Strange Meeting | The Lone Ranger (09-29-52)

Summary

Podcast Summary: Old Time Radio Westerns

Episode: Strange Meeting | The Lone Ranger
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Original Airdate: September 29, 1952
Podcast Release Date: November 28, 2025

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Episode Overview

In this episode, the Old Time Radio Westerns podcast, hosted by Andrew Rhynes, presents a digitally restored episode of The Lone Ranger titled "Strange Meeting." The story follows the Lone Ranger and his companion Tonto as they track outlaw Jess Lurgan and his gang, leading to a clever infiltration plot with disguises, double-crosses, and a classic showdown of wits and gunplay. The enhanced audio delivers a vivid sense of place in the Old West, bringing to life the original broadcast’s drama and suspense.

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Key Discussion Points & Plot Breakdown

1. Opening and Setup (03:33–05:29)

• The iconic Lone Ranger theme and introduction welcome listeners back to “those thrilling days of yesteryear.”
• The Lone Ranger and Tonto, caught in a rainstorm while trailing outlaw Jess Lurgan, are forced to camp near Laredo as the rain washes out the outlaw's tracks.
• The Lone Ranger decides to disguise himself as "Juan," a Mexican, and venture into town with Tonto for information.

2. Tavern Tussle and Gaining Trust of Outlaws (05:40–10:41)

• In Laredo, the disguised Lone Ranger and Tonto encounter Carl and Randy, two of Lurgan's men, who attempt to intimidate them.
• A humorous yet intense fistfight ensues, culminating with Carl and Randy being dunked in a horse trough:
  • “Perhaps you should like to dance for us, senors? Very well. Start dancing.” — Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise) [06:42]
  • “Look at him sitting here half crown. Never saw the like of it!” — Townsman [07:50]
• The display of prowess earns the disguised Lone Ranger an invitation to meet Jess Lurgan himself.

3. Going Undercover: Infiltrating the Gang (10:54–15:51)

• Tonto and the Lone Ranger coordinate a plan: Tonto is to discover the gang’s hideout and inform the sheriff, leaving the Lone Ranger to join the gang solo under his “Juan” guise.
• At Lurgan’s hideout, the Lone Ranger plays the part of a law-skirting tough, impressing Lurgan with his fighting abilities and quick wit:
  • “Been inside many jails, but I did not stay man alive.” — Juan [13:22]
• But Lurgan grows suspicious, noticing Juan’s fancy guns and white stallion, and begins to suspect he’s dealing with the Lone Ranger in disguise:
  • “I have a sneaking suspicion that our new friend Juan is really the Lone Ranger.” — Jess Lurgan [15:11]

4. Power Play: Lurgan’s Double Bluff (18:31–23:49)

• Lurgan shares his suspicions with Carl but chooses to keep “Juan” close, planning to turn the tables when the time is right.
• Lurgan decides to bring both Juan and Tonto fully into the gang, setting the stage for an elaborate trap.
• Lurgan unveils his plan to rob a stagecoach at dawn, having the disguised Lone Ranger and Tonto lead the attack so it will appear to witnesses that the Lone Ranger himself is heading a gang of outlaws:
  • “The stage driver and the passengers will think it’s a Lone Ranger leading a masked gang of outlaws. After that, the masked man who helps the law won’t dare show his face in this territory.” — Jess Lurgan [22:12]
  • “If it works, amigo, and I shall know you are more clever than he is.” — Juan [22:45]

5. The Stagecoach Ambush: Outlaws vs. Lawmen (24:42–28:13)

• Wearing masks, the outlaws—including the Lone Ranger and Tonto—prepare to ambush the stage.
• The Lone Ranger and Tonto signal to each other, readying for a double-cross as posses close in.
• As the outlaws begin the holdup, posses surround them. A fierce fight breaks out:
  • “Hey, look. Two posses closing in. We got a fight on our heads.” — Juan [27:28]
  • “We’ll both dismount. Logan.” — Juan [27:37]
• The Lone Ranger and Tonto quickly overpower Lurgan and Carl in hand-to-hand combat, with the sheriff’s men rounding up the rest:
  • “Give up, idiot.” — Juan [28:10]
  • “You two sure know how to fight. Those two look plumb wore out. They’re tough only behind a drawn gun.” — Sheriff [28:13]

