Snake in the Grass | The Lone Ranger (04-27-53)

Summary

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Old Time Radio Westerns: “Snake in the Grass” | The Lone Ranger (April 27, 1953)

Host: Andrew Rhynes
Podcast Release: March 24, 2026

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Episode Overview

“Snake in the Grass” is a classic Lone Ranger radio drama—restored and remastered to bring out all the excitement and audio depth of the golden age of Westerns. In this episode, the masked rider and Tonto find themselves in Rand City, where a gang of notorious outlaws plots a daring bank heist aided by a secret accomplice within the town itself. Double-crosses, suspenseful shootouts, and shrewd detective work abound as the Lone Ranger unmasks the “snake in the grass” and brings order back to the frontier.

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Key Discussion Points and Storyline Breakdown

1. The Outlaws’ Plan and Town Setup

• [04:44] The episode begins with outlaws Jake Gibson and Eddie Bowen meeting their gang in secrecy. Their scheme: rob the Rand City bank right before closing, relying on help from a “pal” inside town.

  • Quote (Jake Gibson): “Eddie got word from our pal in town. The money shipment arrived today… We’ll move in on it at 5:30.” (05:03)

• The “pal” is someone with connections to the sheriff and the bank, heightening suspicion and tension.

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2. Character Intrigue: The Sheriff and Ward Maddock

• [05:40] Sheriff Cy Fraser gets a visit from respected rancher Ward Maddock—unbeknownst to him, Maddock is actually Snake Curtis, a wanted outlaw.

  • Maddock engages the Sheriff in conversation, then slyly unloads the bullets from the Sheriff’s gun while he’s distracted.

  • Memorable Moment: As Tonto arrives, Maddock uses the opportunity to further cover his tracks and prepare for the coming heist. (06:15)

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3. The Bank Robbery and Shootout

• [07:16 - 08:31] The heist unfolds:

  • The gang storms the bank, holding employees at gunpoint.

  • Tonto and Sheriff Fraser rush to intervene—Tonto’s gun proves pivotal, as the Sheriff’s clicks empty due to Maddock’s sabotage.

  • Tonto shoots several outlaws, Madam (Maddock) is wounded, and the Sheriff is rendered unconscious.

  • Quote (Tonto): “Well, I’ll be. It’s empty. The gun is empty.” (08:18)

• The townsfolk scatter, and only quick thinking from Tonto and the deputy contain the chaos, resulting in some arrests.

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4. The Suspicion Tightens

• [09:44 - 11:17] Tonto tends to Maddock’s gunshot wound, discovering bullets in his bandana—fueling doubt about his innocence.

  • Maddock fumbles an explanation, claiming his lack of ammunition prevented him from helping.

• Deputy Bill Allen and Tonto debate Maddock’s possible involvement.

  • Quote (Bill Allen): “I think he was sent as a decoy to attract the sheriff’s attention while those outlaws robbed the bank.” (10:01)

• Tonto reports back to the Lone Ranger, connecting the clues and identifying one of the outlaws as Tex Garland from the infamous Gibson gang.

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5. Piecing Together the Detective Work

• [15:49 - 18:44] Under cover of night, the Lone Ranger and Tonto return to the sheriff and the injured bank president, Jason Sterling. The masked man reveals suspicions about Maddock, building a case with the night’s evidence.

  • Quote (Tonto): “He was trying to keep you from shooting at his pals, most likely. Sure, even though he’d emptied my gun.” (17:50)

• Dr. White insists on presuming Maddock’s innocence until proof is found, showing a commitment to justice over mob rule.

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6. The Trap is Set

• [18:44 - 21:22] The Lone Ranger crafts an elaborate ruse:

  • The Lone Ranger (in disguise) stages a jailbreak, convincing outlaws Tex Garland and Lefty that he’s a friend sent by Jake and Eddie.

  • He uses their trust to lead them to Maddock’s ranch, while Tonto and lawmen use the opportunity to gather evidence and prepare an ambush.

• Telltale Detail: The outlaws mention Maddock’s real identity (“Snake Curtis”) and his ongoing criminal partnership.

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7. Climactic Confrontation

• [23:39 – 25:28] At Maddock’s ranch:

  • The outlaws confront Maddock/Snake Curtis, demanding a payout and discussing the town insider’s role in the crimes.

  • The Lone Ranger and local lawmen spring the trap, catching all conspirators in the act.

