The Boastful Bandit | The Lone Ranger (11-02-49)

Summary

Old Time Radio Westerns Podcast: "The Boastful Bandit | The Lone Ranger (11-02-49)"

Host: Andrew Rhynes
Release Date: December 2, 2024
Podcast Description: The Old Time Radio Westerns Podcast, hosted by Andrew Rhynes, revives classic Western radio dramas through meticulous digital restoration. This episode pays homage to iconic shows like The Lone Ranger, delivering enhanced audio quality that brings the Wild West to life with unprecedented clarity.

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Introduction

Andrew Rhynes welcomes listeners to the Old Time Radio Westerns Podcast, highlighting the restoration efforts that enhance the listening experience beyond the original recordings. He emphasizes the richness and depth of the audio, making classic tales of the Wild West more immersive.

Andrew Rhynes [00:45]:
"Welcome to the Old Time Radio Westerns. I'm your host, Andrew Rhines, and I'm excited to bring you another episode absolutely free."

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Plot Overview

Encounter with Pedro Jimez

The episode centers around Pedro Jimez, a notorious outlaw known as the "Boastful Bandit." Pedro and his gang execute audacious bank robberies in towns like Huntsville and Red Rock, characterized by Pedro's relentless bragging and strategic cunning.

Narrator [04:20]:
"Pedro Jimez was a notorious outlaw leader who with his outlaw gang, had defied the law time after time with great success."

During the Huntsville bank robbery, Pedro’s arrogance is on full display as he taunts the bank teller and his gang, reveling in their ill-gotten gains.

Pedro Jimez [05:09]:
"At last, all of you have the great pleasure of seeing me, the great Pedro Jimes. I am strong and clever, amigos."

The Lone Ranger’s Pursuit

The Lone Ranger and his faithful companion, Tonto, become aware of Pedro’s activities. Their investigation leads them to Red Rock, where Pedro has just executed another bank heist. The dynamic between the Lone Ranger and Silver, his trusty horse, showcases the classic heroism and camaraderie central to Westerns.

Narrator [08:38]:
"And so the swashbuckling, boastful Jimez and his men moved through the southwest territory, leaving people amazed, confused and much poorer than when they met the boastful bandit."

The Bank Heist and Recovery

Pedro orchestrates a second robbery at the Red Rock bank, using cunning disguises and strategic planning to evade capture. The Lone Ranger and Tonto work together to outsmart Pedro, leading to a series of confrontations that highlight the tension between law and outlaw.

Pedro Jimez [20:29]:
"So am I not the clever one, Amigos, we have come one by one to this room which Hank keeps here at the hotel."

Climactic Showdown

The episode builds to a climactic showdown at the Red Rock Hotel, where the Lone Ranger confronts Pedro and his gang. The confrontation is intense, with exchanges of gunfire and strategic maneuvers that ultimately lead to Pedro's capture.

Lone Ranger [25:18]:
"So there's a gun at your back, senior masked man. And also the rest of us holding guns. Drop yours to the floor."

Tonto [27:26]:
"You, drop gun, quick."

After a brief struggle, Pedro attempts to turn the tables but is thwarted by the combined efforts of the Lone Ranger and Tonto. Pedro is ultimately subdued and taken into custody, bringing peace back to Red Rock.

Pedro Jimez [27:56]:
"Let me go or they'll kill me, mister."

Lone Ranger [28:28]:
"Adios. Come on, Tahoe."

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Character Analysis

Pedro Jimez – The Boastful Bandit

Pedro Jimez is portrayed as a larger-than-life outlaw whose bravado masks his strategic mind. His penchant for monologue and taunting reveals his overconfidence, ultimately leading to his downfall. His interactions often display a blend of ruthlessness and a misguided sense of humor.

Pedro Jimez [05:09]:
"I do not like such interruption. Come on, Pedro, let's go."

