Strange Meeting | The Lone Ranger (04-21-52)

Summary

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Old Time Radio Westerns – The Lone Ranger: "Strange Meeting" (04-21-52)

Host: Andrew Rhynes
Original Air Date: April 21, 1952 (restored release October 14, 2025)
Featured: Classic digitally restored Lone Ranger episode, exploring themes of justice, family, and redemption in the Old West

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Episode Overview

This episode of Old Time Radio Westerns presents a pivotal Lone Ranger adventure titled "Strange Meeting." At the heart of the story is the newly appointed Sheriff Tom Robinson, his daunting quest to bring down the region’s most notorious outlaw, Rocky Smith, and the shocking family secret that binds lawman and outlaw. Enhanced by meticulous digital restoration, the episode crackles with improved sound, accentuating the drama, emotion, and frontier atmosphere characteristic of golden age radio.

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Key Discussion Points and Story Highlights

1. Sheriff Tom Robinson’s Appointment & Vow

[03:14–04:41]

• Tom Robinson, recently sworn in as Sheriff of Stonedale, excitedly informs his sister Emmy.
  Tom: “You’re now looking at the new sheriff of Stonedale, Emmy.” [03:56]
• Despite warnings about the infamous Rocky Smith, Tom resolves to bring him to justice:
  Tom: “When the badge was pinned on me, I promised to get Rocky Smith and his men, Emmy, and I’ll not give up till I do.” [04:41]

2. The Outlaw’s Secret Past

[05:20–07:15]

• Rocky Smith, the outlaw leader, learns his father is the new sheriff.
• Rocky confides in his partner Juan Sonoro, unveiling his real name and origin:
  Rocky: “I was first named Billy Robinson. ... My old man is about 45 now. When he was 20, he married my mother ... she died and Belle [Smith] took me as her own.” [06:14–07:00]
• He expresses bitter detachment, insisting the sheriff is “just another sheriff to me.” [07:19]

3. The Lone Ranger’s Involvement

[08:03–08:54]

• Tonto updates the Lone Ranger on Stonedale’s new sheriff and the Rocky Smith threat:
  Tonto: “Them swear in new sheriff. Him named Tom Robinson.” [08:15]
  Lone Ranger: “I hope the new sheriff isn’t sorry if he ever does capture Rocky.” [08:51]
• Lone Ranger references knowledge learned from Belle Smith, Rocky’s foster mother, foreshadowing the story’s twist.

4. The Bank Robbery & Humbling of the Sheriff

[09:07–14:32]

• Rocky and his gang brazenly rob the town bank on Tom’s first day as sheriff, escaping in the dark.
• The posse fails to catch them and Tom faces ridicule from townsfolk:
  Townsman: “Seems to me you gave up too easy, Sheriff. Maybe you can’t handle the job after all.” [13:41]
• To compound matters, a violent attack leaves the sheriff’s deputy dead and the office wrecked.
  Deputy’s fate: “He’s dead.” [14:32]

5. Shame and Resolve

[15:53–16:23]

• Tom is publicly shamed and pressured to resign:
  Townsman: “Maybe you better turn in your badge.” [16:04]
• Tom’s determination hardens:
  Tom: “I’ll prove you didn’t make a mistake having me sheriff. Even if I have to hunt Rocky Smith night and day.” [16:06]

6. Encounter with the Lone Ranger

[17:10–18:07]

• Tom, feeling defeated, nearly shoots the Lone Ranger and Tonto but quickly recognizes their intent to help.
  Lone Ranger: “We want to help you.” [17:51]
  Tom, refusing aid: “This is something I feel I have to do alone.” [17:56]

7. Rocky’s Inner Conflict

[18:34–20:40]

• Back at the hideout, Rocky berates his men for taking matters into their own hands, especially after realizing his father may lose his badge.
• Signs of sentimentality and regret begin to surface:
  Rocky: “Maybe he matters to me, Savvy? Maybe he always matters. ... Might have been different if he’d brought me up.” [20:06]

8. Father and Son: The Strange Meeting

[21:33–22:27]

• Alone by the creek, Rocky is ambushed by Tom. They recognize each other from descriptions without realizing their connection.
  Tom: “I’m taking you in, Rocky Smith, dead or alive.” [21:45]
• Rocky asserts he’s no killer, despite his record.
• They face off, but Rocky hesitates to harm his father.

