Six-Gun Justice | The Lone Ranger (12-10-52)

Summary

Old Time Radio Westerns: Six-Gun Justice | The Lone Ranger (12-10-52)

Host: Andrew Rhynes

Release Date: January 5, 2026

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Episode Overview

This episode of Old Time Radio Westerns revisits a classic Lone Ranger broadcast from December 10, 1952. In "Six-Gun Justice," the Lone Ranger and Tonto aid in resolving a feud rooted in tragedy: a bank robbery years ago that left a woman dead, her husband an outlaw, and her son an aspiring lawman. The episode explores themes of justice, vengeance, redemption, and the possibility of reconciliation even after years of pain and misunderstanding.

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Key Discussion Points & Story Events

1. The Tragic Bank Robbery: Foundations of Revenge

• Bank Robbery Details (05:25 – 07:22):

  • Bluff Logan and his gang rob the Hawksville bank, firing their way out and hitting innocent bystanders.
  • Jane Coleman is killed, and her son Bob is wounded.
  • Luke Coleman (Jane’s husband) is devastated by the loss and angry at both the outlaws and Sheriff Jackson for the crossfire.
  • Quote (Luke Coleman, 07:22):
    “My wife killed and my son wounded.”

• Motivation for Vengeance (07:26 – 08:54):

  • Luke blames both the outlaws and uncertainly the sheriff, questioning if law or outlaw fired the fatal shot.
  • He declares, "Bluff Logan, huh? That’s one killer I'll never forget any more than I'll forget Sheriff Jackson and his wild shooting." (07:33)

2. Descent into Outlawry and Bob’s Growth

• Luke Turns Outlaw (08:54 – 09:24):

  • Driven by grief and a desire for retribution, Luke begins robbing banks himself, never crossing paths with Logan.

• Years Later: Bob Comes of Age (09:24 – 10:13):

  • Bob, now a young man, intends to become a lawman despite being left parentless.

3. The Lone Ranger’s Intervention & Family Truths Revealed

• Lone Ranger and Tonto’s Rescue (09:24 – 10:45):

  • The Lone Ranger and Tonto find Bob after a riding accident and learn his identity.

• Family History and Misunderstandings (10:47 – 11:44):

  • Bob reveals much of his rage against outlaws stems from that fateful robbery. He acknowledges the sheriff likely did NOT shoot his mother, but that message may not have reached his father.
  • Quote (Bob, 11:23):
    “No, she was shot in the back. We were looking toward Logan and his gang when the sheriff opened fire behind our backs… it had to be an outlaw's bullet.”

4. Law and Outlaws Collide: Plans and Rivalries

• Law’s Preparations (12:31 – 13:13):

  • The Lone Ranger coordinates with Marshal Hancock, sending Deputy Hollis to join the hunt for Luke’s gang.

• Bluff Logan’s Return & Gang Rivalry (13:26 – 16:18):

  • Bluff Logan reconnects with Kino and schemes to take over Luke Coleman’s gang, seeking a big score on Buckeye bank.

5. The Stakes Escalate: Treachery in the Hideout

• Power Struggles (15:39 – 16:54):

  • Tension among Coleman's gang as Kino and others consider defecting to Logan’s leadership.
  • Toby, the loyal safecracker, resists the mutiny.

• Logan Sets an Ambush (16:21 – 16:46):

  • Logan waits to ambush Luke upon his return.

6. The Climactic Confrontations

• The Lone Ranger’s Plea for Surrender (21:25 – 23:18):

  • The Lone Ranger intercepts Luke, urging him to turn himself in and clear his name, as Bob is now sheriff.
  • Quote (Lone Ranger, 22:31):
    “You could serve your sentence and then be free.”

• Betrayal & Capture at the Hideout (23:32 – 25:44):

  • Logan and his men tie up Toby and Deputy Hollis, knocking Luke unconscious.

• Race to Buckeye (26:08 – 27:05):

  • Luke and Toby escape their bonds and rush to town, hoping to beat Logan to the bank.

7. Justice in Buckeye: Showdown and Resolution

• Gunfight in Buckeye (27:05 – 28:14):

  • Luke and Toby ambush Logan’s gang outside the bank. Luke is wounded.

