The Fourth Man | The Lone Ranger (09-11-50)

Summary

Podcast Summary: Old Time Radio Westerns – "The Fourth Man | The Lone Ranger"

Episode Information:

• Title: The Fourth Man | The Lone Ranger (09-11-50)
• Release Date: March 16, 2025
• Host: Andrew Rhynes
• Description: This episode delves into a classic Lone Ranger adventure, meticulously restored to enhance the rich audio textures of the original 1950 recording. Experience the timeless tales of the Wild West with unparalleled clarity and depth.

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Introduction

In this episode of Old Time Radio Westerns, host Andrew Rhynes presents a captivating installment of The Lone Ranger, titled "The Fourth Man." Listeners are transported back to the golden age of radio, where the legendary masked hero and his loyal companion, Tonto, navigate the treacherous terrains of the Wild West to uphold justice.

Plot Overview

"The Fourth Man" unfolds with the Lone Ranger and Tonto on a relentless pursuit of the notorious outlaw, Moose Jackson, and his gang. The episode intricately weaves themes of friendship, betrayal, and redemption as the protagonists confront old allies turned adversaries.

Tracking the Outlaws

The episode commences with the Lone Ranger and Tonto resuming their quest to capture Moose Jackson after losing track of him and his two accomplices for several weeks.

• Tonto's Discovery:

  [03:26] Tonto: "That's the case Tahlo. Moose Jackson himself must be nearby."

Tonto's keen observation leads them to Red Rock, where they anticipate the upcoming stagecoach hold-up. Their strategic approach allows the Lone Ranger to intercept the outlaws swiftly, disarming them before they can react.

Revelation of Joe Marbury

A pivotal twist occurs when the Lone Ranger encounters Joe Marbury, a familiar face with a dubious past intertwined with Sheriff Perkins. This revelation adds complexity to the narrative, highlighting themes of loyalty and moral ambiguity.

• Tonto's Recognition:

  [05:15] Tonto: "Joe Marbury."

The confrontation between Joe Marbury and Sheriff Perkins exposes Joe's internal conflict and his reluctance to align with the outlaw lifestyle, despite his previous associations.

Sheriff Perkins' Dilemma

Sheriff Perkins finds himself torn between his duty and his longstanding friendship with Joe Marbury. The tension escalates as Joe attempts to clear his name and expose potential corruption within the Sheriff's ranks.

• Joe's Accusation:

  [15:10] Joe Marbury: "I didn't know of his affiliation with Cooks. And you recommended him to me without telling me when you asked me to give him a job."

This confrontation leads to Sheriff Perkins reluctantly incarcerating Joe Marbury, setting the stage for a deeper conflict that challenges the Sheriff's integrity and the Lone Ranger's sense of justice.

The Final Showdown

The climax of the episode features a dramatic showdown where Joe Marbury, seeking redemption, assists the Lone Ranger and Tonto in capturing Moose Jackson's gang. Despite sustaining injuries, Joe's determination plays a crucial role in the eventual capture of the outlaws.

• Joe's Sacrifice:

  [18:56] Tonto: "He’s firing back, but he hasn’t a chance. Hello. We can’t let him die without trying to help."

Joe's heroic actions underscore the episode's exploration of forgiveness and the possibility of change, even for those with a tarnished past.

Key Moments and Notable Quotes

• Introduction to the Lone Ranger's Pursuit:

  [03:18] Joe Marbury: "See 2 feller. 2. We want 1 named Stacy, other half breed."

• Tonto's Strategy:

  [03:58] Narrator: "With never a thought that the odds were 3 to 2. The Lone Ranger led the way along a mountainside..."

• Sheriff Perkins' Internal Conflict:

  [07:27] Sheriff Perkins: "I was just drifting through the hills. I was hungry..."

• Joe Marbury's Confrontation:

  [15:22] Mr. Reynolds: "You knew Joe Marbury before he left town. What a fine man he was."

• Climactic Battle:

  [19:35] Joe Marbury: "Let me get a shot at that critter. Watch out, I'll get him."