  • Quote (Tonto): “Snake—the name sure fits you. But you’ll be caged again.” (25:00)

• All the outlaws, including Maddock/Snake Curtis, are captured—thanks to the patient, methodical work of Tonto and the Lone Ranger.

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8. Resolution

• [25:28 – 25:40] The episode closes with the justice system set to prosecute the gang, the sheriff and townsfolk reaffirming faith in the masked rider and his partner.
  • Quote (Tonto): “It’s over, not because of me or any of this posse. It’s because of an Injun named Toto and his pal, the Lone Ranger.” (25:28)

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Notable Quotes & Moments

• On Maddock’s Deception:

  • “He was trying to keep you from shooting at his pals, most likely. Sure, even though he'd emptied my gun.” — Tonto (17:50)

• On Tonto and Lone Ranger’s Diligence:

  • “We’ll stay in this part of the country till those crooks are captured. No matter how long it takes.” — Lone Ranger (11:43)

• On Tonto’s Role in Justice:

  • “It’s over… because of an Injun named Toto and his pal, the Lone Ranger.” — Tonto (25:28)

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Major Timestamps

• 04:44 – Outlaws’ heist plan set in motion
• 05:40 – Maddock’s deception and sabotaging the Sheriff’s firearm
• 07:16 – 08:31 – Bank robbery shootout, Tonto’s heroics, Sheriff incapacitated
• 09:44 – Bullets found in Maddock’s bandana, deepening suspicion
• 11:17 – Tonto identifies an outlaw and returns to Lone Ranger
• 17:09 – 18:44 – Lone Ranger, Sheriff, and Dr. White piece together clues
• 18:44 – 21:22 – Lone Ranger’s jailhouse ploy and set-up for the final trap
• 23:39 – 25:28 – Showdown at Maddock’s ranch, outlaws captured

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Tone and Style

True to the golden age of radio:

• Straightforward, suspenseful storytelling
• Vivid soundscapes: gunfire, horse hooves, tense dialogue
• Heroic, optimistic undertones—justice always prevails, but not without clever deduction and courage

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Conclusion

This digitally-restored episode of The Lone Ranger, “Snake in the Grass,” serves as a quintessential Western drama: filled with daring criminal schemes, loyal sidekicks, and the ultimate triumph of justice over deception. The episode’s crisp remastering brings out the excitement and heart of the radio play while capturing all the classic dialogue, tension, and charm fans have loved for generations.

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Transcript

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[Fred Foy (The Lone Ranger Announcer)]

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[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

Monsieur. Let's go, big fellow.

[Fred Foy (The Lone Ranger Announcer)]

I don't do that.

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[Narrator / Lone Ranger Storyteller]

A band of horsemen met in the woods near the main trail to Rand City. They were led by strangers in Rand City. Outlaws Jake Gibson and Eddie Bowen. But Gibson and Bowen were notorious in the Texas border towns hundreds of miles away. And now Jake Gibson was discussing a planned holdup in Rand City.

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

Boys, Eddie got word from our pal in town. The money shipment arrived today. The bank closes at 6. We'll move in on it at 5:30. Drake, who is this pal of yours? Neddy's. Who lines up these jobs for you? Sorry Tex, we can't tell you. He uses a fake name in Ran City.

[Tonto]

He's an important man there.

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

Why? His best friends are the head of the bank.

[Tonto]

Were gonna rob in a sheriff. A sheriff?

[Fred Foy (The Lone Ranger Announcer)]

Can you im.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger Storyteller]

Sheriff Cy Frazer wasn't surprised when rancher Ward Maddock dropped into his office late that afternoon. He didn't know that Maddock was in reality Snake Curtis, one of the most notorious outlaws in the distant southwest territory.

[Tonto]

Hi, Mr. Maddock. Good to see you again. Sit down.

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

Thanks, Sheriff. I need to rest these weary bones tell me what's new on that stagecoach hold up that took place last week.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger Storyteller]

Ward Maddock started a flow of questions and conversation to the Birch Sheriff Fraser. He was in the midst of a question when the door opened and an Indian entered.

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

Oh, Sheriff. Well, Turtle.