• Arrests and Aftermath (28:14 – 29:32):

  • The Lone Ranger, Tonto, and Marshal Hollis arrive in time to arrest the surviving outlaws.
  • Luke and Toby are praised for their actions but must face justice themselves.

• Father and Son Reunited (29:05 – 30:24):

  • Bob and Luke talk, reconciling as father and son despite their tragic history.
  • Bob assures Luke, "The law might be lenient in his case and yours." (29:39)

• Hope for Redemption (30:06 – 30:24):

  • Marshal Hollis explains that with the Lone Ranger's advocacy, Luke and Toby may get lighter sentences.

8. Closing Reflections

• The Lone Ranger’s Legacy and Justice Theme (30:24 – 32:13):
  • The possibility of forgiveness and a new chance is left open, with Bob and Luke finding a measure of peace.

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Memorable Quotes & Timestamps

• Luke’s Grief:
  “My wife killed and my son wounded.” – Luke Coleman (07:22)
• On the Mask:
  “The mask doesn't mean I'm an outlaw.” – The Lone Ranger (10:29)
• Family History:
  “He’s my father. I haven’t seen him since I was 12 years old. He left town after mom was killed and I was wounded.” – Bob (10:45)
• On Justice:
  “You could serve your sentence and then be free.” – The Lone Ranger to Luke (22:31)
• On Redemption:
  "The law might be lenient in his case and yours." – Bob to Luke (29:39)
• Marshal Hollis, re: The Lone Ranger:
  "A friend of yours is on his way to the governor to discuss your case. The law owes him plenty. And with him on your side, who knows what your sentence will be." (30:12)

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Important Timestamps

| Timestamp | Segment/Plot Point | |-------------|-----------------------------------------------------------| | 05:25–07:22 | Bank robbery; Jane Coleman killed | | 08:54–09:24 | Luke becomes an outlaw | | 09:24–11:44 | Bob’s background, collision with Lone Ranger | | 12:31–13:13 | Marshal Hancock coordinates with Lone Ranger | | 13:26–16:46 | Bluff Logan plans to take over Luke’s gang | | 21:25–23:18 | The Lone Ranger confronts Luke Coleman | | 23:32–25:44 | Toby and Hollis attacked and tied up | | 26:08–27:05 | Luke and Toby escape, race to town | | 27:05–28:14 | Showdown at Buckeye; Luke is wounded | | 29:05–30:24 | Luke and Bob reconcile; law promises leniency |

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Tone and Presentation

The episode maintains the classic Western drama tone—stoic, rugged, with moments of tenderness and hope. Dialogue reflects the terse, direct manner of Western staples, while occasional narration paints vivid pictures of the action and emotion.

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Summary for New Listeners

“Six-Gun Justice” is a classic Lone Ranger episode, weaving together action, family tragedy, and the pursuit of justice. It highlights the consequences of violence, the burdens of misunderstanding, and the hope found in forgiveness and redemption. The Lone Ranger, as ever, stands as the bridge between law and compassion, ensuring that even outlaws are given their chance at atonement. The episode’s digitally restored sound further immerses listeners in the Old West, making both the suspense and the emotional beats come alive.

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Transcript

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[Narrator]

Con lenos.

[Tonto]

Foreign.

[Host Andrew Rines]

Welcome to the Old Time Radio Westerns. I'm your host Andrew Rines and I'm excited to bring you another episode. This is one of over 80 episodes released monthly for your enjoyment. You can find more western shows at our website by going to otrwesterns.com now let's get into this episode.

[Narrator]

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

[Tonto]

Sam. Seitas.

[Narrator]

With his faithful Indian companion, Tato, 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.

[Tonto]

Silver let's go, big fella. Silly.

[Narrator]

No one on the main street of the town of Hawksville saw anything unusual about the five horsemen who drew rein at the hitch rail in front of the bank. None of the townspeople knew that one of the riders was Bluff Logan, a notorious outlaw. The men with him were members of his gang. As they dismounted, Logan said, you wait.

[The Lone Ranger]

Here, Slim, keep watch.

[Tonto]

Right.

[The Lone Ranger]

All right, boys, let's go.

[Narrator]

A few minutes after the four men entered the bank, Jane Coleman drove down the street in a light buckboard with her 12 year old son. Their destination was the general store, but they never reached it for suddenly gunfire roared in the bank. The door burst open and four men rushed out shooting.