9. Redemption and the Truth Revealed

[23:02–25:00]

• As Tom is threatened from behind by Rocky’s own gang, Rocky saves his father by firing on the ambushers instead.
• The Lone Ranger intervenes, clearing up the misunderstanding and tending to wounded outlaws.
• Juan sows discord, revealing Rocky’s true heritage:
  Juan: “Rocky Smith is really Billy Robinson, Sheriff.” [24:49]
  Tom: “Billy Robinson? … he’s your son.” [24:54–25:00]

10. Forgiveness, Justice, and Hope

[25:17–27:16]

• The Lone Ranger reassures Tom of Rocky/Billy’s potential for redemption, emphasizing he never killed anyone.
• Tom’s commitment:
  Tom: “I’ll take you in, Billy. Then I’ll give up my badge and stand by you no matter what.” [25:28]
• Jake confesses Juan killed the deputy, clearing Rocky/Billy of murder:
  Jake: “He hasn’t. Juan killed the deputy last night. Rocky wasn’t with us at all.” [25:56]

11. Epilogue – New Hope in Stonedale

[26:21–27:16]

• With townspeople's support, Tom keeps his badge.
• The Lone Ranger departs, wishing a better future for Billy Robinson:
  Lone Ranger: “Sheriff, Rocky Smith is finished. And I hope the future will bring a better life for Billy Robinson, your boy. Adios, friends.” [27:06]

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Tom’s pride and hope:
  “You’re now looking at the new sheriff of Stonedale, Emmy.” [03:56]

• Rocky’s secret identity:
  “So far as I’m concerned, it is. But I was first named Billy Robinson.” [07:00]

• Tom’s vow:
  “I’ll have the last laugh, I promise you. After all, I’ve been sheriff only since this afternoon.” [13:51]

• Heartbreak and acceptance:
  “My boy Billy, an outlaw. I don’t sadly how that happened.” [25:00]

• Lone Ranger’s wisdom:
  “What he did took great courage. And the same quality of courage was displayed by Tom’s son when he faced his father and knew who he was.” [26:45]

• Final goodbye:
  “Sheriff Rocky Smith is finished. And I hope the future will bring a better life for Billy Robinson, your boy. Adios, friends.” [27:06]

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Key Timestamps

• Sheriff Robinson sworn in: [03:14–04:41]
• Rocky’s backstory revealed: [06:06–07:00]
• First bank robbery & posse’s failure: [09:07–14:32]
• Sheriff publically shamed: [13:41–16:23]
• Tom meets the Lone Ranger: [17:10–18:07]
• Rocky’s remorse surfaces: [20:06–20:40]
• Father and son standoff: [21:33–22:27]
• Climactic shootout & truth revealed: [23:02–25:00]
• Resolution & Lone Ranger’s farewell: [26:21–27:16]

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Episode Tone & Takeaways

“Strange Meeting” crackles with drama, suspense, and human emotion as only the Lone Ranger can deliver. Its themes — justice, the cost of choices, the hope for redemption, and the unbreakable bond between parent and child — are delivered with heartfelt performances and sharp dialogue. Restoration efforts make the soundscape immersive, giving listeners a fresh window into the golden age of radio storytelling.

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Transcript

[A]

Foreign.

[B]

Welcome to the Old Time 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.

[C]

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

[A]

Saith Indian companion.

[C]

Tottle 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.

[D]

Come on, Silver. Let's go, big fellow. Hey, silver.

[A]

Away.

[C]

At 45, Tom Robinson looked older than his age. His hair was graying at the temples and sharp lines were noticeable in his weather beaten but kindly face. But one afternoon, Tom walked more sprightly than usual as he entered the small house he shared with his spinster sister, Emmy.

[E]

Tom, you're home earlier than usual.

[A]

Yes, I am. I came home to tell you the news, Emmie.

[E]

What news?

[A]

For one thing, I've given up my job at the express office.

[E]

For land's sake, Tom, whatever made you do that?

[A]

Well, Emmie, I reckon your eyes aren't as good as they used to be.

[E]

What does my eyesight have to do with your.

