The Great Bend Settlement (AFRS) | The Lone Ranger (10-29-51)

Summary

Old Time Radio Westerns — Episode Summary

Podcast: Old Time Radio Westerns
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Episode: "The Great Bend Settlement (AFRS)" | The Lone Ranger (Original Airdate: 10-29-51)
Release Date: August 22, 2025

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Main Theme / Purpose

This episode transports listeners to the raw, untamed frontiers of the American West, as presented through a freshly restored classic episode of The Lone Ranger. In “The Great Bend Settlement,” intrigue brews around fur traders, a precariously positioned wagon train of German immigrants, looming threats from renegade bands, and tensions with Native tribes. Through daring heroics and shrewd diplomacy, the Lone Ranger works to defuse violence, uncover criminal schemes, and forge understanding in a land where law and justice walk a narrow trail.

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Key Discussion Points and Insights

Setting the Scene: Tensions on the Frontier

• [03:26] The story opens at an Indian camp, where fur traders Duff Simpson and Gib Gandy, after plying the men with potent liquor, have swindled the tribe out of valuable furs.

  • Simpson remarks: “They had to feed him something like that so as we could trade him out of those furs they had. Wait til Chief Lone Bear gets back here and finds what’s happened. He’s gonna raise quite a ruckus.”

• [05:09] Owlhead, a feared renegade Indian leader, demands a share of the traders’ spoils and warns them of the consequences of double-crossing him.

  • Owlhead: “You not do, you die.”

The Great Bend Settlement: A Crossroads of Hope and Greed

• [06:58] Great Bend, run by the enterprising Jess McCool, is portrayed as both a last stop for supplies and a potential flashpoint. A German immigrant wagon train arrives seeking provisions and safe passage.

  • McCool warns: “If I was leading a band of settlers, I wouldn’t go on from here... Not without a troop escort... There’s renegades out there.”

• [09:56] Simpson and Gandy, eyeing the gold-laden immigrants, plot with Owlhead’s gang to rob the train. Their plan: stir up trouble, frame the Native band, steal the gold, and disappear before authorities arrive.

  • Simpson: “We’re not sneaking in on them. We’re taking over complete. You, I and Owlhead with his gang.”

Treachery and Deceit: The Robbery Scheme

• [12:54] Simpson impersonates Indian Commissioner Palmer, convincing the trusting Hans Emmerich to break camp and lead his vulnerable party into harm’s way.
  • Simpson (posing as Palmer): “It’s very important that you get your people together now, right away and head west. I’ll lead you to soldiers, then they’ll guard you.”

The Lone Ranger Intervenes

• [15:44] As events escalate, the Lone Ranger and his companion Tonto spot urgent smoke signals: Chief Lone Bear is summoning his braves to war after learning of the traders’ treachery.

  • Lone Ranger: “Huddle, look at those smoke signals... Indians go on the warpath. But why? We spoke with Chief Lone Bear yesterday...”

• [16:50] At the village, the Lone Ranger persuades Chief Lone Bear to delay retaliation, promising justice:

  • Lone Ranger: “Give me two days, chief. Two days on my own. You promise not to start a war on the white men and I promise not to notify the soldiers or anyone who might harm your warriors.”

The Ambush — and its Foiling

• [20:10] Tonto discovers the planned ambush: Simpson will lead the train into Owlhead’s and Gandy’s trap.

  • Tonto: “Me hear him say other white men lead train. It’s a trap and there isn’t any time to waste.”

• [21:49] The Lone Ranger rides ahead, halting the train just before disaster. He unmasks Simpson’s deception to the bewildered immigrants.

  • Hans Emmerich: “Hans, look, he’s wearing a mask. The man who comes—a bandit!”
  • Lone Ranger [22:44]: “Yes, I wear a mask, but I don’t pretend to be a person I’m not. I mean you’re not Tom Palmer. You’re Duff Simpson, a murdering crook.”

The Battle and Justice Restored

• [24:16] As the ambush begins, the Lone Ranger orchestrates a hasty wagon-circle defense. Firing erupts. The Ranger personally dispatches Gandy, then wings Owlhead, breaking the attack.