[Tonto]

All right, hit the saddle, boys.

[The Lone Ranger]

Clear out of town.

[Tonto]

Steady, Bright, you're going fast. Get up. Get the sheriff. Shoot the crooks. Let em come in.

[Narrator]

Bluff and his men were some distance away when the sheriff and his deputy rushed from their office and opened fire. The outlaws returned the fire with little expectation of hitting the lawmen. Their shots went wild. One grazed the scalp of Bob Coleman. Another struck his mother in the back. Late that night, Luke Coleman paced the floor in the living room of his small ranch house. He turned sharply as the doctor came from the bedroom.

[Luke Coleman]

Doctor, How's Genie?

[Tonto]

Luke, I was going to call you, but before I could, it was too late.

[Luke Coleman]

Too late?

[Tonto]

One minute she was sleeping and the next she was dead.

[Luke Coleman]

Dead?

[Tonto]

What.

[Luke Coleman]

What is he dead?

[Tonto]

I. I've done all I can for Bob. He's resting quietly now and I think he'll pull through.

[Luke Coleman]

My wife killed and my son wounded.

[Tonto]

The sheriff said the cashier recognized those killers. He claims Bluff Logan and his men robbed the bank.

[Luke Coleman]

Bluff Logan, huh? That's one killer I'll never forget any more than I'll forget Sheriff Jackson and his wild shooting.

[Tonto]

You can't blame the sheriff, Luke. He was doing his duty.

[Luke Coleman]

Was it his duty to open fire when Jenny and Bob were in the way?

[Tonto]

You don't know that. The sheriff shot them.

[Luke Coleman]

With so much lead flying around, who knows whether they were shot by lawman or out laws. But Logan will pay for that shooting. And so when the law.

[Tonto]

Now hold on, Luke. You'll not gain anything.

[Luke Coleman]

Don't worry, Doc. I'll not go gunning for Sheriff Jackson. But I'm not staying here where I'll have to look at him every day.

[Tonto]

You're leaving town?

[Luke Coleman]

Yeah, as soon as Bob's out of danger. I'm clear not.

[Tonto]

But it'll be some time before he's able to travel.

[Luke Coleman]

I'll leave him here. Jimmy's sister will be able to raise him better than I could.

[Tonto]

Well, Luke, I'm sorry. I wish there was something I could do to help you.

[Luke Coleman]

There's nothing anyone can do, Doug, except me.

[Tonto]

What do you mean?

[Luke Coleman]

I have a score to settle with.

[Tonto]

The law.

[Luke Coleman]

And an outlaw.

[Narrator]

Two weeks later, Luke Coleman left town and he never returned. In an effort to make the law pay for his wife's death, he turned outlaw. The sheriffs of more than a dozen Southwestern communities were troubled by robbery after robbery. But Luke's trail never crossed Bluff Logan's. Several years passed and Bob Coleman Grew to manhood after his aunt's death, Bob left town too. He was riding south late one evening when suddenly his horse stepped into a hole.

[Tonto]

Hey, what the.

[Narrator]

When the animal fell, Bob was thrown from the saddle. He struck his head on a rock and lay motionless. The Lone Ranger and Tonto were traveling south when they saw Bob lying at the side of the trail. They drew rein and dismounted.

[The Lone Ranger]

How is he tottle?

[Tonto]

Blown head knock him unconscious, but I'm not hurt bad.

[The Lone Ranger]

I'll see if he's carrying any identification.

[Tonto]

Cracks showing thrown from horse, but horse run away.

[The Lone Ranger]

Here's a name carved in the handle of his knife. Coleman. Bob Coleman.

[Tonto]

Oh, you think him related to Luke Coleman?

[The Lone Ranger]

I don't know.

[Tonto]

We follow outlaw named Luke Coleman.

[The Lone Ranger]

Yes. When Bob comes to, we'll ask him about Luke.

[Tonto]

I'll need go and look for runaway horse, Kimosabi.

[The Lone Ranger]

Good idea, Toddo. I'll wait for you here.

[Narrator]

Shortly after Toto left, Bob opened his eyes. He blinked and reached for his gun when he saw the Lone Ranger's mask.

[The Lone Ranger]

There's no need to draw a gun.

[Tonto]

The masked outlaw.

