Ted Radford’s Mine | The Lone Ranger (01-07-52)

Summary

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Podcast Summary: Ted Radford’s Mine | The Lone Ranger (01-07-52)

Podcast: Old Time Radio Westerns
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Episode Title: Ted Radford’s Mine
Original Air Date: January 7, 1952 (Restored rebroadcast: September 2, 2025)

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Episode Overview

This episode of The Lone Ranger tells a heartfelt and suspenseful story, blending classic Western themes of family, courage, and justice. Dan Reed, the Lone Ranger’s teenage nephew, befriends Mrs. Radford, who has travelled from Kentucky to reunite with her long-lost son, Ted Radford, believed to be a prosperous mine owner. Trouble brews when outlaws rob the local bank and take Dan and Ted hostage, setting off a rescue that entwines the Lone Ranger’s sense of honor with the redemptive power of truth and community.

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Key Discussion Points & Plot Breakdown

1. Mrs. Radford’s Arrival & Reunion Hopes

• [04:08–06:45]
  • Dan meets Mrs. Radford on a stagecoach; she shares her emotional story about coming West hoping to surprise her son Ted, who she believes owns a mine.
  • She confides, “You remind me of my boy when he was about your age.” (Mrs. Radford, 04:18)
  • Dan is invited to visit once she’s settled, and promises to call on her.

2. The Reality of Ted’s Situation

• [07:21–08:50]
  • In camp, Tonto reveals to Dan and the Lone Ranger that Ted Radford isn’t a mine owner but a foreman, and that Ted’s stories to his mother were embroidered to make her proud.
  • “Tonto means that it isn’t true. The only gold mine here is owned by Mr. Stacy, the banker. I happen to know Ted Radford is one of the foreman out at the mine.” (Tonto, 07:30)

3. Bank Robbery in Flint Rock

• [08:26–10:17]
  • While Tonto visits town for supplies, a dramatic bank robbery occurs—outlaws Slick Marlowe and Les steal $30,000 and wound a townsman. The robbers are pursued by a posse but vanish after covering their tracks along the river.
  • “It took clever men with plenty of nerve to rob that bank in broad daylight.” (Tonto, 09:32)

4. Tracking the Outlaws and Dan’s Capture

• [11:17–14:07]
  • Dan, suspicious of two riders evading pursuit in the river, follows them and is ambushed. The robbers capture him with the intent to keep him hostage.
  • “You’ll learn better than to snoop where you’re not supposed to.” (Slick Marlowe, 13:51)

5. Ted Radford’s Predicament

• [14:07–16:52]
  • Meanwhile, Ted discusses the mine’s problems with the manager, seeking solutions to continue operations and recoup the bank’s losses.
  • Ted later stumbles into the outlaws’ lair, joining Dan as a hostage.

6. Conflict & Resourcefulness in the Mine

• [17:06–23:30]
  • Tied up, Ted and Dan work together to escape. Ted uses a sharp rock to cut his bonds, then frees Dan. They hatch a plan to feign captivity and surprise the outlaws upon their return.
  • “If I can work my way up to it, I can rub the rope against it until it cuts through. I’ll try it…” (Ted Radford, 22:31)

7. Climactic Confrontation & Escape

• [23:30–24:32]
  • When the outlaws return to execute their captives, Ted and Dan spring their trap; Dan escapes to seek help while Ted holds off the robbers but is knocked unconscious.

8. Rescue and Justice

• [24:44–27:49]
  • Dan finds the miners; the Lone Ranger and Tonto arrive at the mine just in time. In a burst of action, Tonto subdues the outlaws.
  • Mr. Stacy, the mine owner and banker, offers to reward Ted and Dan’s bravery by making Ted part-owner of the mine—a fitting resolution enabling Ted to truthfully call himself a mine owner as his mother believed.
  • “He saved my life and helped to catch the outlaws.” (Mr. Stacy, 27:00)

