The Escape | The Lone Ranger (04-08-53)

Summary

Old Time Radio Westerns: “The Escape” | The Lone Ranger (04-08-53)

Podcast: Old Time Radio Westerns
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Episode: The Escape | The Lone Ranger
Air Date: Originally April 8, 1953
Podcast Release Date: March 13, 2026
Duration: ~32 minutes

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Episode Overview

In this meticulously restored presentation of a classic Old Time Radio episode, we are transported to the lawless frontiers of the American West with “The Escape” from The Lone Ranger. The episode revolves around Slugger Andrews’ daring prison escape, his reunion with his cousin Maisie—queenpin of a local criminal operation—and the efforts of the Lone Ranger and Tonto to restore justice, culminating in a tense showdown packed with trickery, quick thinking, and signature heroics.

Theme: Loyalty, cunning versus justice, and the unbreakable bond between the Lone Ranger and Tonto.

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Key Discussion Points & Story Beats

1. The Escape and Hidden Motives

[04:54 – 06:29]

• Slugger Andrews escapes from territorial prison with the help of Jack Carey.
• Planning to hide out in Hilton with his only living relative, Maisie, who owns the influential Hilton (Big Chance) Café.
• Slugger reveals that the Lone Ranger and Tonto were responsible for his original imprisonment:
  “Hey, Jack, you remember… I told you about the masked man and the redskin who were the cause of my being imprisoned here.” (Sluggers Andrews, 05:39)
• Slugger plans to protect Maisie and her criminal activities by getting rid of the Lone Ranger before he can interfere further.

2. Tonto and Lone Ranger Snoop Around

[07:18 – 08:11]

• Tonto returns to their camp to report rumors of Slugger’s escape and his suspected presence near Hilton:
  “Him Slugger Andrews. Fella we helped catch two years ago.” (Tonto, 07:33)
• The Lone Ranger, cautious, remains skeptical Slugger would go directly to Maisie, but decides to monitor the café regardless.

3. Maisie’s Suspicion & Underworld Connections

[08:30 – 10:39]

• In the bustling café, Maisie interacts shrewdly, keeping tabs on potential threats while remaining generous to allies: “When you go back to the cabin, be sure to give my message.” (Maisie Andrews, 08:37)
• Maisie and Jack tail Tonto, discovering the Lone Ranger and Tonto’s camp, confirming their suspicions and plotting their next move.

4. The Plan to Trap the Lone Ranger

[10:53 – 11:48]

• Slugger and Maisie plan a direct attack:
  “This is our big chance to get rid of that snooping masked man.” (Slugger Andrews, 10:58)
• Maisie mobilizes her gang, trusting Slugger to orchestrate the ambush.

5. Lone Ranger Goes Undercover

[15:06 – 18:34]

• The Lone Ranger dons a Mexican disguise (“Carlos”) to infiltrate Maisie’s operation: “The name is Carlos Juan de Matamoros San Fernando. But perhaps you will honor me by calling me just Carlos.” (Lone Ranger, 16:51)
• Using wit and flattery, he wins over Maisie’s trust:
  “Trouble? She is something I go hunting for, senora. It keeps one on his toes, no?” (Lone Ranger, 18:22)

6. The Trap & The Double Cross

[19:01 – 23:07]

• Slugger’s gang surprises and captures Tonto while the Lone Ranger (as Carlos) gains deeper access to Maisie’s inner circle.
• Tonto is taken to the hideout, set to be interrogated and possibly worse.

7. Clever Rescue and Showdown

[23:16 – 24:49]

• Lone Ranger ingeniously uses his “torment” of Tonto to slice his bonds and secretly arm him: “The point of the knife drawn along the wreaths. Like so, senor. These most effective.” (Lone Ranger, 23:38)
• Double-cross revealed—guns are drawn, shots are fired, and order is restored: “Reach, all of you. We both have guns.” (Lone Ranger, 24:21) “We got everyone covered for Sheriff.” (Tonto, 24:38)

8. Justice is Served

[24:50 – 26:27]

• The sheriff and posse arrive (warned by a note wrapped around a silver bullet):
  “I got your note, mister, with the silver bullet in it.” (Sheriff, 24:50)
• Maisie and Slugger are arrested, their operations exposed.

