The Immigrant Settler | Dr. Sixgun (10-21-54)

Summary

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Podcast Summary:

Old Time Radio Westerns
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Episode: The Immigrant Settler | Dr. Sixgun (Original air date: 10-21-54)
Published: October 31, 2025

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Overview

This episode revives a classic Dr. Sixgun story from 1954—“The Immigrant Settler”—where themes of prejudice, vigilante justice, courage, and redemption are tackled through the lens of Old West drama. Dr. Sixgun, the gun-toting frontier doctor, faces a wave of bigotry directed at immigrant settlers, orchestrated by masked vigilantes. With the help of the gypsy peddler Pablo and a talking raven, Dr. Sixgun confronts intolerance and brings a community face-to-face with its conscience.

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Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Setting the Scene: The Lawless Frontier

• [01:32–03:10]
  Introduction to Dr. Sixgun (Gray Matson, M.D.), a compassionate and justice-driven doctor in 1870s Indian Territory.
• Pablo the Peddler introduces himself and Midnight, his talking raven. Their travels bring them to a struggling immigrant farming family, the Larsons.

2. The Immigrant Struggle and Rising Intolerance

• [04:23–06:01]
  Pablo visits the Larsons, offering wares on credit, signifying the mutual support among settlers.
• The community’s economic hardship is palpable; “The rocks still hold a mortgage to our land.”

3. Confrontation: The Night Riders Threaten

• [06:03–08:18]
  A masked group, the Night Riders, invades the Larsons’ home, threatening violence unless they leave:

  “We ain’t to see that this territory ain’t overrun by immigrants and squatters like you folks. This is free land. It’s free for them we want on. It don’t include your kind.” ([07:01])

• Niels Larson’s defiance is met with physical violence:

  “You think that I am frightened by men who are too cowardly to show their faces?” – Niels Larson ([07:20])

• Dr. Sixgun tends to the wounded Niels, but is more worried about the damage to his spirit:

  “His head can be fixed, Mrs. Larson. His heart concerns me more.” ([08:18])

4. Seeking Justice and Community Apathy

• [09:08–12:46]
  Dr. Sixgun and Pablo urge Sheriff Garrett to intervene. The Sheriff is reluctant, claiming,

  “The boys are just getting rid of a little steam. Nobody's getting killed.” ([10:41])

• Dr. Sixgun tries to recruit deputies, only to encounter indifference or fear. Even decent townsfolk excuse the Night Riders as “just a little fun.”

5. Moral Dilemma and Internal Conflict

• [13:39–15:55]
  Fred Graham, a store owner, is pressured by his peers to join the Night Riders, despite his wife Myra’s growing unease:

  “If you were half the man I thought you were when we were married...” — Myra ([13:25])

• Myra courageously warns Dr. Sixgun about the Night Riders’ plans, showing the women’s moral clarity amidst the men’s rationalizations.

6. Turning the Tables: Dr. Sixgun Plots a Trap

• [16:29–18:21]
  Myra reveals the target is Pablo. Dr. Sixgun convinces Pablo to become the bait in a plan to expose the Night Riders.
• Pablo, ever the survivor, jokes:

  “I will consult Midnight… He says he already has feathers and what is a little tar among ravens.” ([17:18])

7. The Ruse at the Saloon: Faking Betrayal

• [18:57–21:05] In public, Dr. Sixgun and Pablo stage a quarrel, convincing the Night Riders of Pablo’s isolation and guilt, and solidifying their resolve.

8. The Night Riders’ Reckoning

• [21:06–24:47] The Night Riders attempt to tar and feather Pablo, but he appears to die after a beating. Dr. Sixgun tells the men they are murderers, triggering panic.

  The men are faced with the gravity of their actions:

  “Night riding is one thing, but killing is another.” ([23:23])

9. Justice Through Cunning

• [24:47–27:42]
  Dr. Sixgun and the sheriff investigate, using gentian violet (a staining agent) in cider to identify the masked Night Riders by their stained mouths:

  “Every night rider who was at my place last night is going to be walking around with a purple tub for about a week just like yours, Kirk.” — Dr. Sixgun ([25:28])

• With this evidence, the sheriff arrests the ringleader, Kurt, and the other participants.