9. Resolution and Themes

• [27:16–27:49]
  • Ted faces the truth about his letters; Stacy offers his support, “I’ll have you and the manager…come there to live, too. What’s more, I’m giving both of you some shares in the mine so you can truthfully say you do own part of it…” (Mr. Stacy, 27:27)
  • Dan and Ted are celebrated for their courage, but it’s the Lone Ranger’s unheralded intervention that ensures justice.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “You see, son, the last time I saw [Ted] was when he was about your age.”
  — Mrs. Radford, 04:18

• “Tonto means that it isn’t true. The only gold mine here is owned by Mr. Stacy, the banker…”
  — Tonto, 07:30

• “I was a fool to write stuff like that… I never thought you—”
  — Ted Radford, 20:06

• “Ted Radford is a brave man, Mr. Stacy. He deserves a reward for what he’s done.”
  — Tonto, 27:02

• “You see, he’s a real man and a fine American. He’s the Lone Ranger.”
  — Mr. Stacy, 27:49

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Key Segments and Timestamps

• [04:08] Mrs. Radford reveals her purpose for coming West
• [07:21] Tonto exposes the truth about Ted’s status
• [08:26] Excitement as the bank is robbed
• [11:14] Dan tracks the outlaws and is captured
• [14:07] Ted plans how to save the mine
• [17:06] Ted and Dan’s ingenuity leads to their escape
• [23:34] Attempted murder and the captives’ desperate defense
• [24:44] Dan’s successful escape brings help
• [26:12] The Lone Ranger and Tonto rescue Ted
• [27:16] Mr. Stacy’s resolution and reward
• [27:49] Lone Ranger’s iconic exit and recognition

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Tone & Style

The episode blends suspenseful action, rustic humor, and heartfelt drama—classic elements of The Lone Ranger. It foregrounds themes of honesty, redemption, and the importance of family, wrapped in the familiar camaraderie and moral clarity of Old Time Radio Westerns.

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For listeners: This episode artfully balances classic Western adventure with a touching story about trying to live up to expectations and ultimately being rewarded for integrity and bravery. Even if you’re new to radio drama, the restored audio and vivid storytelling make “Ted Radford’s Mine” an immersive and rewarding listen.

Transcript

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[Slick Marlowe]

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[Narrator]

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[Andrew Rines]

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.

[Narrator]

A fiery horse with a speed of light, a cloud of dust and a hearty hi O Silver, the Lone Ranger, with his faithful Indian companion, Toto, 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.

[Dan Reed]

Come on, Silver, let's go. Big boat. I am Silver. Hooray.

[Narrator]

The stagecoach from Seton creaked and swayed along the trail to Flint Rock. Dan Reed, teenage nephew of the Lone Ranger, had entered the coach at Seaton. The only other passenger was a sweet faced old lady. After a preliminary greeting, nothing more was said for some time, but Dan noticed that she regarded him closely. Finally, she smiled and spoke.

[Mrs. Radford]

Son, I hope you don't mind me speaking out this way. You see, I just can't seem to take my eyes away from you.

[Dan Reed]

Oh, that's all right, ma'.

[Narrator]

Am.

[Mrs. Radford]

You remind me of my boy when he was about your age. Of course, that was many years ago. My boy Ted is 30 now. That is, he will be come next month. You see, son, the last time I saw him was when he was about your age.

[Dan Reed]

Oh, did he?

[Mrs. Radford]

Well, if you mean did he die? Well, he didn't. Last time I heard, Ted was very much alive out here near Flint Rock.

[Dan Reed]

Then he lives in the West?

[Mrs. Radford]

That's right. Maybe I'd better introduce myself.

[Dan Reed]

Hello.

[Mrs. Radford]

I'm Mrs. Radford.

[Dan Reed]

Glad to know you, ma'.

Am.

My name's Dan Reed.

[Mrs. Radford]

You Seem like a very nice boy. Danner. Do you live out here?

[Dan Reed]

Yes. For the past few weeks I've been living with friends near Flint Rock.

[Mrs. Radford]

Oh, then you must know Ted.

[Dan Reed]

I don't think I do, Mrs. Radford.

[Mrs. Radford]

But surely you've heard of his mine.

[Dan Reed]

His name is familiar, but I've never met him.