9. Epilogue: Regret and Lone Ranger’s Parting Wisdom

[25:26 – 26:27]

• Maisie reflects on having been fooled by the Lone Ranger’s charm: “I never thought I’d be fool enough to fall for flattering words from any hombre. Then he came along talking and looking like a Mexican and tricked me—how to hate him for that.” (Maisie Andrews, 25:15) “You might have been a fine woman if you hadn’t turned crooked, Mrs. Andrews…” (Lone Ranger, 25:26)
• Tonto sums up the lesson:
  “You and Slugger should have learned long ago that you can’t out think or outdo the Lone Ranger.” (Tonto, 26:07)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Disguise and Daring
  “Trouble? She is something I go hunting for, senora. It keeps one on his toes, no?”
  — Lone Ranger (disguised as Carlos), [18:22]
• Maisie’s Downfall
  “I never thought I’d be fool enough to fall for flattering words from any hombre. Then he came along talking and looking like a Mexican and tricked me—how to hate him for that.”
  — Maisie Andrews, [25:15]
• Classic Western Wrap-up
  “You and Slugger should have learned long ago that you can’t out think or outdo the Lone Ranger.”
  — Tonto, [26:07]
• Sheriff’s Arrival
  “We got everyone covered for Sheriff.”
  — Tonto, [24:38]

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Timestamps for Key Segments

| Timestamp | Segment Description | |------------|------------------------------------------------------------| | 04:54 | Slugger recounts his escape plans and hate for the Lone Ranger | | 07:18 | Tonto and Lone Ranger discuss the dangers of Slugger’s return | | 10:53 | Maisie & Slugger plan the ambush on Lone Ranger & Tonto | | 16:10 | Lone Ranger arrives at café in disguise | | 19:01 | Slugger’s gang captures Tonto | | 23:16 | Lone Ranger and Tonto turn the tables on their captors | | 24:38 | Sheriff arrives; crooks are apprehended | | 25:26 | Maisie’s regret and episode wrap-up |

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Tone and Style

The episode is rich with classic Western suspense—gruff criminals, steely heroes, clever disguises, and a narrative driven by tight dialogue and high-stakes deception. The language flows with period authenticity, but the interplay between Maisie’s hard-boiled skepticism and the Lone Ranger’s charming “Carlos” persona adds lightness and wit, even as danger looms.

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Final Thoughts

“The Escape” exemplifies why The Lone Ranger remains an eternal favorite: it’s a clever, thrilling tale of good versus evil, with iconic performances, atmosphere, and an unexpected touch of humor and humanity. The restoration in this podcast edition brings added vitality to the creak of saloon doors and the roar of justice on the frontier.

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“Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear…”

Transcript

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With his faithful Indian companion, Tato, 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.

[Maisie Andrews]

One Silver.

[Tonto]

Let's go, big fella.

[Maisie Andrews]

I am Silver.

[Narrator]

Slugger Andrews had escaped from territorial prison with the help of a friend who waited with horses. The two men rode all night and most of the next day.

[Tonto]

Oh, easy now.

[Slugger Andrews]

Easy down.

[Narrator]

Finally, they walked their horses along a Trail a few miles from the town of Hilton.

[Tonto]

I reckon we're safe enough now, Slugger. You sure took an awful chance, but you made it.

[Slugger Andrews]

Yeah, but I had things figured out close, Jack. I planned that break for months, watching and checking the location of the guards and all that.

[Tonto]

What's the idea? Heading for Hilton. Got any definite plans?

[Slugger Andrews]

Only living relative lives there. My cousin Maisie. She's a widow and runs the Hilton Cafe.

[Tonto]

Is she Maisie Andrews of the Big Chance Cafe?

[Lone Ranger (disguised as Carlos)]

Yeah.

[Slugger Andrews]

Maisie just about runs that town.

[Tonto]

Yeah, I know, I know. What about your plans?

