The Bengal Tiger | Challenge of the Yukon (05-18-54)

Summary

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Old Time Radio Westerns

Episode: The Bengal Tiger | Challenge of the Yukon (05-18-54)

Host: Andrew Rhynes
Original Air Date: (Show: May 18, 1954; Podcast: May 13, 2026)

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Episode Overview

This episode of Old Time Radio Westerns presents a thrilling adventure from the classic radio serial "Challenge of the Yukon," titled "The Bengal Tiger." Digitally restored for modern clarity, this episode transports listeners to the Yukon Gold Rush era, with Sergeant Preston and his fearless dog, Yukon King, entangled in a suspenseful tale involving a circus tiger on the loose, dangerous gold robbers, and the wilds of the Northwest. The episode is rich in period atmosphere, heightened by its restoration, and highlights both the dangers and bravery found on the frontier.

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Key Discussion Points and Story Highlights

1. Circus Comes to the Yukon

• [04:04] The story begins in a Seattle circus tent where a Bengal tiger, once the terror of the jungle, is caged and on display. The tiger is introduced as dangerous and untamable—a reputation that unnerves the Wild West Show performers, particularly due to the animal’s nightly roars that disturb the horses.
• [05:31] Jake (the keeper) discusses the tiger with the circus manager. It’s decided to sell the tiger to an animal show run by the shrewd Mr. Kelly, who agrees to purchase the animal for $7,000—on the condition that Jake stays on as its caretaker.

“The biggest tiger in captivity, Mr. Kelly, and a great attraction to any circus. He's a man killer and people are fascinated by anything dangerous.”
— Jake [06:36]

2. The Tiger's Arrival and Escape

• [07:45] The circus travels north by riverboat to the Yukon, drawing crowds eager to see the famed Bengal tiger.
• [09:17] Disaster strikes when, amidst heavy fog, the riverboat runs aground near Selkirk. The tiger’s cage breaks, and the animal escapes into the wilderness.

“The tiger's cage is smashed... He’s loose, all right.”
— Jake [09:45]

• [10:00] Despite exhaustive searches by circus staff and townsfolk, the tiger vanishes into the vast Yukon wilds.

3. Gold Robbery Plot Intertwined

• [10:27] Meanwhile, two men, Luke and Tony, plan to rob the express office in Selkirk, capitalizing on a busy gold deposit day and the distraction provided by the storm and missing tiger.

“Yeah, I've been watching, and there's just one clerk on duty from 9 to midnight. We'll go in just before closing, grab what's in the safe, then head north to Dawson...”
— Tony [10:30]

• [13:09] The robbery takes place just before midnight; the clerk is knocked out and the thieves escape with $10,000 in gold and $3,000 in cash.

4. Sergeant Preston Enters the Chase

• [11:14] Sergeant Preston and Yukon King arrive in Selkirk. The constable tells Preston about the escaped tiger and the recent chaos.
• [13:52] Upon learning of the robbery, Preston and the constable spring into action, tracking the robbers through a worsening storm.

“King, here, boy. Pick up the scent, King!”
— Sergeant Preston [14:24]

5. The Hideout in the Cave

• [16:13] The bandits seek shelter from the storm in a remote cave, unaware they are being stalked—both by Mounties and the hungry, displaced tiger seeking refuge and prey.
• [18:47] The tiger, drawn by the scent of men and horses, enters the cave through a back passage as the crooks settle and the fire dies down.

6. Tense Climax: Man, Beast, and Law Collide

• [23:09] As Preston and the constable approach the cave, the tiger lies in wait above the bandits, growing tense as instinct tells him others are near.
• [25:08] The tiger’s warning growl interrupts an imminent shootout between the police and the bandits. The crooks panic—guns are drawn, but Preston and the constable subdue them quickly.

“Pick up their guns, constable, and handcuff them.”
— Sergeant Preston [25:25]

• [25:33] The gunfire agitates the tiger, who, startled and angry, leaps at King (Preston’s dog), then bolts out of the cave, leading to a final confrontation outside.