[Mrs. Radford]

I'm sure Ted is very well known out this way.

[Dan Reed]

Have you come far?

[Mrs. Radford]

All the way from Kentucky, Danny. Ted came out here with his uncle. Sort of ran away from us when he was 15 by persuading his uncle, my older brother, you see, to sneak him into the wagon train one night when they were leaving.

[Dan Reed]

Golly.

[Mrs. Radford]

Ted was a good boy. Just sort of full of mischief and itching for excitement, like all young boys.

[Dan Reed]

Did your son finally send for you to come out west?

[Mrs. Radford]

Well, no, he didn't, Dan'. L. He began writing a few years ago after his uncle died. It seems he had a chance to buy a mining claim. But he was kinda low on finances at the time, so I sent him most of our savings. My husband died a few years ago, just after I heard from Ted.

[Dan Reed]

Oh, I see.

[Mrs. Radford]

In his last letter a couple of months ago, Ted said he was planning to have me come out to live with him before long. I decided to take the rest of my savings and come out now so as to surprise him.

[Dan Reed]

Gosh, I hope he's ready to have you with him. A place to stay and all that.

[Mrs. Radford]

Oh, Ted has a big house. He said so in his letters. I told all my neighbors about it. And when I get there, Dan, I want you to come to visit us. I'm sure Ted'll like you.

[Dan Reed]

Oh, thank you. We'll be in Flint Rock in a little while. After you get settled. I'll be glad to come and see you.

[Mrs. Radford]

Well, then we'll consider that a promise. So don't you forget we'll be looking for you, Dan.

[Dan Reed]

Come on, get him out of there.

[Narrator]

When the stagecoach arrived at Flint Rock, Dan went to the livery stable to get his horse, Victor. Then he rode into the hills where the Lone Ranger and Toto were camped. Dan told them about the old lady on the stagecoach.

[Tonto]

You say she told you her son, Ted Radford owns a big gold mine near Flint Rock?

[Dan Reed]

Yes, sir. Of course I don't know him.

Kimasabe that not good.

What do you mean, Totto?

[Tonto]

Totto means that it isn't true. The only gold mine here is owned by Mr. Stacy, the banker. I happen to know Ted Radford is one of the foreman out at the mine.

[Dan Reed]

Oh, Golly.

[Tonto]

What happened when Mrs. Radford arrived in town?

[Dan Reed]

Well, she went to the hotel until she can locate her son. Oh, gosh, she's sure gonna be disappointed. I doubt that. She has enough money to go back.

To Kentucky, son, not tell truth in letters. Kimasabi.

[Tonto]

That's right. I supposed Ed Radford was just trying to make his mother proud of him, never thinking the old lady would decide to come out here.

[Dan Reed]

Golly, I hate to think how she'll feel when she finds out.

[Tonto]

I see that you liked her very much, Dan.

[Dan Reed]

Oh, yes, sir. She's a sweet old lady. Gosh, I wish Ted Radford really owned a gold mine so she wouldn't be disappointed.

[Tonto]

I know how you feel about it, Dan.

[Narrator]

That afternoon, Tonto went to town for supplies. As he left the general store, a great deal of excitement broke loose down the street.

[Dan Reed]

Easy, Scott. Easy, fellow. Something happened. The bank. Come on. Get up there, boy. Ow. Get up. The boy. Unique. One of them Indian. But they kept on going. Did you get a good look at him? Ah, one tall, dark hair, black beard. Other who get hurt, him have red hair, not seen tall. The one with the black beard must be the outlaw Slick Marlowe. I have a handbill on him. Men, we'll get a posse together right away, then get after them. As soon as I find out how much they stole, I can tell you, Sheriff. I was in the bank a few minutes ago when it happened. They took close to $30,000. It's sure gonna be a blow to Mr. Stacy. But one of the outlaws is wounded. We ought to be able to trail him. Easy, men. Go get your horses.

[Narrator]

Returning to camp, Tottle told the Lone Ranger and Dan what had happened.

[Tonto]

It took clever men with plenty of nerve to rob that bank in broad daylight.