[The Lone Ranger]

The mask doesn't mean I'm an outlaw.

[Tonto]

It does as far as I'm concerned. I don't have my badge yet.

[The Lone Ranger]

Badge?

[Tonto]

I'm on my way to Buckeye to take the sheriff's job.

[The Lone Ranger]

Well, I'm glad to hear that, Bob.

[Tonto]

So you know my name.

[The Lone Ranger]

I saw the handle of your knife. Tell me, do you know a man named Luke Coleman?

[Tonto]

He's my father.

[Narrator]

Why, Your father?

[Tonto]

That's right. I haven't seen him since I was 12 years old. He left town after mom was killed and I was wounded.

[The Lone Ranger]

Who shot you?

[Tonto]

Bluff Logan and his gang. We were in front of the bank when they came out after pulling a robbery. They shot their way out of town and escaped.

[The Lone Ranger]

Where was the sheriff?

[Tonto]

He opened fire from the door of his office to try to stop him. Mom and I were caught in the middle of the shooting. I was wounded and she was killed.

[The Lone Ranger]

I'm sorry.

[Tonto]

I've hated outlaws ever since. My dad blamed Sheriff Jackson for Mom's death. He left Hawksville after she was buried and never came back.

[The Lone Ranger]

Did one of the sheriff's bullets hit your mother?

[Tonto]

No. No, she was shot in the back. We were looking toward Logan and his gang when the sheriff opened fire behind our backs. I remember mom turned toward the lawman just before she was hit. So it had to be an outlaw's bullet.

[The Lone Ranger]

Does your father know that?

[Tonto]

By the time I remembered the facts, he'd already left town. I Wrote and told him, but the letter might have been lost.

[The Lone Ranger]

Where is he now?

[Tonto]

I don't know. He used to send money to my aunt regularly, but he never stayed in one place long. I've lost track of him the last five years. Hey, the rider's coming this way. He's leading my horse.

[The Lone Ranger]

It's my friend Toto. He went to look for it.

[Tonto]

So the critter ran away after that fall. Horse gone. Oh, feller. Oh, a fine horse. Kimasabi. Him not hurt, but plenty scared. Oh, that's good news. I'm obliged to you for going after him, Bob.

[The Lone Ranger]

Will you be able to travel now?

[Tonto]

Oh, sure. I'm all right, mister.

[The Lone Ranger]

And Totto and I'll be on our way. Easy, said he begins. We may meet again.

[Tonto]

I hope so, mister.

[The Lone Ranger]

Good luck in your new job.

[Tonto]

Thanks.

[The Lone Ranger]

Let's go, Tuttle Monsely from off count.

[Narrator]

Less than a month after the Lone Ranger met Bob Coleman, the masked man sent a message to Marshall Hancock in Big Bend. The marshal read the telegram to his assistant, then sent for a young deputy named Hollis.

[Tonto]

You sent for me, Marshall? That's right, Hollis.

[The Lone Ranger]

I'm sending you to meet a man.

[Tonto]

Who'S been trailing Luke Coleman and his gang.

[The Lone Ranger]

I'll tell you how to find the man you're to work with.

[Tonto]

Identify yourself to him.

[Narrator]

He'll be waiting in a secluded camp. A few minutes after Hollis left the office with his instructions, the marshal's assistant asked.

[Tonto]

Marshal, why didn't you tell Hollis he's on his way to meet the Lone Ranger? I figure he's due for a surprise.

[The Lone Ranger]

Hollis is a good man, all right.

[Tonto]

But he needs seasoning. It'll do him good to work with that masked man. He'll learn a lot. I don't know about that. Hollis isn't the kind who likes to work with anyone.

[Narrator]

Early the next day, a man named Kino left Luke Coleman's hideout to buy supplies in the town of Buckeye. Before starting the return trip, Kino decided to stop in the cafe. There he met an old friend named Bluff Logan.

[Tonto]

Logan. Well, I almost didn't recognize you with that beard.

[The Lone Ranger]

I grew it so's the law wouldn't recognize me. Kino, what are you doing here? Just drifting through town. But I'm glad I met you. You once asked if you could join my gang.

[Tonto]

Yeah, and you turned me down.

[The Lone Ranger]

I didn't need another man at the time. But right now I need several good gunslingers.