The Lone Ranger – The Relentless Hero

The Lone Ranger embodies the quintessential Western hero: brave, just, and unwavering in his pursuit of justice. His partnership with Tonto underscores themes of loyalty and cooperation. Throughout the episode, his strategic thinking and combat skills are highlighted as he navigates the challenges posed by Pedro.

Lone Ranger [09:20]:
"Racing forward at a gallop, the two men rounded the bend in the trail in time to see a small group of horsemen gathered around a stagecoach which was stopped a short distance up the trail."

Tonto – The Faithful Companion

Tonto provides essential support to the Lone Ranger, offering insights and assisting in critical moments. His presence adds depth to the narrative, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and mutual respect.

Tonto [27:26]:
"If you come back any closer, he may..."

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Key Scenes and Notable Quotes

Bank Robberies and Tactics

Pedro’s methodical approach to robbery showcases his leadership and tactical skills, as well as his inability to conceal his arrogance.

Pedro Jimez [05:09]:
"At last, all of you have the great pleasure of seeing me, the great Pedro Jimes."

The Chase

The pursuit sequences highlight the Lone Ranger’s determination and Silver’s extraordinary speed, culminating in the capture of a fleeing outlaw.

Lone Ranger [10:47]:
"Steady, Silver."

Showdown at the Hotel

The final confrontation is a masterclass in suspense and strategy, where the Lone Ranger and Tonto outsmart Pedro, leading to his eventual capture.

Lone Ranger [25:18]:
"So there's a gun at your back, senior masked man. And also the rest of us holding guns. Drop yours to the floor."

Tonto [27:26]:
"You, drop gun, quick."

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Conclusion

"The Boastful Bandit" serves as a quintessential episode of The Lone Ranger, blending action, strategy, and character dynamics to deliver a compelling narrative. Pedro Jimez’s downfall is a testament to the enduring theme of justice prevailing over arrogance and lawlessness. The episode not only entertains but also reinforces the values of bravery, loyalty, and the relentless pursuit of justice that define the Western genre.

Narrator [32:04]:
"This is a feature of the Lone Ranger Incorporated, created and produced by George W. Trendle, directed by Charles D. Livingston and edited by Fran Striker."

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Closing Remarks

Andrew Rhynes concludes the episode by encouraging listeners to engage with the podcast through ratings, Facebook, YouTube, and other platforms. He acknowledges the support of ranch hands and invites more listeners to join the community.

Andrew Rines [32:38]:
"This has been a presentation of otrwesterns.com and we hope you enjoyed. Please take some time to like and rate this episode within your favorite podcast application."

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Transcript

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[Pedro Jimez]

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[Narrator]

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

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With his faithful Indian companion, Tottle, 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 hoofbeats of the great horse Silver. The Lone Ranger rides again.

[Lone Ranger]

Come on, Silver. Let's go. Big Fo Out. Little Holly.

[Narrator]

Pedro Jimez was a notorious outlaw leader who with his outlaw gang, had defied the law time after time with great success. Pedro was a large man, ruthless and clever, and he never lost the opportunity to boast about himself to his intended victims, a fact which had caused him to become known as the Boastful Bandit. For instance, there was the time when he and his gang held up the cafe in Huntsville.

[Pedro Jimez]

Those shots, amigos, are for the warning. You'll all line up along the bar with your hands up.

[Narrator]

No.

[Bank Teller]

Hey, it's a holdup. Must be Jimez in this game.

[Pedro Jimez]

But of course it is Pedro Jimez and his gang. You are too noisy, my friends. I cannot hear myself to think. That is better. Hank, Wally, take the men and gather the wallets while I tell these homebres about Pedro Jimenez.

[Lone Ranger]

Sure, Pedro.

[Narrator]

Come on, boys, let's get busy.

[Pedro Jimez]

At last, all of you have the great pleasure of seeing me, the great Pedro Jimes. I am strong and clever, amigos. Much too clever for the law. There's none that can shoot the gun more better or ride more better than Pedro Jimez. Look, am I not the hombre who is well worth your attention?

