The Glory Road | The Lone Ranger (03-18-53)

Summary

Old Time Radio Westerns

Episode Summary: The Glory Road | The Lone Ranger (03-18-53)

Podcast Host: Andrew Rhynes
Original Air Date: March 18, 1953 (radio drama)
Podcast Release Date: February 26, 2026

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Overview

In this digitally restored episode of The Lone Ranger, “The Glory Road,” listeners are thrust into the high-stakes world of U.S. Cavalry and the celebrated masked rider as they confront an Apache threat in the Old West. Rivalry, pride, and heroism collide as Captain Ned Dalton, eager to make a name for himself, must decide whether to heed the warnings of the Lone Ranger and his allies—or plunge forward into battle. The episode explores themes of leadership, the price of glory, and cooperation in times of crisis.

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Key Discussion Points & Plot Breakdown

1. A Dangerous Mission and Splitting the Forces

• Setting the Stage (05:26–06:37):

  • The cavalry, under Captain Ned Dalton, camps near the mountains. The force has split: Captain Dalton (50 men) heads for Copper Canyon while Captain Winthrop leads a second squadron to Hawkeye Pass.
  • Scout Chris Banner meets the Lone Ranger and Tonto, expressing concern about facing “Crazy Dog” (an Apache chief) with only 50 troopers—especially since Crazy Dog has nearly 200 braves.

• Notable Quote:

  “It would be inviting a massacre if Captain Dalton should ride past Needlepoint in the canyon with only 50 men.”
  — Lone Ranger (06:44)

2. Pride and Rivalry Clouding Judgment

• Banner Warns Dalton (07:14–10:43):

  • Chris Banner brings the Lone Ranger’s intelligence to Captain Dalton, but Dalton is skeptical—both of the “masked man’s” intentions and Banner’s loyalty.
  • Their strained exchange reveals Dalton’s personal ambition: he wishes to impress both his superiors and the colonel’s daughter, Louisa, creating a classic “young glory hunter” conflict.

• Notable Quote:

  “There’s nothing wrong with being young and eager to make a name for yourself, captain. But when you carry glory hunting to the extent of endangering the lives of your—”
  — Chris Banner (09:52)

3. Banner Fired, Lone Ranger Plots a Delay

• Lone Ranger’s Plan (10:43–12:22):

  • With Banner dismissed (“You’re fired”) and no longer tied to Dalton’s orders, he considers riding to warn Captain Winthrop.
  • The Lone Ranger and Tonto hatch a plan: use blasting powder to trigger a landslide at Needle Point, blocking the canyon trail and delaying the soldiers—hopefully buying time for reinforcements.

• Notable Quote:

  “If Needle Rock were blasted loose, it would start a landslide... and the landslide would block the trail below.”
  — Lone Ranger (11:44)

4. The Confrontation — Pride Gives Way to Prudence

• Dalton Moves Out (12:37–13:47):

  • Dalton orders his troops to move at first light, dismissing Banner’s warnings.

• Veteran’s Perspective (18:46–20:39):

  • Sergeant Tex McCready, a seasoned campaigner, shares a story about the Lone Ranger’s heroics at Wilton Station, prompting Dalton to reconsider his perceptions.
  • The Lone Ranger rides up, and Dalton, having reflected, admits his error in judgment and commits to waiting for reinforcements after all.

• Notable Quote:

  “Since then, I’ve had time to reconsider. And I’m glad you’ve given me this chance to apologize in person.”
  — Captain Ned Dalton to Lone Ranger (20:58)

5. Climactic Attack and the Glory Road

• Buildup to Battle (21:33–23:21):

  • Tonto learns via Apache drum signals that Crazy Dog plans to attack the soldiers at the spring, believing only one squadron is present.

• Battle and Strategy Unfolds (23:21–24:40):

  • Dalton and Winthrop’s troops execute the Lone Ranger’s plan to lure the Apaches into a two-front trap.
  • As Apaches retreat to Copper Canyon, the Lone Ranger triggers a landslide at Needle Rock (24:40), blocking their retreat and forcing a final battle.
  • Crazy Dog is killed, and the Apaches surrender.

• Notable Moment:

  The sound of a massive explosion blocks the Apache escape, shifting the tide of battle at the episode’s most dramatic point.