[Tonto]

What happened to your gang?

[The Lone Ranger]

Trying to organize one down. Want to join me? I'm working with Luke Coleman. Never heard of him.

[Tonto]

He's heard of you. Oh, you mentioned your name a couple of times and what he says isn't good.

[The Lone Ranger]

What's he got against me?

[Tonto]

A hold up in the town of Hawksville.

[The Lone Ranger]

Now what's a 10 year old holdup got to do with Coleman?

[Tonto]

I don't know.

[The Lone Ranger]

How many men are in his gang?

[Tonto]

There was four of us, not counting Lou.

[The Lone Ranger]

Well, you fellas should be doing all right.

[Tonto]

Yeah, but we're not. Luke's had a run of bad luck lately, but he has plans.

[The Lone Ranger]

You can't spend plans, Kino. Maybe you and the rest of Luke's boys need a new leader.

[Tonto]

That'd suit me, Bluff. But I don't know how the others feel about it.

[The Lone Ranger]

Suppose I ride back to your hideout with you and Palaver with Luke and the boys, we might be able to make a deal.

[Tonto]

Good idea.

[The Lone Ranger]

Let's get going.

[Narrator]

When he returned to the hideout with Bluff Logan Kino was relieved to find Luke Coleman away. He introduced Logan to Baldy Blaze and an old man named Toby. Of the three outlaws, only Toby was antagonistic. Kino ignored him as he asked, where's Luke?

[Tonto]

Went to Buckeye, look over the bank. How come we didn't meet him on the way here? Luke's found a couple of shortcuts to town, he says plenty of time for using them. How much longer does he want to wait before robbing that bank? We could go in shooting and come out with all this. I'm tired of Luke's way of doing things, Kino. I'm tired of Luke's way of running things.

[The Lone Ranger]

Now you're talking, Keno.

[Tonto]

Well, he's not talking for himself. Not for the rest of us.

[The Lone Ranger]

What about that, boys? You agree with Kino?

[Tonto]

Well, might be a good thing to.

[The Lone Ranger]

Do things different for a change. Maybe we'd be better off.

[Tonto]

Yeah. Double crossing polecats. What's wrong with you? How come you're turning on Lou? His luck turned on him first. We haven't been able to pull a big job in months. He's planning a big job right now. He doesn't need Bluff Logan's help to pull it. Logan, you better clear out of here before he gets back. Keno was local to bring you here.

[The Lone Ranger]

Now that I'm here, Toby, I aim to stay. Maybe Luke and I can come to an agreement.

[Tonto]

If he walks in and finds you here, he'll be plenty riled.

[The Lone Ranger]

He'll not see me when he first comes in. I'll wait in the next room till he's inside. I'll get that drop on him before I start talking.

[Tonto]

You'll not get away with that. Luke shows up. Don't tell him anything, Toby. Now shut up.

[The Lone Ranger]

Why not let him have it?

[Tonto]

We need Toby in the gang, Logan. He's an expert safe cracker.

[The Lone Ranger]

Oh, well, in that case, we'll have to rope in time until he simmers down.

[Narrator]

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

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[The Lone Ranger]

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[Tonto]

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[Tonto]

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[Narrator]

Now to continue. Meanwhile, Deputy Marshal Hollis reached the camp where he had been sent by Marshal Hancock. As he dismounted, the Lone Ranger said.

[The Lone Ranger]

That'S the Deputy Marshal's badge on your vest.

[Tonto]

I'm Deputy Hollis.

[The Lone Ranger]

Which over. Did Marshal Hancock send you here?

[Tonto]

Yes, but I didn't expect to meet a masked outlaw.

[The Lone Ranger]

Didn't Marshal Hancock tell you I'm not dodging the law?

[Tonto]

He told me to cooperate with a man who'd been trailing Luke Coleman's gang.

[The Lone Ranger]

My friend Tull and I have found Coleman's hideout in a shack about four miles west of here, straight through the canyon.

[Tonto]

I wonder what they're doing in these parts.

[The Lone Ranger]

There's a bank with over half a million dollars in gold and currency in the town of Buckeye, 10 miles from their hideout.

[Tonto]

I didn't know that.

[The Lone Ranger]

Coleman and his men know it. They've been watching the bank.

[Tonto]

We'll get them before they have a chance to rob it.