[Tonto]

How good to see you. Come on in. Now we stay just a few minutes. Stay as long as you like. Where's your good friend? Him? Not far away. Him Tell me. Come see you. Fine, fine. Just a second, huh? Mr. Maddock. Excuse my friend me, will ya? We're going into the next room. Have a little private talk.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger Storyteller]

Sheriff Fraser led Tonto into the adjoining cell room, closing the door behind them. Maddock waited a moment, then he left his chair and hurried across the room to the sheriff's desk. The sheriff's gun holster was on top of the desk and his revolver lay beside it. Maddock, moving quickly, removed the bullets from the gun, wrapped them in his breast pocket handkerchief and placed the folded linen back into his pocket. He replaced the gun and hurried back to his chair. Through the window, he saw a body of horsemen dismount in front of the bank across the street. They adjusted bandanas across their faces and ran up the three stairs leading to the building. Bank president Jason Sterling and three employees were placing stacks of money into the safe when the masked bandits entered.

[Tonto]

Raise where you are.

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

This is a holder.

[Tonto]

What is.

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

All right?

[Narrator / Lone Ranger Storyteller]

I have all the money.

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

I have those people.

[Fred Foy (The Lone Ranger Announcer)]

Exactly, old guy. He has a gun.

[Tonto]

Well use yours any shoot.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger Storyteller]

Across the street, Sheriff Fraser and Tottle entered the office from the cell room as the sound of gunfire was heard outside.

[Tonto]

Those were shots.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger Storyteller]

Ward Maddock, white faced, rose from his chair.

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

Chair of those shots.

[Fred Foy (The Lone Ranger Announcer)]

I think they looked through window.

[Tonto]

Masked men right from bank. Get out of my way, Maddock. Where'd like get my gun? It's robbery. We can't let that go.

[Fred Foy (The Lone Ranger Announcer)]

I'm sorry, Sheriff. I didn't mean a puppeteer all the way, Maddox.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger Storyteller]

The bandits were mocking their horses as Tato and the sheriff ran into the street.

[Tonto]

Stop. Stop in the name of the law. Then get way.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger Storyteller]

Toto fired, hitting one of the crooks. The other crooks returned the fire and sent men and women scurrying for cover. Tahoe continued to shoot and two more of the bandits fell from their horses. Meanwhile, the sheriff's gun clicked harmlessly.

[Tonto]

Well, I'll be. It's empty. The gun is empty. I say I'm here.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger Storyteller]

The sheriff fell to the ground, unconscious. Tato kept firing after the retreating outlaws.

[Tonto]

Not all get way.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger Storyteller]

At that moment, Ward Maddock rushed from the office.

[Fred Foy (The Lone Ranger Announcer)]

As he spoke, one of the wounded

[Narrator / Lone Ranger Storyteller]

bandits fired from the ground at Totto. The bullet went wild and caught Maddock in the shoulder. As the bandits disappeared into the hills, frightened and curious men began to emerge from their places of COVID Among them, Dr. White. As the doctor examined Sheriff Fraser, other men appeared on the scene. Among them was Deputy Bill Allen. With gun drawn, he ran to where outlaw Tex Garland and the Other wounded bandit were rising unsteadily to their feet.

[Tonto]

Stand right where you are, you coyotes. You're under arrest. Now. Take him into the sheriff's office. Put him in a cell and bandage him. The doctor will get to them in his own good time.

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

Come on, you two.

[Fred Foy (The Lone Ranger Announcer)]

Get moving.

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

Bill.

[Tonto]

Ward Vedoc was shot, too. Ah, me try fix him. Me know how.

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

Here.

[Tonto]

Me look at arm. Maybe fix it.

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

Keep away. I'll use my bandana to stop the flow of blood. Dr. White can banish me later.

[Tonto]

See, I'm hurt. You're not able to reach Bandana. Me get it.

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

Get your hands away.

[Fred Foy (The Lone Ranger Announcer)]

Bandana right here.

[Tonto]

Oh, me sorry, Toto.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger Storyteller]

And withdrawing the bandana from Maddock's pocket, saw two objects fall from its fold onto the ground.

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

Them bullets.

[Tonto]

Pick them up.

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

Get back. Hey, there. Bullets for my gun. I left it at home. That's why I couldn't help before.

[Tonto]

You Injun. I'm Bill Allen, deputy in charge. Now that the sheriff's hurt. What were you doing in the sheriff's office, Bill?

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

I think he was sent as a decoy to attract the sheriff's attention while those outlaws robbed the bike.

[Tonto]

Oh, that lie Me friend the Sheriff, me shoot three robbers. He's right, Mr. Maddock. A lot of people saw him get them. Uh, Mr. Maddock, the sheriff's being carried to Dr. White's office. You'd better go there, too, and let the doctor take Preacher.

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

All right. That's what I'll do.