7. Wild Finale: Tiger vs. King and Rex

• [26:34] The tiger attacks the horses tied outside. King and Rex, Preston’s horse, bravely hold off the beast in a fierce struggle.
• [27:16] The fight is intense, but the combined efforts of the dog and horse fend off and ultimately kill the tiger, without sustaining serious injuries.

“Good fighting, King. Same with you, Rex. I don’t know how you both escaped more serious injuries. You did a fine job, boy.”
— Sergeant Preston [27:47]

• [28:07] The express loot is recovered, the crooks are in custody, and the adventure concludes with a sense of relief and gratitude for the courage and resourcefulness of both man and animal.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the Tiger's Nature:

  • “He’s vicious all right. In spite of the long time he's been in captivity, he hasn’t tamed a bit.”
    — Jake [08:03]

  • “I’d hate to meet him when there weren’t strong bars between us.”
    — Sergeant Preston [08:08]

• On the Daring Dog & Horse:

  • “I wouldn't have believed a horse and a dog could hold off a beast like that Bengal tiger, Sergeant.”
    — Constable Wilbur [27:47]

• Sergeant Preston’s Modest Pride:

  • “With due modesty, I'll say—I don't consider Rex and King just another horse and dog, Constable.”
    — Sergeant Preston [27:54]

• Closing Reflection:

  • “Well, the tiger’s dead, the crooks are caught, and the express loot recovered. Constable, this case is...”
    — Sergeant Preston [28:19]

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• 04:04 — Bengal tiger’s backstory and introduction in the circus
• 07:45 — Arrival in Yukon and tiger’s escape after riverboat accident
• 10:27 — Robbers lay out their plan at the Nugget Cafe
• 13:09 — Robbery at express office and escape
• 14:24 — Sergeant Preston's pursuit with Yukon King
• 18:47 — Tiger enters robbers’ cave
• 23:09 — Mounties approach cave; tiger poised above
• 25:08 — Tense cave confrontation and tiger interruption
• 26:34 — Tiger attacks horses; King and Rex fight back
• 28:07 — Case closed, loot and justice restored

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Tone and Style

The narrative is suspenseful, dramatic, and resolutely old-fashioned—true to the golden age of radio. The dialogue is brisk and functional, with straightforward heroics and flashes of humor.

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Final Thoughts

This episode masterfully blends two classic Western motifs—the out-of-place "jungly" terror (the Bengal tiger) and the cunning gold robbers—placing them both in the snowy wilds of the Yukon. It showcases the resourcefulness and bravery of Sergeant Preston, with standout roles for faithful Yukon King and stalwart horse Rex, in a story that satisfies both adventure and animal lovers.

Perfect for listeners seeking vintage thrills and a taste of frontier justice, with restored sound breathing new excitement into every creak, snarl, and gunshot.

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Transcript

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[Constable Wilbur]

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[Narrator]

In a large circus tent in Seattle, a big tiger looked through the bars of his cage at the curious crowd and growled. The caged animal stalked slowly back and forth, baring its fangs and glaring with hatred at the human faces just beyond his reach. He remembered the day long ago when he stalked his prey through the faraway jungles. No other animal was too large for him to attack. And he remembered how though other animals feared humans, he felt only hatred and took pleasure in stalking an unwary native. The thought caused him to roar, a sudden defiance to the ever staring faces outside his cage. Secretly pleased by the crowd's reaction, the tiger leered at them for a moment. Then, just to keep them on edge and show them he hadn't lost any of his spirit, he lunged again. The big cat stood still, snarling through the bars. He remembered the day he had patted along his favorite jungle path. Suddenly the ground had given way beneath his feet and he found himself tangled in a net at the bottom of a deep pit. And excited, yelling natives danced around the rim of the pit above him. From that day on, he lived defiantly in cages. But he knew someday he'd gain his freedom once more. With a final roar, he turned his back on the crowd and lay down. In the office wagon. The manager of the circus sat discussing

[Narrator/Scene Description]

the tiger with its keeper.