[Narrator]

We got all our money, Pedro. Let's get out of here, Prado.

[Pedro Jimez]

But I have not finished my talking. I have not tell them how we have robbed the bank and Pecos of $20,000. It is good to get the money so easy, no?

[Bank Teller]

Oh, you got our money. Stop boasting and get out of here, will you?

[Tonto]

Sure.

[Pedro Jimez]

You make the fun at Pedro, eh?

[Lone Ranger]

No.

[Tonto]

My shoulders.

[Pedro Jimez]

You see, I do not like such interruption. Come on, Pedro, let's go. All right. Perhaps it is better to leave now. Do not forget the great Pedro Jimez, Amigos. Adios.

[Narrator]

And again, there was the time when Pedro and a few of his men walked calmly into the bank in Red Rock.

[Bank Teller]

What can I do for you, mister?

[Pedro Jimez]

I have come to draw out a large sum of money, senor.

[Bank Teller]

Oh, well, just write out an order on your account and I'll be glad to take care of it, sir.

[Pedro Jimez]

That is too bothersome, senor. I need much of your money. My name is Pedro Jimez.

[Bank Teller]

Jimez? I see. I suppose you have an account here, sir. But you will have to write the order.

[Pedro Jimez]

Pedro Jimez does not write the order, senor. He gives them. If you have not heard the name, you then must be quite stupid. Hank, call up the bag you brought.

[Lone Ranger]

Sure.

[Bank Teller]

Hey, what is this? There's others waiting, sir.

[Pedro Jimez]

But of course. And they won't get impatient as long as the hombres who have come in with me give them attention.

[Bank Teller]

Those men back there are holding guns on everyone.

[Pedro Jimez]

See? Too bad. Such a means of getting money from your bank is necessary. You will remember the name of Pedro Jimez next time you hear it, senor. Push out the money into the bank here. Hold up.

[Bank Teller]

You're Jimez, the outlaw?

[Pedro Jimez]

But of course. Well, Zamigo, now let us complete this business, Prana.

[Bank Teller]

Of course.

[Lone Ranger]

There.

[Narrator]

There's the money.

[Pedro Jimez]

Scoop it into the bag, Hank.

[Lone Ranger]

With pleasure.

[Bank Teller]

Thanks.

[Lone Ranger]

Yeah, let's get all of it, Pedro.

[Pedro Jimez]

Bueno, bueno. Adios, senor. Perhaps another time I shall come in again to withdraw some of your funds. No, Pedro Jimez is not the one to cause trouble. It is more of the pleasure to do business in the quiet way. Eh, senor?

[Lone Ranger]

Let's get going.

[Pedro Jimez]

Come on, Pedro. So you see, senor, always my friends are most impatient to leave. Another time I shall tell you more about Pedro Jimez. Are you, Senor?

[Bank Teller]

It was Jimez and his gang. Get the sheriff.

[Pedro Jimez]

We've been robbed. Don't let them get away.

[Narrator]

And so the swashbuckling, boastful Jimez and his men moved through the southwest territory, leaving people amazed, confused and much poorer than when they met the boastful bandit. It was about a week after the Red Rock bank robbery when the Lone Ranger and Toto rode the trail south of that town on their way to visit the Padre at the mission.

[Lone Ranger]

It's been some time since we visited the Padre, Tono. I'm looking forward to seeing him again. Ah, it'd be good to see Padre, yes. He usually has interesting news to tell us.

[Pedro Jimez]

Isn't that right?

[Lone Ranger]

We like to hear. Wait. I hear shots, Tano. They seem to come from beyond the bend in the trail. Me hear em too. Let's hurry and find out what's going on. Come on. Till then.

[Narrator]

Racing forward at a gallop, the two men rounded the bend in the trail in time to see a small group of horsemen gathered around a stagecoach which was stopped a short distance up the trail.