[A]

Tom.

[E]

Tom, what's that badge you're wearing on your vest?

[A]

A sheriff's badge. I was sworn in this morning. You're now looking at the new sheriff of Stonedale, Emmy. Sheriff?

[E]

Oh, Tom, you've always wanted to be a lawman.

[A]

That's that, I reckon. If I'd had my boy Billy with me to bring up, I'd have wanted him to be a lawman. He'd be about 24 now.

[E]

Now, Tom, don't go thinking back to what can't be helped. Oh, mighty proud that they want you, Sheriff. I know you'll do a fine job.

[A]

I'll sure do my best, Emmy. I made up my mind. The first thing I'm going to do is to find and capture that outlaw Rocky Smith and his men.

[E]

What? I've heard about them. They're mighty tough gunmen. Tom, promise you'll be careful.

[A]

Don't worry, Emmy. I'll be careful. I'm not as quick on the draw as I used to be, but I can still handle a gun. When the badge was pinned on me, I promised to get Rocky Smith and his minami. And I'll not give up till I do.

[C]

Rocky Smith and his outlaw gang had terrorized the Southwest for a long period of time. All but two of the gang had been killed or captured. But Rocky always managed to evade the law. Rocky, a tall, well built man of 24, was in a hideout cabin not far from Stonedale. He was alone when Juan Sonoro, the one man who knew Rocky's past history, entered.

[D]

Rocky, huh?

[E]

Hi, Juan. You seem excited about something. What's up?

[D]

I bring news from Tom that you'll hear the rest.

[E]

You sit down. Tell me about it.

[D]

See, they have appointed a new sheriff in Stonedale.

[E]

One sheriff or another, they're all the same to me. 1.

[D]

But you have not heard the rest, Rocky. The new sheriff is named Tom Robinson.

[A]

What?

[E]

Tom Robinson. Are you sure of that?

[D]

Yes. After the badge was pinned on him, I listened as he talked to some of the men in front of his office. Had much to say about us, Rocky. He promised to search until he finds us and brings us in. I came right back here to tell you, Rocky. I was sure you'd be very much interested.

[E]

Yeah, I'm plenty interested. I think my old man is a sheriff and that he swore to get my hide as one for the books.

[D]

You know, you have told me about him, Rocky, but you didn't tell me any details. I do remember you saying he does not know you're his son.

[E]

That's right. My old man's about 45 now. When he was 20, he married my mother who was working in a cafe in El Peso.

[D]

And what happened?

[E]

A year later, trouble with Mexico broke out and he joined the army. I was born shortly after he left. And then my mother died. One of the other women, Belle Smith, took me as her own and went to Las Vegas. Belle taught me to be tough. And when I was old enough, she took me into a gang she was leader of.

[D]

Then your father did not know you had been born?

[E]

Oh, yeah, yeah, he knew. Belle told me the whole story when she was dying. She said my mother wrote to my old man about me. Of course, when he got back from the war, my mother was dead and Bella disappeared with me.

[D]

Then your name really isn't Rocky Smith?

[E]

So far as I'm concerned, it is. But I was first named Billy Robinson. I learned from Bell that Tom Robinson was located in Stonedale. I came here out of curiosity, I reckon. Sort of thought I'd like to get a look at him.

[D]

Rocky, I'm wondering what would take place if he finds.

[E]

Listen one get this straight. In spite of the fact that Tom Robinson is my old man, he's just another sheriff to me. Savvy? You and Jake have nothing to worry about.

[D]

Perhaps it would be better for us to leave here and try our luck someplace else, Rob.

[E]

No, we're staying right here. I just told you the old man doesn't mean anything to me. Fact is, I think it'd be a good idea to pull another job soon. Yeah. Yeah, I like that idea. Tomorrow night we'll go into Stonedale and clean out the bank. I'll show the new sheriff just what he's up against.

[C]

That same afternoon, Tonto, Indian, companioned to the Lone Ranger, return to their camp in the hills after a trip to town.

[A]

Old Scott.

[F]

Ho, feller.

[E]

Easy Scott. Easy feller.

[F]

Any news in town, Totto?

[A]

Ah, them swear in new sheriff. Him named Tom Robinson.