[Jake]

Jake, how are you getting along with that Bengal tiger? Yeah. No better than the first day I laid eyes on him, boss. Mean, ornery and dangerous. Yeah. This is primarily a Wild west show, Jake. Some of the performers are complaining about that big cat.

[Tony]

Why?

[Jake]

They say he makes the horses nervous the way he roars all night. Reckon that's true. But what can we do about it? Get rid of him. Get rid of him? That's right. A man named Kelly owns an animal show. He's moving on to this lot after we leave. Kelly's in town now and is coming here today to talk about the tiger. Do here? Most any minute. That's why I sent for you.

[Sergeant Preston]

Oh.

[Jake]

Does that mean I'm going to be out of a job? I don't think so. Jake. I. Open the door. That must be Kelly now. Right.

[Constable Wilbur]

Howdy.

[Jake]

I came to see the show manager. Come on in. Well, I reckon you are Mr. Kelly. That's right. I'm Glad to meet you. Sit down. I stopped in the tent to get a look at that Bengal tiger.

[Constable Wilbur]

He's almost as big as a pony.

[Jake]

Yes, sir. The biggest tiger in captivity, Mr. Kelly, and a great attraction to any circus. He's a man killer and. And people are fascinated by anything dangerous.

[Constable Wilbur]

Yeah, I know.

[Jake]

I understand you're willing to sell him. Yes, providing I get my price. If he's such a good attraction, why do you want to sell him? I run a wild west show. That cat is bad to have around horses. Reckon so. How much you want? 10,000.

[Narrator/Scene Description]

Give you five.

[Jake]

Make it seven and agree to take the keeper along with the cat. Fact is, Jake's the only man who can get anywheres near him. Well, all right. It's a deal. Jake, meet your new boss, Mr. Kelly.

[Narrator]

Hi, Mr. Kelly.

[Jake]

Make out a bill of sale and

[Constable Wilbur]

we close the transaction right now.

[Jake]

Jake and the tiger join my show the day you move out and we move in here. Maybe that man eater ain't good for your show, but by thunder, with my animal circus, he'll be the prize exhibit.

[Narrator]

And so the Bengal tiger became part of the new show, fulfilling Kelly's prediction by attracting more people than any other animal in the big tent.

[Narrator/Scene Description]

After a week's run in Seattle, the

[Narrator]

show moved through Alaska by riverboat to the Yukon Territory. The whole town turned out to see the unusual spectacle of a vicious Bengal tiger. Sergeant Preston stood viewing the tiger when the keeper, Jake, walked up and spoke.

[Jake]

What do you think of him, Sergeant?

[Sergeant Preston]

Vicious looking beast.

[Jake]

He's vicious all right. In spite of the long time he's been in captivity, he hasn't tamed a bit.

[Sergeant Preston]

I'd hate to meet him when there weren't strong bars between us.

[Coach Jimmy Evans]

So would I.

[Jake]

He's really a man eater like this age. Time to feed him. And he sure hates to wait. See you again sometime, Sergeant.

[Narrator]

The stern wheeler Yukon Queen moved majestically along the great Yukon River. Several cages were lashed to the forward part of the main deck and were a continual attraction to the passengers. Printed on each cage were the words Kelly's Animal Circuits. A keeper in uniform moved among the cages and answered the questions of the curious.

[Jake]

Hey, where's the circus heading, Mr. Selkirk? He just finished a week in Dawson. Man alive. Look at that. Never saw one of those before. That's a man eating Bengal tiger, mister. One of the strongest and most ferocious cats in existence. I'd sure hate to meet an animal like that out in the open. Yeah, I reckon anybody would.

[Narrator]

The following morning, a heavy fog moved in and the riverboat traveled at half speed. About 20 miles north of Selkirk. The river narrowed, and at several places, points of land jutted out hazardously. Suddenly, there was a crashing, grinding noise as the boat ran aground on the lower deck. One of the cages broke loose and crashed into the rail.