[Slugger Andrews]

Hey, Jack, you remember when you were my cellmate a year ago, I told you about the masked man and the redskin who were the cause of my being imprisoned here?

[Tonto]

You said it was an ombre called the Lone Ranger.

[Slugger Andrews]

That's right. At my trial, the redskin testified against me. But Maisie was there and got a

[Narrator]

good look at him.

[Tonto]

What about it?

[Slugger Andrews]

I had a letter from Maisie saying she'd spotted that redskin in Hilton a few times during the past couple of months. That means that masked man is snooping around the territory, too. Well, Maisie's worried for fear they might get a line on the gang that's working for her.

[Tonto]

She better be careful. They say that masked hombre is mighty smart.

[Slugger Andrews]

Yeah, maybe. But I'm gonna try to get him out of the way before he can interfere with Maisie or me. That's why I'm heading for Hilton. Come on, let's make some time.

[Narrator]

Maisie Andrews was going over accounts in her office at the back of a cafe around midnight when she heard a knock at the door.

[Maisie Andrews]

Who can that be? Who's there?

[Tonto]

Open up, Maisie. There's a slugger.

[Maisie Andrews]

Slugger, you made it. Come on in.

[Slugger Andrews]

Hiya, Maisie. Meet a friend of mine, Jack Carey.

[Tonto]

Howdy, Maisie.

[Maisie Andrews]

Hi, slugger. I'm glad to have you and Jack, but I got to thinking the law might come here looking for you.

[Slugger Andrews]

I'm gonna shave off my beard and dye my hair, Jack. And I'll hold up somewhere outside of town till I can get a line on that masked man and Indian.

[Maisie Andrews]

There's a room upstairs where you can stay tonight. After you shave and dye your hair, we'll sit down and have a long.

[Narrator]

The following evening, Toto, Indian friend of a Lone Ranger, stopped at their camp in the nearby hills.

[Tonto]

Easy, fella.

[Lone Ranger (disguised as Carlos)]

Any news in town, Toto?

[Tonto]

Ah, me here, Feller break out of prison.

[Lone Ranger (disguised as Carlos)]

Who was the man who escaped?

[Narrator]

Him.

[Tonto]

Slugger Andrews. Fella we helped catch two year ago.

[Lone Ranger (disguised as Carlos)]

Slugger Andrews.

[Tonto]

Ah, them say him kill guard to get out of jail.

[Lone Ranger (disguised as Carlos)]

Now that he's wanted for murder, he'll not hesitate to kill others.

[Tonto]

That's right.

[Lone Ranger (disguised as Carlos)]

His cousin, Maisie Andrews, runs a cafe in Hilton.

[Tonto]

Me know that.

[Lone Ranger (disguised as Carlos)]

I think Slugger's too smart to go there. But just in case, it's worth our while to make sure.

[Tonto]

Kimasabe.

[Lone Ranger (disguised as Carlos)]

Yes.

[Tonto]

Me go to town tonight. Watch at cafe.

[Lone Ranger (disguised as Carlos)]

Keep out of sight yourself, Talo, as much as possible. He might recognize you.

[Narrator]

Early that evening, Tato went to Hilton and entered the cafe. He stood in the shadows at the back and watched the others in the place. He listened intently when Maisie came from her office with a stranger and went to the bar.

[Maisie Andrews]

Barkeep, this is a friend of mine. Give him whatever he wants and charge it to the house.

[Lone Ranger (disguised as Carlos)]

Yes, ma'.

[Maisie Andrews]

Am.

[Tonto]

It's sure nice of you, man.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Who?

[Maisie Andrews]

Don't mention it. When you go back to the cabin, be sure to give my message.

[Lone Ranger (disguised as Carlos)]

Don't worry.

[Tonto]

I'll tell him what you said.

[Maisie Andrews]

If there's anything he needs, tell him to be. I forgot something. Jack, come back into my office a minute.

[Tonto]

Sure.

[Narrator]

Toto hadn't noticed the sudden penetrating look Maisie had thrown his way. And a short time after she and Jack went into the office, the Indian left the cafe and mounted at the hitch rack.