[Lone Ranger]

Looks like a hold up tunnel. Horsemen have drawn guns. Use your guns. Them leaving fast? Yes, but they're scattering, riding in a different direction. There are four of them. Left, right. I'll follow the one who's going off to the right. Get after one of the others.

[Narrator]

The masked man and Indian separated. The man who had ridden off to the right moved at a furious pace. But the Lone Ranger urged the great horse Silver to even greater speed as he pursued the fleeing outlaw.

[Lone Ranger]

Faster, big fellow, faster. Come on, Silver.

[Narrator]

For a moment the outlaw didn't seem to know he was being followed. Then turning in the saddle, he saw the masked man racing along behind him. He raised his gun and fired. But the speeding horse spoiled his aim and the bullets went wild. As the Lone Ranger, having holstered his own guns, continued to follow, the great white stallion seemed to be steadily increasing his speed and gradually but surely moved closer and closer to the fleeing man. Again bullets whined close, but still the Lone Ranger pressed onward until he could see the panic stricken look on the face of the outlaw, who seemed unable to take his eyes off the masked figure moving up behind him. Finally, the Lone Ranger took his lariat in his hand and whirling it above his head suddenly sent the snake like rope forward. As the loop Whipped down over the shoulders of the outlaw, the great Silver instinctively slid to a halt. And with a surprised yell, the outlaw was pulled from his paddle by the taut lariat.

[Lone Ranger]

Steady, Silver.

[Tonto]

Ho.

[Lone Ranger]

Easy, steady now. I'm hurt.

[Tonto]

I landed on my shoulder.

[Lone Ranger]

Stop whining. Get up.

[Tonto]

What are you going to do?

[Lone Ranger]

Tie you on your horse and turn you over to the sheriff in Red Rock.

[Tonto]

What is this, a joke? Your mask. That means.

[Lone Ranger]

It means you're still going to the sheriff in Red Rock. Well, at least we have this one. Get on your horseshoe.

[Tonto]

Yeah, yeah, sure. Don't use that gun.

[Lone Ranger]

Going to your horse. Go on, mount me.

[Tonto]

Hold for us. Look, mister, maybe we can make a deal. I got some of the money from the stage in my saddlebag. I'll deal with you if you let me.

[Lone Ranger]

Money will be evidence against you. I said we're taking you to Red Rock.

[Tonto]

You'll be sorry when Pedro Jimez hears about this.

[Lone Ranger]

Oh, so it was part of the Jimez gang that pulled that hole up, huh? That's an added reason why we'll turn you over to the sheriff. Here, Silver. Come, scout. All right. Start back to the trail and head for Red Rock. Easy city, big fellow.

[Tonto]

Get up there. Get up.

[Lone Ranger]

Smoke. Silver.

[Narrator]

Upon reaching the edge of the town of Red Rock, the Lone Ranger called a halt. Then, after writing a note to the sheriff, he gave it to Tonto, who went into town taking the outlaw. It was after dusk when Tonto returned to the place where the Lone Ranger was waiting, bringing the sheriff with him.

[Lone Ranger]

Hi, Toto. Good evening, Sheriff.

[Tonto]

Well, Senator Indian, you told me the truth all right. With the mask and that white stallion and the fancy guns and all this must be the Lone Ranger, like you said him. Lone Ranger? Well, I got your note along with a silver bullet the Indian brought. But I was still a bit skeptical about really meeting the Lone Ranger himself. I am certainly glad to meet you, mister.

[Lone Ranger]

Thanks, Sheriff. Is that outlaw behind bars?

[Tonto]

Yes, he sure is. And I wish we could get our hands on the rest of the Hemers gang. They've bedeviled us enough around Red Rock. There's nothing we can do that'll make that prisoner talk, though. I'm sure of that.

[Lone Ranger]

I have a plan that may help find the hideout of the gang.