6. Resolution and Reflection

• Aftermath and Humility (25:47–26:42):

  • Captain Dalton, wounded but alive, acknowledges his mistakes and credits the success to his men and the guidance of the Lone Ranger and Chris Banner.
  • The episode closes with Dalton vowing to focus on being a good soldier rather than glory, and the Lone Ranger refuting credit, highlighting the importance of teamwork and humility.

• Notable Quotes:

  “At least there will be no more massacres of women and children.”
  — Captain Ned Dalton (25:59)
  “The world will soon find out how easy it is to be a hero if one has the help of the Lone Ranger.”
  — Captain Ned Dalton (26:42)

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Memorable Moments & Quotes

• Chris Banner defends the Lone Ranger’s reputation

  “If he says Crazy Dog’s stronghold is in Copper Canyon, that’s where it is.”
  — Chris Banner (09:06)

• Lone Ranger’s humility and teamwork

  “You’re wrong there. I followed your orders to the letter.”
  — Lone Ranger to Dalton, declining credit (26:13)

• Dalton’s realization

  “From now on, I’ll just try to be a good soldier.”
  — Captain Ned Dalton (26:31)

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Important Timestamps

• 05:26 – Chris Banner meets with the Lone Ranger and Tonto
• 07:14 – Banner reports to Captain Dalton
• 09:53 – Banner confronts Dalton about glory seeking
• 10:43 – Banner is fired and confers again with the Lone Ranger
• 11:44 – Plans for the blasting powder landslide
• 13:47 – Cavalry readies for march
• 17:49 – Lone Ranger and Tonto observe Apache scouts
• 18:52 – Sergeant Tex McCready recounts Lone Ranger’s heroism
• 20:39 – Dalton changes course, apologizes in person
• 21:43 – Tonto listens to Apache drums signaling impending attack
• 24:40 – Dramatic landslide seals canyon, trapping Apaches
• 25:47–26:42 – Aftermath and honest reflection

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Sound & Restoration Highlights

• The restored audio allows immersive access to the classic ambiance:
  • Galloping hooves, spring-fed streams, Apache drums, and ringing gunfire all come alive, enhancing the drama and tension in ways original 1950s broadcasts could not.

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Conclusion

"The Glory Road" artfully blends action, character development, and moral lessons. Through the Lone Ranger’s steady guidance and the flawed but redeemable Captain Dalton, it demonstrates the virtues of courage, humility, and reliance on others in the face of danger. The digitally enhanced presentation by the Old Time Radio Westerns team breathes new life into a golden age classic.

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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.

[Lone Ranger]

One Silver. Let's go, big fella.

[Narrator]

I am Silver.

[Chris Banner]

O.

[Narrator]

The squadron of cavalry under the command of Captain Dalton camped beside a stream within sight of the mountains. After most of the men had rolled in their blankets and were sound asleep, Chris Banner, the civilian scout, saddled his horse and rode to the top of a wooded ridge where the Lone Ranger and Tottle were waiting for him.

[Chris Banner]

Oh, ho, there.

[Tonto]

Steady.

[Lone Ranger]

Hello, Chris.

[Chris Banner]

It's good to see you, sir.

[Lone Ranger]

Sit down, please.

[Chris Banner]

You seem to be worried.

[Lone Ranger]

You don't have many men with you, Chris.

[Tonto]

Only 50.

[Lone Ranger]

You said you'd be leaving the fort with two squadrons.

[Chris Banner]

We did, but we split up at the Forks of the Negaunee. One squadron under Captain Winthrop headed for Hawkeye Pass to the northwest. The one that's camped by the creek is under the command of Captain Dalton. We're heading for Copper Canyon.

[Lone Ranger]

Dalton? That would be Ned Dalton. He's young, isn't he?

[Chris Banner]

Very.

[Lone Ranger]

I hope he can be persuaded that he doesn't have enough men to attack Crazy Dog.

[Chris Banner]

Well, the plan is that if either squadron makes contact with the Apaches, a courier is to be sent to the other squadron. They'll join forces before attacking.

[Lone Ranger]

Well, that sounds better. Courier with a good horse should be able to reach Hawkeye Pass before morning. Captain Winthrop and his men should be able to get here by tomorrow afternoon.

[Chris Banner]

But we haven't made contact with your patches yet.

[Lone Ranger]

Tyler and I found their stronghold in Copper Canyon. Yes, Chris.

[Chris Banner]

Well, I must get back to camp and tell the camera.

