Squint-Eye | The Lone Ranger (03-02-53)

Summary

Podcast Summary: “Squint-Eye” | The Lone Ranger (Episode Date: 03-02-53, Podcast Release: February 17, 2026)

Podcast: Old Time Radio Westerns
Host: Andrew Rhynes

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Episode Overview

In this restored classic episode of The Lone Ranger titled “Squint-Eye,” listeners are plunged into an action-packed tale of mistaken identity, betrayal, and frontier justice. The Lone Ranger and his trusted companion Tonto unravel a criminal plot involving a wounded ex-cavalryman, a ruthless outlaw named Mac James (aka “Squint”), and the attempted murder of a local sheriff. The story is driven by themes of deception, perseverance, and the unyielding pursuit of justice in the untamed West.

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Key Discussion Points & Story Breakdown

1. Heroic Rescue and a Case of Mistaken Identity

[04:41–06:24]

• The Lone Ranger and Tonto, traveling through Texas, spot a motionless man (Ben Thorpe) on the railroad tracks as a train approaches.
• With seconds to spare, the Lone Ranger drags him to safety. Ben is injured but regains consciousness in their camp.
• Ben reveals his name and recounts a hazy memory involving Mac James, a man with a distinctive squinting eye. “I met him on a freight train. He tried to kill me. But I'll get him for it. I'll find him. That squintin' eye of his is a dead giveaway.” (Ben Thorpe, [07:08])

2. The Outlaw’s Plot

[07:23–09:06]

• Ben relives how Mac James stole his cavalry clothes and discharge papers, intending to frame Ben and escape his own criminal past.
• “The Law's looking for Mac James, so I aim to have him killed. Then I'll be Ben Thorpe.” (Mac James/Squint, [07:59])
• An empty envelope in Ben’s pocket, addressed to Mac James and connected to Joe Santo in Trail City, gives the Lone Ranger and Tonto a lead on the villain’s destination.

3. Mac James’ Deception in Trail City

[09:57–12:36]

• Mac James, disguised in Ben’s stolen identity, arrives in Trail City and is confronted by Sheriff Newton.
• The sheriff, suspicious of his squint, tries to recall details from a wanted handbill. Before he can act, Mac James shoots him and flees ([12:04]).
• Tonto discovers clues—a basin full of recently shaved black whiskers—suggesting Mac James is altering his appearance to further his deception.

4. Worsening Stakes: Ben Thorpe is Framed

[12:36–13:54, 16:16–17:22]

• Tonto learns the townsfolk believe “Ben Thorpe” shot the sheriff, based on the army papers and squinted eye.
• “They'll hang me if they catch me.” (Ben Thorpe, [16:56])
• The real Ben falls unconscious again; the Lone Ranger and Tonto decide to bring him to the town doctor, while the Lone Ranger seeks answers from Joe Santo.

5. The Villains Celebrate Prematurely

[17:51–19:49]

• Mac James and Joe Santo, believing their plan has succeeded, relax at the hotel. They assume a train will soon destroy all evidence or even Thorpe’s body:
• “I left the body on the tracks, Joe. Who can tell about the eye after the train’s gone by?” (Mac James/Squint, [18:46])

6. Showdown and Clever Justice

[20:23–25:10]

• The Lone Ranger confronts Joe Santo, stating, “You’re hiding Squint and you’re going to tell me where he is. I’m prepared to beat the information out of you if necessary.” ([22:06])
• The confrontation terrifies Santo, who reveals Mac James’s plan to kill the sheriff.
• The Lone Ranger rushes to the doctor’s house just in time. Inside, Mac James is about to carry out another crime. He is identified by the sheriff: “He’s Mac James, the man who shot me.” (Sheriff Newton, [23:18])
• During the standoff, Tonto and the Lone Ranger overpower Mac James and secure him for trial.
• “Good for you, Injun!” (Ben Thorpe, [24:12])

7. Restoration of Justice and Final Reflections

[25:02–25:10]

• Sheriff Newton, recovering, expresses his gratitude and offers the Lone Ranger his badge:
  • "Here's my badge. That's all the authority you need." (Sheriff Newton, [24:55])
  • “Now, there’s a man… who should always wear a lawman’s badge.” (Sheriff Newton, [25:02])
• The tale closes as the townsfolk marvel at the masked lawman’s heroism.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “That squintin’ eye of his is a dead giveaway.”
  — Ben Thorpe ([07:08])