[Tonto]

Well, if you have any such plan, I'd sure like to hear it.

[Lone Ranger]

I suggest you fix it so that the outlaw in jail can escape.

[Tonto]

Let him escape?

[Lone Ranger]

Yes.

[Tonto]

You mean to say after you went to all the trouble of bringing him in, you.

[Lone Ranger]

Oh, wait a minute. I'll explain all right, I'm listening. They were arranged so that he thought he managed to escape of his own accord. We could be ready to follow him to the hideout.

[Tonto]

Good idea. But how can he fix it so she gets out without realizing his escape was planned?

[Lone Ranger]

Well, I've thought of a way. When it's time to send in the prisoner's breakfast, I suggest Julie.

[Tonto]

What's that?

[Lone Ranger]

Something happened back in town.

[Tonto]

Uh, maybe the gang has come to get the prisoner. That better get their pro tour.

[Lone Ranger]

We'll go with you. Easy saving.

[Narrator]

Riding from the edge of town at a gallop, the three men move through the dusk up the back way behind the buildings instead of going through the main street. As they drew closer, they realized the excitement was coming from the cafe and not from the jail.

[Tonto]

Something's going on at the cafe. We'll pull rain at the back door. Here it is. Slam open the back door. You'd better stay back in the shadows near the door. Since you have on that mask. If I need help, you can be ready.

[Lone Ranger]

All right, Sheriff. All right, stop.

[Tonto]

Stop lashing.

[Lone Ranger]

Hey, Sheriff. Hold everything, fellas.

[Tonto]

All right, now speak up. What's the meaning of the issue?

[Bank Teller]

Well, there's a stranger in here somewhere who started it, Sheriff? Well, he went loco, I reckon. Did too much Celebrate night. Say, he was sitting at a corner table and he just jumped up quick like. Pulled his gun, started shooting at the bottles on the shelf behind the bar. Well, then everybody got into the brawl it seems like.

[Tonto]

Where is that stranger you mentioned? Point him out.

[Bank Teller]

Well, let's see, he. Now that's funny. I don't see him in here now.

[Pedro Jimez]

Yes, he must have beat it during the excitement.

[Lone Ranger]

Yeah, we was all too busy to notice.

[Tonto]

Yes, well, the trouble with you warriors is that you take every chance to start a brawl without reason. Now, if you don't want me to jail all, you take up a collection to pay for the damage you did. As for the stranger who studied this, if I could get my hands on it.

[Bank Teller]

Sheriff, I handled the jail a few minutes ago to see if you were around.

[Narrator]

You better get there quick.

[Tonto]

Well, what happened?

[Bank Teller]

The deputy you left in charge is wounded and out pulled. And the cells are all empty. I look to make sure.

[Tonto]

Holy mackerel. Why, there was only one prisoner. One of the J Gang. Say, that stranger you mentioned must have started this brawl as a cover up for a jailbreak.

[Narrator]

The curtain falls on the first act of our Lone Ranger story. Before the next exciting scenes, please permit us to pause for just a few moments.

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[Narrator]

Now to continue our story, the Lone Ranger and Toto, standing unnoticed in the shadows near the back door of the cafe, heard the news that was brought to the sheriff.

[Lone Ranger]

Pedro Jimez pulled a fast check and ruined our plan. Go to the back door of the jail. You can let the sheriff know I'm waiting out back after we get there. All right, let's go.

[Narrator]

After the wounded deputy had been taken care of, the sheriff joined the Lone Ranger and Tonneau outside the back door of the jail.

[Lone Ranger]

Well, Sheriff, did you find out anything from the wounded deputy? Yep.

[Tonto]

Yep. He said he heard the racket at the cafe, but knew I was around town somewheres and didn't want to leave the jail unguarded. Well, see, about that time, a tall woman wearing a sunbonnet and a shawl came into the jail.

[Lone Ranger]

Woman, huh?