[Lone Ranger]

Not so fast. We have more to tell you. Crazy Dog's braves aren't very well armed, but he has nearly 200 of them. It would be inviting a massacre if Captain Dalton should ride past Needlepoint in the canyon with only 50 men.

[Chris Banner]

We'll not do that. He'll wait for Captain Winthrop. That's their plan.

[Lone Ranger]

Very well. We'll be camped here until dawn in case you need any more help from us.

[Captain Ned Dalton]

Right.

[Chris Banner]

I may see you later.

[Narrator]

On his return to camp, Chris hurried to the captain's tent, where a light was still showing. He scratched on the canvas.

[Captain Ned Dalton]

Who's there?

[Chris Banner]

Banner.

[Captain Ned Dalton]

Come in.

[Chris Banner]

Captain, I have definite information that Crazy Dog stronghold is in Copper Canyon.

[Captain Ned Dalton]

Why, you couldn't Possibly have ridden to the canyon and back since we made camp.

[Chris Banner]

I didn't say I had, but the information is accurate.

[Captain Ned Dalton]

Where did you get it?

[Chris Banner]

From a friend of mine.

[Captain Ned Dalton]

Who?

[Chris Banner]

Well, he's a scout. He knows more about this country than any of us.

[Captain Ned Dalton]

What's his name?

[Chris Banner]

I don't know his name. See, he wears a mask.

[Tonto]

An outlaw?

[Captain Ned Dalton]

No.

[Chris Banner]

Captain, did you ever hear of the Lone Ranger?

[Captain Ned Dalton]

Never.

[Chris Banner]

And it'll be hard to make you understand how important he's been in the development of the West.

[Captain Ned Dalton]

I'm sure it will. I'd never put any trust in a man who found it necessary to hide his face.

[Chris Banner]

He has a good reason for that.

[Captain Ned Dalton]

A reason that may seem good to him. Perhaps.

[Chris Banner]

At any rate, he and his Indian friend Tondo have.

[Captain Ned Dalton]

Actually, this becomes more and more interesting. A masked man who's friendly with an Indian. That makes him a renegade, doesn't it?

[Chris Banner]

Not at all, Captain. Tonto isn't an Apache. May I finish with my report?

[Captain Ned Dalton]

Go on.

[Chris Banner]

The Lone Ranger and Tonto have actually seen Crazy Dog's encampment. It's beyond Needle Point in Copper Canyon. He has nearly 200 braves with him. I suggest that you send a messenger to Captain Winthrop at once and ask him to join you here.

[Captain Ned Dalton]

I'll make a note of your suggestion.

[Chris Banner]

What? Wouldn't it be more to the point to act on it?

[Captain Ned Dalton]

That's my decision, isn't it? You were present when Captain Winthrop and I made our plans. We were to ask for reinforcements after one of us had contacted the enemy. That hasn't happened yet.

[Chris Banner]

You have the word.

[Captain Ned Dalton]

The word of a renegade.

[Chris Banner]

You have my word. The man is not a renegade. If he says Crazy Dog Stronghold is in Copper Canyon, that's where it is.

[Captain Ned Dalton]

When I'm convinced of that, I'll send for reinforcements, and not before.

[Chris Banner]

Captain, you'll see no sign of Indians until you're past Needlepoint. After that, it'll be too late to retreat. And with only 50 men, you'll be wiped out.

[Captain Ned Dalton]

I doubt that. Crazy Dog has as many as 200 Braves. And even if he has 50, troopers should be more than a match for them.

[Chris Banner]

With surprise on the side of the Apaches in the sort of terrain you'll find inside the canyon.

[Captain Ned Dalton]

I have complete confidence in my man.

[Chris Banner]

So am I. As long as they're not faced with the impossible.

[Captain Ned Dalton]

That will be all, Banner.

[Chris Banner]

But must be true what they say about you.

[Captain Ned Dalton]

What do you mean?

[Chris Banner]

There's nothing wrong with being young and eager to make a name for yourself, captain. That when you carry Glory hunting to the extent of endangering the lives of your.

[Captain Ned Dalton]

Get out of here, Banner. You're fired.

[Chris Banner]

Good enough. That gives me all the opportunity I need to finish speaking my mind. Both you and Captain Winthrop want to marry the colonel's daughter. Because Winthrop's your senior, you feel you'll have to make a better showing than he does in the field. You've decided this is your chance.

[Captain Ned Dalton]

It's my duty to carry out orders to find Crazy Dog and wipe out his renegade band.