  • Lone Ranger [24:51]: “Got him. That takes care of Gandy. Gotta get Owlhead.”

• [25:20] Just as hope falters, Chief Lone Bear and his braves sweep in—not to attack the immigrants, but to rout the renegades.

  • Lone Ranger [25:20]: “Those are good Indians, your friends, if you be friendly with them. That’s Chief Lone Bear leading them. I’ll introduce you to him...”

• [26:33] At the episode’s conclusion, there’s a mood of reconciliation and possibility, as the German settlers decide to remain at Great Bend and build a future in friendship with their Native neighbors.

  • Hans Emmerich: “Maybe we should not go further west, but instead go back to Great Bend... we could develop it until it becomes a great city.”

  • Chief Lone Bear: “Now we live in peace with white brothers. Yeah, thanks to the masked man doing all that he did.”

  • The Legend Grows:

    • Final moment:
    • German Emigrant: “Chief, you came to help us because this mask man ask you... Surely you know who he is.”
    • Chief Lone Bear: “Ah, him great man. Him Lone Ranger.”

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (with Timestamps)

• The traders’ cynicism:

  • [04:08] “They had to feed him something like that so as we could trade him out of those furs they had. Wait til Chief Lone Bear gets back here and finds what’s happened.” (Duff Simpson)

• A threat made clear:

  • [05:27] “You not do, you die.” (Owlhead)

• Blunt warning from McCool:

  • [08:38] “I wouldn’t go on without a troop escort... not that the regular tribes did the killing but probably Owlhead and his renegades. A real bad bunch...” (Jess McCool)

• Conspiracy revealed:

  • [11:23] “You want to rob that bunch of Germans, eh?... We’re not sneaking in on them. We’re taking over complete. You, I and Owlhead with his gang...” (Duff Simpson)

• The Lone Ranger’s plea for trust:

  • [16:50] “Give me two days, chief. Two days on my own. You promise not to start a war on the white men and I promise not to notify the soldiers or anyone who might harm your warriors.” (Lone Ranger)

• The unmasking of evil:

  • [22:44] “I mean you’re not Tom Palmer. You’re Duff Simpson, a murdering crook.” (Lone Ranger)

• The defense of the innocent:

  • [24:26] “Wait till they get close to us. All right now, let them have it.” (Lone Ranger)

• Justice by collaboration:

  • [26:33] “Indians take renegades who them not kill give to soldiers. Now, this is justice. Justice as it should be.” (Chief Lone Bear)

• The passing of legend:

  • [27:27] “Ah, him great man. Him Lone Ranger.” (Chief Lone Bear)

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Important Story Beats and Timestamps

• [03:26] — Simpson and Gandy swindle the Indian camp
• [05:09] — Owlhead confronts the traders
• [06:58] — Arrival of German emigrant train at Great Bend
• [09:56] — Simpson and Gandy plot a heist with Owlhead
• [12:54] — Simpson impersonates the Indian Commissioner, guiding the immigrants into a trap
• [15:44] — The Lone Ranger observes rising smoke; Chief Lone Bear summons his braves
• [16:50] — The Lone Ranger strikes a bargain with Chief Lone Bear for two days to capture the criminals
• [20:10] — Tonto uncovers the ambush plan
• [21:49] — The Lone Ranger intercepts and warns the wagon train
• [22:44] — Lone Ranger exposes Simpson; battle preparations begin
• [24:16] — Wagon circle; battle vs. Owlhead’s gang
• [25:20] — Chief Lone Bear and his braves rout the renegades
• [26:33] — Reconciliation; settlers plan to stay at Great Bend
• [27:27] — The Lone Ranger rides off, legend affirmed

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Overall Tone & Style

• Classic Lone Ranger: brisk, direct, values-driven, with earnest characters and clear lines between right and wrong.
• Engaging dramatization, vivid sound design (emphasized in podcast’s restoration), classic Western music, and clipped frontier speech.
• Themes of justice, honor, redemption, and multicultural respect and understanding.