10. Cleansing the Soul: Forgiveness and Self-Reflection

• [27:42–30:49] Dr. Sixgun addresses the captured Night Riders:

  “You men are guilty of murdering your own souls. What’s decent and good in you.” ([29:00])

• Pablo refuses to press charges, believing the men have punished themselves enough. The sheriff urges the group to remember the lesson and change.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “His head can be fixed, Mrs. Larson. His heart concerns me more.” — Dr. Sixgun ([08:18])
• “You think that I am frightened by men who are too cowardly to show their faces?” — Niels Larson ([07:20])
• “I have no wish to punish them, Sheriff. They have harmed themselves more than they have harmed me.” — Pablo ([30:35])
• “You men are guilty of murdering your own souls. What’s decent and good in you.” — Dr. Sixgun’s climactic moral condemnation ([29:00])
• Pablo’s humor about being tarred and feathered:

  “He says he already has feathers and what is a little tar among ravens.” ([17:18])

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Important Timestamps

• [01:32] – Opening narration, introduction of Dr. Sixgun
• [04:23] – Pablo’s arrival at immigrant farmhouse
• [06:03] – The Night Riders threaten the Larsons
• [09:08] – Dr. Sixgun appeals to law enforcement
• [13:39] – Fred is drawn into the Night Riders’ plans
• [15:46] – Myra warns Dr. Sixgun
• [16:29] – Dr. Sixgun and Pablo decide to fight back
• [18:57] – The staged saloon confrontation
• [21:06] – The Night Riders’ attack
• [24:47] – The gentian violet trick exposes the vigilantes
• [27:42] – Confrontation and confession in the jailhouse
• [29:00] – Dr. Sixgun’s moral speech
• [30:35] – Pablo’s forgiveness

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Tone & Style

The episode interweaves tension, moral reflection, and moments of humor, maintaining the original gravitas and warmth of 1950s radio drama, with spirited music cues, period dialect, and character-driven storytelling.

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Conclusion

The Immigrant Settler stands as an allegorical tale, using the Wild West to explore perennial social issues: prejudice, mob mentality, and redemption. Dr. Sixgun’s medicine for “the sickness of hate” is courage, cunning, and forgiveness—reminding both 1950s and modern audiences of the ongoing struggle for justice and humanity.

Transcript

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[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 / Dr. Six Gun (Carl Weber)]

Across the rugged Indian territory rides a tall young man on a mission of mercy. His medical bag strapped on one hip, his six shooter on the other. This is Dr. Six Gun, another episode in the exciting adventure series Dr. Six.

[Fred / Supporting Characters]

Guard.

[Narrator / Dr. Six Gun (Carl Weber)]

Gray Matson, M.D. was the gun toting frontier doctor who roamed the length and breadth of the old Indian territory. Friend and position to white man and Indian alike. The symbol of justice and mercy in the lawless west of the 1870s, this legendary figure was known to all as Dr. Six Gun.

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[Narrator / Dr. Six Gun (Carl Weber)]

I am Pablo the Peddler. In my back are many things. Trinkets of Spanish silver. A shoal for a bride, a shroud for a widow. Balm for an aching heart. A potion for young lovers. My place of business is the open road. The back of a mu anywhere along the thousands of miles that make up the Indian territory. No, I Haven't forgotten you, old crow. Excuse me. Black raven. This one. This talking raven is my business partner. Midnight. Between us, we have seen our share of strange things. Hey, old bird. There was the time when my good friend Duck Six Gun had to cure an epidemic. A strange disease which infects men whose heart is filled with hatred. The first sign of the sickness was revealed when I was peddling my wares at the home of an immigrant settler.

[Fred / Supporting Characters]

Sit down, Mr. Pedler. Sit down.

[Narrator / Dr. Six Gun (Carl Weber)]

Thank you. Thank you, Irma. Poor Mr. Pedler. A glass of wine? Thank you, but I. Nonsense. The best Norwegian May wine. Well, a drop, perhaps. In this desert we do not often have visitors. Well, perhaps I can interest you in a few trimings. My assistant will open my pack.