[Jake]

The tiger's cage is smashed.

[Tony]

He's loose all right.

[Jake]

Keep back.

[Narrator]

The big striped animal stood a moment as if dazed by the crash. Then, with a final roar, it leaped over the railing and disappeared into the fog. Later, when the boat managed to reach Selkirk, the news quickly spread. The circus people formed searching parties and for two days scoured the countryside for the big cat without success. A week later, the circus people reluctantly moved on without their prize. Exhibit One day, two men sat talking in the Nugget Cafe.

[Tony]

Tony, we gotta get some cash.

[Narrator/Scene Description]

I hurry.

[Tony]

Sure, I know where we going to get it. Luke, this is Saturday and I've noticed a lot of prospectors going into the express office with folks of gold. There ought to be plenty in the safe there by tonight then. Oh, you figure on grabbing it? Yeah, I've been watching and there's just one clerk on duty from 9 to midnight. We'll go in just before closing, grab what's in the safe, then head north to Dawson and take the next boat to the stage. Hey, that's a good idea. Count me in. I know of a good hideout above Pelly's Landing. We'll cover our tracks and head there first to pick up supplies I have cashed there.

[Narrator]

That evening, Sergeant Preston and his great dog King arrived at the constable's office in Selkirk.

[Sergeant Preston]

All right.

[Jake]

Oh, boy.

[Narrator]

Come on, King.

[Constable Wilbur]

Hello, Sergeant.

[Narrator]

Glad to see you.

[Sergeant Preston]

Evening, Constable. How are things in Selkirk?

[Constable Wilbur]

Quiet. Because we did have some excitement last week.

[Sergeant Preston]

Tell me about it.

[Constable Wilbur]

Well, the Yukon Queen was bringing an animal circus to town.

[Sergeant Preston]

Kelly's Animal Circus?

[Constable Wilbur]

That's right.

[Sergeant Preston]

I saw it in Dawson last week. What happened?

[Constable Wilbur]

The boat ran aground in a fog about 20 miles north of here. Because of the crash, one of the animals got loose. A Bengal tiger.

[Sergeant Preston]

Great Scott, I saw that man eater. Did he hurt anyone?

[Constable Wilbur]

No. As a matter of fact, the tiger escaped into the hills and was never caught.

[Sergeant Preston]

I hope no one meets it.

[Constable Wilbur]

I know I'd hate to meet it face to face. I hope it loses itself in the wild country until winter comes. Then it won't survive.

[Sergeant Preston]

That's possible. Well, I'd like to check the reports.

[Constable Wilbur]

I'm ready to go over them now, Sergeant.

[Sergeant Preston]

Good. Let's get busy.

[Narrator/Scene Description]

That night, just before midnight, the express Clerk looked up as Luke and Tony

[Narrator]

entered with handkerchiefs masking their faces and guns in their hands. Hey.

[Jake]

What?

[Sergeant Preston]

Take it easy, mister.

[Tony]

This is a hold up.

[Jake]

Make him open the safe.

[Tony]

Yeah, you heard what he said. Get the safe open. Get moving.

[Jake]

Yeah, sure.

[Tony]

Make it snappy.

[Sergeant Preston]

There.

[Tony]

It's open, mister. So I see. Now, this will keep you quiet. All right. Put the loot in the sack, Tony. Sure. We sure hit the jackpot.

[Sergeant Preston]

Yeah.

[Jake]

Must be thousands in cash and gold. We got it all.

[Tony]

Good. Let's get out the back way.

[Narrator]

Half an hour later, the express clerk staggered into the constable's office.

[Jake]

Oh, Sergeant. The express office been robbed in two minutes.

[Sergeant Preston]

Sit down, man. You're hurt.

[Constable Wilbur]

I got water and a bandage.

[Jake]

I'm all right. Got hit on the head. Knocked me out.

[Sergeant Preston]

When did it happen?

[Jake]

What time is it now?

[Sergeant Preston]

12:30.