[The Lone Ranger]

I know the sheriff in Buckeye. He's already been warned to be on the lookout for the robbery. But before you arrest Coleman, I want a chance to speak to him alone.

[Tonto]

Why?

[The Lone Ranger]

It's a personal reason.

[Tonto]

Oh, so he's an old outlaw pal of yours?

[The Lone Ranger]

No, Coleman's no friend of mine. But I know his son.

[Tonto]

Hey, a rider's coming this way.

[The Lone Ranger]

Don't draw your gun, but it may be Coleman, my Indian friend Toto who's.

[Tonto]

Got hope of that. Oh, Kimasabe.

[The Lone Ranger]

Yes.

[Tonto]

Me watch Coleman hideout like you say. Coleman leaves shack, head west. Me think him on way to town.

[The Lone Ranger]

This may be a chance to talk to him alone.

[Tonto]

Hold on there, mister.

[The Lone Ranger]

Sorry, Marshall, but I want to talk to Coleman. I'll be back soon to help you close in on the gang. Easy. Steady.

[Tonto]

Big fellow.

[The Lone Ranger]

Monsel.

[Tonto]

Easy scouts.

[The Lone Ranger]

Easy fellow.

[Tonto]

Where Marshal Hamcock. He couldn't come, so he sent me in his place. Engine. I don't like the way your pal's trying to run things. Him not try to run things. Him only one. Talk to Luke Coleman. You can't corral crooks with talk. Steady. When he comes back here, tell him I've gone to arrest the Coleman gang. But they're four. Fellerin gang. You wait. Wait for what? I'm the law around here. I'll do things my way. Hit up there.

[Narrator]

Meanwhile, Luke Coleman was on his way back to the cabin from town. He was about to turn off the main trail to a shortcut he knew when suddenly.

[The Lone Ranger]

All right, Luke here with you. You're covered.

[Luke Coleman]

All right.

[Tonto]

All right.

[Luke Coleman]

Show yourself.

[The Lone Ranger]

Come on, Peter. Glad to have been waiting for you.

[Luke Coleman]

You called me by name. Misty. Maybe I'd recognize you if you take off that mask.

[The Lone Ranger]

We've never met before.

[Luke Coleman]

And what's the idea we land there?

[The Lone Ranger]

You know the sheriff in Buckeye?

[Luke Coleman]

I never worry about sheriffs as long as they stay out of my way.

[The Lone Ranger]

You'd better not count on Sheriff Coleman staying out of your way if you try to rob the bank.

[Luke Coleman]

Sheriff who?

[The Lone Ranger]

Coleman. Bob Coleman.

[Tonto]

What Bob?

[The Lone Ranger]

He told me about the Hawksville bank robbery that killed his mother.

[Luke Coleman]

That polecat Bluff Logan. And a low code sheriff named Jackson killed him.

[The Lone Ranger]

Bob said his mother died with a bullet in her back.

[Luke Coleman]

Yes, you did.

[The Lone Ranger]

He claims Logan and his men were behind her. That means that Jackson didn't shoot her.

[Luke Coleman]

If that's true, you think Bob would.

[The Lone Ranger]

Lie to protect his mother's murderer?

[Luke Coleman]

Oh, no, he wouldn't do that.

[The Lone Ranger]

He hates outlaws so much he became a sheriff to help clean up this part of the country.

[Luke Coleman]

Does Bob know I've turned outlaw?

[The Lone Ranger]

I don't think he does yet.

[Luke Coleman]

What do you mean, yet? Are you talking blackmail?

[The Lone Ranger]

No, I'm talking surrender. In all the years you've been riding the outlaw trail, you've Never killed anyone. If you plead guilty, the court might be lenient. You could serve your sentence and then be free.

[Luke Coleman]

But I have a score to settle.

[The Lone Ranger]

The law has a score to settle, too. I'll think it over. While you're thinking, remember this. The law has you and your gang spotted. They'll close in on you and I'll help them.

[Tonto]

Who?

[Luke Coleman]

Who are you?

[The Lone Ranger]

I'm not on your side of the law, Luke.

[Luke Coleman]

There's only one masked man I know of who works with the law.

[The Lone Ranger]

I work with the law.