[Tonto]

The deputy says. He got up polite like and said, what can I do for you, madam? Right. Then she whipped out a gun and let him have it. That's all he remembers. The lamplight wasn't any too bright, so he didn't get a close look at the fish and. But nobody saw a woman and a man riding away.

[Lone Ranger]

I don't think the prisoner rode away with a woman at all, but the.

[Tonto]

Deputy swore it was a woman.

[Lone Ranger]

I think he may have pulled another trick, Sheriff. I think it was one of his men dressed as a woman.

[Narrator]

Great day.

[Lone Ranger]

Yes, he could have worn the dress along with a shawl over his regular clothes. The sun bonnet would disguise his head and features.

[Tonto]

Yes.

[Lone Ranger]

It take only a minute to get them off and roll them into a bundle.

[Tonto]

I bet that's the way it was. With the excitement going on at the cafe and it being dark out, nobody had noticed a couple of hombres riding through town.

[Lone Ranger]

That's right. And they couldn't have come out the back way. We came along there and we would have seen them. Yep.

[Tonto]

Yep. Well, the only thing I can do now is wait till dawn and then I'll get a posse together and make a search for the gang.

[Lone Ranger]

The moon's coming up. When it's bright enough, Tom and I'll do some looking around. Maybe we can find something before you're ready to ride with a posse. Adios.

[Tonto]

Adios. Adios. In the morden. There.

[Lone Ranger]

Good enough. Come on, Silver. Get him up, Scout.

[Narrator]

Meantime, in a back room of the Red Rock Hotel, just a short distance down the street and catty corner from the jail, four men lounged about listening as Pedro Jimez talked in a low voice.

[Pedro Jimez]

So am I not the clever one, Amigos, we have come one by one to this room which Hank keeps here at the hotel. You sure figured out a good plan all right, Pedro. Of course. Then while Hank make the disturbance at the cafe, me, Pedro, dressed like a woman, went out of the back door of this hotel, walked to the jail and got Wally free. The look on the deputy's face was most comical when I pulled the gun and shoot him.

[Narrator]

It was plenty risky, but it worked.

[Lone Ranger]

Yeah.

[Narrator]

They'll be scouring the countryside looking for our hideout while we're right here under their noses.

[Pedro Jimez]

That is right. And after the sheriff takes a posse out for the search, then we shall rob the bank for the second time and leave the staff.

[Narrator]

That's a good thing.

[Tonto]

The sheriff will go local when he gets back with the posse and finds out what's happening.

[Pedro Jimez]

Now all we have to do is wait until we know the posse has gone. And we'll wait until daylight. I'm sure we shall get our horses from the grove behind the hotel and ride to the bank. In the morning.

[Narrator]

When the moonlight was bright enough, the Lone Ranger and Tottle searched the various trails leading from town for evidence of fresh tracks of galloping horses. They were unable to find what they were looking for, so they returned to the edge of town and pulled reinforcement.

[Lone Ranger]

The outlaw and the prisoner he freed may have gone on foot to a place behind one of the buildings in town. They'd left their horses. We could find the trail they left as they started away from town. It'd Be easy to follow them. Isn't that right? Say easy, big fellow. We'll leave Silver and scout here. Tunnel.

[Tonto]

What we do now, Kimasubi?

[Lone Ranger]

We'll walk along behind the buildings. Look for some trace of their horses. Hoof marks. We won't attract attention on foot. Let's go.

[Narrator]

Moving in the shadow as the masked man and the Indian walked behind the buildings on one side of the main street, then crossed over and searched behind the buildings on the other side. It took a great deal of time as they carefully scrutinized the ground. It was an hour later when they reached the space behind the hotel. Suddenly, the Lone Ranger stooped and picked up something. Then he called to Tato, who was a few paces away.

[Lone Ranger]

Look here. What you find, Kimasabi? Yes. A woman's sun bonnet. The outlaw must have dropped it right near back door.