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In Summary

This restored radio classic offers a microcosm of the Western mythos: danger and duress on the frontier, villainy from within and without, and a hero whose courage and wisdom prevent tragedy. Through wit, grit, and an unwavering sense of justice, the Lone Ranger averts disaster, earning peace for both settlers and Native tribes. The story closes with friendship forged, the land’s promise renewed, and the legend of the masked rider riding on.

Transcript

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When you hear that galloping horse, it's a lone ranger. The Indian camp, which had been the scene of great hilarity a few hours previously, was now strangely quiet. The women and children, as usual, remained inside their teepees, but the men, except for a few young bucks who reeled about unsteadily whooping and laughing, lay on the ground sleeping. The two fur traders, Doc Simpson and Gib Gandy, finished packing the large assortment of pelts they received in barter, loaded them onto their pack mules and prepared to ride off. Simpson looked around the camp and smiled.

[Lone Ranger]

Look at him. They'd are dead. And joined him. Duff, that sure was mighty powerful liquid we filled him up with this time. They had to feed him something like that so as we could trade him out of those furs they had. Wait til Chief Lone Bear gets back here and finds what's happened. He's gonna raise quite a ruckus. Gabby, you're not fooling. Steady there. Easy. We'll go out of the reserve by the east rail. Uh oh. Duff, look who's coming. Owlhead. Yeah, Plum. Forgot about him. How could you? He brought us here. He's supposed to share with us on this deal. He and his men. You ready there, all head. You can't go without him. He and his gang will make trouble. There you go. He'll ride off. Forget all head. You're crazy. We've been waiting for you. Come on, we'll talk things over once we get out of the reserve. Well, it starts.

[Narrator]

A few miles away. The three horsemen came to a stop amid a grove of trees at the bottom of the great hills that looked down on the main trail. Owlhead, murderous leader of a renegade Indian band, knew Simpson and Gandy for the wily crooks they were. He was demanding of them, as Simpson proposed, that they separate.

[Lone Ranger]

We not separate. We stay together. We take you to Injun camp, you make trade. Now you come to camp of Owl head. Sure, Owlhead, sure. It's what we're going to do. But not now, not today. No, not today. Tomorrow. First we have to trade some of the furs we have, we promise you. Guns, food to eat. Stuff to drink. That's what you wanted, wasn't it? For you and your gang want money too. Gold. Sure. Sure. And you're gonna get it. Where's the nearest place we can sell part of this stuff we have? Drake Bend ranch house at Drake Bend? That's right. Jess McCool's place is there. The only store and trading post near here. Next is more than a hundred miles away. Right. But you can't go to Great Bend with us. There's soldiers in these parts lately looking for you and your gang. They see you and they'd kill you. Going in the Great Bend by ourselves to save us for you. You come back tomorrow, you'll come to place we hide. Sure, sure. That's a promise. You'll do this. Sure. You'll not do, you die. We realize that. Owlhead. Owlhead and men need guns. Chief Lone Bear find out what Owlhead do today. Chief Lone Bear on war path against Owlhead. He won't like you letting us bamboozle his tribe, that's sure. But you will have the guns to fight him. You will see.

[Narrator]

Great Bend was an ideal spot on the Overland Trail, located near a river protected by high hills and covered by rich soil. But in spite of its name and advantages, Great Bend was merely the name given to the ranch house and trading post. Built by Elderly Jess McCool. It was the last isolated trading post where wagon trains might stop before going into Indian territory. McCool, who ran the post himself, had somehow accumulated an unbelievable supply of goods ranging from food to rough clothes, tools and materials. It was near sundown when Jess McCool heard a sound he hadn't heard in days. A wagon train was entering the grounds outside his ranch house. He walked to the door and watched the eight wagon stop as the men leap from the driver's seat and helped the women from the wagons. McCool's practice. Die. Catalog them at once.

[Lone Ranger]

Germans. More of those German immigrants. Maybe I'll be able to talk to this bunch. Hi there, folks. Hi.

[Narrator]

One man, tall, broad shouldered and imposing, spoke to the group for a few minutes. Then he and a younger man left them and came to where Jess McCool waited in front of the ranch house.