Conclusion

"The Fourth Man" is a masterfully crafted episode that not only delivers action-packed Western drama but also delves into the nuanced relationships between its characters. The Lone Ranger's unwavering commitment to justice is beautifully contrasted with Joe Marbury's journey towards redemption, all set against the rugged backdrop of the Wild West.

By restoring this classic tale with enhanced audio quality, Andrew Rhynes and the team at Old Time Radio Westerns offer listeners a vivid and immersive experience, honoring the legacy of legendary Western radio dramas like Gunsmoke and The Lone Ranger.

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Notable Quotes with Timestamps:

1. Joe Marbury on Wheaties:

   [02:03] Joe Marbury: "Keep on eating your Wheaties and you'll be doo doo doo and. Okay, okay."

2. Tonto's Command to Silver:

   [02:46] Tonto: "Come on, Silver. Let's go, big fella. Are you Silver?"

3. Sheriff Perkins on Loyalty:

   [07:21] Mr. Reynolds: "Joel, my best friend. Why, we've been pals for years. What happened to you, Joe, after you left town a few months ago."

4. Joe Marbury Accusing the Sheriff:

   [15:28] Joe Marbury: "I didn't know of his affiliation with Cooks. And you recommended him to me without telling me when you asked me to give him a job."

5. Tonto on Joe's Redemption:

   [08:12] Tonto: "I'll take charge of Moose Jackson and these pals. You could jail them. Only for attempted robbery."

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Closing Remarks:

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Transcript

[Joe Marbury]

Foreign.

[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 high. O Silver, the Lone Ranger. General Mills, makers of Cheerios, the ready to eat oat cereal that gives you go power and Wheaties, the breakfast of champions. Present by special recording, the Lone Ranger.

[Joe Marbury]

All over the country in every direction. How you, how you doing is the question. And here's what the hap hap happy.

[Narrator]

People have to say.

[Mickey Mantle]

Yep, take Mickey Mantle. Born in Oklahoma. Start with the New York Yankees from out west where a man's a man and what a man is mantled. Say, Mickey's been eating Wheaties for years. Now listen, here's another champion with plenty of zing in his swing. Zing. That's a service ace for champion Pancho Gonzalez, a native Californian. He hits em hard, he makes em swish. And in the morning enjoys his dish of Wheaties. Sure lip smackin tastes ticklin rib stickin good. And there's a whole kernel of wheat in every Wheaties flake.

[Joe Marbury]

Keep on eating your Wheaties and you'll be doo doo doo and. Okay, okay.

[Narrator]

With his faithful Indian companion, Tonto, 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 hoof beats of the great horse Silver. The Lone Ranger rides again.

[Tonto]

Come on, Silver. Let's go, big fella. Are you Silver?

[Joe Marbury]

Way.

[Narrator]

For a long time, the Lone Ranger and Tottle had been on the trail of Moose Jackson and his two pals. For a few weeks they lost track of the notorious highwaymen. Then, unexpectedly, Toto had a stroke of good luck. He hurried from Boon City to the masked man's camp to report.

[Joe Marbury]

See 2 feller. 2. We want 1 named Stacy, other half breed.

[Tonto]

That's the case Tahlo. Moose Jackson himself must be nearby.

[Joe Marbury]

That right me sitting near Crooks and Cafe. Hear them talk soft them plan. Stage hold up stop them westbound today.

[Tonto]

And near Red Rock today. The stage is due in town in less than an hour. We'll pass Red Rock in less than 20 minutes.

[Joe Marbury]

Instantly we go back to town. Get you.

[Tonto]

We take time for that. Moose will have Looted the stage and escaped. We'll have to handle this ourselves. Easy. Steady, big fellow.