[Lone Ranger (disguised as Carlos)]

Easy, Scout.

[Tonto]

Easy, fella. Get him up, Scout.

[Narrator]

As Toto rode from town and headed toward the Lone Rangers camp, Maisie, Andrews and Jack hastily mounted and followed. They made sure they were not seen in the bright moonlight. Later, Jack stopped in front of a deserted cabin a few miles from town.

[Maisie Andrews]

Ho, ho, ho.

[Tonto]

They're life, at that.

[Lone Ranger (disguised as Carlos)]

Hi.

[Slugger Andrews]

What brings you out here so early? Got some news.

[Tonto]

Yeah, news you like to hear. Maisie saw the engine who testified against you.

[Lone Ranger (disguised as Carlos)]

Good.

[Tonto]

He was in the cafe this evening. Fine. Maisie and I followed him the other side of town and found out we're here in the mass to Umbre or camping.

[Slugger Andrews]

Well, the rest ought to be easy.

[Tonto]

No, you better be careful. Maisie says if you want help, she'll get you the men.

[Slugger Andrews]

All right, come on, let's go.

[Narrator]

Meanwhile, Toto told the Lone Ranger what he heard and saw at the cafe.

[Lone Ranger (disguised as Carlos)]

So Maisie told the stranger to give someone a message when he went back to the cabin.

[Tonto]

Ah, her say if him need anything, then her stop talking and then go back into office.

[Lone Ranger (disguised as Carlos)]

It's possible that her cousin, Slugger Andrews, is in hiding outside of town. I think I'll try a plan that may help us find out what you do I'll disguise myself as a Mexican. Take Silver and leave him at the livery stable. Then I'll hire another horse.

[Tonto]

Why you do that?

[Lone Ranger (disguised as Carlos)]

I'll go to the cafe tonight and apply for a job. That way I'll be able to find out about Slugger.

[Tonto]

That's plenty risky.

[Lone Ranger (disguised as Carlos)]

Perhaps, but it's worth trying. You continue to camp here in case I need you. Tonto. I'll work on the disguise.

[Narrator]

Later that night, Slugger and his friend Jack. We're talking to Maisie in her private office.

[Slugger Andrews]

This is our big chance to get rid of that snooping masked man. Maisie, I don't want anything to go wrong. That's why I came here to talk

[Narrator]

it over with you.

[Maisie Andrews]

Glad you did, Slugger.

[Slugger Andrews]

Did you tell your men what this is all about?

[Maisie Andrews]

Maisie, all I told them was that they're to take orders from you. That you take them out to gun a couple of hombres who are trying to get a line on our gang. You won't have any trouble with those men.

[Tonto]

Good.

[Maisie Andrews]

I'll tell the men to meet you at the hitch rack behind the cafe. Go out the back way and find that camp.

[Tonto]

I'll show em where it is.

[Maisie Andrews]

But don't get too anxious, Slugger. Move in easy like from all sides and take em by surprise.

[Slugger Andrews]

Don't worry, Maisie. This is one job we're not gonna slip up on. We'll go out there and get the jump on the Lone Ranger and his Indian friend and fill em with lead.

[Narrator]

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

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[Lone Ranger (disguised as Carlos)]

Sam.

[Narrator]

Now to continue. The Lone Ranger, disguised as a Mexican, left the camp and headed for town. Instead of taking the regular trail, he took a shortcut to save time and soon pulled to a stop at the livery stable, where he left silver. Later, he rode a Mustang to the cafe.

[Lone Ranger (disguised as Carlos)]

Evening, strangers. Something for you. Why? I've come to see the owner of the cafe, senor.

[Tonto]

You mean you want to see Maisie Andrews?

[Narrator]

Huh?

[Lone Ranger (disguised as Carlos)]

Oh, the honor the senorita.

[Tonto]

Maisie's big and tough, mister, and she's buried her husband already, if you call that a senorita.

[Lone Ranger (disguised as Carlos)]

The Senor Andrews, is she here, senor?

[Tonto]

She's in her office.

[Lone Ranger (disguised as Carlos)]

That door right back there.

[Tonto]

Gracias.