[Dan Reed]

Tottle me tell the sheriff what men look like. Him say tall man with black beard. Maybe outlaw named Slick Marlow. Him fella we come here to hunt.

[Tonto]

Yes. That bank robbery is just the type of job Marlow would plan.

[Dan Reed]

I saw a handbill on that outlaw when I was over in Seaton. It was posted outside the sheriff's office. He sure is tough looking in that picture.

[Tonto]

Slick Marlow is just as tough as he looks, Dan.

[Dan Reed]

Maybe sheriff and posse catch Marlow. Another feller.

[Tonto]

From what I've heard about him, he usually has a good hideout planned ahead of time. One fairly close to where he intends to commit a robbery. He's given many a posse the slip. Totto.

[Dan Reed]

Gosh, Matt. Not good.

[Tonto]

We'll ride out and try to pick up the trail of those two crooks. You wait here and camp for us, Dan. Fo and Totto will get the horses.

[Dan Reed]

Me get horses, Kimasabi?

I was wondering, sir. Well, then I thought maybe it might be a good idea if I rode over to the mine and told Ted Radford that his mother's at the hotel in town.

[Tonto]

All right, go ahead. But try to make it over there and back before dark then.

[Dan Reed]

Yes, sir.

[Tonto]

Here.

[Dan Reed]

Horses, Kimasabi.

[Tonto]

Good enough. Well, we'll see you later, Dan. Easy. Steady.

[Dan Reed]

Easy. Easy, fellow.

[Narrator]

After the Lone Ranger and Toto left, Dan mounted his horse, Victor and rode the trail that led to the Stacy Mine. A short time later, the boy came to a point in the trail where it followed the course of a river for a short distance. Suddenly, the boy's attention was attracted to two riders some distance downstream who were heading up the river bank toward the trail. Dan, drew rein.

[Tonto]

Ho.

[Dan Reed]

Ho.

[Slick Marlowe]

Victor.

[Dan Reed]

Hobo.

Those two men were riding downstream in the shallow water near the bank. Means they didn't want to leave any trail. Easy, Victor.

Steady, boy.

They might hear us. I wonder if one of them has a bandage on his head. Maybe they're the two outlaws who held up the bank in Flint Rock. I'll follow them and see where they go. Come on, Victor.

Come on. I hope we get to that hideout soon, Slick. There's crease in my skull from that engine's bullet.

[Narrator]

I get a headache.

[Slick Marlowe]

We'll be there before long in a deserted shaft near the place where the big mine is. Nobody'll ever think of looking there. The hombre who owns that mine is the same one owns the bank we just cleaned out. He'll be hiding out on his own property.

[Dan Reed]

I gotta hand it to you, Snick. Oh, my head. Oh, I'll be glad to get where I can lie down a while.

[Slick Marlowe]

Ah, stop complaining. We have all that money. And I have that mining shaft stocked up with food and blankets. After you rest up a while, you get over this rise in the trail quick. Then we'll pull off from the side.

[Dan Reed]

What for?

[Slick Marlowe]

Who's I tell you?

[Dan Reed]

Get up there. Come on. Come on. Get up. Get up there, boy. Get up. Boom.

[Tonto]

Ho, there.

[Dan Reed]

Hoo there. What's the idea?

[Slick Marlowe]

I couldn't see the trail, but while we were on the top of that rise, I glanced back and noticed a small cloud of dust. Back aways. Somebody's following us. Those big boulders over there will do for hiding.

[Dan Reed]

Come on.

[Slick Marlowe]

Get up there.

[Dan Reed]

Come on. Get up.

[Slick Marlowe]

Come on.

[Dan Reed]

Get out. Get up there. Hoo. Hoo. There.

[Slick Marlowe]

Now we'll just sit on our horses here and watch that trail with our guns ready.

[Narrator]

Slick and Les watched intently as Dan came into view over the rise in the trail. As the boy slowed his horse and looked at the ground, Slick spoke.

[Slick Marlowe]

It's a boy. A smart one at that. Les Maverick is following our tracks.