[Fred / Supporting Characters]

Assistant?

[Narrator / Dr. Six Gun (Carl Weber)]

This intelligent raven here. Watch Midnight. Hello.

[Fred / Supporting Characters]

Hello.

[Narrator / Dr. Six Gun (Carl Weber)]

Immortal to that. Midnight, untie the pack. It's being difficult. Midnight, if you wish to continue as my business associate, open the pack. Perhaps if we offer him some wine. Here, old friend.

[Fred / Supporting Characters]

Drink.

[Narrator / Dr. Six Gun (Carl Weber)]

All right. Now the pack. Well, that is better.

[Fred / Supporting Characters]

Wonderful.

[Narrator / Dr. Six Gun (Carl Weber)]

Now then, what have we here? Fine lace from Spain. Old gingham from Philadelphia. I am afraid, Mr. Pedric, we do not have the money to buy trinkets. We are only a short while here. And the rocks still hold a mortgage to our land. Oh, well, you select what you like. I will stop by in a month or a year. And if you can pay well and good. If not, Pablo extends unlimited credit to honest folk in a month or years.

[Fred / Supporting Characters]

Myself.

[Narrator / Dr. Six Gun (Carl Weber)]

Someone wishes to get inside very urgently. Look out the window.

[Fred / Supporting Characters]

Army. Oh, it is late for nine men on horses. Here. With your mask. Quite. Pillowcase.

[Narrator / Dr. Six Gun (Carl Weber)]

What's enough?

[Fred / Supporting Characters]

What other they have guns? Me, yes.

[Narrator / Dr. Six Gun (Carl Weber)]

Open the door. No. Give me my rifle. Now open the door. What do you want? Your nails. Larson. Yeah. Who are they? My wife, Irma. This gentleman is a peddler who happened to stop. Now will you tell me who you are? Stand back. Against the wall, peddler. Shut that bird up. This peddler is my guest. And this is my house. Not for long it ain't. Who are you? Why do you come to my door with Ma? We're called the Night Riders, farmer. We ain't to see that this territory ain't overrun by immigrants and squatters like you folks. This is free land. It's free for them we want on. It don't include your kind.

[Fred / Supporting Characters]

We have done naughty.

[Narrator / Dr. Six Gun (Carl Weber)]

Sure, ma'. Am. What are you going to do? We ain't going to do nothing just now. We're giving you fair warning. Get your family and fixings off this land in a week or you'll be sorry. You ever seen this side of the divide, Mr. Knight Rider, let me tell you something. I came with my family 2000 miles in the steerage of a boat. I took them across this country by ox cart steering with a rope. It took six months. I have worked 16 hours each day to make things grow in these rocks. You think that I am frightened by men who are too cowardly to show their faces? All right, Charlie, hit him. That's enough for now. Charlie. Enough. Maybe let's teach you we mean business. Let's go, boys.

[Fred / Supporting Characters]

Mr. Pedler, do something.

[Narrator / Dr. Six Gun (Carl Weber)]

His head is bleeding. His head can be fixed, Mrs. Larson. His heart concerns me more. Easy now. Niels. This is Dr. 6K. Nils. He's a friend. A very good man. My head. He'll be all right with a few days rest. Did you recognize any of the men who did this?

[Fred / Supporting Characters]

They wore pillowcases over their heads and they said they would return in a week. We have to leave.

[Narrator / Dr. Six Gun (Carl Weber)]

We are staying. We stay. This is our land. God did not make it the special property of those men.

[Fred / Supporting Characters]

But why us? Why do they single us out?