• “The Law's looking for Mac James, so I aim to have him killed. Then I'll be Ben Thorpe.”
  — Mac James/Squint ([07:59])

• "He’s Mac James, the man who shot me."
  — Sheriff Newton ([23:18])

• "You're hiding Squint and you're going to tell me where he is. I'm prepared to beat the information out of you if you'll just tell me who you are."
  — The Lone Ranger ([22:06])

• "Now, there's a man, Doc, who should always wear a lawman's badge."
  — Sheriff Newton ([25:02])

• "I'll bet he's the first man to wear both a badge and a mask."
  — Tonto ([25:06])

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• [04:41] – Lone Ranger and Tonto discover Ben Thorpe on the tracks
• [07:23] – Ben recounts Mac James’s deception
• [11:03] – Mac James, posing as Ben, is confronted by the sheriff
• [12:36] – Sheriff is shot and Mac flees
• [16:16] – Tonto’s investigation, clues pointing to Mac’s disguise
• [17:51] – Villains plan, discuss implications of their plot
• [20:23] – Lone Ranger confronts Joe Santo
• [23:02] – Final confrontation; the Lone Ranger and Tonto thwart Mac James
• [24:55] – Sheriff gives the Lone Ranger temporary lawman’s authority

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Tone & Narrative Style

The episode remains true to the classic radio western style: earnest, dramatic, with virtuous heroes and melodramatic villains. The action is fast-paced, dialogue sharp, with moments of humor and admiration for the Lone Ranger’s legendary status.

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For New Listeners

Even if you haven’t heard the episode, this summary delivers the essential drama: a treacherous plot to swap identities and dodge the law, the Lone Ranger’s unwavering sense of duty, and the ultimate triumph of justice in the Old West. Fans of classic radio and western lore will appreciate the meticulous restoration that brings a fresh clarity to these timeless adventures.

Listen for the iconic moments—like the Lone Ranger donning a sheriff’s badge—and the enduring camaraderie between good men and their trusted friends as they fight for what’s right.

Transcript

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[Narrator]

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

[Sam]

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[Narrator]

With his faithful Indian companion, Tato, the daring and resourceful mask rider of the plains led the fight for law and order in the early western United States. Nowhere in the pages of history can one find a greater champion of justice. Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear. From out of the past come the thundering hoofbeats of the great horse Silver. The Lone Ranger rides again.

[The Lone Ranger]

Come on, Silver. Let's go, big fella.

[Sam]

Silver. Ay.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger and Toto were deep in Texas and heading south through a stand of cottonwoods. As they came out of the woods, they saw the tracks of a railroad and heard the distant whistle of a locomotive.

[Tonto]

We stop here, Kimosabe. Watch train go by.

[The Lone Ranger]

All right, Tato.

[Narrator]

Suddenly, Tato pointed to an object on the track some distance away that looked like man.

[The Lone Ranger]

It Is a man. Montelli.

[Narrator]

Dashing ahead of Tato, the masked man raced along the single track toward the oncoming locomotive.

[Tonto]

Those are the ho.

[Sam]

Steady.

[Narrator]

He brought his mighty stallion to a sliding stop and leaped to the ground beside the still form of a man who lay across the rails.

[Tonto]

Keep his hobby frame and he close.

[The Lone Ranger]

I'll get him off the track.

[Narrator]

Leaning out of the locomotive cab, the engineer waved frantically and pulled the whistle cord.

[The Lone Ranger]

I'll get him there. That does it.

[Narrator]

A train raced by, enveloping the Lone Ranger, Toto and the unconscious man in a cloud of steam.

[The Lone Ranger]

That was a close call.

[Tonto]

Alive can get conscious now.

[The Lone Ranger]

He has some severe head wounds, Toto. Possibly a fractured skull.

[Tonto]

Maybe it dangerous to move him.

[The Lone Ranger]

We can't camp here beside the tracks. We'll have to hide him before the engineers send someone to investigate, make a litter and carry him to the woods.

[Narrator]

In the shelter of the cottonwoods, Tato made camp while the masked man did what he could to attend the stranger's injury. In half an hour, the rescued man was fully conscious. He looked around the camp with a somewhat bewildered expression, then turned his eyes toward the Lone Ranger.

[The Lone Ranger]

I'm glad to see you're feeling better. Don't let it alarm you.

[Ben Thorpe]

It doesn't. I saw a masked man in action during an engine fight. He had a horse called Silver and an engine friend named Toddo.

[The Lone Ranger]

Where was that?