6. Resolution & Classic Reveal (28:41–30:58)

• The crooks, now caught, are baffled as the full plan is revealed:
  • “Lurkin, you were outsmarted all the way.” — Juan [29:00]
  • “Too bad you didn’t gun that Mexican when you realized who he really is, Jess.” — Carl [29:37]
• The sheriff congratulates the Lone Ranger and Tonto for turning the tables. The Lone Ranger and Tonto ride off, leaving the townsfolk in awe of their prowess and smarts:
  • “If I knew what I know now about those two, I wouldn’t have listened to Jess. Trouble is, Jess Lurgan didn’t know enough about him or he wouldn’t have tried to pull any tricks against the Lone Ranger.” — Carl [30:17]

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On disguises and suspicion:
  “I have a sneaking suspicion that our new friend Juan is really the Lone Ranger.”
  — Jess Lurgan [15:11]

• Turning the tables:
  “Lurkin, you were outsmarted all the way. You see, when your men took the man they thought was a Mexican to your hideout, the Indian followed. Then he came to me and told me where the hideout was located.”
  — Juan (The Lone Ranger) [29:00]

• Classic Lone Ranger morality:
  “Thanks, Sheriff. Without you and your men, we couldn’t have captured them. Not a while to head south from here, but we’ll see you again sometimes. Let’s go, Tunnel. Adios, everybody.”
  — Juan (The Lone Ranger) [29:38]

• Sly humor during the bar fight:
  “Perhaps you should like to dance for us, senors? Very well. Start dancing.”
  — Juan [06:42]

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Important Segment Timestamps

• Plot setup and trail lost: 03:33–05:29
• Bar fight and gaining outlaw trust: 05:40–10:41
• Infiltrating the gang, Lurgan's suspicions: 10:54–15:51
• Lurgan’s scheme explained: 22:12–22:51
• Stagecoach ambush showdown: 24:42–28:13
• Unmasking and denouement: 28:41–30:58

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Tone & Style

• The episode is steeped in classic Western banter, suspenseful confrontations, and moral clarity. Action is delivered with a mix of dry humor and stoic heroics characteristic of The Lone Ranger. The dialogue is quick and witty, particularly in scenes of subterfuge or bravado.
• Host Andrew Rhynes’ presence bookends the story, paying tribute to the golden age of radio and the significance of its restoration.

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Conclusion

“Strange Meeting” provides a sterling example of the classic Lone Ranger formula: clever plans, disguises, moral stakes, and a blend of action and wit. The episode’s centerpiece is a tense battle of wits between the masked hero and the outlaw boss who thinks he has the upper hand, only to be spectacularly outsmarted. Fans and new listeners alike are treated to tight plotting, memorable lines, and the unmistakable soundscape of restored old-time radio.

Transcript

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[Narrator]

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

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[Narrator]

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

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

Come on, silly. Let's go, big fella. I am silly.

[Jess Lurgan]

Ay.

[Narrator]

For several days, the Lone Ranger and Tahoe had been trailing Jess Lurgan and his outlaw gang. When they neared the town of Lared, a thunderstorm accompanied by heavy rain washed away all signs the outlaws had left. Toto finally spoke.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

It rained plenty hard. King Wasabi. Now we have no sign to follow. Before the rain started, the marks show that the gang we're trailing is not too far ahead of us. That's right. They may go into hiding near Laredo. If so, we may have a chance to get a line on them again. Right now I think we'll find a sheltered spot in camp until the storm passes. Outlaws not know we trail them. Maybe them stay near Lared a while. I Hope so. Look, there's shallow cave inside a hill to right. It's almost sundown. That's a good place to camp. All right. Let's go there, Toto. Come on, Silver.