[Dan Reed]

Why should a boy be following us? Maybe he's looked.

[Slick Marlowe]

He stopped at the place where we turned off.

[Dan Reed]

Yeah. What are we gonna do? Plug him.

[Slick Marlowe]

No, no, wait. If he does come this way, let him come. I wanna find out why he's trailing us. We can use that horse of his, too.

[Dan Reed]

Look.

[Slick Marlowe]

He's heading his way.

[Dan Reed]

All right. We oughta plug him before he even knows what hit him. No use unless I know what I'm doing.

[Slick Marlowe]

All right, youngster, Stop right where you are. We have you covered.

[Dan Reed]

Come on.

[Slick Marlowe]

Come on, Les. Get up here.

[Dan Reed]

Come on. Get up there. Get up there, boy. Ho.

[Tonto]

Ho, there.

[Slick Marlowe]

Well, kid, who put you up to following us?

[Dan Reed]

Nobody. Hey, maybe he knows who we are.

[Slick Marlowe]

Too bad for him if he does. We're taking you with us, Button. You'll learn better than the snoop where you're not supposed to.

[Tonto]

Now get going.

[Dan Reed]

Come on, Victor.

Get up there. Get him.

[Narrator]

Meantime, in the crude building that served as office for the Stacey mine, Ted Radford was talking to the manager.

[Dan Reed]

I tell you, Mr. Grant, we've gone as far as we can in the west shaft. We struck a wall of solid rock in there, and we don't dare blast. Now, look, Ted, are you sure there's no way around that rock? We know the vein runs through there and we have to follow it. But I tell you, it can't be done. Mr. Stacy will be plenty riled if we have to abandon that tunnel like we did the one on the opposite side of the ridge last year. Fact is, one of the men just come in with the news that two crooks held up Stacy's bank in town. Got away with nigh under 30,000. Holy mackerel. That's another reason we have to figure out a way to get at that vein of gold ore that you and the men have been following in that west tunnel. Stacy will holler his head off if production here at his mine drops off. Hey, I have an idea, Mr. Grant. What is it? You spoke of a tunnel on the opposite side of the ridge that was deserted last year. Sure. I was thinking maybe I could inspect that and see if there's some way to break through to the west tunnel. From there, we could set a blast on that side, without danger of blowing down the shore. And the men put up in the new tunnel. By thunder, Ted, maybe have something of that idea of yours. I hope so. I'll get my horse right now and ride right over there to the deserted tunnel and look things over Good. It won't take you very long. I'll be seeing Mr. Stacy tonight. And I'd sure like to have something encouraging to tell him after his loss at the bank. I'll get back as soon as possible. I think that deserted tunnel will be the answer to our problem, Mr. Grant. In fact, I'm almost sure of it.

[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.

[Dan Reed]

Sam.

[Narrator]

Now to continue, Slick and Les, the two outlaws, took Dan Reed into the deserted mine tunnel which they had furnished with supplies and bedding. They tied Dan hand and foot and put him on a blanket back in the tunnel there, Button.

[Slick Marlowe]

Reckon you'll not get loose from those ropes very easy.

[Dan Reed]

Why do you have to time it? I haven't done.

[Tonto]

Shut up.

[Dan Reed]

Listen, Slick, why don't we get rid of the boy right away? What do you want to keep him here for?

[Slick Marlowe]

Use your head less. I have more sense than to kill the maverick and leave his body lying around for somebody to find. We'll keep him here with us till we're ready to pull stakes. And we'll take him along for a distance till we're out of this territory. And we'll fill them with lead and leave him.

[Tonto]

Yeah.

[Dan Reed]

Guess you have the right idea, Thad.

[Slick Marlowe]

Just let me do the thinking for us both. And you aren't going to have any trouble.

[Dan Reed]

But what about this Button? He could pick up a trail so easy. Maybe others can, too.

[Slick Marlowe]

Don't be so skittish. The boy just hit on our trail by accident. He saw us leave the river.

[Dan Reed]

Others will find your trail sooner or later.

[Slick Marlowe]

I told you to shut up. I'll gag you if you don't. Come on, Les. Let's get a breath of fresh air.