[Narrator / Dr. Six Gun (Carl Weber)]

Because your language is different or your eyes are blue or you wear strange clothes. Such men need little excuse. We have traveled many places and seen much of this, eh, Midnight. Well, one thing's for sure. Something's gotta be done. Come on, Pablo. We're two old friends. The seat of sheriff at Frenchman's Ford. Let's go. What can I do, Doc? You're the sheriff, Garrett. Doc, I'm against this night riding as much as any man, but it's a thing you can't fight for. One thing, they wear pillowcases you can't identify. It shouldn't be hard to find out some names. Oh, names don't mean a thing. Thing you gotta prove a man was on the spot at the time. You could wait for them at Nils Larson's place. Just me and my deputy. Well, you can't just sit by and let it continue. Way I look at it, Doc, the boys are just getting rid of a little steam. Nobody's getting killed. Somebody might. You've got to stop this stuff, Doc. You know as well as I do some of the most respectable men in town are with these night riders. I wouldn't be surprised if Charlie Wilkins does. The bank is one of. Look, Jared, suppose I got you, say 15 deputies. 15? Would you put a stop to this night riding? I would. All right, Jared. I'm going out to see if I can find 15 decent men. In this town. And I expect to be back in an hour. 14, 15, 16.

[Fred / Supporting Characters]

Fred.

[Narrator / Dr. Six Gun (Carl Weber)]

Yes. Huh?

[Fred / Supporting Characters]

You finished the inventory yet?

[Andrew Rines]

Yeah, almost.

[Fred / Supporting Characters]

Mary, I'm going out back. Count that new rash of hoeing tools.

[Narrator / Dr. Six Gun (Carl Weber)]

All right, hon.

[Fred / Supporting Characters]

See you finished the inventory before I come back. Now, here.

[Narrator / Dr. Six Gun (Carl Weber)]

Yes, hon. 17, 18, 19. Well, hello, Doc. Hello, Fred. How are you? Fine. How's the general store business? Can't complain. Myra feeling better? Well, she still gets them headaches, but you sure fixed her up again. Mighty blind. She'll be all right in a few days. The theory is pretty slow healing. Well, we appreciate your care. If there's anything I can do for you. Oh, maybe there is. Yeah, any. Anything at all. Doc, I'm trying to raise some deputies for Jared Skyler. And what for? Remember that trouble we had with night riders about six years back? Yeah. Well, they're starting up again. Really? Yes. They beat up some poor farmer last night wearing pillow cases and everything, just the way they used to. You don't say. Now, I figure if we can raise 10 or 15 men for Jared, he can put a stop to it before it gets out of hand. You asking me, Doc? You're a decent man, Fred. Well, now, Doc, to tell the truth, I ain't as all fired upset about this night riding as you are. Oh, not that I'm for it, you understand, but. Well, if the boys want to get together for a little fun. You call it fun to threaten a man and his family to beat them? Doc, these squatters is gonna run all over the whole valley. If we just let them come in and settle. You won't help. I don't feel the need, Doc. Now, my advice is to you don't get so upset about it. I get upset whenever I see suffering, Fred. No matter what form it takes.

[Fred / Supporting Characters]

Fred, you finish it. Oh, hello, doctor.

[Narrator / Dr. Six Gun (Carl Weber)]

Hello, Miss Graham.

[Fred / Supporting Characters]

Won't you steady fell.

[Narrator / Dr. Six Gun (Carl Weber)]

Thank you. I was just leaving.

[Fred / Supporting Characters]

Is anything wrong?

[Narrator / Dr. Six Gun (Carl Weber)]

I better leave that for Fred to tell you. Okay. And 22, 23, 24.

[Fred / Supporting Characters]

What is it?

[Narrator / Dr. Six Gun (Carl Weber)]

25, 26.

[Fred / Supporting Characters]

Fred.

[Narrator / Dr. Six Gun (Carl Weber)]

And nothing.

[Fred / Supporting Characters]

Myra, you're lying. I can see it.

[Narrator / Dr. Six Gun (Carl Weber)]

I said it was nothing.

[Fred / Supporting Characters]

Fred Graham. Don't you look at me and lie like that. Now you tell me what it was. Myra, you're doing something you shouldn't. I know that.

[Narrator / Dr. Six Gun (Carl Weber)]

Look fresh. Will you leave me alone? A man's got to have some private thought.

[Fred / Supporting Characters]

If you were half the man I thought you were when we were married. Here comes custom. Now, you take care of him. I'll finish counting the H.