[Tonto]

A hotel. And look, Kimasabi. These see footprints of two men.

[Lone Ranger]

I see a good many footprints, Toto. So we can't wait.

[Tonto]

Look close. These show two men running to hotel back door.

[Lone Ranger]

Good that you can read signs so well, Toto. That explains why no one saw them leaving town. They ran across the street and came here to the back door of the hotel. You think them hideout in hotel? That seems to be the answer. It's a clever move on their part. Sheriff takes it for granted to head away from town.

[Narrator]

Not right.

[Lone Ranger]

Hello. Go get the sheriff. Have him bring a few of his men here. Meantime, I'll go inside and try to locate the room they're in. All right. Hurry.

[Narrator]

The sheriff was just getting ready to leave his office at the jail when Tottle hurriedly entered.

[Tonto]

Well, Tatu, I was just about to leave. The posse is arranged for, and at dawn we ride.

[Pedro Jimez]

No, you get men. Come quick to Backdoor hotel.

[Tonto]

What's going on at the hotel?

[Lone Ranger]

Mask?

[Tonto]

Friends say you come, maybe catch outlaws. Holy smoke. You mean they might be right there under our noses, huh?

[Lone Ranger]

You get men.

[Pedro Jimez]

Come quick.

[Lone Ranger]

All right.

[Tonto]

I'll do it right away and be with you. Pro.

[Narrator]

After Tonto left to get the sheriff, the Lone Ranger cautiously entered the back door of the hotel. He decided that the men must have a room near the back so they wouldn't have to pass through the lobby. With that thought in mind, he listened at each door in the back corridor. In spite of caution, the rough, bare flooring creaked beneath the masked man's boots. As he left one door and moved to another. Light shone from the crack under the door. He approached. Then he stopped, listening as the murmur of voices came to his ears. For A moment, the Lone Ranger stood motionless. Then he bent one knee and knelt to peer through the keyhole. Meantime, inside the room, Pedro, who was talking, suddenly interrupted his words and signaled for silence.

[Pedro Jimez]

Wait. I hear a slight noise. I shall open the door and hold my gun ready. Caramba. A masked man listening.

[Narrator]

As Pedro swung the door open. The Lone Ranger moved like lightning, knocking Pedro's gun arm with his left hand and landing a blow to the chin with his right. As Pedro went down, his gun flew from his hand. And the force of the effort carried the Lone Ranger into the room where the others were already grabbing for their gun.

[Lone Ranger]

Hold it.

[Narrator]

But instantly, the masked man's guns appeared in his hand. Then he heard a voice behind him say, reach, mister.

[Tonto]

I was wise enough to stand alongside the door. Hey, he's the one who took me to jail.

[Lone Ranger]

Fill him with lead.

[Tonto]

No, wait.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger stood, realizing he was cornered for the moment. Then he slowly raised his hands as Pedro got to his feet, rubbing his chin and picking up his gun, walked from the doorway to where the Lone Ranger stood and faced the masked man.

[Pedro Jimez]

So there's a gun at your back, senior masked man. And also the rest of us holding guns. Drop yours to the floor. Prono.

[Lone Ranger]

Very well.

[Pedro Jimez]

Good. Now, Wally, you continue to keep him covered from behind. What? You others, put away your guns and come here.

[Tonto]

Right.

[Pedro Jimez]

What are you gonna do, Pedro?

[Lone Ranger]

You ought to plug him right now. Yeah.

[Narrator]

Remember, he socked you, Pedro. He caught Wally this afternoon.

[Pedro Jimez]

I cannot forget the sarcome. The joy is most painful. But I shall return this blow he has given to Pedro James with much interest. Each of you take one of his arms and hold him securely.

[Lone Ranger]

They'll do that at their risk.

[Pedro Jimez]

The risk is yours, my impetuous friend. If you resist, a bullet will find its way into your back. Hold him, senor. Sure, I got one arm. I have many questions. We got him, Pedro.