[Lone Ranger]

Navigates then. It's good to see you, sir. We gate yourself, mister. Figured you were German. Shake. Yeah. The name's McCool. Jess McCool. It's a pleasure. My name is Hans Emerick, and my friend is Carl Humboldt. Well, hi, Carl. Put it there. Greetings, sir. You folks want to stop off here, I reckon. Yeah. We need provisions, sir. And if possible, we would stay here for the night. You reckon I can take care of you? Not right here. Where would we stay, sir? Build a few shacks in a stable up the road about a quarter of a mile ahead. That's where you'll stay. But you know if I was leading a band of settlers, I wouldn't go on from here. You would not. You. You do not think it is safe for us to go on from here? I wouldn't go on without a troop escort and all that. The Injuns made a treaty with us and they don't like the way a lot of our people are breaking it. Not that the regular tribes did the killing but probably Owlhead and his renegades. A real bad bunch, so. But if you got your permit to pass through the territory. No, we haven't. That is why we came here. We would see the Indian commissioner. No one was at his office who could issue us a permit. We were told he would be here. Well, he's not. So all things considered, you better stay on till he comes back. Now, what is it you'd like in the way of provisions?

[Narrator]

Duff Simpson and Give Gandy rode down from the hills to Great Bend at the moment the wagon train was leaving for the temporary quarters away from Jess McCool's trading post. They watched it over their shoulders, then entered McCool's place. The old man greeted them.

[Lone Ranger]

Getting to be a mighty busy place today. Hi, gentlemen. Hi. That train's starting into the Territory. This hour of day? No, just laying up for the night at my shacks up the road. Maybe they'll lay up longer than that, though. Sickness among them. No. Didn't get themselves a permit to go through the Indian Territory. They'll have to wait till Commissioner Palmer gets back. Oh, yeah. He and some soldiers went through here yesterday, didn't they? Yep. Probably won't be back for three or four days. That'll make those Germans restless, I reckon, staying over here all that time. But it'll be good for me, getting their business and all. Hey, Germans, huh? Yeah, but they're just loaded with gold. Those Germans that come out here usually are. They're wise. Gold gets you by anywhere. They have much? I don't know. Didn't bother to ask. They paid in gold for what they ordered, but that's no concern of mine. Now, what is it you fellas want?

[Narrator]

It was dark when Simpson and Gandy left the ranch house having bought but few guns and supplies a short distance from the place they stopped, Duff Simpson explained why he had given certain signals to give Gandy inside.

[Lone Ranger]

We're staying here. That's why we won't even try to.

[Narrator]

Trade any of these furs that McCool.

[Lone Ranger]

Not yet anyway. Not till we get real rich with gold. I was thinking the same thing, Duff. You want to rob that bunch of Germans, eh? Yeah. They left thousands of dollars on them, you can be sure of that. Gonna be hard sneaking in on a bunch that size. There were eight wagons in that train. We're not sneaking in on them. We're taking over a complete. You, I and Owlhead with his gang. Owlhead and his gang? Sure. You're gonna ride onto their hideout right now, taking some of the guns we bought from McCool just now. Tell them about this train. It's carrying guns and ammunition, lots of cloth and other things they like too. But not about the gold. No, no, no. That's for us. Uh huh. Let them ride down on the train.

[Narrator]

Get rid of the people on it.

[Lone Ranger]

And let them take everything else they want. But we grab the gold and we bid them goodbye. Set out east before Commissioner Palmer and his army bunch ever knows what happens. But you got to get that train on the road before we can attack it. They haven't a permit and nothing. I'll handle that part. They'll go on the road before dawn.

[Narrator]

With me leading them. After midnight, when he was sure that Jess McCool had retired, Duff Simpson made his way to the ground where the wagon crane had stopped. Women and children slept in the few cabins there and the men rested under blankets on the ground. One of the men on guard had stopped Simpson as he entered the area. When he explained his purpose for coming there, the guard led him to where Hans Emmerich slept. The man shook Emmerich's shoulders to awaken him.