[Dan Reed]

All right.

[Slick Marlowe]

Reckon one of us ought to stay at the entrance anyhow to keep watch in case somebody does come along snooping.

[Dan Reed]

Ah, the entrance is overgrown with bushes. If somebody finds our trail, there's no reason why they come up here.

[Slick Marlowe]

Hey, look. Sun's beginning to set. Soon it'll be too dark for anyone to do any trailing. Then we can take it easy. That air sure feels good. Kind of stuffy back in that shaft.

[Dan Reed]

Yeah, you know, I wonder. Hey, look. Coming up the trail. He must be heading for here.

[Slick Marlowe]

Yeah, that trail doesn't go anywhere else. Get your gun handy.

[Dan Reed]

Right.

[Slick Marlowe]

We'll stay hid behind these bushes till he's plenty close. We'll act faster.

[Dan Reed]

Can I gun him down? No, no, no.

[Slick Marlowe]

I want to find out if there's any others following him.

[Dan Reed]

Here he comes.

[Slick Marlowe]

Yeah, he's heading right for this tunnel, too. Stop right where you are, mister.

[Narrator]

Reach.

[Slick Marlowe]

Come on, lace. Well, mister, you had a lot of nerve trailing us alone.

[Dan Reed]

Raven, you. Well, hey, you hombres must be the ones who held up the bank in town. You guessed it right.

[Slick Marlowe]

As if he didn't know already. Get off that horse.

[Narrator]

Be quick about it.

[Dan Reed]

Looks like you got the upper hand. Easy now. What?

[Slick Marlowe]

Take his gun list.

[Dan Reed]

Sure. Yeah, I have it.

[Slick Marlowe]

Bring his horse inside. Right now, mister. Walk into the mine tunnel.

[Dan Reed]

Come on, boy.

[Slick Marlowe]

I have some questions to ask you.

[Dan Reed]

I reckon I have to.

[Slick Marlowe]

Put his horse with the others. Les gives us two spares in case we need them.

[Dan Reed]

Well, I see everything's fixed. Comfortable, like in here. Even to having lanterns hung around, I. Who's that?

You another outlaw, mister?

Does it look like it? This hombre's holding a gun on me.

Oh, then you trailed him here, too.

[Slick Marlowe]

Sure he did. But it's not gonna do either of you any good.

[Dan Reed]

I didn't trail him here, son. I was coming here anyway to look over this tunnel. I'm from the mine across the ridge.

Then you must know Ted Radford.

That's a hot one. I am Ted Radford. But who are you? Why'd you ask me if I'm Dan Reed?

I was coming to the mine to tell you your mother's in Flint Rock at the hotel.

[Slick Marlowe]

Well, this is turning out to be a nice little get together.

[Dan Reed]

Wait a minute, mister. Did you say Mom's in town in Flint Rock?

That's right. She thinks you own the mine and have a big house and all that.

Oh, I was a fool to write stuff like that.

[Slick Marlowe]

I never thought you shut the cabin. Les, bring some rope over here.

[Dan Reed]

Sure, right away. Here's the rope, all right.

[Slick Marlowe]

Well, I keep him cover. You tie them up. Get busy.

[Dan Reed]

Yeah, all right. Hosted in never get loose. Then you can question them all you want.

[Slick Marlowe]

I'll question them all right. He came here to look over this place like he said. Others might come looking for him. When he doesn't get back, we'll have to push on somewhere else. At dawn, we'll finish off these two and leave them right here.

[Narrator]

After leaving their camp, the Lone Ranger and Tottle rode partway to town to try to pick up the outlaw's trail. They saw the posse returning about sunset, but kept out of sight until they had passed. Then the masked man and the Indian started to backtrack the posse, hoping they could pick up the trail where the posse had given up. Before long, they came to the river.

[Tonto]

Here's where the posse gave up, Toto. The outlaws covered their trail by entering the water. No telling whether they went upstream or down.

[Dan Reed]

That's right. And what we do?