[Tonto]

Engine come into the sheriff's office, huh? I'd like to ask you some questions.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger Storyteller]

As Tato followed Deputy Bill Allen into the sheriff's office, a hastily formed posse set out in pursuit of the bank robbers. Inside, Tato offered a silver bullet to the deputy and identified himself. Allen was impressed. As Tonto prepared to leave, he glanced in at one of the two prisoners, the man having his arm bandaged. The Indian frowned in thought.

[Tonto]

May think we know that hombre. Who is he? Be not sure. Not remembered. Name only face. Well, we'll find out as soon as he's fixed up. Let me go now. Come back soon.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger Storyteller]

Toto returned to the Lone Rangers camp and told the masked man of the robbery and its aftermath. The Lone Ranger was grim.

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

Tahoe. This man Maddock you mentioned, you say he had bullets in his pocket?

[Tonto]

Ah, but him not have guns.

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

I think we better find out about that fellow. He tried to accuse you of being a decoy for the crooks.

[Tonto]

But him friend, a sheriff, him get

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

shot, too, by a bullet meant for you.

[Tonto]

That right bullet Go wild.

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

Easy, Scout. Easy fellow. Hollow. We'll stay in this part of the country till those crooks are captured. No matter how long it takes.

[Tonto]

Chemo Sabi now me know.

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

Hold it, Silver. Hold it.

[Fred Foy (The Lone Ranger Announcer)]

Otto.

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

What is it you know?

[Tonto]

Name a crook in Houzkal.

[Fred Foy (The Lone Ranger Announcer)]

Who is he?

[Tonto]

You almost say name just now. You say no matter how long it takes. Takes that word make me remember him.

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

How?

[Tonto]

Because name a crook is Texas.

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

Tex Garland, the gunslinger from Texas.

[Tonto]

Ah, him belonged to Jake Gibson gang.

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

I know the Gibson Eddie Bowen gang is the worst outlaw band in Texas. Tex Garland was their top gunslinger too.

[Tonto]

He must hobby them, not do anything in Texas long time.

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

That may be because they moved up here. It may have been their gang that held up the bank today. All right, let's get to Ran City and find out.

[Tonto]

Montreal.

[Fred Foy (The Lone Ranger Announcer)]

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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[Narrator / Lone Ranger Storyteller]

Darkness had fallen in Rand City when Tonto left the Lone Ranger in a grove near the end of the main street. The Indian went to the sheriff's office and returned shortly.

[Tonto]

Jim savvy M tell deputy you hear him say come to doctor's office. Im gonna leave back door open.

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

You know how to get to the office?

[Tonto]

Ah, we ride behind buildings. It's not far come scummy.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger Storyteller]

When the Lone Ranger and Tonto entered through the rear door of Dr. White's home and office, Deputy Bill Allen introduced himself to the masked man.

[Tonto]

Then he said the posse hasn't returned yet. The two prisoners we have refused to talk.

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

How's Sheriff Fraser?

[Tonto]

Oh, he's come to in fine shape. Doc White's having a hard time keeping him in bed. Doc's got him and Jason Sterling in bed in the next room.

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

Sterling?

[Tonto]

He's head of the bank. The bandit's got him too. But come inside masked man. When I told the sheriff you'd be here, he could hardly wait.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger Storyteller]

In the room where Fraser and Sterling were vetted, the Lone Ranger was introduced to Dr. White and the bank president. After a brief talk with the lawman, the masked man told of Tonto's identifying Tex Garland and voiced the belief that the gang was that of Jake Gibson and Eddie Bowen. Jason Sterling spoke first.

[Tonto]

You must be right. Just before they shot me, one of the bandits called the other by name. It was Eddie. Jump in toadstools. That was Eddie Bowen? It must have been. Now lie back there.

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

Sheriff. I'd like to know something about this man whose Name is Maddock.

[Tonto]

I can tell you about him. He's one of our best citizens. Maddox. Hey, that reminds me. I want to talk to masked man about something.

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

About your empty revolver, Sheriff.

[Tonto]

Yeah, how'd you know about that?

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

Otto told me about it. Also about Maddox being alone in your office while you and Tono talked. And there was a matter of the bullets in Maddox handkerchief.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger Storyteller]

Quickly Toto told of the bullets and immediately a tide of recollections was loosed.