[F]

Tom Robinson, huh? I know of him. I think he'll make a capable sheriff.

[E]

Him make promise.

[A]

Him say him not give up till.

[E]

Rocky Smith and other gunmen all in jail.

[A]

Oh, me here Rocky Smith plenty mean outlaw.

[F]

Yes, I know. I learned a great deal about Rocky from the notorious woman outlaw leader, Belle Smith. Just before she died of wounds received during a gun battle with a posse. I hope the new sheriff isn't sorry if he ever does capture Rocky.

[E]

Why you say that?

[F]

I'll tell you about it while we unpack the supplies. We'll stay here a while, Toto. We may be of help to the new sheriff.

[C]

That evening, Totto, hoping to get more news, stood at the back of the cafe in Stonedale listening as an admiring group congratulated the new sheriff. That sure was a fine talk you made today, sheriff.

[A]

Well, thanks.

[C]

Don't forget to call on us anytime you need a posse. Amen.

[D]

That's right.

[A]

Well, I'm mighty glad you feel that way. Maybe in the morning we.

[C]

Hey, what was that?

[A]

I don't know. We'll find out right now.

[C]

Hey, something's going on.

[A]

Hurry.

[D]

Hey, sheriff.

[A]

It was Rocky Smith and his gunman.

[D]

They cleaned out the bank and got away.

[E]

Chris, come on.

[A]

Yeah, sure.

[C]

Hastily mounting scout Tonto left town and rode to the camp where he reported the robbery to the Lone Ranger.

[F]

It didn't take Rocky long to show his contempt for the new sheriff.

[A]

That's right, Sheriff Robinson.

[E]

Getting posse together.

[F]

When me leave town, the moon hasn't come up yet. They'll not be able to trail the outlaws in the dark.

[A]

That's right.

[F]

We'll ride toward town and try to find out what's happening. Toto, here's over.

[A]

Easy, scout.

[E]

Easy, fellow.

[F]

Monster.

[C]

The Lone Ranger and Tottle rode toward town until they came to the trail which the posse had taken. By that time, the bright moon had risen. They turned off and followed the tracks left by the sheriff and his men. After riding a short distance, they came to a bend in the trail.

[F]

Wait till those stop posing.

[E]

Oh, you hear plenty hoop deets. If it posse them see us in bright moonlight when them come round bend.

[F]

Must be the posse returning. We can't have gunplay.

[E]

Quick.

[F]

Turn aside and head for the shadows among the trees. Come on, Silver.

[A]

Come follow. Hey.

[C]

Thought I saw a couple of riders heading into the shadows.

[D]

Must be a couple of the outlaws.

[E]

Gun them there.

[C]

Hold your fire. No use wasting bullets. Let's try to trail him. Come on.

[A]

Get him. Come on.

[C]

Later, the Lone Ranger and Tonto pull to a stop in a cedar grove on the edge of town. After being careful to cover their tracks.

[F]

That posse will not have expected us to have circled back to the edge of town.

[A]

That right?

[F]

Easy, said the big fellow. I'll wait here while you go on into town and find out what's going on. Tom Robinson and the posse should have arrived there by now.

[E]

Ah, need not be long.

[A]

Get him up, Scout.

[C]

Meantime, Rocky Smith and his two followers, Juan and Jake, returned to their hideout. Jake stayed outside to guard the trail while Rocky and Juan entered the cabin.

[E]

You know, Juan, I got a kick out of putting a fast deal on my old man. I reckon he was fit to be tied when they lost our trail at the creek.

[D]

Perhaps. But he is plenty smart, Rocky. That posse was too close for comfort.

[E]

Yeah, I reckon he is smart at that one. After all, he is my old man. You know, I kind of like to think of him being a sheriff. Sort of makes people look up to him.

[D]

Careful, Rocky. It is not good for Jake and me if you go sentimental about that father of yours.

[E]

Ah, dry up. I know what I'm doing. I wonder if my old man looks like me when he gets riled. I must have inherited some of his traits. One, I'm gonna rest a while, go out and see that the horses are taken care of.

[D]

Of course, Rocky.

[E]

Wake me up when you come back and we'll count what we took from that bank. I bet Pop's fit to be tied right now.