[Narrator]

The masked man and Indian camped in the cave. They started a fire to dry their clothing. Later the storm passed and the moon shone brightly.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

Although it's still early evening. I'll disguise myself as a Mexican and we'll go into town and look around. That good idee.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger, carefully disguised his features. Then the two men, mounted on Silver and Scout, rode to Laredo. They left their horses in the shadows between two buildings, then strolled toward the cafe. They stopped a moment near the large horse trough in front of the cafe while the Lone Ranger tightened the loose spur strap. At that moment, two tough looking men came from the cafe and started down the veranda steps. They were both large men and when one of them saw the two figures near the horse trough, he nudged his companion saying, look there, Randy.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

Mexican and a redskin paddling around together looking for trouble. Yeah, we ought to make them dance to the music of gunfire till they're tired. Then throw them into the trough to cool them off. Hey, that's a very good idea. Very good. Hey, Mexican, you there. You wish to talk with me, senor? No, I'd rather see some action. You do a Mexican hat dance while the redskin does a war dance. Draw your gun. Give him music, Randy. Wait, Senor, don't go. That right. Hey. Holy cow, they are Jewish.

[Jess Lurgan]

Carl.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

Perhaps you should like to dance for us, senors? Very well. Start dancing.

[Jess Lurgan]

I know.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

Hey, quick. Hold on.

[Jess Lurgan]

Hold it.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

We will be cooling. Stop it. Mexican and Indian turned the tables. Those two hombers were skipping high. By Jiminy, if they didn't have those guns, we'd pitch them both into the horse trough. Perhaps the men who are watching will favor all of us by holding our gun belts, senor? Sure. All right. Here's mine. And mine too. We too shall give up our belts for the moment. That's right. All right, we're holding the gun belts. Let's see you work on them. Grab em, Randy. Right. You ready?

[Jess Lurgan]

Quit.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

Not going to watercraft for several minutes.

[Narrator]

The fight continues, much to the delight of the watching crowd. The two men, Carl and Randy, who had at first considered the Lone Ranger and Toto as easy marks, soon discovered their mistake. Each of them recoiled from blow after blow delivered by the Indian and his friend.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

Give it to them, Indian. Hey, look at that Mexican fight. Pulling back.

[Narrator]

Finally, as if upon a signal, both The Lone Ranger and Toto made quick moves. They suddenly lifted their surprised adversaries and heaved them into the big horse trough.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

These will take the fight out of you, Amig. Look at him sitting here half crown. Never saw the like of it. Heat is all over. We shall take our gun belts now.

[Jess Lurgan]

Sure.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

Sure.

[Jess Lurgan]

Here they are.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

You sure showed them up, Mexican. Hey, I'm all wet. Oh, my.

[Jess Lurgan]

Hey.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

Hey, what's going on here? Oh, there's nothing, senor Sheriff. Our friends there wanted to have a little fun. Oh, forget it, sir. I reckon we asked for what we got. Carl, you mean to say you're willing to forget. Shut up, Brandon. You two hombres look like wet cats. Yeah. Better stop all this commotion, though, or I might decide it isn't so funny and run you all in for disturbing the peace. All right, everybody, get along. Fun's over. See that you loco hombres behave after these. Yeah, move along. Here's our gun belts on the walk. Better put them on here. Listen, Mexican, what's your name? You may call me Juan. My Indian friend and I do not look for trouble, senor. But when he looks for us. Bueno. We already know you're ready, Ory. Now, look, Carl, after what they did to us, why he getting so friendly? My golly, we ought to get it, Randy. Maybe they did make fools out of us. But we asked for it. We were going to make them dance and then throw them into the trough. That's a hot one. I don't see anything to laugh at. Listen, Randy, a man as fast on his feet and as quick with his fist as this Mexican could really come in handy to Jess. But. Oh, yes, you're right. Who is he, man? Jess, senor. Oh, he's an hombre who could help you make plenty of easy money if you're willing. Money is not so easy to get for poor wants, senor. Of course, if you're afraid of the law and all that. I am not afraid of the law, senor. That is the truth. I figured you might be that type of hombre. The man I mentioned, he'd like to meet you. He likes hombres who get tough when they have to. Who is that fellow? Jess? Did you ever hear of Jess Lurgan? Jess Lurgan? A Mexican would never hear about Jess unless he's been around here for a while. Well, no matter. You see, Juan, Jess Lurgan has a big reputation in this territory. He has a gang, and he's plenty smart. Oh, you'd get along with Jess, right? Well, I'm not So sure. What about my Indian friend? Look, I better not go to the hideout with two hombres right off. Let the Indian wait for you around town till you and Jess get acquainted. Then in a few days, maybe you could talk him into letting the Indian join us. He's kind of leery of Indians. I should like to meet your friend, Jess Lurigan. I'm sure my Indian friend will not mind if I leave for a few days.