[Tonto]

Say he maybe have something there. Maddock came into my office just a little while before the robbery. And I'm sure my gun was loaded when I left to talk to Tonto. When Tono and I started after crooks, he stumbled against us. I thought then it was an accident. He was trying to keep you from shooting at his pals, most likely. Sure, even though he'd emptied my gun. That reminds me of something. I told him last week. About the money shipment we were to receive at the bank today. And when the stagecoach was held up, he was over. Oh, gentlemen, gentlemen, please hold on. Maybe all those things you're surmising now are true. Then again, they might be mere coincidence. Well, I don't believe it. Now that I start thinking. You must give the man the benefit of the doubt. The man is presumed to be innocent until proved guilty.

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

Yes, Dr. White is right. Without proof, nothing we say means anything. Let's find out if Maddock is guilty or not. How does anyone know where Maddock is now?

[Tonto]

When I finished treating him, he said he was going back to his ranch to rest.

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

Good. Then listen. Please. I have a plan. It involves Maddock and the two men in the jailhouse. Tex Garland and his partner.

[Tonto]

How do you figure to tie them up?

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

It's you will tie up Alan, not them. Let me explain, Sheriff. I hope you'll allow me to try this.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger Storyteller]

The Lone Ranger outlined a plan that involved a great risk, but one that also promised a payoff. Shortly after he'd finished, the posse returned to town and the leader reported to Deputy Bill Allen.

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

Bill, we drew a blank. We followed the banish into the foothills. But it became dark then and we lost our trail.

[Fred Foy (The Lone Ranger Announcer)]

There's nothing we can do now before tomorrow.

[Tonto]

Mel. That's where you're wrong. Get the posse together. I want to talk to them. They're going to be getting a lot of action tonight. Yes, sir. A lot of action.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger Storyteller]

Half an hour passed before Deputy Bill Allen entered the sheriff's office. He went to the cell room and spoke to the man guarding Tex Garland and his partner.

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

Go.

[Tonto]

I Need Mel. I'll look after these two.

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

Thanks, Bill. Here's the keys.

[Fred Foy (The Lone Ranger Announcer)]

I'll be back in an hour.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger Storyteller]

The sullen outlaws in their cell ignored Bill Allen. During the next 10 minutes, he remained facing them, his back to the door. Suddenly they saw behind the deputy the figure of a masked man emerge from the outer room. He held a gun in his hand and he jammed it against Alan's back.

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

All right, you. Freeze. Don't talk or I'll shoot. Good. I'll take your gun. There, I have it. Who. Who are you? A friend of the boys. Tex have come to free you. You. Guard. Open that cell door fast.

[Tonto]

Yes. There you are.

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

Come on out, boys. Thanks, pal. Who are you, anyway? Jake and Eddie sent me. Tex, take that guard's tie and belt and bind his ankles and wrists. Sure, Lefty. Use his bandana to gag him. Right, Tex. Lefty, we should have known the boys wouldn't let us stay here long.

[Tonto]

There

[Fred Foy (The Lone Ranger Announcer)]

you go.

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

Have the shots heard? Don't be crazy. You must be the pal Eddie and Jake have here in town, huh? The one who set up this job today. No, Tex, I'm not that pal. But I'm taking you to his place. When we leave here, we're not going straight to the hideout? No, Texas. I have a message for you to give to Maddock. Maddock, huh? So that's the umbre's name. Say, how are we going to get away from here? I have two horses for you in the woods behind this place. We'll leave at the rear door. Come on, Tex. Lefty.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger Storyteller]

The masked man and bandits left the building and within seconds, Totto entered the cell room. He used his knife to cut the bonds that tied Deputy Bill Allen. After first removing the gag.

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

Thanks.

[Tonto]

We go to Matic Ranch now? Yes. Your friend's leading Texan Lefty there. In a roundabout way, we'll be able to get to Maddox before they do. Let's start.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger Storyteller]

On the way to the Matic Ranch house, the Lone Rangers careful questioning resulted in much information from the unsuspecting outlaws. When they reached a spot near the house, they stopped. The masked man said, thanks, Lefty.

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

I've done all I'm supposed to do. Do you know your way to the hideout from here? Yeah, I do. Aren't you going there with us? No, I have other plans. After you've given my message to Madoc, go to the hideout by yourselves. Well, thanks, pal. Thanks. All right, we'll see you.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger Storyteller]

The Lone Ranger watched the outlaws ride up to the main entrance of the ranch.

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

Come on, Sir.

[Tonto]

Come on.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger Storyteller]

Then he circled to the rear of the property and watched. In the moonlight. He saw a group of men move from the underbrush to the rear door of the house. He recognized Deputy Bill Allen in the lead.

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

Good. They made it. Come here. I see you got Bill Allen here in time.