[Tonto]

We return to camp. Sun is setting now and it will soon be dark. We'll set out in the morning and try to find their trail.

[Dan Reed]

If not, good for Dan in camp alone with Marlow Roman territory.

[Tonto]

That's what I'm thinking of. All right, let's go.

[Dan Reed]

Montalvo.

[Narrator]

Darkness had fallen by the time Slick finished questioning Ted Radford, who was bound hand and foot and who lay on a blanket near Dan Reed. Ted finally convinced Slick that he had come there to inspect the deserted tunnel. And Slick had come to a decision.

[Slick Marlowe]

Les, if he came here from the mine office across the ridge like he says, then they'll come looking for him when he doesn't show up.

[Dan Reed]

Yeah, that's right, Slick. Soon as dawn comes, we're liable to find a bunch of the miners outside this tunnel.

[Tonto]

Yeah.

[Slick Marlowe]

Well, the best thing for us to do is to pack up and clear out tonight. We'll use their two horses as pack horses for our supplies. And we'll fill these two snoopers with lead and be on our way. Come on, let's start packing the stuff right now.

[Tonto]

All right.

[Dan Reed]

What are we gonna do, Mr. Radford?

I'm trying to think of something, Dan. If I wasn't tied up, I could at least put up a fight.

Before they took the lantern away, I noticed a sharp edge of rock sticking out of the side wall behind us.

That's it, Dan. If I can work my way up to it, I can rub the rope against it until it cuts through. I'll try it.

[Narrator]

Moving inch by inch, Ted worked his way to the tunnel wall. Then, by struggling to his knees, he gradually pushed his way up against the wall until he was on his feet. With his bound wrists against the jagged edge of rock. He worked patiently and persistently, rubbing the rope against the sharp rock, wincing as the stony knife cut into his wrists. Finally, he felt the rope give.

[Dan Reed]

There, the rope's cut through. Dan, my hands are free. I'll untie my ankles and I'll set you loose.

Golly, I hope they don't come back yet.

Now I can untie you. That did it. There.

Gosh, I can hardly stand up.

You'll be all right in a minute.

Now what do we do?

We lie down on the blankets again as if we're still tied. When they come back, I'll jump one of them and get his gun.

What about the other one?

I hope to take him by surprise. Hurry. Lie down and hear them coming back.

All right.

[Slick Marlowe]

Well, you two are ready to get away from here. Fine horse you got buttoned. Using my own as a pack horse and riding yours.

[Dan Reed]

Don't waste time, Slick. Let's get this over with.

[Tonto]

All right.

[Slick Marlowe]

Put the lantern down so we can see.

[Dan Reed]

Sure.

[Slick Marlowe]

Now I'll plug this hombre. You plug this the boy.

[Dan Reed]

Right. Not this time, miss it. Look out. I'll take that gun.

[Slick Marlowe]

Oh, you're totally. Go kill him last. Kill him.

[Dan Reed]

But I might hit you. Get your horse there and run. All right. Hey, the boy. He's loose too, and running away. Got him. You fool. Hold it. You. Give me that gun. Hey, let's go. My arm. You.

[Narrator]

Ted had suddenly turned from Slick and grabbed Les's gun arm to prevent him from shooting at Dan, who was heading for the tunnel entrance. Slick quickly reached down and picked up his own gun which he had dropped in the struggle with Ted.

[Slick Marlowe]

Yeah, the boy's going outside. But this will settle you, you sneaking coyote.

[Dan Reed]

Hey, the boy got away.

[Tonto]

Let him go.

[Slick Marlowe]

By the time he reaches town, we'll be far away from here. This hombre will be unconscious for a long time. Come on, let's pack our supplies.

[Narrator]

After escaping from the outlaws, Dan started for the nearest help he could think of. The man at the mine just around the ridge. Meanwhile, the Lone Ranger and Toto rang to a stop at their camp.

[Tonto]

Toto, the camp is deserted. Dan isn't here.

[Dan Reed]

That heap. Strange. It's sundown. Him promised to get back before then.

[Tonto]

I know. Dan always keeps his promises. I don't like this, Totto. We ride over to the Stacey mine and find out where he is.