[Narrator]

Come in.

[Maisie Andrews]

Well, Mexican, what are you on?

[Lone Ranger (disguised as Carlos)]

The senor in the cafe tells me, senora, that you're the owner, no?

[Maisie Andrews]

Yeah, I'm the owner. So speak up. What's on your mind? Got a complaint.

[Lone Ranger (disguised as Carlos)]

See, senora, it is that the senor did not say you were beautiful.

[Maisie Andrews]

Beautiful, they say. Sit down, mister.

[Lone Ranger (disguised as Carlos)]

Gracias, senora.

[Maisie Andrews]

By Sunday. You fellows from across the border sure know how to treat a lady.

[Lone Ranger (disguised as Carlos)]

Oh, you flatter us, senora.

[Maisie Andrews]

Why have you come to see me, mister?

[Lone Ranger (disguised as Carlos)]

The name is Carlos Juan de Matamoros San Fernando. But perhaps you will honor me by calling me just Carlos.

[Maisie Andrews]

Man alive, I'd never remember the rest of it. So, Carlos it is. I'm Maisie Andrews, Mrs. Andrews.

[Lone Ranger (disguised as Carlos)]

See, I have ear you are a signora. The fair ones are always taken.

[Maisie Andrews]

You said that as if it made a difference. But I. Hold on. Just why did you come in here, Carlos?

[Lone Ranger (disguised as Carlos)]

Senora, I come to this town, I say, carlos, this is such nice town. I come into the cafe and say, carlos, this is a very fine place. This is where I shall work, no? So I tell myself, see? Then I came to see you, senora.

[Maisie Andrews]

You mean to say you made up your mind you were go? By thunder, Carlos, you have a way with you. So you want to work here?

[Lone Ranger (disguised as Carlos)]

Si, senora.

[Maisie Andrews]

What can you do? You good at handling cards?

[Lone Ranger (disguised as Carlos)]

Si, senora. But I am also excellent at handling a gun, I'm told.

[Maisie Andrews]

Now you talk like a gunslinger. How do I know the law isn't chasing you?

[Lone Ranger (disguised as Carlos)]

Many times, senora, others have said that Carlos is perhaps the outlaw. I do not deny I do not agree. But right now the law does not know I am here.

[Maisie Andrews]

I know as much now as I did before. I think I can use you, though, Carlos. Of course, if you're afraid of getting into trouble.

[Lone Ranger (disguised as Carlos)]

Trouble? She is something I go hunting for, senora. It keeps one on his toes, no?

[Maisie Andrews]

You'll do. Come see me in the morning. I'll let you meet some of the men who work for me.

[Lone Ranger (disguised as Carlos)]

Si, senor. Gracias.

[Narrator]

Meanwhile, Slugger and the men followed the regular trail until they neared the grove in which the Lone Ranger's camp was located. At the camp, Toto had rolled into his blanket on the ground and went to sleep while he waited for the Lone Ranger. Suddenly, he was awakened by a whinny from his horse. Scout.

[Tonto]

Scout give warning.

[Narrator]

Toto walked to scout's side, then carefully scanned the surrounding shadows for some sign of an intruder. He slowly drew his gun to be ready for trouble. Then a voice startled him.

[Tonto]

Breathe, Indian. Drop that gun.

[Slugger Andrews]

The campus around it.

[Narrator]

TTO whirled in the direction from which the voice had come. He saw first one figure, then another move into the clearing until several men ringed the camp and were closing in on him. Realizing he had no chance against so

[Tonto]

many, TTO spoke me drop gun.

[Slugger Andrews]

Come on, man.

[Tonto]

The engine's here.

[Maisie Andrews]

Alone?

[Tonto]

That's right. Where's the mask, man? Come on, speak up, Injun. Him not here.

[Slugger Andrews]

Where is he?

[Tonto]

Need not know.

[Slugger Andrews]

We'll soon loosen your tongue and get the truth.

[Tonto]

You gonna gun him, slugger?

[Slugger Andrews]

No. We'll take him to my hideout cabin. Jack, you go tell Major what happened. Ask her to come out there right away.