[Tonto]

Ah, we keep watch till you come with crooks.

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

Otto. What about the members of the posse who are to follow Texan? Lefty when they leave Madoc?

[Tonto]

Them waiting trees down the road. You not worry, Kimasabi. Them good men. Them be able to follow crooks to hideout, not be seen.

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

They'll capture Jake Gibson, Eddie Bowen and their gang because Texan left here going directly to the hideout.

[Tonto]

What we do now, Kimasabe?

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

Those crooks gave me information on all the hold ups they've committed and where. We go to Sheriff Fraser in Rand City and tell him everything. It'll help when those outlaws go to trial. Come on.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger Storyteller]

The man known as Ward Maddock, his arm bandaged, answered the rapping on his door. Two men pushed past him and then turned. Jack spoke rapidly.

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

Eddie and Jake sent us. You're the pal we've had here in town, aren't you? What? Lefty, this fella's name isn't Maddock. Huh? Say, aren't you Snake Curtis? Yes, but never mind that. How did you get out of the jailhouse?

[Fred Foy (The Lone Ranger Announcer)]

Why are you here?

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

I told Eddie and Jake I didn't want anyone but them to make contact with me. They want to see you right away. Right away? Why? I'm supposed to go meet them after midnight for the payoff. I'd be a fool to leave the ranch at this hour. Wait. How did you get here without being seen? A master umbrella brought us here. He wouldn't tell us who he was.

[Tonto]

He's not one of the regular gang. He must work undercover like you. Do you know who he is?

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

Oh, I don't want to know who you two are either. Tell Jake and Eddie I set up no more jobs for them. Tell them to leave my share of

[Narrator / Lone Ranger Storyteller]

the money at the hideout.

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

I'll pick it up tomorrow or whenever. I'm sure the coast is clear. Now go. All right. We did what we was told. I hope no one saw them come here.

[Tonto]

Wait. In Maddock. Curtis.

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

Phil.

[Fred Foy (The Lone Ranger Announcer)]

Helen.

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

Posse.

[Tonto]

Don't go with that gun you covered.

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

What is this? You were listening from the kitchen.

[Tonto]

Yes. We know everything there is to know.

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

It's not legal. It's against the law to break into a house like you've done.

[Tonto]

It's more against the law to Break out of prison as you did. Snake. Curtis Snake. The name sure fits you. But you'll be caged again.

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

Oh, no, I'm not. You're not gonna take me.

[Tonto]

Come here.

[Fred Foy (The Lone Ranger Announcer)]

You.

[Tonto]

Sit up.

[Fred Foy (The Lone Ranger Announcer)]

That's my wounded arm. It hurts.

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

This is a curl in your back.

[Tonto]

Put the cuffs on a male.

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

Wounded arm or not?

[Tonto]

Sure.

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

Those two double crosses bringing you here like that.

[Tonto]

They brought us here, Curtis. But they didn't know. No more than they know they'll be leading the biggest posse we ever had to their hideout. Listen.

[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

There they go now it's. It's all over, huh?

[Tonto]

Yes. For you and the rest of your pals. And it's over not because of me or any of this posse. It's because of an Injun named Toto and his pal, the Lone Ranger.

[Fred Foy (The Lone Ranger Announcer)]

I o Sue.

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[Tonto]

Wow.

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[Fred Foy (The Lone Ranger Announcer)]

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[Tonto]

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[Fred Foy (The Lone Ranger Announcer)]

He ate his wheaties every flake today Bob Sparks, that Boston team still eats his Wheaties with fruit and cream Champion

[Tonto]

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[Tonto]

Come on, Bob.

[Fred Foy (The Lone Ranger Announcer)]

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[Tonto]

Cause champions are made.

[Fred Foy (The Lone Ranger Announcer)]

Not far. Yes, sir. Get on your way? Get on your way? Get on your way with sweeties.

[Tonto]

Breakfast of champions.

[Fred Foy (The Lone Ranger Announcer)]

The Lone Ranger A copyrighted feature of the Lone Ranger Incorporated is created by George W. Trendle, produced by Twindle Campbell Muir Incorporated, directed by Charles D. Livingston and edited by Fran Stryker. The part of the Lone Ranger is played by Brace Beamer, your announcer, Fred Foy. The Lone Ranger is brought to you by General Mills every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at this same time. Be sure to listen. This recorded program has come to you from Detroit. This is ABC Radio Network.

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[Jake Gibson Gang Member / Narrator]

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