[Luke Coleman]

Nice. Heavy. Well, I'll go back to the shack to talk to the boys. I'll have to tell them how things stand.

[The Lone Ranger]

Very well.

[Luke Coleman]

Been so long, mister, and thank you.

[The Lone Ranger]

Adios. Get up there.

[Tonto]

Luke.

[Narrator]

Coleman was deep in thought as he approached the hideout. He didn't notice the two extra horses at the side of the weather beaten old cabin. He dismounted and went inside.

[The Lone Ranger]

Hi, Luke.

[Luke Coleman]

Hey, where's Toby? I want to talk to all of you about that bank job.

[The Lone Ranger]

He.

[Tonto]

He's in the next room. Luke. What about the bank? Are you ready to pull the hold up, Luke?

[Luke Coleman]

No, I changed my mind.

[Tonto]

Change your mind? What do you mean?

[Luke Coleman]

I'll tell you all about it.

[Tonto]

Toby. Hey, Toby. He can't answer you, Luke.

[Luke Coleman]

Can't answer? What are you talking about?

[Tonto]

We had to tie and gag him.

[The Lone Ranger]

What for?

[Narrator]

Luke strode quickly to the doorway of the next room. As he turned the knob and opened the door, he saw Deputy Marshal Hollis lying on the floor unconscious and tied hand and foot.

[Tonto]

He's a lawman, Luke. We knocked him out.

[Luke Coleman]

Which one of you slugged him?

[Tonto]

I did, Luke.

[Narrator]

At that moment, Bluff Logan stepped from behind the partially closed door to face Luke Coleman.

[Luke Coleman]

You knocked him out.

[Tonto]

Who are you? Luke beat Bluff Logan. What? I met him in a cafe when I was in town to buy supplies on the side.

[Luke Coleman]

I've waited a long time to meet you, you murdering scuff.

[Tonto]

He's going for. He's gone.

[The Lone Ranger]

No, he's not.

[Tonto]

Good thing you wrapped his head with a gun barrel. Bluff.

[The Lone Ranger]

That'll take the fight out of him. By the time he comes to, we'll be on our way to the Buckeye.

[Narrator]

Meanwhile, the Lone Ranger drew rain in his camp where Toto was waiting for him.

[The Lone Ranger]

Toto? Where's Deputy Marshal Hollis?

[Tonto]

Him get plenty mad. Say he arrests Coleman gang alone. Him go to hideout.

[The Lone Ranger]

He hasn't a chance of taking that gang single handed.

[Tonto]

Me try telling that, but him not listen.

[The Lone Ranger]

We better go to the hideout. Me ready?

[Tonto]

Kimasabi Monster.

[Narrator]

At the hideout. The masked man and Tottle found the deputy marshal, Luke Coleman and Toby Coleman was still unconscious. Tonto took the gag from Toby's mouth while the Lone Ranger cut the marshal's ropes.

[Tonto]

Thanks, mister.

[The Lone Ranger]

Who captured you? Hollis Bluff.

[Tonto]

Logan hit him with the gun barrel as soon as he walked into the cabin. This lawman should have known better than to come here like he did. I know that. Now, if you'll tie Coleman, I'll get my guns from the table where Logan left them. Then we'd all better head for town. Those polecats are on the way to rob the bank.

[Narrator]

Soon after the Lone Ranger, Marshal Hollis and Tonto left for town, Toby squirmed across the floor to a chest where he found a sharp kitchen knife. By persistent manipulation, he managed to cut his own ropes. By the time Luke regained consciousness, Toby was already cutting the ropes. The masked man placed around Coleman's wrists and ankles. As briefly as possible, Toby told what had happened.

[Luke Coleman]

Toby, we've got to get to Tom ahead of Logan and the boys. I know a couple of shortcuts. If I travel fast, I'll be able to hit them off.

[Tonto]

Here, boss, you're free. Let's forget Logan and the boys and hightail it before that marshal's come back to take us to jail.

[Luke Coleman]

Toby, My son Bob is sheriff in Buckeye.

[Tonto]

Oh.

[Luke Coleman]

Now, if you want to clear out.

[Tonto]

Luke, we've traveled a long way together. I'll stick with you to the end of the trail.

[Luke Coleman]

Thanks for that, Toby. Strap on your guns and let's get going.