[Narrator]

With never a thought that the odds were 3 to 2. The Lone Ranger led the way along a mountainside, then cut toward the valley at an angle. Rounding a turn, he saw the landmark called Red Rock. And nearby stood the halted stage. The Lone Ranger began firing from the saddle before the outlaws could sight their guns. His first bullet struck the half breed in the leg. The second brushed the Moose Jackson's gun hand and disarmed the leader. The third outlaw was so surprised that he turned his back to the stage driver to face the oncoming horseman. The driver seized the opportunity to slug him from behind. The fight was over when the masked man and Toto drew rein.

[Joe Marbury]

Hey, mister, that mask makes you look like another crook, but you seem to be on my side. Hey, where'd that come from?

[Tonto]

Behind the red rock.

[Moose Jackson]

We had an ace in a hole, mister.

[Joe Marbury]

Go on, Joe. Let him have it.

[Tonto]

Drop him.

[Sheriff Perkins]

Drop that gun.

[Joe Marbury]

You're coming for my rifle.

[Tonto]

I'm holding a gun on that rock. Show yourself to fire the rifle and I'll get you.

[Joe Marbury]

Go shoot him, I tell you.

[Tonto]

That's an order. I'm coming for you. Are you going to wait to face me or move into view where my partner can shoot you?

[Sheriff Perkins]

Either one, Monsieur. I'm going to Charendi. I couldn't shoot anyone.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger thought it was a trick and was prepared for fast gunplay. He was therefore surprised to find the man called Joe. With his hands at shoulder level. He was even more surprised to see a man whom he knew by reputation.

[Tonto]

Joe Marbury.

[Sheriff Perkins]

Yes, that's right. But you.

[Tonto]

That mask. Are you Joe? You've been one of the leading men in Boone City.

[Sheriff Perkins]

You seem to know me.

[Tonto]

You and Sheriff Perkins have been friends for years.

[Sheriff Perkins]

Yes. It's gonna be tough on poor old Sam to jail me. But at least you can tell him I didn't kill you when I had the chance.

[Tonto]

Marbury, I. I can't believe you're an outlaw. I want to learn more about the situation before we bring in the sheriff.

[Narrator]

When the stagecoach reached Boone City, the driver told Sheriff Perkins about the holdup. The lawman listened attentively.

[Mr. Reynolds]

You said there was a fourth member of the gang behind Red Rock. Who is he?

[Joe Marbury]

I don't know. He was left behind the rock. I didn't see him at all.

[Mr. Reynolds]

Well, I'll get on the trail. I'll pick up the tracks at Red Rock.

[Joe Marbury]

Not going alone, are you, Sheriff? Going alone.

[Mr. Reynolds]

I'll have a Better chance of sneaking close to the place. When I locate the varmints, I'll come.

[Narrator]

Back for a puzzle. The sheriff had no trouble finding horse tracks at Red Rock and following them across the valley to a woods. When he saw a small shack through the timber, he dismounted and proceeded on foot. He saw three men sitting on the ground, their backs securely tied to trees. Gun in hand, he came close to the open door of the shack. He could see Toto in the masked face of the Lone Ranger. There was another man in the shack, but his back was turned. The sheriff couldn't see his face. Then, as the masked man saw the sheriff, Perkins cried out, get him up.

[Joe Marbury]

You're covered.

[Tonto]

I've been expecting you, Sheriff. In fact, I left a trail that you could follow.

[Mr. Reynolds]

Never mind that. Get those hands up. And you, mister, turn this way.

[Tonto]

The men who tried to rob the stagecoach are tied and waiting for you outside.

[Mr. Reynolds]

There were four men in that gang. And the fourth sits right there with his back to me. Turn around.

[Sheriff Perkins]

All right, champ. Joe.

[Mr. Reynolds]

Joe Marbury. You working with crooks, Sheriff?

[Tonto]

I wanted you to come here so we could discuss Joe Marbury before he's taken into custody. This was his first job with those crooks. He did nothing but hold their horses. He's sorry he joined Moose Jackson's gang.

[Mr. Reynolds]

Joel, my best friend. Why, we've been pals for years. What happened to you, Joe, after you left town a few months ago.

[Tonto]

I'll take that gun, Sheriff. Now, that's better. I'll return your gun later.