[Dan Reed]

Isn't that good?

[Tonto]

Let's go. Come on, Silver.

[Dan Reed]

Come on, Scout.

[Narrator]

Later, as the Lone Ranger and Toto rolled along the regular trail to the Stacey Mine. They knew the place where the outlaws had turned off.

[Tonto]

I was hoping we'd meet Dan coming back.

[Dan Reed]

If not like Dan. Oh, Scott, hopefully. Who?

[Tonto]

Who's it, fellow?

[Dan Reed]

Someone coming along deserted trail that lead to old mine tunnel. Kimas hubby and him right and hard.

[Tonto]

Yes. We pull off the trail and wait.

[Dan Reed]

Come on, Sir Thomas. Come Come, fella.

[Tonto]

Oh, Silver. Oh.

[Dan Reed]

Easy, Silver.

[Slick Marlowe]

Easy.

[Tonto]

Easy, Silver. Easy.

[Dan Reed]

Come on, Victor. Get Dan.

[Tonto]

Dan. Dan. Come, Silver. Come, boy.

[Dan Reed]

Come, Scott. Come, Heller.

[Tonto]

Dan, why are you coming from that bank robbers?

[Dan Reed]

They have Ted Radford. He saved my life and let me get away. They'll kill him, sir.

[Tonto]

Who are they?

[Dan Reed]

The old mine tunnel.

[Tonto]

Get the miners, Dan.

[Dan Reed]

Yes, sir.

[Tonto]

Come on, Toto. We go to that tunnel to help Ted.

[Dan Reed]

Monster. Monster. Victor.

[Slick Marlowe]

Well, we're all set to leave, Les.

[Dan Reed]

Yeah, and the sooner the better.

[Slick Marlowe]

But first we'll make sure that snoop and hombre is still unconscious, huh? Bring the line.

[Dan Reed]

Yeah, sure. You'll get caught and hung for this.

[Slick Marlowe]

Ah, shut up. You had no business trying to be smart. I'll put a bullet in here to settle things.

[Dan Reed]

Bullet?

[Slick Marlowe]

Oh, my leg.

[Dan Reed]

Mash man. I'll get him. Ow. I'm hit. Oh, you get them both. Kimasabi. Me Tie up crooks, fix wounds Here. You're mast. You must be one of them.

[Tonto]

Oh, you're wrong. We're friends of Dan Reed's.

[Dan Reed]

Then Dan sent you here. Dan come with miners.

[Tonto]

Yes.

[Dan Reed]

There's one of them masks. We've got you covered, mister.

That's my friend.

He saved my life. Mr. Grant, the stolen bank cash is in the crook saddlebags outside. Mr. Stacy. You here? Yes. I was at the mine when this boy came there. He told us what you did. Radford.

He saved my life and helped to catch the outlaws.

[Tonto]

Ted Radford is a brave man, Mr. Stacy. He deserves a reward for what he's done.

[Dan Reed]

Grant told me about your idea to reach that vein, Ted. I think it will work, too. Seems like you saved me money all around. Well, he sure did.

[Tonto]

I suppose Dan told you, Ted, about your mother.

[Dan Reed]

Yes. I hate to face her after the stories I wrote about owning a mine. Dan told me about her, too. We'll take her to my house in town, Ted. And I'll have you and the manager, Mr. Grant, come there to live, too. And what's more, I'm giving both of you some shares in the mine so you can truthfully say you do own part of it. How's that? That's wonderful.

[Tonto]

Tonto and I trailed Slick Marlow to this territory. Now that he and his partner are caught, we'll be on our way.

[Slick Marlowe]

Adios, everybody.

[Dan Reed]

Bye. Gosh, Mr. Stacy, I don't deserve credit. That mask hombre really caught the outlaws? I don't know who he is. I don't know who he is. Sam. He said you deserved a reward. And by thunder, what he says goes with me. You see, he's a real man and a fine American. He's the Lone Ranger. It's. It's Sam.

[Narrator]

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

[Andrew Rines]

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[Dan Reed]

Sam.