[Narrator]

When they reached town, neither Luke nor Toby knew that the outlaws would be trapped as soon as they drew guns in the bank. As they dismounted and walked toward the bank, Luke noticed that the street in front of the building was deserted.

[Luke Coleman]

It's a good thing the street's clear.

[Tonto]

I sure travel fast, Luke.

[Luke Coleman]

I told you those shortcuts would save time. Do we?

[Tonto]

Hey, Luke. Logan and the boys are stopping at the hitch rail in front of the bank.

[Luke Coleman]

They're dismounting as I see him. Get your guns out and take cover behind this building, Toby.

[Narrator]

Right.

[Tonto]

Logan. What the.

[The Lone Ranger]

Hey.

[Tonto]

It's Luke. Toby's with it. Reach for your guns, you refuge. Let him have. You're first, Logan.

[Narrator]

Logan and the men with him grabbed their weapons and opened fire. As Luke triggered his own guns, he felt stabbing pains in his chest and shoulders. He staggered back under the impact. But by that time, Kino was the only outlaw who had not been wounded. Keno was about to remount his horse and head out of town when the Lone Ranger Marshal Hollis and Tonto appeared.

[Tonto]

Put your hands up. Kino. You're under arrest. Me? Keep them covered.

[Narrator]

As the Lone Ranger dismounted, he said a big fella, Bob Coleman, rushed from the bank with several deputies at his heels. Bob saw the masked man and called.

[Tonto]

Mister, did you start that shooting?

[The Lone Ranger]

No, Bob.

[Tonto]

Luke and Toby started it. But I don't savvy how they got free. How'd they get to town ahead of us?

[The Lone Ranger]

They must have taken several shortcuts.

[Tonto]

You boys take care of the armorers who are wounded.

[Narrator]

Right.

[Tonto]

We'll deal with the.

[The Lone Ranger]

Bob, this is Deputy Marshall Hollis. Hollis, this is Sheriff Bob Coleman.

[Tonto]

Howdy, Marshall.

[Narrator]

Howdy.

[Tonto]

Bob Coleman. Hey, you related to Luke Coleman? He's my father.

[The Lone Ranger]

Your father? Come on, Bob. We'll see how badly he's hurt you.

[Tonto]

How badly? Who's hurt who?

[The Lone Ranger]

You told your dad is across the street.

[Narrator]

At dusk, Luke regained consciousness in Bob's lantern lid.

[Tonto]

Off.

[Narrator]

Bob and Deputy Marshal Hollis were with him.

[Tonto]

How are you, Dan? You had a close call, but the doctor says you'll be all right.

[Luke Coleman]

Bob, it's you.

[Tonto]

Oh, now, take it easy, Dan.

[Luke Coleman]

I was afraid Logan and those other crooks might let you have it.

[Tonto]

Logan and Paulie are wounded, but they'll live to go on trial.

[Luke Coleman]

I wanted to kill Logan.

[Tonto]

The law will deal with it.

[Luke Coleman]

But he's the one who shot your mother.

[Tonto]

I know, I know. And he'll pay for it.

[Luke Coleman]

Son, I reckon you know I'll be going to jail, too.

[Tonto]

Yes, I know, Dan. Toby told me how you two came here to try to stop Logan before he could rob the bank.

[Luke Coleman]

Good old Toby. How is he?

[Tonto]

Why, he was hit by a bullet. But Doc says he'll be as good as new in a week or so. Of course, he'll go to jail with you, but the law might be lenient in his case and yours.

[Luke Coleman]

Lenient with me? Why should it be, son? The Lord doesn't owe me anything now.

[Tonto]

I'm glad you realize that. Coleman. What? No. This is Marshal Hallestad. A friend of yours is on his way to the governor to discuss your case. The law owes him plenty. And with him on your side, who knows what your sentence will be.

[Luke Coleman]

What man are you talking about?

[Tonto]

He's talking about your friend and mine, dad. The Lone Ranger. It's. It's sam.

[Narrator]

This is a feature of the Lone Ranger Incorporated, created by George W. Trendle, produced by Trendall Campbell, Muir Incorporated, directed by Charles D. Livingston and edited by Fran Stryker. The part of the Lone Ranger is played by Brace Beame.

[Tonto]

Foreign.

[Host Andrew Rines]

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[Tonto]

Sam.