[Mr. Reynolds]

All right, you got the jump on me, but I can still ask questions, Joe.

[Joe Marbury]

Tell me about yourself, Sam.

[Sheriff Perkins]

I was just drifting through the hills. I was hungry. I found three men camped. They took me in and fed me. So I swung in with him. I cooked, took care of the horses.

[Tonto]

But, Sheriff, when the showdown came, he couldn't shoot me to save his outlaw pals. That's why I brought him here. I. I wanted to talk to him. You came too soon.

[Mr. Reynolds]

Now I have to arrest him.

[Sheriff Perkins]

I guess you'll have to, Sam. You can't jail Moose and the other two without jailing me.

[Tonto]

I'll take charge of Moose Jackson and these pals. You could jail them. Only for attempted robbery. In Garson county, they're wanted for robbery, a more serious crime. I'll take them there and turn them over to the law. Joe Marbury isn't wanted there, so I'll leave him here with you. You can say the masked man took the crooks away from you. It will be the truth.

[Mr. Reynolds]

Say I Begin to savvy.

[Tonto]

Your job, Sheriff, is to see that Joe Marbury doesn't drift again. He needs a home, a job, the chance to live. I'm sure you'll make the most of it.

[Narrator]

Just six months after their trial and conviction, Moose Jackson and his pals walked out of jail. Free men. They camped in the hills near the county line while they studied the situation in nearby communities.

[Moose Jackson]

Boys, I talked to some gents from Boone City and found out a few things about Joe Marbury. He's a guard at the Boone City Bank.

[Joe Marbury]

Ah.

[Moose Jackson]

He sits at the door with a shotgun and kill. Sheriff Perkins got the job for him. It's mighty funny. We were marched to Garson county for that old job instead of facing trial for the stage.

[Narrator]

Hold up.

[Moose Jackson]

I figured it was because the sheriff didn't want to involve Joe Marbury.

[Tonto]

That sounds like good reasoning, Moose.

[Moose Jackson]

If I'm right, we'll cash in and get square with Joe at the same time. Break camp, boys, and get ready to.

[Narrator]

Sheriff Perkins was at his desk that evening. He had been working overtime and was about to put the work away when the door opened and his old friend Joe Marbury walked in.

[Mr. Reynolds]

Well, Joe, glad to see you. Sit down and talk for a spel.

[Sheriff Perkins]

Thanks, Sam. Today I lugged the payroll money for the mines over from the express office. That was a pretty big responsibility. Hey, I was mighty proud to be trusted that way.

[Mr. Reynolds]

Why, thunderation, Joe. Why shouldn't you be trusted? I remember the day when you could buy and sell any man in this town. Someone has to carry money. Why shouldn't you be the one?

[Sheriff Perkins]

The twin.

[Tonto]

Is it?

[Mr. Reynolds]

What's the matter?

[Sheriff Perkins]

I thought I saw a face outside the window.

[Mr. Reynolds]

Pitch dark out there. Can't see a thing.

[Sheriff Perkins]

For the military. I was sure I saw a face looking in. It's gone now.

[Mr. Reynolds]

There's no one out there. Sit down, Joe.

[Sheriff Perkins]

Take it easy, Sam.

[Joe Marbury]

Ho.

[Sheriff Perkins]

It's. How long will Moose and his pal stay in the Dawson County Jail?

[Mr. Reynolds]

Two to five years. Why?

[Sheriff Perkins]

And I. I guess it was just my imagination. It must have been. I. I thought I saw a moose's face outside that window.

[Narrator]

We'll continue our Lone Range Ranger adventure in just a moment.

[Jenny]

Jenny is 10 and is she good. She's skip rope champ of the neighborhood. She's so quick because she knows she's got Go power from Cheerios. Yes, she's got Go power. There she goes. She's feeling her Cheerios. Cheerios. Cheerios.