[Jake]

It was just before midnight. They were masked. Head guns forced me to open the safe and knock me out.

[Constable Wilbur]

Now bandage your head. You get a nasty blow in a few moments.

[Narrator]

The clerk's head was bandaged.

[Narrator/Scene Description]

Then Preston said, feel alone right now.

[Jake]

Yes, Sergeant.

[Sergeant Preston]

How much did they take?

[Jake]

You know, about 10,000 in gold and 3,000 in cash.

[Sergeant Preston]

Constable will go to the express office and look around and try to find the trail. Let's go. Come on, King.

[Narrator]

At the express office, the two Mounties quickly looked around for clues. They found the back door was unbolted. They opened it and went outside.

[Sergeant Preston]

Oh, storm coming up.

[Constable Wilbur]

That's too bad.

[Sergeant Preston]

Look, bookmarks.

[Narrator/Scene Description]

The beam of light from the open

[Narrator]

door was sufficient to show the marks left by the crook's horses.

[Narrator/Scene Description]

Preston called to King.

[Sergeant Preston]

King. Here, boy. Pick up the scent, King.

[Constable Wilbur]

Get the scent going after them in spite of the approaching storm.

[Coach Jimmy Evans]

Sergeant.

[Sergeant Preston]

Yes? Before it breaks, King can show us which way they went. Let's get our horses and start right now.

[Narrator]

The two Mounties brought their horses to the rear of the building, then mounted.

[Sergeant Preston]

Will be right fine, King. After him, fella. Come on, Rex.

[Constable Wilbur]

Get up, boy.

[Narrator]

King followed the tracks through town and then up the north trail.

[Sergeant Preston]

Here's the rain, Constable. Before long, those tracks will be washed out. I know King has their scent. He may be able to pick it up after the storm. We'll keep going.

[Constable Wilbur]

The storm gets too bad, they may take cover someplace.

[Sergeant Preston]

That's true. We may have to take cover ourselves. Come on, Rex.

[Constable Wilbur]

Get up there.

[Narrator]

On the trail. A few miles ahead, Luke and Tony rode through the storm.

[Tony]

Hey, Luke, storm is bad.

[Jake]

Gotta find a place to stop till it's over.

[Tony]

Stop beefing about a little water. This is A good break for us. Wash out our tracks so we can't be trailed. We'll keep on till we reach the hideoutage.

[Narrator]

Where is it?

[Tony]

We have to take a branch trail into the hills. The hideout is a big natural cave in the sapa cliff. He'll pry out there, load up with supplies and hit the trail for dust. Get up there. Get along. Get up.

[Narrator]

The storm was intense, but soon passed. Just before the two crooks reached the branch trail, the moon came out brightly.

[Tony]

We're coming to the branch trail now, Tony. Soon be at the hideout. Yeah, but now that the rain has stopped, our tracks show again. Why worry? I figured that clerk didn't come too till after the storm started. So nobody could find our trail to follow. Maybe you're right. I hope so. Well, here's where we turn off.

[Narrator/Scene Description]

Come on, get up.

[Tony]

Come on, get up. The way it looks, this branch trail has not been used for a long time.

[Jake]

Just a footpath.

[Tony]

Leads into wild country. Few prospectors staked claims back there, but soon gave up. Nobody ever goes this way anymore. So much the better for us, right? We could stay at that cave for days without anyone being the wife.

[Narrator]

Meanwhile, Sergeant Preston and the constable made good time in spite of the storm. When they were a short distance from the branch trail, Preston spoke.

[Sergeant Preston]

Look, Constable. Fresh hoof marks.

[Constable Wilbur]

We're in luck. Good thing we started before the rain. So King could lead us in the right direction.

[Sergeant Preston]

That's right. Hold on, Wilbur. The tracks turn here onto that narrow branch trail.

[Constable Wilbur]

Strange they'd head into that wild country.

[Sergeant Preston]

Yes, it is. They'd have more chance of escape if they headed straight north. Well, we'll follow them soon. Find out where they're going. Come on, Rexella.