[Ben Thorpe]

At Yellow Springs. I was there when you persuaded Lambert to surrender.

[The Lone Ranger]

Were you a soldier?

[Ben Thorpe]

Yeah, a cavalryman. My name's Ben Thorpe. I was honorably discharged last month. I don't know how I got here.

[The Lone Ranger]

We found you unconscious on the railroad tracks. You've had several blows on the head, one of them very hard.

[Ben Thorpe]

Mac James.

[Tonto]

Ooh, Mac James.

[Ben Thorpe]

I met him on a freight train. He tried to kill me. But I'll get him for it. I'll find him. That squintin eye of his is a dead giveaway.

[The Lone Ranger]

Squinting eye.

[Tonto]

Kimasabe, maybe.

[The Lone Ranger]

Ben, can you describe the squint eyed man?

[Ben Thorpe]

Well, he was about my size and build. And his whiskers had grown about the same as mine. And he had that squintin eye. We jumped off the train together and came to this woods. And the sneaky polecat pulled his gun on me. I couldn't imagine what he was after. Oh, Mac, are you loco, holding me up? You know I've got no money.

[Mac James / Squint]

I don't want money. I want your cavalry cape and your hat. Also your army discharge.

[Ben Thorpe]

For what, Mac? They're worthless.

[Mac James / Squint]

You didn't know it, Ben, but the Law's looking for Mac James, so I aim to have him killed. Then I'll be Ben Thorpe. Why you take off that cape, you'll.

[Ben Thorpe]

Have to shoot me to get it.

[Mac James / Squint]

Shoot you? Not a chance. I've got a better way.

[Ben Thorpe]

That's. That's all I remember. Mister.

[The Lone Ranger]

Your cap and your cloak are gone. What about your army discharge?

[Ben Thorpe]

All my clothes are gone. These are Mac's clothes I'm wearing.

[The Lone Ranger]

Look through the pockets.

[Ben Thorpe]

I'll try.

[The Lone Ranger]

Help him, Dodo.

[Ben Thorpe]

I reckon Mac must have knocked me out with his gun barrel. Then after switching clothes, left me on the railroad tracks.

[The Lone Ranger]

He must have known a train would be along before you regained consciousness. Or he might have thought he killed you with a blow.

[Tonto]

Oh, here. Here's something in pocket.

[The Lone Ranger]

An old envelope.

[Tonto]

It's empty.

[The Lone Ranger]

Let me see it. Teller.

[Ben Thorpe]

I reckon that's all I left in the pockets.

[The Lone Ranger]

This is addressed to Mac James at Fort Smith, Arkansas. The return address is Joe Santo, Trail City.

[Tonto]

Trail City. Not near here. Train on way there.

[The Lone Ranger]

That's interesting, mister.

[Ben Thorpe]

Here, you were mighty interested when I told you that Mac James had a squintin eye.

[The Lone Ranger]

Yes, Ben. We've been looking for a man named James McKay, alias Mac James and sometimes known as Squint.

[Ben Thorpe]

Is he wanted by the law?

[The Lone Ranger]

Indeed he is.

[Ben Thorpe]

What's he done?

[The Lone Ranger]

Bank robbery and murder.

[Ben Thorpe]

Have you ever seen him?

[The Lone Ranger]

No, but I've seen pictures of him on handbills.

[Ben Thorpe]

You might find him in Trail City.

[The Lone Ranger]

That's what I think. I've heard rumors that Joe Santo runs a hideout for crooks in Trail City.

[Tonto]

Kimasabe, eh?

[Mac James / Squint]

Me go there?

[Tonto]

Look round?

[The Lone Ranger]

Yes, Toto. See if you can learn something about Joe Santo. I'll stay here with Ben.

[Sam]

Easy, Scout.

[Tonto]

Easy, fella. Get him off, Scout.

[Narrator]

The southbound train that nearly took Ben Thorpe's life reached Trail City shortly after noon. For the next two hours, men were busy unloading cattle. At 2:15, the engineer looked at his watch and showed impatience. Meanwhile, several blocks from the station, Trail City's main street was practically deserted. Two men leaned against the hitch rail in front of Joe Sato's Hotel and Cafe.

[The Lone Ranger]

The sheriff greeted them.

[Sam]

Sam, you and Rip look as if you'd lost your best friend. We lost our last dime in the card game.

[Tonto]

Yeah, we even lost our guns.

[The Lone Ranger]

Dog gone.