[Narrator]

That makes sense. Try Cheerios, the wonderful Oat cereal that's shaped like A little letter O and you'll agree you like that delicious toasted oat flavor. And Cheerios is ready to eat. Just pour out a big bowl full, add good fresh milk, dig in and start getting your go power. Because a Cheerios breakfast is full of vitamins, proteins and minerals. And those are the good things you need to help build red blood, healthy bodies and strong muscles. So enjoy your breakfasts every day with delicious Cheerios and milk and get that good go power.

[Jenny]

Then folks will say she's feeling her Cheerios.

[Narrator]

Now. To continue. When Joe Marbury was in the sheriff's office, he thought he saw Moose Jackson peering in the window. Tonto had been in town to make inquiries. He too had seen the crook. Later in camp he reported to the Lone Ranger. The masked man and Tottle picked up Moose Jackson's trail near town soon after daybreak and followed it through a woods and across a level open stretch to a huge mass of boulders that made a natural fortress. They advanced unchallenged to the hideout and found that the outlaws and their horses were gone.

[Tonto]

Look there, Toto. They've left blankets and cooking supplies. They're coming back. That right? Wherever they've gone, they're traveling light.

[Joe Marbury]

What do we do, Kim Sabe?

[Tonto]

We better let Joe Marbury know those crooks are out of jail. They go to Boone city. Montul.

[Sheriff Perkins]

Morning, Mr. Reynolds. It's a fine day, huh?

[Joe Marbury]

Need it is, Joe Deed.

[Sheriff Perkins]

It is.

[Joe Marbury]

I see you're right on the job.

[Sheriff Perkins]

Yep.

[Moose Jackson]

Good morning.

[Tonto]

I'll get your hands on it.

[Joe Marbury]

It goes for you back here. This is a stick up and we mean business. Go do as he says. Don't get yourself shot.

[Sheriff Perkins]

You cruise.

[Tonto]

Shut up.

[Moose Jackson]

Give me that shotgun. Anyway, let's have a yelly dice. This bank's closed till we get through. No one goes in or out. Little higher, Reynolds. That's better. Let your boys get the cash.

[Joe Marbury]

Make it faster.

[Moose Jackson]

Like old times, huh, Joe?

[Tonto]

No, no.

[Moose Jackson]

Good to be seeing you again. Remember the time you helped the stick up the stage from Plainville?

[Joe Marbury]

What's that?

[Moose Jackson]

You mean to say you didn't know about Joe's past?

[Joe Marbury]

Whoosh. Whoosh.

[Sheriff Perkins]

Please.

[Moose Jackson]

Oh, sakes alive. I thought sure you'd have told your boss a you were once traveling with me.

[Sheriff Perkins]

Hey, you or skunk.

[Joe Marbury]

Are these crooks your friends?

[Sheriff Perkins]

No, no, Mr. Reynolds.

[Moose Jackson]

Denying an old friendship. Joe, you hurt me. I'm real surprised that Reynolds don't know.

[Tonto]

All about your past.

[Moose Jackson]

Why don't you ask the sheriff about your bank? God, Reynolds, he knows. Joe was once my pal.

[Joe Marbury]

Sure, the sheriff knows he d. We got all the cash that's handy.

[Tonto]

Also all the guns we saw. All right, come on in.

[Joe Marbury]

I have a gun, Mr. Reynolds. He overlooked one in my desk. Be careful. Those men are killers. Frank, look out. Frank. Frank, you hurt badly? I guess not. You shouldn't have tried to shoot it out with those killers.

[Sheriff Perkins]

We're just waiting for someone to open the door.

[Joe Marbury]

Marbury. You should know their plan of operation, Mr. Reynolds. So you travel with those thieves?

[Sheriff Perkins]

No, no, not exactly.

[Joe Marbury]

Mr. Reynolds. What's the gunplay? What happened here, Mr. Reynolds? Sheriff, I've been robbed and I want to talk to you about it.

[Mr. Reynolds]

Come in here, Deputy. It's a robbery.

[Joe Marbury]

I saw three men.

[Sheriff Perkins]

Right now.