[Narrator / Dr. Six Gun (Carl Weber)]

Hello, Red. Hello, Kurt. Warm Yeah. We're riding again tonight. So soon? Why not? Well, I don't know. You'll be, then. I hadn't planned. Boys are expecting you. Well, Kurt, Myra and me. You ain't gonna let a woman stop you from having a little fun, are you? Well, it ain't that. You better show up. You know how we feel when somebody drops out. What are you gonna do? Little fun, that's all. What kind of fun? We're gonna run somebody out on a rail. One of the boys bring some hot tar. And Charlie Wilkins down the banks. Killing a chicken for feathers. We'll have quite a time. I don't know, Curtin. Well, this started out, it was just kind of a lark. But now, head splitting and tarring further. Oh, nobody's really getting hurt bad, Fred. You know that. Besides, we're doing the town a real service. Yeah, I reckon so. Who is it? Who's what? Who you gonna run out on rail? The gypsy Pablo. Why, sir? Sad, doc. I just been out trying to raise a few deputies. The Jared, Schuyler, Molak. Not one. Some of them acted sheepish. I reckon they were doing a little night riding themselves. Others were just plain scared. Well, this. This does not exactly increase one's faith in the human species. No, Pablo, I afraid it doesn't. You'd think at least one man would be willing to stick his neck out. Come in.

[Fred / Supporting Characters]

Good evening, doctor.

[Narrator / Dr. Six Gun (Carl Weber)]

Oh, n. By all means, Myra. Headaches again, you might say. Sit down.

[Fred / Supporting Characters]

You.

[Narrator / Dr. Six Gun (Carl Weber)]

You know my friend Pablo. Well, now, what's the trouble? What?

[Fred / Supporting Characters]

I have something to tell you, doctor. Something not so nice.

[Narrator / Dr. Six Gun (Carl Weber)]

Well.

[Fred / Supporting Characters]

After you left yourself, came to see Fred. I know something was on Fred's mind, so I. Well, I eavesdropped. He was talking about doing some night riding. Oh, tonight. Gonna run somebody out on a whale Tarn feathers to.

[Narrator / Dr. Six Gun (Carl Weber)]

Why did he come to me, Myra?

[Fred / Supporting Characters]

Because I know you want law and order and decency and so do I.

[Narrator / Dr. Six Gun (Carl Weber)]

What do you think I can do?

[Fred / Supporting Characters]

You just do something, doc. At least warn the man.

[Narrator / Dr. Six Gun (Carl Weber)]

All right. Who is it?

[Fred / Supporting Characters]

Pedro.

[Narrator / Dr. Six Gun (Carl Weber)]

He. Well, I. I am honored. I. I did not know I was such a menace to these brave men.

[Fred / Supporting Characters]

Brave men? Ben's just a big overgrown bully. He thinks he has to be one of the boys or it won't be good for business.

[Narrator / Dr. Six Gun (Carl Weber)]

Myra, who was the man who talked to your husband?

[Fred / Supporting Characters]

Well, I was out back at the store. Familiar voice, though. I wouldn't swear, but it sounded like Kirk Mason. I wouldn't play naject. It's. Found it like. Well, good day, doctor.

[Narrator / Dr. Six Gun (Carl Weber)]

Good day, Mrs. Glam. Thank you for the warning. Well, old friend, I guess Pablo and Midnight had better start pecking. That's what they want, Pablo. Well, unfortunately, tars and feathers are not very becoming to me. Pablo. Wait a minute. Would you be willing to risk wearing them if it meant a chance to stop this night riding business? Well, for me I. I would be willing. But I will consult Midnight. What do you see? Midnight. He says he already has feathers and what is a little tar among ravens. All right, Pablo. Now here's my plan. This evening we go down to the big knots to Lou. You first. Sit down.