[Sam]

Without my shooting iron, I feel half dressed. Well, stay away from Santa's card games. What are you looking at, Sam?

[The Lone Ranger]

That gent coming down the street there looks like a newcomer.

[Sam]

Yeah, stranger to me.

[Tonto]

Must have been a soldier. He's wearing a cavalry cape.

[Sam]

I'LL go and meet him. I like to know about newcomers. Hi there, Misty. I'm Sheriff Newton.

[Mac James / Squint]

Well, I'm not dodging the law.

[Sam]

What's your name?

[Mac James / Squint]

Ben Thorpe.

[Sam]

Glad to know you, sir. I judge you've been in the army.

[Mac James / Squint]

Yeah, Mustered out a month ago. I'm looking for work.

[Sam]

Well, Thorpe, I don't mean to give offense, but the fact is we've been getting more than our share of crooks in Trail City. So it's part of my job to sort of investigate strangers. Now, you say your name is Thorpe.

[Mac James / Squint]

You want to see my army discharge?

[Sam]

Well, let it just about prove you're Ben Thorpe.

[The Lone Ranger]

All right.

[Mac James / Squint]

My papers are here in my inside pocket.

[Narrator]

Mac James, posing as Ben Thorpe, unbuttoned his army cape and reached beneath it with both hands. His left hand brought off the army discharge, but the right remained hidden and gripping a gun.

[Mac James / Squint]

There's the paper.

[Sam]

Did you. Did you get hurt or have you always had that squinty? Squinty 511 170. Yeah. Black squint.

[Mac James / Squint]

You're not reading that from the army discharge.

[Sam]

I'm remembering it from a handbill. Yeah, yeah, you're making.

[Narrator]

Before the sheriff's gun cleared leather, Mac James fired from beneath the cape, then turned and fled toward the railroad tracks. Late that afternoon, Tonto returned to the camp with Scout running hard. The Lone Ranger who'd been sitting beside Ben Thorpe leaped to his feet.

[The Lone Ranger]

What's the news, Tonto?

[Tonto]

Sheriff Newton shot. Maybe him die.

[The Lone Ranger]

Who shot him?

[Tonto]

Everyone think Ben Thorpe do it.

[Ben Thorpe]

Me.

[Tonto]

Isn't that right? Them fine army paper, your name on it.

[Ben Thorpe]

Mac James. He framed me.

[Mac James / Squint]

The squint eyed crook ought to start.

[The Lone Ranger]

At the beginning and tell us all you know.

[Tonto]

Well, me go into town, hide scout behind hotel. While me there among trees, me see feller come out back door hotel. Him carry wash basin and dump it in ground.

[The Lone Ranger]

Then what?

[Tonto]

While him go inside hotel, me go look where basin dumped. Find soapy water with plenty back black whisker. Then me go to Main Street. Plenty people there. There plenty talk. A shooting.

[The Lone Ranger]

The shooting of the sheriff.

[Tonto]

Ah, me listen. Hear how I'm shot by man in army cape.

[Ben Thorpe]

If anyone saw Mac James close up, they'll remember his squinting eye.

[Tonto]

No one see him close. Only sheriff him unconscious.

[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.

[Sam]

Foreign.

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[Narrator]

Autotrader buy your car online? Really? Now to continue, Tato reported all that he knew about the shooting, including the escape of a gunman on the southbound train.

[Tonto]

Then he added, fellow telegraph marshal next town ask him to stop train, search for gunmen.

[The Lone Ranger]

Did the reply come from the marshal before you left Trail City?

[Tonto]

Ah, me wait there till answer come. Marshal say crook not on train but in freight car. Him find army cape door car wide open.

[Ben Thorpe]

My cape. Mac James must have jumped off the train.

[The Lone Ranger]

Between stations, probably.

[Tonto]

Then me remember soapy water and black whiskers.

[The Lone Ranger]

Yes. Mac James might have sneaked back to Joe Santo's hotel and shaved.

[Ben Thorpe]

In that case, he's still in town. But no one will tie him into the shooting.

[The Lone Ranger]

Not unless the sheriff recovers and remembers his squinting eye.

[Ben Thorpe]

They'll hang me if they catch me.

[Tonto]

I've got to get away. I gotta run up.

[Sam]

Oh.

[Tonto]

I'm unconscious again.

[The Lone Ranger]

Otto, he needs a doctor's attention.

[Tonto]

Isn't that right? Me go to town for doctor?