[Jess Lurgan]

Ah, me wait.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

Bueno. I'll get in touch with you. Now that you've decided, let's get our horses and ride out. And have you meet Jess Lurkin.

[Narrator]

Lone Ranger and Toto. Left the two crooks to get their horses.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

This is our chance to capture Jess Lurgan and his gang. But it risky for you go to hideout of gang King Wasabi. There's not much risk, Tahoe, if you do what I tell you. What we do, leave town first so they'll not be suspicious. And wait in hiding until we go.

[Narrator]

Past and follow us.

[Jess Lurgan]

Uh, you think we catch gang?

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

It'd be too much for the two of us. My idea is this. Soon as you find out where the hideout is, come back to town and tell the sheriff. Ask him to bring his men near the hiding place, but to keep out of sight and wait. You want me come with posse, Lead them to the neighborhood of the hideout, then leave and go back to our camp. Wait there until you hear from me. And why we not move in capture gang? When we bring posse, I want to find out how many there are.

[Jess Lurgan]

Be sure to catch all of them.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

We take posse to hideout, then we go to camp Wig. All right. You leave first tunnel.

[Narrator]

Adios.

[Jess Lurgan]

Easy, scout. Easy.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

Adios. Get him up. Scout easy, said a big fellow monster.

[Narrator]

A Lone Ranger, still in his Mexican disguise, joined Carl and Randy. The three men started for Jess Lurgan's hideout and before long pulled to a stop in front of a large shack.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

Hold up. Hold up. All right, go on inside. Hey, Jess. Brought someone from town we want you to meet.

[Jess Lurgan]

Who's that?

[Narrator]

Aubrey.

[Jess Lurgan]

What'd you bring him here for?

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

Now, take it easy, Jess. He's all right. Sure, and he's plenty tough and quick on the draw, Jess. What's more, he's not afraid of the law. Well, I don't know.

[Jess Lurgan]

What's your name?

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

I go by the name of Juan right now, senor. Of course, I might change it if needed. You see, Jess, I reckon he's had a dozen names to keep from tangling with the law.

[Jess Lurgan]

I still can't figure why you brought him here. What makes you think he'd fit in with our gang?

[Narrator]

Briefly, Carl told Jess Lurgan what had happened in town. When he finished, Jess looked the Lone Ranger over more closely, then remarked he.

[Jess Lurgan]

And his Indian friend must be tough hombres to be able to do what they did to you, too.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

Well, I don't want to tangle with him again.

[Jess Lurgan]

Where's the Indian?

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

He's waiting near town so that I may get in touch with him when necessary.

[Jess Lurgan]

Yes, as well you didn't bring him out. I don't trust redskins. What's more, if you think I might be persuaded to let him join us, then you might as well get out of here now.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

Forget the Indian right now, Jess. We could use an hombre like Juan.

[Jess Lurgan]

Ever been in jail, war man?

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

Senor, I've been inside many jails, but I did not stay man alive. Ed shows he knows his way around.

[Jess Lurgan]

Jesse, if I decide to let you stay with us, what about that Indian friend of yours? Will you be willing to ditch him?

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

Perhaps I'm one who thinks of himself first, senor. Jess, I do not worry about the Indian. I reckon he'll do. Jess.

[Jess Lurgan]

One, eh? How come you let Carl talk you into coming out to see me? You were taking a chance, weren't you?

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

I am used to taking chances, senor. Why should I be afraid of you?

[Jess Lurgan]

Maybe this is reason enough to the.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

Draw jump and cats he outdrew.

[Jess Lurgan]

Jess. Put away your gun, Juan. I was just putting you to the test, that's all.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

Of course, senior.

