding]

Doctor, my hopes are running out. The chief is waiting beside his son. He would have come to have us released by now if the boy were better, wouldn't he?

[The Lone Ranger]

Yes.

[Dr. Belding]

That infernal and monotonous sound of a dance is enough to drive a man crazy. I'd almost rather they kill us.

[The Lone Ranger]

Now wait a minute, Doctor. This sounded like my horse, Silver. It must be tethered nearby.

[Dr. Belding]

What good could he do?

[The Lone Ranger]

The way he's acting? I think he may hear Tado approaching on scout.

[Dr. Belding]

And Tonto will also be sacrificed if there was some way to warn him.

[The Lone Ranger]

Tado has learned to be cautious, Doctor. Even though these Indians are supposed to be friendly, he wouldn't come into the village without scouting around first. Meanwhile, I'll signal Silver. He may be of help. Right now.

[Dr. Belding]

You must be well tied.

[The Lone Ranger]

Yes, sir. The boat is shining into the valley. This is it, Doctor. Here they come.

[Narrator]

A short distance from where the Lone Ranger and Dr. Belding were tied, the great stallion Silver was tied to a sapling. He had heard his master's signal and immediately tried to break loose, but without success. Then the intelligent horse started gnawing the rope. The Indian braves, led by Tuga, stopped their dance and moved toward the two prisoners. With bloodthirsty cries, two of them held blazing torches of dried grass tied to long poles. As the savages stood in a semicircle in front of the Lone Ranger and the doctor, Tuga gave an order.

[The Lone Ranger]

Go.

[Tonto]

Light fire. Burn two evil ones.

[Narrator]

The two braves moved forward with outstretched torches, ready to plunge them into the dried leaves and branches. It was then it happened. The great silvery stallion leaped forward, bowling over the two braves and knocking the.

[The Lone Ranger]

Torches from their hands.

[Narrator]

At the sight of the snorting, bucking animal, the other braves fell back, awestruck. The gallant Silver moved to the Lone Ranger and stood nuzzling his master. Then Tuga shouted, do not be brave.

[Tonto]

And only horse will want a pale face. Shoot em. Then we burn evil.

[Narrator]

One of the braves lifted his rifle to fire at the valiant Silver.

[Tonto]

Do not shoot.

[Narrator]

The brave fell wounded, and the others turned to flee. When Tuga again stopped them.

[Tonto]

Wait. There are only two. Me see them. We many. We soon kill em. Untie them. Three pale faces. My son Little Deer no longer speak meaningless words. He speak to his father, the chief. He say he bedded Chief Bright Feathered. Keep worth. Free them.

[Dr. Belding]

Thank heaven.

[Narrator]

At the chief's command, several braves moved forward and unbound, the Lone Ranger and the doctor Tonto and the corporal from the fort stepped to their side as they stood before the chief.

[The Lone Ranger]

Chief Redfeather, we must go to your son. He will need more medicine. Then we must help the braves and squaws who are sick.

[Dr. Belding]

What happened, Kimosaki?

[The Lone Ranger]

No time to tell you now. You brought the serum, uh? And Feller come to hell.

[Tonto]

Good Tuga.

[The Lone Ranger]

The big brave who urged on the others is riding away. Trail him, Tahto. He's from Big Hawk's hidden camp.

[Dr. Belding]

Ah, troopers.

[Tonto]

Up valley.

[Dr. Belding]

Now them hunt for Big Hawk's tribe.

[The Lone Ranger]

Then find out where the tribe is and let them know.

[Tonto]

Nicole, now you come to Wigwam. Give more medicine too. Little dear. Let two go. Go. Him not good medicine man.

[The Lone Ranger]

He will have this hearing with you.

[Dr. Belding]

Corporal. Oh, yes, sir. In this small bag. I'll take that. Thank you.

[The Lone Ranger]

Now we have a long night's work ahead of us.

[Narrator]

In the Wigwam, the Lone Ranger and doctor found Little Deer much improved. His fever had broken, and though he was still very ill, they realized at a glance that he was on the road to recovery. The Lone Ranger spoke to the chief.

[The Lone Ranger]

Chief Brightfeather, we'll give the medicine to the others who are sick. But those who Are still well. Must take it too, to ward off the sickness.