[Tonto]

Right.

[Slugger Andrews]

We'll keep this redskin covered and gun him if he makes a move to get away.

[Tonto]

All right.

[Slugger Andrews]

Let's get to our horses and ride. Get along.

[Tonto]

Indian are.

[Narrator]

At the cafe. The Lone Ranger, disguised as a Mexican, sat at the table talking to Maisie.

[Maisie Andrews]

Wait a minute, Carlos. Here comes one of my men.

[Tonto]

Hey, Maisie, I came to. Oh, maybe we better talk in private.

[Maisie Andrews]

No, go ahead. Carlos is all right. He's gonna work for me.

[Tonto]

Ah, well, listen. Slugger sent me to tell you we got the engine, but the mast army wasn't at the camp.

[Maisie Andrews]

Too bad you didn't have sense enough to find out if the masked man was there before you moved in. When the Lone Ranger gets back there, he'll know something is wrong.

[Lone Ranger (disguised as Carlos)]

Now die of ear of the masked man and his Indian friend will not be good. If you have armed the Indian, the masked man will be.

[Tonto]

Ah, we didn't hurt the redskin yet.

[Maisie Andrews]

Where is he?

[Tonto]

They took him to hideout. They figure on forcing him to tell where the masked man is.

[Lone Ranger (disguised as Carlos)]

I have learned the Injuns do not talk if they do not want to, senor.

[Maisie Andrews]

Especially that.

[Tonto]

We'll get him to talk one way or another. Slugger wants you to come to the cabin, man.

[Maisie Andrews]

I reckon I might as well. If I don't, Slugger might get riled enough to plug the Indian for not talking. I'm sorry for the interruption, Carlos, but

[Lone Ranger (disguised as Carlos)]

am I not one of your workers? Now, why should I not come along with you and meet the others tonight? Perhaps I can help you find the masked man you seek.

[Maisie Andrews]

Come on if you want to. Jack, get my horse ready.

[Lone Ranger (disguised as Carlos)]

All right, ma'.

[Narrator]

Am.

[Maisie Andrews]

I'll go get ready to ride Carlos. Then I'll meet you out front in 10 minutes.

[Narrator]

The lone Ranger waited until Jack and Maisie left. Then he nonchalantly left the cafe. Once outside, he hurried into the shadows and quickly reached the back door of the sheriff's office. He stood a moment scribbling a note on a small piece of paper, which he wrapped around a silver bullet. Then he pounded on the door.

[Tonto]

What's the matter? Who's there?

[Lone Ranger (disguised as Carlos)]

I bring a message for the sheriff. It is most important, senor.

[Tonto]

Why don't you come in the front way, then? Sheriff's busy at his desk.

[Lone Ranger (disguised as Carlos)]

Well, I have reasons for not being seen. You give him, miss. Please, senor. He's very urgent.

[Tonto]

All right, I'll give it to him. But you better come in anyway.

[Maisie Andrews]

Hey, wait a minute.

[Tonto]

Hey. Sure scurried out of sight in a hurry. Well, I'll see what the sheriff makes of this note he gave me.

[Narrator]

When Maisie and Jack came to the front of the cafe, the Lone Ranger was already waiting beside the horse he had hired at the livery stable. The two men and Maisie mounted and took the trail leading to the hideout cabin. Later they entered the cabin where Slugger and Maisie's three gunslicks were waiting. Totto was tied to a chair.

[Slugger Andrews]

I'm glad you got here, Macy. Who's that with you?

[Maisie Andrews]

This is Carlos. He's working for me. Carlos, meet my cousin, Slugger Andrews.

[Lone Ranger (disguised as Carlos)]

Oh, at last I meet your cousin.

[Slugger Andrews]

Glad to meet you, Carlos. Look, Maisie, we haven't been able to make that Indian talk.

[Tonto]

He's sure an ornery redskin. Even some slapping around don't have any effect.

[Slugger Andrews]

Yeah, I'm almost tempted.

[Maisie Andrews]

Control your temper, slugger. There must be some way to get him to tell where that masked man is.