[The Lone Ranger]

No. If the sheriff's condition is critical, the doctor must stay with him. We'll have to take Ben Thorpe to the doctor. And I intend to call on Joe Santo.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger and Toto started for town at sunset. They traveled slowly and took turns carrying Ben Thorpe, who was still unconscious. It was nearly dark when they finally drew rein behind the house where the doctor lived and maintained his office. Totto and Thorp stayed with the doctor while the Lone Ranger went in search of Joe Sato. Meanwhile, Joe Sato rapped on the door of the room he'd rented to Mac James on the second floor of the hotel.

[The Lone Ranger]

Not you, Joe.

[Tonto]

Yes.

[Narrator]

Morning.

[Tonto]

You look like a new man.

[Mac James / Squint]

The shave and new clothes make a difference.

[Tonto]

That suit of mine fits you first rate.

[Sam]

Yeah.

[Mac James / Squint]

What's the news? Has anyone found the body on the tracks?

[Tonto]

Not yet.

[Mac James / Squint]

There were so many men out looking for Thorpe, I thought it'd be found. By now.

[Tonto]

Everyone is looking south of town. They Think you. I mean, Ben Thorpe jumped off the train between here and the next station.

[Mac James / Squint]

No one figures I sneaked right back here. No, they'll find the body sooner or later. Only they'll never know it's Ben Thorpe. They'll think it's Mac James.

[Tonto]

Is there any way to identify it as you?

[Narrator]

Yes.

[Mac James / Squint]

I left an old envelope, my name on it, in the coat pocket.

[Ben Thorpe]

How that should do it.

[Tonto]

Unless someone looks for the squinting eye.

[Mac James / Squint]

I left the body on the tracks, Joe. Who can tell about the eye after the train's gone by? That so officially, Mac James will be dead.

[Sam]

Yeah.

[Mac James / Squint]

They'll all go on searching for Ben Thorpe for the shooting of the sheriff, but he'll never be found.

[Tonto]

I gotta admit, you're smart.

[Mac James / Squint]

Smart enough to outwit the Lone Ranger. Your Lone Ranger?

[Sam]

Yeah.

[Mac James / Squint]

I heard in a roundabout way that he's hunting for me.

[Tonto]

Why didn't you tell me?

[Mac James / Squint]

What's the difference, Squint?

[Tonto]

If I'd known he was after you, I'd never have taken you in. I'd sooner hide a rattlesnake beneath my shirt than hide a man who was hunted by the Lone Ranger.

[Mac James / Squint]

Don't worry, Joe. I'll only be here for a few days. As soon as someone finds that body in the tracks, the word'll spread that Mack James is dead. Then the Lone Ranger'll quit hunting me and I'll be free to travel with a new name.

[Tonto]

That squinting eye will be a giveaway.

[Mac James / Squint]

Not if I'm officially dead. Don't worry, Joe.

[Narrator]

Everything will be all right if the sheriff don't recover.

[Mac James / Squint]

I see the sheriff still at the dog's house?

[Tonto]

Yes, and still unconscious. But if he comes to.

[Mac James / Squint]

He won't.

[Tonto]

Hey, why are you strapping on your gun?

[Mac James / Squint]

Going to the doc's house to attend to some unfinished business.

[Tonto]

You're going out? Yes. What if you're senior?

[Mac James / Squint]

It's dark. Wait here, Joe. I'll be back.

[Narrator]

Mac James went down the rear stairs and out the back door of the hotel. He walked through the alley at the side of the building to the main street. Then headed Bo lack toward the doctor's house, confident that he would be unnoticed in the darkness. Meanwhile, the Lone Ranger traveled in the opposite direction. Behind the row of buildings. He entered the hotel's back door, the door that the killer had just used as an exit, and made his way to the kitchen. The cook was startled quiet.

[Mac James / Squint]

Don't shoot, mister.

[The Lone Ranger]

Where's Joe Santo? Well, I'm not supposed. Where is he?

[Narrator]

Oh, my God.

[The Lone Ranger]

Do you want to Lose the use of this arm.

[Sam]

Well?

[Mac James / Squint]

He's upstairs in one of the rooms.

[Sam]

What room?

[Tonto]

He'll fire me.

[The Lone Ranger]

Number 10.

[Narrator]

In room 10, Joe Santo paced the floor nervously. It seemed like an hour since Mac James had left. But it was less than five minutes.

[Tonto]

Then what?

[The Lone Ranger]

Hold it, Joe. Don't move your hands.

[Sam]

Mask.

[Tonto]

Who are you?