[D]

Adios, Rocky. Oh, now he thinks of the sheriff as Pop. That's you, huh? Yes. You ought to come with me, Jake. We ought to annoy the new sheriff again. I see the horses are still Sodom. Yeah. Let's get going. Easy Now, Andre, hit it. Hit it.

[C]

After returning to town, most of the posse had gone to the cafe, including Tom Robinson. The new sheriff was the target for harsh remarks from some of the men. Seems to me you gave up too easy, Sheriff. Maybe you can't handle the job after all.

[D]

That's right.

[A]

I haven't given up. In the morning, we'll go out again and try to find those crooks.

[C]

Reckon Rocky Smith and his gunmen are laughing at you and at us for making you sheriff.

[A]

I'll have the last laugh, I promise you. After all, I've been sheriff only since this afternoon.

[C]

Yeah, and tonight, right under your nose, the outlaws robbed the bank.

[A]

Now, hold on. That could have happened to anybody.

[C]

Something else is happening. Let's get out there. There go two hombres.

[D]

Hey, Sheriff.

[A]

Yeah?

[D]

What happened? Two homies wearing bandanas over their faces.

[A]

Just shot your deputy and wrecked your office.

[D]

Come.

[F]

Holy mackerel.

[C]

What a mess. Window smashed, furniture busted. Hey, there's a deputy.

[A]

Is he hurt bad?

[F]

He's dead.

[A]

Chair.

[C]

Now, what do you got to say to that? 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.

[A]

Sam.

[C]

Now to continue, Sheriff Tom Robinson stood a moment staring at the body of his deputy. He had a strange and baffled expression on his face as he looked up to face the crowd.

[F]

Maybe you'd better turn in your badge.

[A]

Wait a minute here. I'll prove you didn't make a mistake having me a sheriff. Even if I have to hunt Rocky Smith night and day.

[D]

I'll let him.

[E]

Play sheriff a while longer.

[F]

All right.

[C]

Meantime, we'll be thinking of someone better to put into the office.

[A]

Listen, in no use Shane anymore. Now. Good night.

[C]

Tom Robinson, feeling shamed and disgraced, walked from his office and headed for the hitch rack and his horse. Meanwhile, Totto, who had been in the crowd, quickly mounted Scout and rode hurriedly to the edge of town where the Lone Ranger waited. Toto told what had happened. A few moments later, they heard hoofbeats.

[F]

Someone riding from town now and me.

[A]

Think him, Sheriff Robinson.

[F]

We're right out to the trail.

[C]

Easy.

[B]

Easy, Scout.

[C]

Easy, fellow.

[F]

Come on.

[E]

Come up, Scout.

[C]

As Tom Robinson rode from town, he felt bitter and defeated. His eyes were downcast, so he didn't see the two men waiting on the trail until he was almost upon them.

[F]

Just a minute, Sheriff.

[A]

Reach, both of you.

[F]

The gun isn't necessary. We're not outlaws.

[A]

Tom, let me sit here because you.

[F]

If we were outlaws, we could have shot you before, you'd have known we were waiting here.

[A]

That's right. You could have at that mash.

[F]

Why discuss that now? Perhaps if you'd been cher for any length of time. You know the meaning of this?

[A]

A bullet that looks like silver.

[F]

It is.

[A]

Hold on. I've heard you. That mask, the big white stallion, the silver bullets. Yes. Now I know who you are, mister. Well, I'm sorry I pulled my gun on you.

[F]

Oh, forget it, Sheriff. We. We want to help you.

[A]

Well, thanks a lot, Betty. This is something I feel I have to do alone. Misty, if you don't mind. Now, I'll be in my way. Good night.

[F]

Good night.

[A]

I'm plenty proud.

[F]

Yes, but he doesn't know what's ahead of him.

[A]

Isn't that right?

[C]

Now what we do?

[F]

Betray him? He may need help sooner or later. In spite of how he feels about it. Come on, Susan.

[E]

Get him up, Scarlet.

[C]

Later that night, Juan returned to the outlaw hideout and entered the cabin, leaving Jake outside.

[D]

Rocky. Rocky, wake up. Huh?

[E]

What? Oh, chewing.

[D]

See, I have something funny to tell you. We played a big trick on the new sheriff.