[Jake]

Get up, boy.

[Narrator]

Later, Luke and Tony approached a low cliff in which the cave opening was

[Narrator/Scene Description]

discernible in the moonlight.

[Tony]

You can see the cave from here, Tony.

[Coach Jimmy Evans]

Yeah.

[Jake]

Is it big enough to have a fire inside?

[Tony]

Plenty big. We can even take the horses inside.

[Narrator]

Oh, good.

[Tony]

There's even some dry wood stacked up. I figured I'd be using the cave before long. I have a couple of lanterns there too, along with a couple of dry blankets. Sounds like you used it as a hideout before. Yeah, more than once. Well, here we are. We can ride right in. Get up there.

[Narrator]

Get up.

[Jake]

Get up.

[Tony]

The lanterns just inside the entrance. Hurry up and light one day Right. Now we'll start a fire.

[Narrator]

Hey, this is a big cave, Luke.

[Jake]

Seems to go way back.

[Tony]

It narrows back there. Yeah, I never bothered about how far back it goes. Come on, we'll get the wood and start a campfire.

[Narrator/Scene Description]

On the opposite side of the ridge, a tawny striped figure moved slinkingly through the brush. In the moonlight, the huge Bengal tiger, unaccustomed to the chill Yukon air, sought shelter. He stopped before a small opening in the side of the ridge and sniffed curiously. Strange scents reached his sensitive nostrils. The acrid smell of smoke and the scent of men and horses. He stood a moment as if undecided. He feared and hated humans, but hunger abated his fear. Horses, and if need be, men, meant food. He slowly padded through the rear entrance to the cave and toward the men and horses, his large, glassy green eyes glistening with anticipation.

[Narrator]

We'll continue our adventure in just a moment.

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[Narrator/Scene Description]

along the Branch trail, they suddenly sighted the cliff.

[Sergeant Preston]

Look, Constable. Cave in that cliff. And there's a light inside.

[Constable Wilbur]

Crooks must be hiding out there.

[Sergeant Preston]

We'll leave our horses here under the trees and approach that cave on foot.

[Constable Wilbur]

All right.

[Sergeant Preston]

We'll try to take them by surprise. Let's go.

[Narrator]

Come on.

[Narrator/Scene Description]

The Bengal tiger moved quietly along a passageway that gradually widened until he saw the flickering light of a campfire ahead. He crept forward and up onto a ledge about 10ft above the floor and some short distance from the unsuspecting crooks.

[Tony]

Our clues will soon be dry to me.

[Narrator]

I'm almost dry now.

[Narrator/Scene Description]

The tiger on the ledge in the shadows sank down on his belly and watched the men like a massive cat watching an unsuspecting mouse. He stared unblinkingly at the two humans sitting beside the campfire and at the two horses ground hitched near the cave entrance. Fire was his greatest fear, but past experience had taught him that campfires usually burned out. The striped terror of the jungles rested his big head on his paws and waited for the right moment to attack his prey.

[Narrator]

I reckon it's safe enough to take

[Tony]

a short snooze, Tony.

[Jake]

Yeah, you sure know how to pick a good hideout.

[Narrator]

Look.

[Jake]

Plenty safe here. Oh, a little rest of those.

[Narrator/Scene Description]

Sergeant Preston with King and the constable strode slowly and carefully through the brush toward the cave entrance.

[Sergeant Preston]

Constable will move in from each side of the entrance.

[Narrator/Scene Description]

You take your master.

[Narrator]

All right.

[Tony]

So light inside is died down.

[Narrator/Scene Description]

Considered. Must be a campfire. I think it is.

[Sergeant Preston]

Take your place to the left just outside the entrance. Have your gun ready and when I

[Narrator/Scene Description]

give the word, will rush him.

[Tony]

Right, sergeant.