[Jess Lurgan]

Jess, anytime I'll chance taking you into the gang. Randy, take him into the back room to meet the others. All right.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

Come on, Juan. I shall be pleased to meet them. Oh, that Mexican is a smart one, Jess. He talks about money being hard to get, but he's sure riding a fine stallion. A big white one, I'm telling you. Wait a minute.

[Jess Lurgan]

I want to look at his horse.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

Don't you see him? Moon's plenty bright. So as you ought to been able to get a good look at him.

[Jess Lurgan]

I saw him. This isn't the first time.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

I don't savvy.

[Jess Lurgan]

Sit down a minute.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

Hey, you look sort of funny, Jess. What's wrong?

[Jess Lurgan]

Wrong? Nothing. There. Maybe I'm just getting things right.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

Oh, talk Sands.

[Jess Lurgan]

Did you notice the fancy guns Juan carries, Carl?

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

Yeah, Carl.

[Jess Lurgan]

I got away from a gang once. It was captured by a masked man and an Indian. The masked hombre had a big white stallion named Silver, and he carried fancy guns. He had the fastest draw I ever saw and could win over most anyone in a fight you see Carl in spite of the fact that he looks like a Mexican and talks like one, I have a sneaking suspicion that our new friend Juan is really the Lone Ranger.

[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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[Narrator]

Now to continue. After the Lone Ranger and Randy left the room, Jess Lurgan, putting together certain facts, finally startled Carl by telling him he thought the Mexican Juan was the Lone Ranger.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

Jump in Jiminy. Jess, you mean to say you really believe that Mexican is a Lone Ranger?

[Jess Lurgan]

Yeah, you see, the Lone Ranger is clever, Carl. Very clever. He usually wears a black mask, but I understand he can pose as others by disguising himself carefully. Then he goes without the mask.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

Now gone it. Jess, if he's the masked man, what are we going to do about it?

[Jess Lurgan]

Let him think he's getting away with his little act, that's what.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

But from what you've told us in the past, he's dangerous.

[Jess Lurgan]

Sure, but if he's thrown off guard, we have the upper hand. He thinks I've fallen for his disguise and accent. So I'll let him go on thinking that until the time comes for me to turn the tables.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

What are you gonna do?

[Jess Lurgan]

Maybe I'd better get the engine here, too.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

Don't be local with the two of them here.

[Jess Lurgan]

It's just it was your idea to bring him here in the first place, wasn't it?

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

Well, I didn't know who he was then.

[Jess Lurgan]

Don't worry. I know what I'm doing. It's better to have him here under our noses and to have him helping a par catches. If he wants to play act, I'll get some fun out of it, too. Tell your new friend Juan I want to talk to him.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

All right. I sure hope you know what you're doing.

[Jess Lurgan]

Juan.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

Jeff wants to talk to you. I was in your car. Here's one.

[Jess Lurgan]

Jesse, sit down. One. You and the Indians seem to make a good pair, so you might as well have me here.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

Bueno. I should go get my Indian friend.

[Jess Lurgan]

Oh, no. You stay here with me. I want to talk with you some more. Maybe you could tell Carl where to find the redskin and he'll go after him, huh?

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

Oh, but of course, he will be waiting in a cottonwood grove on the hillside to the east of town. The place will not be hard to find, Carl. I'll find him.

[Jess Lurgan]

You better go now, Carl. Tell him to come on out and join his Mexican friend. Right.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

We ought to be back in a couple of hours or so.

[Jess Lurgan]

Well, we'll go in the other room and talk over some plans with the others. Juan, come on.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

Not least, you have four others besides Carl and Randy, senor.

[Jess Lurgan]

That's right. Six of us. You and your partner will make eight of us in the gang. Where's Carl going to bring Juan's partner out here? I decided it'd be better to keep them together.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

But I thought Juan was hanging out with the redskin before he came out here to join us.

[Jess Lurgan]

That's right. His partner is a redskin.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

You think he's gonna fit in with a gang, Jess?

[Jess Lurgan]

Juan says he will.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

Abundant, Juan, I am most sure of it.

[Jess Lurgan]

That settles it. As far as I'm concerned anyway, we can use two more good fighters, and especially those two to go through with the plan I have.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

What plan? What are you thinking of doing?