[Lone Ranger (disguised as Carlos)]

Well, I have ear of a way to make Indians talk, Maisie.

[Maisie Andrews]

You have? How?

[Lone Ranger (disguised as Carlos)]

The witty knife. They feel the knife at the back. Wait. I shall prove my point. See, I hold a knife in my hand. I walk behind the Indian.

[Narrator]

The others watched expectantly as the Lone Ranger walked slowly behind the chair to which Tonto was tied with his hands and back. All of the crooks had holstered their guns.

[Maisie Andrews]

Well, Carlos, go on. We're waiting to see how you make out. If you get him to tell where the Lone Ranger is, I'll pay you a bonus.

[Lone Ranger (disguised as Carlos)]

I do not think I'll fail, Maisie.

[Slugger Andrews]

Hey, what are you doing with that knife?

[Lone Ranger (disguised as Carlos)]

The point of the knife drawn along the wreaths. Like so, senor. These most effective.

[Maisie Andrews]

Let him alone, Slugger. Go ahead, Carlos.

[Narrator]

Maisie and the men were several feet away and in front of Toto. The Indian's body hid the knife in the Lone Ranger's hand.

[Lone Ranger (disguised as Carlos)]

We'll soon break down and talk, amigos. Watch.

[Narrator]

As he talked, the masked man drew the keen blade across the rope which bound Toto's wrists. Tato winced as if in pain.

[Maisie Andrews]

Look. At last the Indian's showing he's afraid. Keep it up, Carlos. Get him talking.

[Narrator]

Todo felt the ropes give. Then the Lone Ranger purposely dropped the knife to the floor.

[Lone Ranger (disguised as Carlos)]

I am getting so clumsy.

[Narrator]

As the masked man bent to pick up the knife, he slipped one of his guns into Totto's hand. Slugger suddenly spoke out.

[Tonto]

I saw that, Carlos. By thunder, you're double crossing us.

[Lone Ranger (disguised as Carlos)]

Reach, all of you. We both have guns.

[Maisie Andrews]

That's right, Carlos. What the hey. That boy, Slugger. I'd know it anyway.

[Tonto]

I'm gonna hold it. Hey, grab your guns, man. I will hear you not shoot. Oh, no.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger and Totto fired simultaneously as Slugger and one of the crooks started to draw, wounding them both.

[Tonto]

Hold it. We got everyone covered for Sheriff.

[Maisie Andrews]

That umbrella tricked me. I'll get here.

[Lone Ranger (disguised as Carlos)]

Drop that gun, Maisie.

[Tonto]

If you don't bite under, I'll plug you, even if you are a woman.

[Maisie Andrews]

I think you would at that.

[Tonto]

Keep them all covered, man. I got your note, mister, with the silver bullet in it. We followed you out here and we rode up quiet like, till we heard shooting. That slugger. Andrew's all right. He's wanted this time for murder. Well, me hear him talk, Sheriff. Woman leader. Gang. We'll take Maisie along with the rest of them, get them all to talk. And when the truth comes out, she'll go to jail for a long time.

[Maisie Andrews]

I never thought I'd be fool enough to fall for flattering words from any hombre. Then he came along talking and looking like a Mexican and tricked me how to hate him for that.

[Lone Ranger (disguised as Carlos)]

You might have been a fine woman if you hadn't turned crooked, Mrs. Andrews. As Carlos would say, you have a certain amount of beauty and charm, Sheriff Pantona. Leave now. We'll see you later after I remove my disguise. Adios, everybody.

[Tonto]

Adios. Adios.

[Maisie Andrews]

Hey, did you hear what he said about me?

[Tonto]

Beauty and charm.

[Maisie Andrews]

Look, you chunkhead, maybe he didn't mean it, but it'll be something I can think about while I'm sitting in jail. I was dreaming of a hacienda in old Mexico an hour after I met Carlis. I mean him.

[Tonto]

You'll have plenty of time to dream, Maisie. Plenty of time. You and slugger should have learned long ago that you can't out think or outdo the Lone Ranger,

[Narrator]

Sam.

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[Lone Ranger (disguised as Carlos)]

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