[The Lone Ranger]

Turn around. Will I see if you have a gun?

[Tonto]

I'm not armed. I never carry a gun. I'm just a peace loving man. If this is a robbery.

[The Lone Ranger]

It's no robbery. I want information. Where is Mac James?

[Tonto]

I don't know. How should I know?

[The Lone Ranger]

Also known as Squint.

[Tonto]

I don't know anyone by.

[The Lone Ranger]

Turn around and face me, mister.

[Tonto]

You're a friend of his.

[The Lone Ranger]

I'm not a friend.

[Tonto]

In that case I.

[The Lone Ranger]

You're fat and flabby. You couldn't do much to defend yourself. I'd hate to take advantage of your weakness. But believe me, I'll go as far as necessary to make you talk. You're hiding Squint and you're going to tell me where he is. I'm prepared to beat the information out.

[Tonto]

Of you if you'll just tell me who you are.

[The Lone Ranger]

I'm. I'm known as the Lone Ranger.

[Narrator]

Sato's face went ghastly white. Then Sato slumped to the floor. The Lone Ranger reached for a nearby pitcher of water and dumped it on the pasty face.

[Sam]

Oh no.

[Tonto]

It on, Ranger.

[The Lone Ranger]

Come on, Santo, on your feet.

[Tonto]

Don't beat me.

[The Lone Ranger]

For the last time, where's Quint?

[Tonto]

He went to the Doc's house. I tried to stop him. I told him.

[The Lone Ranger]

Not Doc's house.

[Narrator]

For what?

[Sam]

To.

[Tonto]

To finish the sheriff.

[The Lone Ranger]

Come on. I'm taking you to the woodshed.

[Tonto]

The woodshed?

[Mac James / Squint]

Yes.

[The Lone Ranger]

I'll tie and gag you there just as I did your cook. You'll be good and quiet company for each other.

[Narrator]

Tonto and the doctor stood side by side with their hands raised and their backs against the bedroom wall. Squint was in the doorway holding his own gun in one hand and Tonos in the other. The sheriff and Ben Thorpe lay on bunks. Both were conscious but too weak to rise.

[Tonto]

I don't know who you are.

[Sam]

Well, I do, Dirk. He's Mac James, the man who shot me.

[Mac James / Squint]

Good thing I came here, Sheriff. You'd have made trouble for me.

[Tonto]

You can't kill four of us and get away with it.

[Mac James / Squint]

Oh yes I can, Doc. My story will be that Ben Thorp did the shooting. I was passing by and heard three shots. I rushed in. I saw that he drilled you and the Indian and the sheriff. Well, I struggled with him. I took his gun and then clouted him a few times in the head.

[The Lone Ranger]

Fatally.

[Ben Thorpe]

Are you ornery, Polkitt?

[Mac James / Squint]

My story will be believed, Thorpe, because you're already being hunted for shooting the sheriff. You know, I'd like to hear how you escape from the train, but I've already wasted enough time. My curiosity must go unsatisfied.

[The Lone Ranger]

Not at all.

[Narrator]

Huh?

[Tonto]

Oh, my hand. Good for you, Injun.

[The Lone Ranger]

Oh, no, that wasn't necessary.

[Tonto]

Tell me. Mad Chemo Sabi. Him kneed, fist and face.

[Ben Thorpe]

I enjoyed seeing that.

[Tonto]

That was me. Tie hands while him unconscious. Now, there's plenty of time to. He'll be stiff for quite a while.

[Sam]

Lock Mac James in jail, Doc. If you pull me through, I'll see that he hangs you. I know where he's wanted.

[Tonto]

Oh, you'll be all right, Sheriff. You're past the crisis and so is Thor.

[The Lone Ranger]

Sheriff Joe Santo is guilty of concealing a known murderer.

[Sam]

Accessory after the fact. Ed, by thunder, I've wanted to jail that critter.

[The Lone Ranger]

If I had the authority, I'd make the arrest and have him in jail by the time Mac James gets there.

[Sam]

Authority?

[Ben Thorpe]

Yes, sire.

[Sam]

Here's my badge. That's all the authority you need.

[The Lone Ranger]

Thanks, Sheriff. I'll be back.

[Sam]

Now, there's a man, Doc, who should always wear a lawman's badge.

[Tonto]

I'll bet he's the first man to wear both a badge and a mask.

[Sam]

Why not? He's the Lone Ranger. There. Sam.

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[Sam]

It's.

[Narrator]

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[Sam]

Foreign.

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