[Lone Ranger]

Wait.

[Captain Ned Dalton]

Ned.

[Chris Banner]

Ned.

[Captain Ned Dalton]

Ned, as a friend. Get out of here, Banner. Get out of here. I'll call the guard. All right, Captain, you win.

[Chris Banner]

And that means you'll lose.

[Narrator]

At the camp beyond the ridge, Chris repeated every word of his conversation with the captain to the Lone Ranger and Toto when he finished.

[Lone Ranger]

Don't you believe there's some chance of the captain changing his mind?

[Chris Banner]

No, sir.

[Lone Ranger]

Well, what do you intend to do? Do?

[Chris Banner]

What can I do?

[Lone Ranger]

You've lost your job. You're a free agent now. Is there anything to prevent your riding to Hawkeye Pass tonight? To Winthrop? Will he listen to you?

[Chris Banner]

Yeah, of course he will. We've worked together before, and he's been out here long enough to have heard of you.

[Lone Ranger]

Well, then.

[Chris Banner]

But if Dalton marches at dawn, as I'm sure he intends to, Winthrop will never reach the canyon in time.

[Lone Ranger]

We may find some way to prevent Dolphin's squadron from getting past Needlepoint in the canyon.

[Captain Ned Dalton]

Oh? How?

[Lone Ranger]

The Canyon's only about 30ft wide there. The trail might be blocked.

[Captain Ned Dalton]

How?

[Lone Ranger]

Otto, when we stopped at Trainer's Cabin a few weeks ago, I noticed a large supply of powder.

[Tonto]

Ah, him use it to blast out tunnel in mine.

[Lone Ranger]

We should be able to borrow some blasting powder.

[Chris Banner]

How do you mean to use it?

[Lone Ranger]

Needle Point. Gets its name from Needle rock at the top of the canyon. It must weigh a hundred tons. If it were blasted loose, it would start a landslide.

[Chris Banner]

And the landslide would block the trail below.

[Lone Ranger]

It should.

[Chris Banner]

But it would only stop the troops temporarily. They could clear away the rubble or dismount and lead their horses over it.

[Lone Ranger]

We'll arrange it so Captain Dalton sees the landslide. You'll think the Indians are responsible, and he should proceed with caution from then on.

[Chris Banner]

At the moment, he doesn't seem to know the meaning of the word. But any delay will be of a help.

[Lone Ranger]

Except a delay. And you're starting for Winthrop.

[Chris Banner]

Well, I'm on my way. Steady until tomorrow.

[Lone Ranger]

Adios.

[Chris Banner]

Adios. Hit up there.

[Narrator]

Shortly before dawn. Captain Dalton conferred with his two lieutenants.

[Captain Ned Dalton]

Your troops will Be ready to ride at first light. We proceed as planned, due west to the opening of Copper Canyon. And we'll take our noon break there. There's a spring. According to this map, we may run into Indians after we enter the canyon.

[Chris Banner]

Wouldn't it be wise then to send

[Captain Ned Dalton]

a small scouting party on ahead? I intend to do that, but we'll not wait until they return. We'll follow them slowly. Any questions? Only one, sir. I haven't seen anything of Chris Banner this morning. He's no longer with us.

[Tonto]

What?

[Captain Ned Dalton]

He questioned my orders last night and I was forced to dispense with his services.

[Chris Banner]

Is that all?

[Captain Ned Dalton]

Yes, Captain. Very well then.

[Lone Ranger]

We move.

[Captain Ned Dalton]

At dawn,

[Narrator]

Camp was broken. The troopers saddled their horses. The sun rose and miles to the west, the opening of Copper Canyon gleamed fiery red. The captain took his place at the head of the column.

[Captain Ned Dalton]

He paid him. Out, out.

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Now to continue by dawn The Lone Ranger and Tonto had placed charges of blasting powder under Needle Rock. Then they rode back along the rim of the canyon to a point where they could see across the plain to the east for miles. A cloud of dust in the distance told him the soldiers were heading in their direction.

[Tonto]

Reach here about noon and make camp near spring.

[Lone Ranger]

Taro, look down below.

[Tonto]

Apache scout?

[Lone Ranger]

Yes. Keep back so he doesn't see us. He doesn't have to be told what that cloud of dust out on the plains means.

[Tonto]

Now I'm right.

[Chris Banner]

Back to Crazy Dog.

[Tonto]

Soon, Chief. No soldiers on way here.