[Jess Lurgan]

The stage from San Antonio will come along the trail at dawn. We're gonna hold it up.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

How do you know the stage will be carrying anything worth grabbing? Jess, did you get word that it's carrying a shipment or something?

[Jess Lurgan]

No, but listen, we'll all wear black masks on this job. All but the Indian. He doesn't need one.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

It sounds local to me.

[Jess Lurgan]

Why waste time if you don't know what we'll be? Shut up and listen a minute, will you? Remember the maskman I told you about? The one we wanted to keep off our trail? Sure, but I figure Juan is about his build, and he rides a white stallion and carries fancy guns. Juan'll wear a black mask along with the rest of us. He and the Indian will sort of lead us. The stage driver and the passengers will think it's a Lone Ranger leading a masked gang of outlaws. After that, the masked man who helps the law won't dare show his face in this territory.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

Say, maybe it is a good idea. Hey, I've heard about that mask umbre lots of times. I hear he's plenty smart.

[Jess Lurgan]

Yeah, he's smart, but we'll see. Well, how about it, Juan? What do you think of my plan to discredit that ornery Lone Ranger, huh?

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

If it works, amigo, and I shall know you are more clever than he is. No, it'll work all right.

[Jess Lurgan]

Just wait and see.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

Anything else to tell us about the holdup?

[Jess Lurgan]

Yeah, just this. Juan and the redskin are right between Carl and me. Randy, you and Kill right behind him to make sure things go right. Now, we'll wait till Carl comes back with the engine.

[Narrator]

After discussing his play with the others, Jess Lurkin returned to the front room with the Lone Ranger and Randy. The Lone Ranger realized that somehow Lurkin knew his identity, but that for reasons of his own, he was keeping it from the others. For the time being. There was nothing in Jess's manner to indicate that he did know, and he acted as though he fully accepted the Mexican into the gang. The masked man still carried his guns and could escape, but he didn't want to throw away a chance of capturing the gang if possible. It was a waiting game of wits between him and Lurgan, and the Lone Ranger decided to play along. Sometime later, horses were heard stopping outside.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

That must be Carl and the redskin. Jess.

[Jess Lurgan]

Yeah. It's about time I got here.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

Well, I brought the Indian. He was waiting at Cottonwood Grove on like you said. I knew you'd be there, amigo. Ah, me wait like me say.

[Jess Lurgan]

Well, injin me Rick and Carl told you why we sent for a him.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

Say me join gang ride with friends.

[Jess Lurgan]

Yeah, Andy, it's almost daylight now. We better start moving. Randy, tell the boys to get the horses ready. To ride right.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

We'll soon be ready.

[Jess Lurgan]

As for you, Juan, I'm gonna give you a mask. We'll all wear masks. Then they expect you and your Indian partner to show us what you can do when we hold up that stagecoach.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

Of course, Senor Jess, you may count on us to show you much. Isn't that right? Good. Let's.

[Narrator]

The men wore masks, including the Lone Ranger. He and Toto managed to exchange signals which were unseen by the others. As they rode along, Jess remarked.

[Jess Lurgan]

You and your Indian friends sure have fine horses, Juan.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

We like them, senor.

[Narrator]

That's right.

[Jess Lurgan]

Strange that you two are such good friends. How long have you been courtneys?

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

For some time. I do not remember just how long we'll become friends because it is worthwhile for each of us. Amigos.

[Jess Lurgan]

You sure do work together for what I hear. For instance, the way you both let into Randy and Carl and ducked him in the horse trough in town.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

It wasn't funny. We were the ones who thought up that idea. We were gonna do it to them.

[Jess Lurgan]

I reckon you didn't know who you were picking on. Carla, the next time, you and Randy will be more careful.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

But there are no hard feelings, eh, Senor Carl? Oh, you sure taught me a lesson. Hey, Jess. We're getting close to where the stage will come through. Better find a place to stop and stay out of sight till it comes along.

[Jess Lurgan]

I know just the place. We're almost there. Don't forget, Juan, I'm counting on you and the Indian to do a good job. If you don't, or if you try any tricks, you'll be sorry.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

Do not worry, Senor Jesse. We are ready to do our part no matter what happens. That's right. Good.