[E]

Trick on the sheriff? What do you mean? What kind of trick?

[D]

He's very funny. Jake and I went to town. We'd go into the sheriff's office while he was in the cafe. There was a very stupid deputy there who tried to stop us, so we had to shoot him. We got away all right. You never have seen such excitement, Rocky.

[E]

So you think that was funny, huh?

[D]

But of course. We rode quick to the edge of town. Then Jake and I left our horses in the shadows and sneaked back into the crowd that gathered in front of the sheriff's office.

[E]

Then what?

[D]

You know, Rocky, the way you are scowling now is the way the new sheriff looked when he came out. Only here they say the hombre, Rocky, they say he's no good. That he should turn in his badge.

[E]

You mean everybody thinks he shouldn't be sheriff any longer?

[D]

See, that is right.

[E]

I've been doing some thinking. I'm sorry now, I pulled that bank job to embarrass my old man.

[D]

Are you getting chicken hearted? All of his son? Rocky. Doesn't make sense that you should change so quickly.

[E]

Maybe I didn't really change. Maybe I was just trying to prove to myself that my old man didn't mean anything to me. Like I said, I've done some thinking.

[D]

Don't be loco. He still means nothing to you. And after what we did, he'll no longer be sheriff.

[E]

Listen, you dirty coyote. I don't like you doing things on your own. I'm boss around here, of course, but.

[D]

Forget the old man. What does he matter?

[E]

Maybe he matters to me, Savvy? Maybe he always matters. They didn't realize it till we pulled that bank job. Then I got to thinking it over. It might have been different if he'd brought me up.

[D]

So the big, tough Rocky Smith is getting soft out of there.

[E]

Shut up, you grinning apron. That'll teach you not to laugh at me and that. I'm still running things, Savvy? I'm getting out of here for a while before I really get sore.

[C]

Rocky Smith was stirred by feeling he couldn't explain. He had thought it a good idea to embarrass his father, Sheriff Robinson, by robbing the bank just after his appointment as sheriff. But afterward, he hadn't received the satisfaction he had hoped. Furthermore, Juan's ridicule of both him and his father had rankled more than he cared to admit. He left the hideout and rode a trail that followed the bank of a creek. For the first time in his life, he was affected by strange thoughts and emotions as he moved slowly along. Rocky dismounted in the bright moonlight and leaving his horse ground hitched, he walked to the edge of the creek bank and stood staring at the rippling water, lost in strange, unaccustomed thoughts. Rocky failed to hear other hooves approach until it was too late. Rocky raised his hands, then slowly turned and stared into the eyes of Sheriff Tom Robinson. The man he knew to be his.

[A]

Own father lives under you, Rocky Smith. That thick black hair and tall building all. I saw a handbill on you once.

[E]

Yeah? I'm Rocky Smith.

[A]

Sheriff, you and your men almost made me lose my badge. I'm taking you in, Rocky Smith, dead or alive.

[E]

If you do take me in, it'll have to be dead.

[A]

Smith, you're a killer. There's no reason why you shouldn't be shot. If that's the only way, I can.

[E]

Take you back, that's the only way. As to being a killer, neither you or anyone else would believe it. But I've never killed a man. Oh, I've wounded plenty.

[A]

You'll never be able to prove that.

[E]

Well, Sheriff, what are you gonna do?

[A]

I'll give you one minute to drop your gun belt and walk over to your horse. Ruggy, I could plug you right now, but I want to give you the chance of standing trial. Remember, you have one minute to do as I say.

[C]

The two men stood facing each other. Rocky felt sure he could pretend to loosen his gun belt. Then Suddenly draw and perhaps shoot the sheriff. But still he stood with his hands raised. Dawn was flushing the sky and the increasing light gave Rocky a chance to study the face of the man before him. He liked what he saw. Something inside him seemed to say, that's my dad. Unknown to the two men, the Lone Ranger and Tonto were spectators to the tense situation. They had seen the sheriff stop and had dismounted down the trail. Then they moved through the brush and shadows on foot until they were close enough to see and hear Rocky and his father.

[A]

You have your chance, Rocky Smith. That's strange, Kimasabi. It looked like Rocky not intend to.