[Mr. Reynolds]

We'll get after him. Get some boys for a. Percy.

[Joe Marbury]

Hold on, Sheriff. Let your deputy take charge. I want to talk to you, Mr. Reynolds. You heard what I said.

[Mr. Reynolds]

All right, deputy, go organize a posse. I'll see you later.

[Joe Marbury]

Hi, Sheriff.

[Mr. Reynolds]

Frank, you're hurt.

[Joe Marbury]

It's nothing at all. Just a scratch on the hand. Get her wrapped in my handkerchief. Sheriff, is it true Marbury traveled with crooks and that you knew it when you asked me to give him a job in my bank?

[Mr. Reynolds]

Joe wasn't a crook, Mr. Reynolds.

[Joe Marbury]

Was he with the men who tried to rob the Plainfield stage? Answer yes or no.

[Sheriff Perkins]

Well, I was, Mr. Reynolds. He says no use denying.

[Joe Marbury]

And you, Sheriff, you knew it, Mr. Reynolds.

[Mr. Reynolds]

You knew Joe Marbury before he left town. What a fine man he was. He just had a string of hard luck.

[Joe Marbury]

I didn't know of his affiliation with Cooks. And you recommended him to me without telling me when you asked me to give him a job. Oh, Mr. Reynolds strikes me as highly suspicious that he permitted those crooks to get inside the bank. He made no effort to shoot them. He probably tipped them off as to when there'd be a lot of money in the bank. Now, Mr. Reynolds, you better lock Marbury in jail and then get after those crooks. And I warn you, Sheriff, if you don't find them and bring them back, I'll see that the town board meets very quickly and considers your removal from office.

[Narrator]

Sheriff Perkins had no choice. He locked his friend Joe Marbury behind bars, then led the posse south in the direction the crooks had traveled after leaving the bank. It was over an hour later when the Lone Ranger rushed through a rear door of the building as combined both the jail and the sheriff's office. The guard leaped to his feet.

[Joe Marbury]

Hold on there, mister.

[Tonto]

Put on your gun. I want to speak. Speak to Your president.

[Joe Marbury]

Get your hands up.

[Sheriff Perkins]

Good. That man's all right.

[Joe Marbury]

Sheriff Perkins about for? Perkins vouchs for you, Marbury. And you're behind bars now.

[Tonto]

As for you, Joe, I must see the sheriff.

[Sheriff Perkins]

He's hitting a posse. They're after Moose Jackson's gang. Those crooks hit the bank.

[Tonto]

Yes, I know about that. The street's full of people talking about the robbery. I had a hard time getting here without being seen. Which way did the sheriff go? Shout guard. We can capture the Jackson gang. He will help me with.

[Joe Marbury]

Put your hands up.

[Sheriff Perkins]

Gert, you've got to listen to that MASH man.

[Joe Marbury]

He's a Lone Ranger.

[Mr. Reynolds]

Yeah.

[Joe Marbury]

Next thing I know, you'll be telling me he's Santa Claus. For the last time, mister, get your hands up while I take your guns or I'll shoot.

[Tonto]

Very well. My hands are up. If you want my guns, help yourself.

[Joe Marbury]

Dog gone. Right. I will. Stand still. Now, don't move or I'll let you have it.

[Tonto]

Well, and if I move, I'll take your gun. Sorry, guard, but there's no time to waste. Help. Enough.

[Joe Marbury]

No.

[Sheriff Perkins]

You're in for it. That yell will bring men from the street.

[Tonto]

Hanno's watching out. And what are you looking for? His keys. I hope he has a key to your cell.

[Sheriff Perkins]

You mean to let me out?

[Tonto]

Yes. I need help, Joe. You're the man to give it to me. Oh, here are the keys. One of these fits. I'll have you out in a few seconds. Hello.

[Joe Marbury]

Across the street here? Yeah, plenty.

[Sheriff Perkins]

Come this way.

[Tonto]

There you are, Joe. Not a horse scout.

[Joe Marbury]

Out back.