[Narrator]

The two outlaws held the Lone Ranger's arms behind his back, making sure not to get in the way of Wally's gun. Pinioned and seemingly helpless, the masked man stood facing the sneering Pedro.

[Lone Ranger]

Well, what now, Jimez?

[Pedro Jimez]

I have noticed you know me, senor, but I have not the pleasure of knowing you. First, I shall holster my gunsome now, amigo, before inquiring the reason for your spying, I shall remove your mask and then see how many blows your chin can.

[Narrator]

As Pedro paused to watch the effect of his words on the masked man before him, the Lone Ranger thought quickly. He knew that he could expect a bullet from Wally's gun if he resisted, yet come what may, he had no intention of taking Pedro's blows. Or letting the outlaw remove the mask. Then came the chance he almost dared not hope for. When he heard Toto's voice from the doorway.

[Tonto]

You, drop gun, quick. What?

[Narrator]

Instantly, before Pedro could act heavily back with one foot. Catching one of the outlaws on the shin. And a split second later, the masked man swung slightly sideward. Bending forward at the same time. So that the other outlaw flew over his shoulder. And landed with great force against Pedro and Hank. As they fell to the floor, the Lone Ranger scooped up his guns.

[Lone Ranger]

Hold it, all of you.

[Tonto]

He has his guns.

[Lone Ranger]

See?

[Pedro Jimez]

It's too fast. Give me the Indian scout as I give up, mister.

[Tonto]

No.

[Pedro Jimez]

Why can't this Pedro give up?

[Narrator]

With a sudden move, Pedro grabbed the outlaw near him, using him as a shield.

[Lone Ranger]

Pedro.

[Pedro Jimez]

Let me go or they'll kill me.

[Tonto]

Let them.

[Pedro Jimez]

I shall back to their window, holding you in front of me. Don't shoot, mister. So he is holding his fire, boy. Him and the Indian, eh? Perhaps they're squeamish. That is good. The window is open and near the ground. Now I shall put a bullet in that masked man as I step back through the window.

[Tonto]

If you come back any closer, he may. The car that brings my six gun is liable to ruin your coat. Now drop that gun. Drop it.

[Lone Ranger]

See?

[Tonto]

See?

[Pedro Jimez]

Do not shoot, senor.

[Lone Ranger]

I saw you at the window, Sheriff. Good work, Pedro.

[Pedro Jimez]

You dirty child. You would have let me take their bullets to save your own hide.

[Tonto]

This will show you.

[Pedro Jimez]

Let's go.

[Lone Ranger]

If you hadn't done that, I would have got them under control now, Toto. Isn't that right?

[Tonto]

You sure had nerve facing that gang alone, mash man. We saw the way you throwed him around from outside the window.

[Lone Ranger]

My facing them alone was quite unintentional, Sheriff. So I had to make the best of it.

[Bank Teller]

I don't figure that mask. Which side is he on anyhow? How come he turned on them outlaws?

[Tonto]

Take it easy, man. I'll vouch for the fact that he's a friend of the law. Get these crooks and killers to jail. I'll color that jemez hombre myself.

[Lone Ranger]

We bring horses to back a hotel Kimizabe. Good enough, Taro. Everything seems to be taken care of now, Sheriff, you'd better warn your deputies not to be fooled again by a sunbonnet and dress. You can put this sun mullet on Pedro. And let him wear it in his cell to remind us. Adios. Come on, Tahoe.

[Tonto]

Adios. After what that masked man just went through. He still has his sense of humor. All right, get up Jime, and come along with me. I'll I'll carry yours somewhat.

[Pedro Jimez]

Like the last one can afford to have a sense of humor. He is make fool of Pedro Jimenez.

[Tonto]

Yes, sure you ought to know better than to pick on the Lone Ranger.

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[Narrator]

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