[Dr. Belding]

If something isn't done, the epidemic might spread all over the valley.

[The Lone Ranger]

That's true. I suggest that while Dr. Belding treats the sick, you help me give this here into the others courtroom. All right, sir.

[Dr. Belding]

I have helped with inoculations at the fort.

[Tonto]

Good.

[The Lone Ranger]

Chief, will you line up your people and have them come here to us for the medicine?

[Tonto]

People fear medicine of palefish. They fear Big Needle.

[The Lone Ranger]

It helped your son. Little dear. Tell them you do not fear the medicine.

[Tonto]

Father, the evil spirits are fast leaving me. I do not fear now.

[The Lone Ranger]

Pale faces have been good to Little dear. Would your brave let a boy show them courage? What do they say now?

[Tonto]

They say medicine only for squaw and children. They fraid it take way strength.

[Dr. Belding]

I'll go to the sick ones now. You must convince the others to be inoculated. I'll see you later. I don't think it's going to be easy to convince them, mister.

[The Lone Ranger]

We must for their own safety. Chief, tell your braves the soldier and I are more courageous than they are. We shall both take the medicine from the parted needle without fear.

[Narrator]

As the chief and his braves watched, the Lone Ranger rolled up his sleeve and held out his arm to the corporal who carefully used the hypodermic. Then the action was repeated as the corporal took his turn. Then the Lone Ranger spoke.

[The Lone Ranger]

Now, Chief Brightfeather, I suggest you show us your courage.

[Narrator]

For a moment the chief stood motionless. Then, after glancing at his son and then at the watching braves, he came forward slowly with his arm outstretched.

[Tonto]

Be ready.

[Narrator]

This act, following the inoculation of the Lone Ranger and the trooper convinced the other Indians. From then on, the work of fighting the disease was begun. It was dawn before all had been attended to. The Lone Ranger, the doctor and the corporal were in front of the wigwam with the chief when Totto rode into the village. The chief had returned the Lone Ranger's guns.

[The Lone Ranger]

Is this guy Toddo. What happened?

[Dr. Belding]

Hidden camper, Big Hawk, then me. Fine troopers camped nearby. Troopers go to Indian village. Have big battle.

[Tonto]

Catch Big Hawk.

[Dr. Belding]

Them leave with Big Hawk and braves for reservation. Tuga get killed in battle.

[The Lone Ranger]

Tuga almost convinced Chief Brightfeather to join Big Hawk and his braves and go on the warpath.

[Tonto]

It good you and doctor come to village. You do much good. Drive out evil spirit. Keep Bright feather from make mistake.

[Dr. Belding]

It couldn't have been done if it hadn't been for my tall friend here.

[Tonto]

Im have much wisdom. Him know how show Indian right way Im have faith in Pale Face.

[The Lone Ranger]

Mention the disease had to be stopped from spreading. And I had faith, Chief Brightfeather. Faith in the white man's great spirit. It was he who saved your son so that we might be spared to help your people and others who might need help in the future.

[Dr. Belding]

You're a strange but wonderful man, my friend. You've been a great inspiration to me.

[The Lone Ranger]

Thank you, Doctor.

[Dr. Belding]

The Corporal and I'll stay here until all dangers pass. There's no need for you and Tano to remain.

[The Lone Ranger]

Very well. We'll leave now, but we'll be in touch with you.

[Tonto]

Adios, Doctor.

[The Lone Ranger]

Thanks for your cooperation, Corporal. Adios. Adios, sir. Goodbye.

[Dr. Belding]

May God be with you.

[The Lone Ranger]

Thanks. We leave you in good hands, Chief Brightfeather. Adios, Tall one.

[Tonto]

Always welcome in village of Chief Brightfeather. Him strong, brave, good friend. Adios.

[The Lone Ranger]

Ring Scout. Toto Silver nearby. Let's go.

[Dr. Belding]

Man alive, what a soldier he'd make.

[The Lone Ranger]

He is a soldier, Corporal.

[Dr. Belding]

Fighting alone against tremendous odds, without the thought of gain or glory. Well, who is he? Do you know, sir? Yes. He usually wears a mask, but at present his face is disguised. He's a great American known as the Lone Ranger.

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