[E]

Do what sheriff say.

[F]

I wonder.

[A]

They can't let the sheriff Besabi look behind Rock back, Sheriff.

[F]

The grin of two gun barrels.

[C]

Rocky Smith also saw the danger that threatened the sheriff. He drew like lightning and fired past the sheriff. Almost at the same moment, the Lone Ranger fired. As the two shots sounded. The sheriff, seeing Rocky draw, had fired at the outlaw. Rocky, wounded, had fallen to the ground.

[A]

I don't savvy old ladies.

[F]

Two gunmen were behind the rocks back there. Sheriff.

[A]

Yes?

[F]

They're about to shoot you. Potto has them covered. He'll bring them here.

[A]

But Rocky Smith, he drew and missed me by a mile.

[F]

He didn't fire at you. He hit one of those gunmen to keep him from shooting you.

[E]

I'll see about Rocky, whoever you are. Mister, that was good shooting. Those Pole kids would have killed the sheriff. And then maybe me, too.

[A]

Is he badly hurt?

[F]

It's a serious wound, but I think he'll recover. I'll bandage it quickly.

[C]

The Lone Ranger bandaged Rocky's wound. By the time he had finished, Tonto brought the other two outlaws to the scene. Each were wounded. And while the sheriff stood guard, Tahoe and the Lone Ranger bandaged their wounds right there.

[A]

I still can't savvy about Rocky Smith.

[D]

He's a fool. That Rocky is still young enough to get sentimental. I suspected he would not want to shoot his own.

[A]

Shut up.

[E]

Don't let him, Chalky.

[F]

Easy, Rocky, easy.

[A]

Go on. What were you going to say?

[E]

No, no, Juan.

[D]

I'll stop.

[F]

You better lie still.

[D]

Rocky ain't gonna hurt me now. He's a fool to stand and take a bullet from his father.

[A]

Father, what in heaven's name are you talking about?

[F]

Sheriff, are you sure you don't want to let the matter rest?

[A]

I want to know what that hombre's talking about.

[F]

And let me tell you. Rocky Smith is really Billy Robinson. Sheriff.

[A]

Billy Robinson? Then he must be.

[F]

Yes, he's your son.

[A]

My son? I knew there was something about him. He looks like I did at his age. But my boy Billy, an outlaw. I don't sadly how that happened.

[C]

Briefly, the Lone Ranger told Tom Robinson the facts that he had learned from Rocky's foster mother. When he had finished, the sheriff, with tear dimmed eyes, knelt beside the wounded outlaw.

[A]

Shun you. You've lived the wrong kind of life. But knowing all the facts, well, I realized how it came about. I'll take you in, Billy. Then I'll give up my badge and stand by you no matter what.

[E]

No, dad, forget it. Nobody has to know.

[F]

We overheard your son say that he never killed a man, Sheriff.

[E]

That's right.

[D]

He hasn't. Juan killed the deputy last night.

[E]

He's the killer. Rocky wasn't with us at all.

[D]

Shut up, Mule.

[F]

G will help you take these men to town. After that, you'll have time to think things out. All right, let's start now.

[C]

Later that morning at the sheriff's house, the sheriff stood talking to Emmy and the Lone Ranger.

[A]

Father Lemmy, the masked man has given me hope that with the testimony of the gunman Jake, my. My boy may not be charged with murder. Of course, he'll have to go to prison for a while.

[E]

Just think, the townsmen are all on your side too. They wouldn't let you resign a sheriff.

[F]

What he did took great courage. And the same quality of courage was displayed by Tom's son when he faced his father and knew who he was.

[A]

My men went to the hideout and brought back the bank money. And the other two men are in jail. You've given me great hope, my friend. I'll stick by Billy from now on, no matter what. Good.

[F]

Totto's waiting outside for me, so I'll go now. Sheriff Rocky Smith is finished. And I hope the future will bring a better life for Billy Robinson, your boy. Adios, friends.

[A]

Goodbye.

[E]

Goodbye. Tom. Tom, that masked man is wonderful.

[A]

Who is he? A great American, a wonderful lawman and a fine man of me. He's the lone Ranger. Sam. S.A. sam.

[C]

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 Beamer.

[B]

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[A]

Sam.