[Jess Lurgan]

Soon be stopping to wait for the stage. Let's get a move on.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

Get it back on the la.

[Narrator]

Later, the gang waited behind big boulders for the stage coach.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

Now that the sun has come up, just I. I can see quite a distance. I think I see a cloud of dust coming. You think that's the stage?

[Jess Lurgan]

Yeah, I think it is that stage. Hit a leather. Everybody on me. We'll ride just the way we did coming here with you and the Indian between Carl and me. Remember, the others will be behind you, watching. So no funny business, see?

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

Let's go. I'm me ready. Come on, boys.

[Jess Lurgan]

This is it.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

Get up there. Get under there.

[Narrator]

A few moments later, the outlaws with the Lone Ranger and Topple closed in on the stagecoach with blazing guns.

[Jess Lurgan]

They see us. Keep shooting.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

Stage is stopping. All right, Juan.

[Jess Lurgan]

You and the Enemy of. Dismount. Rob the passengers.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

Go on. Hold there. Keep covered, boys. I warn you two.

[Jess Lurgan]

Dismount and get the folks out of this stage.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger realized that as soon as he and Tata were on the ground, the gang could gun them at a signal from Lurgan. While he hesitated to dismount, he saw what he had hoped to see. Horsemen riding in from each side.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

Hey, look. Two posses closing in. We got a fight on our heads.

[Narrator]

As the posses closed in, the Lone Ranger and Totto quickly went into action.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

Now we'll both dismount. Logan.

[Narrator]

Toto followed the masked man's cue and dragged Carl from the saddle. While the others were engaged in fighting the posses, you dismantled the other outlaws intent on fighting the oncoming horsemen left Jess and Carl to fight it out with a masked man and Indian.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

Achilles.

[Narrator]

Lone Ranger and Jess Lurgan rolled on the ground, blocked in battle. Lurgan was tough, but he soon found out what Carl and Randy meant when they said the men they had fought in town were tough. Toto, too, cobbled Carl, and soon both outlaws were glad to yell, quit.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

Oh, wait. Wait.

[Jess Lurgan]

No more. I quit.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

Give up, idiot.

[Jess Lurgan]

Don't.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

Hey, great day. You two sure know how to fight. Here we have all the others under control. Those two look plumb wore out. They're tough only behind a drawn gun. Sheriff, we'll tie the crooks and attend to their wounds.

[Narrator]

The crooks were soon tied and their wounds bandaged. Later, as the sheriff's men prepared to take them to the Laredo jail, Carl spoke wonderingly.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

I don't savvy how all this happened. Just what was the matter with your plan? I.

[Jess Lurgan]

He must have guessed that I knew him. I was ready for what might happen. What I can't figure is how the posse came to be on the scene. There's no way for him to send word to town. I didn't make plans until shortly before we came here.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

Lurkin, you were outsmarted all the way. You see, when your men took the man they thought was a Mexican to your hideout, the Indian followed. Then he came to me and told me where the hideout was located. Well, you could have moved in on us there. Sure, but we just went out there near the place and waited like we were asking. When you rode to hold up the stage, we followed. You were caught with the goods. That's it. Too bad you didn't gun that Mexican when you realize who he really is. Jess. Well, as long as he had those guns of his, you didn't have the chance to Gun him. Miss you. We'll take these crooks back to jail now. You sure did a fine job of.

[Narrator]

Turning the tables on them.

[Juan (The Lone Ranger in disguise)]

Thanks, Sheriff. Without you and your men, we couldn't have captured them. Not a while to head south from here, but we'll see you again sometimes. Let's go, Tunnel. Adios, everybody. Adios. Easy steady, big fellow. Easy, Scout. Easy, fellow. Holy mackerel. If I knew what I know now about those two, I wouldn't have listened to Jess. Trouble is, Jess Lurker didn't know enough about him or he wouldn't have tried to pull any tricks against the Lone Ranger.

[Jess Lurgan]

Sam.

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[Jess Lurgan]

Sam.

[Narrator]

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

[Jess Lurgan]

Foreign.

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