[Lone Ranger]

Hans. Hans, wake up. Wake up. Hans. Hans, please. It's Karl. Wake up. Oh, Karl. What's the matter, Hans? The Commissioner's with me. The who? Mr. Emmerich, I'm sorry to disturb you like this. I'm Indian Commissioner Palmer. Jess McCool tells me you have no permit to enter the Territory. And if you want one. Oh, yeah, that's a sohe commission. Well, I have it all ready for you. Only it's very important that you get your people together now, right away and head west. But hair commission. It'll be dawn a few hours. Either come now or I can't let you pass through. I'm going west myself. I have a company of soldiers waiting for me some 20 miles inside the Territory. I'll lead you to them and they'll guard you. From then on? Yeah. Why that is wonderful, Herr Commissioner. But of course we go. I wake up my men at once. We'll be ready in an hour. Men. George, Philip, wake up. Wake up everyone. Wake up. The women get the horses ready. We go west.

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[Narrator]

When the Lone Ranger and Toto broke camp and started eastward through the hills of the Indian territory. On top of a ridge, they stopped to study the eastern sky. Suddenly, the Lone Ranger leaned from his horse, touched Toto's shoulder and directed the Indian's attention to puffs of smoke rising from a not too distant hill.

[Lone Ranger]

Paulo, look at those smoke signals. King of Saudi. Something bad happened. Oh, like what signals call Indians to Chief Lone Bear. The smoke comes from his village. Ah, say braves come at once. Indians go on warpath. The warpath. But why? We spoke with Chief Lone Bear yesterday. He'd been with Commissioner Palmer. He convinced the Commissioner that his braves didn't attack that wagon train last week. He mad at bad Indians who Do, but not mad at white men. Now he's calling his men to go to war. Otto, we must learn what this is all about. We're going to see Chief Lone Bear. At once, monsieur. What's coming?

[Narrator]

Only the persuasion of Toto permitted the Lone Rangers accompanying him past the sentinels who guarded the Indian village. Chief Lone Bear told them how two fur traders using liquid fire and cheap cloth and trinkets had swindled his braves of a fortune in furs. Not until he'd returned during the night and he learned the story from his befuddled and revenge bent warriors. Angry though he had been with them, Chief Lone Bear agreed that this indignity by the white men would not go unpunished.

[Lone Ranger]

Only war will make Injun happy. White men except him with mask on face act bad always to Injun. No, you're wrong, Chief. There are bad white men. Yes, but Then I'll get bad Indians like Owlhead. Huddle's right, chief. Commissioner Palmer didn't blame you or your brothers for the raid on the wagon train last week. Because me tell him Owl Head and bad Injuns do that. Exactly. He knew Owl Head wasn't like the rest of you. Nor were the men with Owl Head. The same is true of those two who swindled and hurt your people. Chief. You know what they look like? May not see em. Dog Ear see em? No. Em, he tell how they look. Me get Dog Ear.

[Narrator]

The Indian named Dog Ear came to the chief, described the two traders to the Lone Ranger and added the names he had heard them call each other.

[Lone Ranger]

Thank you, Dog Ear. You don't have to tell me anymore, Chief. I know those men he described. They are bad. And the Great White Father would like to get them as much as your braves would. Who they? Duff Simpson and Gib Gandy. Chief Lone Bear. I'll get those men. They have a day start. Yes, but they're carrying furs. There's no place that can sell them within 200 miles from here. Post at Great Bend. No. Jeff McCool couldn't pay for the loot they stole. Chief Tunnel. Now get those crooks or we'll make sure the soldiers or some other authorities do your word good. Word you say, I believe. But Injuns not settled for word. Give me two days, chief. Two days on my own. You promise not to start a war on the white men and I promise not to notify the soldiers or anyone who might harm your warriors. Two days. Get as you say. Two days. We not war till that time. We wait. Believe you do Right. We'll certainly try. Come, Toto. We haven't any time to lose.

[Narrator]

Easy, Scott.

[Lone Ranger]

Easy, fella. Thank you, Chief. Me wait.

[Narrator]

Using every shortcut they knew, the Lone Ranger and Tahto gallop through the hills above the main trail. They were nearing the end of the territory at the spot called the Divide, when another unexpected sight met their eyes. There, on a rise in the ground above the road, hidden by trees, was a band of about 30 nondescript Indians led by a white man. The party was looking down on the road.