[Tonto]

By silver. Come on. Get going, Joe. Out that door.

[Narrator]

As the Lone Ranger slammed the rear door, a number of townsmen came in the front. They saw the unconscious guard in the open, empty cell. They heard a cry and hoof beats in the rear. The men rushed to the rear and opened the door.

[Joe Marbury]

There they go. He's got Joe Marbury. Open fire.

[Narrator]

There were several shots, but Tahoe and the Lone Ranger, carrying Joe on his horse got out of the line of fire beyond a building when they drew rain. The Lone Ranger and Tonto were at the far edge of a woods. Beyond there was an open plain on which stood the rock pile that had served as Jackson's hideout.

[Tonto]

I hoped to come here with a sheriff's posse so we could surround the rocks and move in from all sides.

[Sheriff Perkins]

Sheriff's gonna lose his job because of Moose Jackson. In the air.

[Tonto]

The outlaws are there. They can open fire as soon as we leave the COVID of these trees.

[Sheriff Perkins]

I'd give my life to square things for the sheriff. I'll find out if they're there. Give me a gun, Joe.

[Narrator]

Joe acted quickly. He snatched a gun from the masked man's holster and charged out of the woods toward the rock pile. He had covered half the distance when a shot rang out.

[Joe Marbury]

Men, there them fires. Joe.

[Tonto]

He's firing back, but he hasn't a chance. Hello. We can't let him die without trying to help. Come on. Easy saving fellow. Cut to the left and try to get those men when they show themselves to fire at Joe. I'll go to the right.

[Narrator]

Joe continued forward on the run while the Lone Ranger and Turtle dashed into the open road at angles to the rocks, then cut back. One bullet crushed Joe's thigh. He fell, then painfully regained his feet and went ahead. He fired without hope of hitting the well protected outlaws. He offered himself as a target only to make the crooks expose themselves to the Lone Rangers. Gunfire. Meanwhile behind the rocks, Moose Jackson shouted.

[Tonto]

Hey, look at that man.

[Joe Marbury]

He's fast.

[Narrator]

I wouldn't have got us the last time.

[Joe Marbury]

Let me get a shot at that critter. Watch out, I'll get him. Oh, Stacey's hit. I told him to be careful.

[Tonto]

Oh, you fool.

[Joe Marbury]

Couldn't you see the redskin coming the other side?

[Moose Jackson]

Yeah, I'll have to get those critters myself.

[Narrator]

Moose tried to keep his head down as he fired in three directions. Joel had fallen a second time, but resumed his feet through sheer determination. The Lone Ranger and Tahoe made hard targets of themselves by zigzagging and leaning low while they roll nearer to the rocks. Then Joe fired the last bullet in the borrowed gun and it was lucky it glanced off a rock and found its mark. Late afternoon found Joe in bed. He wore several bandages and his face was tense with pain. But he managed a smile when Sheriff Perkins entered the room.

[Mr. Reynolds]

Well, Joe, I'm glad you're finally awake. I've been here three times since we found you.

[Sheriff Perkins]

I can't remember a thing after you fallen near some rocks.

[Mr. Reynolds]

I got back from the chase and the town was in an uproar. Seems a masked man slugged a guard and took you away and Toddo came in and told where you could be found. Well, to make it short, we got all three of the crooks and they'll all live to do a long jail term.

[Sheriff Perkins]

I'm glad.

[Mr. Reynolds]

Likewise. We got back the cash they stole from the bank. Reynolds already begged my pardon for what he said and thought. He's waiting the chance to beg yours and tell you all about a new and better job.

[Sheriff Perkins]

Gosh, Sam, that's good news.

[Mr. Reynolds]

Taint all either there's some rewards coming your way. The Jackson gang is wanting other places.

[Sheriff Perkins]

I didn't do it. You see that? Mashman should have the reward.

[Mr. Reynolds]

Oh, he don't take rewards and he don't even take thanks. What's more, he said you were the one who got the crooks and he wouldn't tell a fib. He's the Lone Ranger.

[Narrator]

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