[Lone Ranger]

I'm wondering if I shouldn't ride out

[Tonto]

to meet Captain Dalton, but him think you outlaw?

[Lone Ranger]

I may be able to persuade him I'm not. I may be able to persuade him he's riding into a trap. Any rate, I think I should try.

[Tonto]

Maybe he'll take you prisoner.

[Lone Ranger]

At least I'll have done my best to stop a massacre. You would. At Needle Rock, I am taken prisoner. If the captain refuses to listen to me, set off the blast. I hope I'll see you later. Easy, said a big fellow once he.

[Narrator]

Sergeant Tex McCready, the veteran of a number of campaigns rode up to the captain at the head of the column.

[Tonto]

Easy now, Easy. May I speak to you, captain?

[Captain Ned Dalton]

Of course I did.

[Tonto]

Did you ever hear of Major Bennett and his fight at Wilton Station?

[Captain Ned Dalton]

I've read about it. The help of two civilians, he held off a band of Indians for 12 hours.

[Tonto]

It was never mentioned in the dispatches who the two civilians were. I happen to know. I was with the troops that rode to the major's relief. Well, one of the civilians was an Injun. His name was Tante.

[Captain Ned Dalton]

What? What?

[Tonto]

The other civilian was a masked man called the Lone Ranger.

[Captain Ned Dalton]

Is that so? Why. Why have you told me this?

[Tonto]

I overheard you talking with Chris last night, sir. It was a hard thing to listen to the Lone Ranger being called a

[Chris Banner]

renegade and not do something about it.

[Tonto]

He's a good man, sir. He's a great man.

[Captain Ned Dalton]

Very well, Sergeant. Captain, up ahead, top of the next rise.

[Chris Banner]

Something riding toward us.

[Captain Ned Dalton]

I've never seen a more beautiful horsey,

[Chris Banner]

but the man is wearing a mask.

[Captain Ned Dalton]

Easy with your gun, Lieutenant.

[Tonto]

Easy.

[Lone Ranger]

Is.

[Captain Ned Dalton]

Is that the Lone Ranger, Sergeant?

[Lone Ranger]

Yes, sir.

[Chris Banner]

Ho.

[Andrew Rines]

Easy.

[Lone Ranger]

Steady, big fella. Captain Dalton at your service, sir. Last night I gave Chris Banner some information which he relayed to you. I'd like to persuade you that the information is accurate.

[Captain Ned Dalton]

My. My mind has already been made up.

[Lone Ranger]

To attack, captain.

[Captain Ned Dalton]

To attack at the right time, sir.

[Lone Ranger]

Good.

[Captain Ned Dalton]

I mean, to send a courier to Captain Winthrop at once. Captain, our horses need water. We must continue to the opening of the pass. But we'll wait there until the other squadron joins us.

[Lone Ranger]

That's fine, but there's no need of a courier. Chris Banner rode to Hawkeye Pass last night. Captain Winthrop's men should be on their way here now.

[Captain Ned Dalton]

You bring good news, sir. Much better news than I deserve after the way I acted last night. I should have listened to Chris and believed him when he vouched for you.

[Chris Banner]

I.

[Captain Ned Dalton]

I allowed personal motives to color my judgment. Since then, I've had time to reconsider. And I'm glad you've given me this chance to apologize in person.

[Lone Ranger]

There's no need, sir.

[Captain Ned Dalton]

You're very generous. We will consider it a great honor if you ride with us.

[Lone Ranger]

Of course, Captain.

[Chris Banner]

Troop.

[Lone Ranger]

Troop.

[Chris Banner]

Oh, it helps.

[Lone Ranger]

Ho, Silver. Ho. Easy sleeping fellow.

[Narrator]

At three o' clock that afternoon, the Lone Ranger returned to Needle Rock on the rim of the canyon, where Totto was still waiting for him.

[Lone Ranger]

There's no need to stay here any longer. Toto.

[Tonto]

Sabi. You hear drums?

[Lone Ranger]

Yes.

[Tonto]

Me listen to him all day. Crazy Dogs send out many message. Him say all men who follow him come to stronghold. Their big fight with soldier tonight.

[Lone Ranger]

Not tonight, Totto. Captain Dalton's wedding at the entrance of the canyon for reinforcements.

[Tonto]

But they're where Crazy Dog attack him.

[Chris Banner]

What?