[Lone Ranger]

I'll use my field glasses. Now. Let me see what Oto, the white man is Gandhi. Oh, he'll not get far. We find him quick. And the Indian beside him is Owl Head. I'm sure of that. Although they don't see us, we'll ride down to where they are and try to get in behind them. It's not hard to do. Kimasabi. We go there. We get off horse, crawl through high grass bushes. Listen. Yes, we'll do that. Taro, come on. Come, scout, come.

[Narrator]

Tato had left the Lone Ranger in a spot a few hundred yards away from Gib Gandy and the Indians. Now, after more than an hour, he returned to where the Lone Ranger waited in the underbrush.

[Lone Ranger]

He must have it. Me hide. Me hear him talk. Me know why them wait.

[Narrator]

Briefly. Tottle told him of the wagon train that was expected before high noon and the murderous ambush that was planned.

[Lone Ranger]

Me hear him say other white men lead train. It's a trap and there isn't any time to waste. We can't look for Commissioner Palmer and the soldiers because we don't know where they are. We warn train, kemosabe. It won't be enough, Taro. If it's close to this spot, they'll come after it. There's only one hope we have aside from hauling the wagon train. What? That Kimasabe. Ride back to Chief Lone Bear. Tell him what we've learned. He'll know another massacre may mean an all out war against all Indians. He'll have a chance to revenge his warriors and at the same time see justice done. Ask him to please come with his men as soon as possible.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger and Toto led their horses back up to the hills where they could be neither seen nor heard by the men in ambush.

[Lone Ranger]

Get him up.

[Narrator]

Then as Toto set out over the trail they had traveled a short time ago, the masked man rolled eastward, heading down towards the main trail which he kept in sight always. Doc Simpson rode in front of the wagon train. As it neared the straightaway road that would lead to the Divide. But it was Hans Emmerich in the lead wagon who first saw the man charging down from the hills on a great white horse.

[Lone Ranger]

Carl the commissioner. Look.

[Narrator]

He stopped his wagon, and those behind him did the same. Before Duff Simpson could protest, Amarik leaped from the wagon to the ground, followed by Carl Humboldt.

[Lone Ranger]

Look. He's waving his head at us. He makes signs for us to stop. Ho, ho. Ay, ho. Ay, ho. Hey, what's the idea? Not the rider. He's coming fast. It's plain to see. He's making signs for us to stop. I'll make any signs to stop. Who's in charge of this train now? You are here, Commissioner. Hans, look. He's wearing a mask. The man who comes a bandit, but no Hans. You see, he holds his hands high above his head in friendly greetings. All right, you fellas get back there. Let me handle this.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger galloped onto the scene, which he took in with a single glance. He recognized Doc Simpson, but pretended to ignore him. Realizing the man had him at a disadvantage, the masked man smiled and lowered his arms slowly, almost imperceptibly, as he spoke to the two men behind Simpson.

[Lone Ranger]

Who's in charge of this train? I am. I mean, the head commissioner. He is in charge. Commissioner. Yes, Commissioner Tom Palmer. There are Indians ahead waiting to ambush you. Indians? Indians? You're lying. There are no Indians in these parts. No soldiers are waiting for us. That is who makes. There are renegade engines waiting to hold up this train. They intend to massacre you and take everything you have, especially gold. Don't pay any attention to this man. He's a bandit. He wears a mask. Yes, I wear a mask, but I don't pretend to be a person. I'm not. What do you mean? I mean you're not Tom Palmer. You're Duff Simpson, a murdering crook. Oh, that shit Here, will. Too late, Simpson. I was expecting that. What did you do? What was it you said? You must believe what I tell you. But first let someone bandage that man and tie him up. He's dangerous. He was leading you into a trap.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger told of what he and Tahto had learned. His manner was convincing, and Emmerich and the other men who had gathered behind him listened with set lips as the masked man finished.