[Narrator/Scene Description]

On the ledge, the tiger still watched as the two crooks gradually dozed and the flames of the fire died down suddenly. He raised his head. Sounds and scents unperceptable to humans had reached him. He knew with the instinct of the jungle that others were stalking his prey. Staring intently at the cave entrance, he stood up, ears flattened and fangs bared. Then he gave a loud warning growl.

[Narrator]

Luke and Tony jumped to their feet, drawing their guns.

[Jake]

What was that?

[Sergeant Preston]

I don't know.

[Tony]

It came from back there in the cave, maybe.

[Narrator]

Up your guns and rake.

[Jake]

Look in the entrance. Two mollies with guns. I said. Dragon.

[Tony]

Get him, Tony.

[Narrator]

Before the two crooks could fire, Preston and the constable used their guns.

[Sergeant Preston]

Pick up their guns, constable, and handcuff them.

[Constable Wilbur]

Have the guns. And here are the handcuffs on the ledge.

[Narrator]

The tiger, upon hearing the gunfire, cowered a moment in fear of the short fire sticks in the hands of the humans. Then, seeing the great dog king appear in the cave entrance and angered by the interference of the newcomers, the big tawny animal sprang.

[Jake]

Look out.

[Narrator]

The tiger. Pull me back from the king. Preston fired, but the wily cat anticipated the sergeant's move and swung through the entrance into the night. Hey, he looked as big as a house.

[Jake]

Luke, it was right in here with us.

[Tony]

Because of that tiger, the money's got the drop on us.

[Sergeant Preston]

You're lucky he didn't attack you before we got here. Constable, we'll tie them to their horses and start back with them.

[Constable Wilbur]

The loot must be in their saddle bag a look.

[Narrator]

All right. The express loot was found in the saddlebags and the two men were soon tied to their horses for the trip back to Selkirk.

[Sergeant Preston]

We arrest you men in the name of the Crown for armed robbery. Let's lead the horses to where we left our own constable.

[Jake]

Right.

[Constable Wilbur]

Come on, come on.

[Sergeant Preston]

We'll keep our eyes open for that tiger, although I think he'll keep his distance.

[Narrator]

I hope so.

[Sergeant Preston]

The tiger is attacking our horses.

[Narrator]

Great day.

[Sergeant Preston]

Bring the prisoners. Come on, King.

[Narrator]

Meantime, the big black stallion, Rex, jump, bucked and kicked as the tiger attacks. King, running well ahead of his master, joined in the fight. The tiger, puzzled by the ferocious opposition from the two animals whose kind had always been easy prey, continued the attacks, springing forward again and again, only to be stopped by the kicking, stomping hooves of the stallion and the sudden and unexpected nips from the snarling, courageous dog. Finally.

[Sergeant Preston]

Good work, Rex. Good for you, King. Easy. Easy, boy. I think he's done. Boy,

[Narrator]

oh, boy.

[Jake]

Oh.

[Narrator]

Holy smokes. Sergeant, you got him?

[Sergeant Preston]

Yes. I want to look King and Rex over and see if they're hurt badly. Roughed up quite a bit, fella, but nothing serious. I'll attend to those cuts Good fighting, King. Same with you, Rex. I don't know how you both escape more serious injuries. You and King did a fine job, boy.

[Constable Wilbur]

I wouldn't have believed a horse and a dog could hold off a beast like that Bengal tiger, Sergeant.

[Sergeant Preston]

Well, with due modesty, I'll say. I don't consider Rex and King just another horse and dog, Constable.

[Constable Wilbur]

I know what you mean, Sergeant. As long as you three are together, I don't think anything or anybody will get the better of you.

[Sergeant Preston]

A compliment. Now that it's over, I'm glad we ran into that tiger before he killed someone.

[Constable Wilbur]

Yeah, he sure mighty big. And that striped skin would make a beautiful rug.

[Sergeant Preston]

We'll come back for it, Constable, after we report to headquarters. Well, the tiger's dead, the crooks are caught, and the express loot recovered. Constable. This case is.

[Narrator]

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[Constable Wilbur]

Sa.

[Tony]

Foreign.

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