[Tonto]

Crazy Dog knows soldier camp by spring. That what drums say. And that where Apache tack when? When sunshine in eyes.

[Lone Ranger]

The soldiers sunset. They must be warned. But, Tahno, there's no way Crazy Dog could know there are reinforcements on the way.

[Tonto]

No. Him not know. That message say not many soldier. Many Apache.

[Lone Ranger]

Then Captain Winthrop's squadron must be kept out of sight, held back in reserve.

[Tonto]

Not good idea.

[Lone Ranger]

If the soldiers get the best of the first encounter, the Apaches will retreat to their stronghold.

[Tonto]

That's right.

[Lone Ranger]

We have the means to stop them. Taro. This blasting powder will cut off their retreat with a landslide.

[Narrator]

Half an hour later, the Lone Ranger was in captivity. Captain Dalton's tent making plans to meet the impending attack.

[Captain Ned Dalton]

Yes, I agree. Captain Winthrop's men should be held in reserve. I'll send a dispatch to him at once.

[Lone Ranger]

Let me take it, Captain. I know of a box canyon less than half a mile from here where they'll be well hidden.

[Captain Ned Dalton]

North?

[Lone Ranger]

Yes.

[Captain Ned Dalton]

Good. When we're attacked, we'll make a running fight of it toward the north. That will give Winthrop a chance to attack the Apaches on their flank.

[Lone Ranger]

It should work out then if we

[Captain Ned Dalton]

can drive them back into the canyon.

[Lone Ranger]

They'll find the trail to the stronghold blocked. I promise you that.

[Narrator]

Captain Dalton's men were alerted for action and waited nervously through the rest of the afternoon. At last, as the sun dropped low in the western sky, the attack came. A horde of painted savages streamed out of Copper Canyon and raced toward the troopers camp. The soldiers were ready and leaped to their saddles. They fired as they rode to the north, and the Apaches lashed their ponies in a desperate effort to cut them off. Captain Dalton led his men past the canyon where the 2nd Squadron was waiting. Captain Winthrop held his men until the Indians were abreast of the canyon and then gave the order to charge. The Apaches swerved from their pursuit of Captain Dalton's men and the whole complexion of the battle was changed. From retreating, Dalton turned to the charge. The Indians were attacked on two sides, and rather than face a fight against such nearly equal odds, Crazy Dog chose to head back for Copper Canyon. The opening entered the canyon and raced on toward their stronghold. Needle Point loomed ahead, but suddenly

[Captain Ned Dalton]

the

[Narrator]

ground was rocked by an explosion. Needle Rock seemed to rise straight in the air, and then it fell, gouging up tons of red clay as it hurled toward the bottom of the canyon. The air was filled with red dust, and as it settled, the Apaches were faced with a barrier of rocks and clay at least 20ft high. A few of them scrambled from their saddles and started to climb the barrier. Crazy Dog shot them in the back and rallied his renegades to meet the soldiers who were thundering toward them. It was a desperate battle in the waning light, and it was not until Crazy Dog's evil life was ended by a bullet to the heart that the issue was settled. It was not until then that the Apaches, who were still alive, shouted their surrender. Hours later, when the dead had been buried and the wounded cared for, Captain Winthrop knelt beside Ned Dalton, who was lying on a blanket, his legs swathed in bandages.

[Lone Ranger]

We'll need an ambulance to get you home, Ned. I've already sent for it.

[Captain Ned Dalton]

Oh, we'll need more than one ambulance.

[Lone Ranger]

I know. I've sent for everything we have in the way of a vehicle.

[Captain Ned Dalton]

At least there will be no more massacres of women and children.

[Lone Ranger]

No. You'll be decorated for what you did today.

[Captain Ned Dalton]

Why should I? More than anyone else, you planned a strategy. You're wrong there.

[Lone Ranger]

I followed your orders to the letter.

[Captain Ned Dalton]

The man who brought you the orders was the one who planned everything. I'm off to glory, Rodwin.

[Chris Banner]

What?

[Captain Ned Dalton]

Trying to impress Louisa, for instance.

[Lone Ranger]

You managed to do that a long time ago. You're the winner there.

[Captain Ned Dalton]

Trying to impress everyone. It's all over. From now on, I'll just try to be a good soldier.

[Lone Ranger]

The world will call you a hero.

[Captain Ned Dalton]

No, not after it reads my report of today's action. The world will soon find out how easy it is to be a hero if one has the help of the Lone Ranger.

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Sam.

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