[Lone Ranger]

And so you'll have to ride back to Great Bend and wait until the real commissioner and his troops do return. Prince is too late. Look. Coming from the hills back there. Indians. And they're coming this way. Get calm, we are attacked. Strangers like you say they are going to attack. They must have had a scout watching for you. Put that man in the wagon. Do not let him escape. Quick, circle your wagon. Get your guns ready. Stay inside the circle and fire as they attack. Fire through the wheels. But hurry. Hurry on.

[Narrator]

Led by the Lone Ranger, the emigrants worked feverishly. The wagons were circled haphazardly. When the oncoming band of Indians led by Gib Gandhi started to fire.

[Lone Ranger]

He blow. Hold your fire till they get near, then give it to them. Don't be afraid. Wait till they get close to us. All right now, let them have it.

[Narrator]

Indians fell from their horses as the emigrants fired. Those who were behind the fallen rode away from the wagons and started to ride around them in a circle. The Lone Ranger aimed carefully at the one white man.

[Lone Ranger]

Got him. That takes care of Gandy. Gotta get Al head.

[Narrator]

For more than two hours, the emigrants, led by the Lone Ranger, held off the Indians, whose casualties by that time were more than half. It was then that the Lone Ranger drew a bead on the renegade leader, Owlhead, who up to that time had stayed out of rifle range. He fired and the Indian fell from his horse.

[Lone Ranger]

There he goes. Now, let's see how they do without their leader. They are afraid, see? They right away. We have got them now. Strangers. My eyes. Do they see right. They hide away, those Indians. They always do when they lose their leader. Too bad I couldn't get Owl Head sooner. Hunts, we are lost. Hunts, see. From the other side comes now many Indians. Hundreds of them. We are lost. Oh, we cannot hold them, or they are too many. Look, Mr. Emerick, they're not coming this way. See? They're going after the renegades we drove off. No, but is this. I. I cannot believe this. Those are good Indians, your friends, if you be friendly with them. That's Chief Lone Bear leading them. I'll introduce you to him when he and his men have finished their job on the renegade.

[Narrator]

The sun had passed its zenith and was lowering into the western sky. A band of German emigrants and the greater band of Indians sat around a fire and talked to each other as Toto sometimes acted as interpreter. Among the wounded prisoners they had placed against the wheels of the covered wagons were Duff Simpson and Gib Gandy.

[Lone Ranger]

Chief Lombare. Chief, are you going to turn these men over to Commissioner Palmer? Indians get back furs. Indians take renegades who them not kill give to soldiers. Now, this is justice. Justice as it should be. It is, I think. Why? Maybe we should not Go further west, but instead go back to Great Bend. Hans, what is this you say? Why, this place of Great Bend is wonderful. As our friend Ches McCool has told us, we could develop it until it becomes a great city. It could be. It's a very nice place. And we would not go into Indian territory to violate the lands of these friends we have just made. That is right, Chief Lone Bear. You understand what we say? Ah, brothers, it make Indian heap glad. Now we live in peace with white brothers. Yeah, thanks to the masked man doing all that he did. But Hans, where is he? Suddenly the masked man is gone. But he was here. There he is on his horse, ready to ride away with the Indian who is his friend. You see, he waves to us. Auf Wiedersehen. Auf Wiedersehen. Let's come. Ah, all this is just like some dream come true. Chief, you came to help us because this mask man ask you now tell us, surely you know who he is. Ah, him great man. Him Lone Ranger.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger rode from the spot where the railroad tracks had been torn up by the outlaws. He leaped from his horse as he saw the train approaching and ran onto the track, waving his arms. But the engineer saw him and opened the throttle.

[Lone Ranger]

It's bandits. They're trying to stop us. I'm going to run him down.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger leaped from the track as the train sped by. Then a hail of bullets from the cars fell around him. A train with a fortune in gold and a carload of passengers speeds on to a trap of death. Instead of preventing a wholesale slaughter, the Lone Ranger becomes a target for death himself. Is it too late to save the death train? Be sure to listen to this next thrill packed Lone Ranger adventure.

[Lone Ranger]

The Lone Ranger is presented through the.

[Narrator]

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[Lone Ranger]

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[Andrew Rines]

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[Lone Ranger]

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[Lone Ranger]

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