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[Narrator / Dr. Six Gun (Carl Weber)]

Whiskey. Anything for the bird. Two whiskeys. Business must be pretty good. I don't think I can break that $20 gold piece. Just leave it there. Here comes a friend of yours. Dr. Chicks Gun. He is no friend of Pablo. Huh? I thought you too. There you are. See? Here I am. All right. Where's the money? Money? The money you took from my bureau. I am insulted. You're going to be a lot more insulted if you don't hand it over, you thieving peddler. You know what I think of your threats. Why you miserable. No man slips. Pablo. What up tonight, Pablo? You Want to buy 2K? Run. Get your car up quick. Oh no. Break it up now. Break it up.

[Fred / Supporting Characters]

Come on.

[Narrator / Dr. Six Gun (Carl Weber)]

Break it up. What happened? This so called friend of mine turns out to be a thief. You won't make charges legal now? I'd rather handle this my own way. Any way you want, Doc. Just no public Biden. Get out of my sight, pedliff. Go back and pack your boodle. I want you out of my house in one hour or there's going to be more trouble. I won't be most happy to go. You better go with him, Doc. You can't trust them gypsies, Kurt. If I had my way, I'd turn him over to the Night Rider. They know how to handle this kind of thing. Maybe. Maybe you're right, Doc. Takes something like this to make a man see the light sometimes. Eight o'.

[Fred / Supporting Characters]

Clock.

[Narrator / Dr. Six Gun (Carl Weber)]

See anybody yet?

[Fred / Supporting Characters]

No.

[Narrator / Dr. Six Gun (Carl Weber)]

Not yet. Perhaps they are afraid of old Pablo. I don't know. Hey, how's your chin where I hit you? Oh, not bad. How is your arm? Be all right. For a minute there, I thought you really got mad. Oh, Pablo enjoys acting. When I was a young man, I wish.

[Fred / Supporting Characters]

Come on. Come. How many?

[Narrator / Dr. Six Gun (Carl Weber)]

Four, five, nine. Nine of them. All with pillowcases on their heads. All right, step out to the barn and make like you're going to saddle up. See? Be careful. I go. Open up. Hold on. Well, what's up, boys? We come for the peddler. That's right. Step right in. All right, Doc. Is he here? He's out in the barn saddling up his mule. Don't try to stop us, Doc. Stop you? After what he did to me? Boys, I'd like you to join me in a glass of BlackBerry cider before you go. Well, that's mighty hospitable. Well, it's night riding's hot work, isn't it? Yeah, for it, buddy. For everybody. Why don't you keep an eye on the barn so you don't sneak off. Okay, I'll do it. There you are. One for you. Thank you. Is yours. Just help yourself. Hey, that looks all right. Say, it's too bad I don't know who you boys are. I could drink to your health. All right, drink up. Let's get on with it. To the brave men who call themselves the Night Riders. Hey.

[Fred / Supporting Characters]

Hey.

[Narrator / Dr. Six Gun (Carl Weber)]

The paddler. He's getting away. Come on, boys. Grab him now. Grab him. Let go, please. Poor old fat Louis. Don't nothing let go. Hey, Lol, hit him. You sure fetched him a good one. Bring him to Doc. We'll get on with it, boys. Afraid I can't. What's wrong? He's dead. Huh? You.

[Fred / Supporting Characters]

You sure?

[Narrator / Dr. Six Gun (Carl Weber)]

Sure as I need to be. I reckon this makes whichever one killed him murder him. I'm getting out of here. Wait a minute. Wait a minute. You all lost your wits. Night riding is one thing, but killing is another. Now, listen to me. Now listen. Nobody here knows who anybody is. Even them that thinks they know could never identify anybody for sure. As long as we all wear masks. I chose it to hold up in court, anyways. Now the only person knows which one killed the peddler's the one that hit him. We don't know who that was, so there ain't nothing to worry about. My advice is all of you go home, forget this whole thing. I'll have to report this to the sheriff. You can report all you want after we Leave. Okay, fellas, let's go here and get out again. So that's the way it is, Jared. Well, can you prove it was Kurt? I sure can. Yep. We ought to get on with it and call him in. Kurt. Yeah? Keep in the movies. Sure, Chef. Oh, hello, Doc. Hello, Kurt. What is it, Sheriff? Kurt, where were you last night?

[Fred / Supporting Characters]

Me?

[Narrator / Dr. Six Gun (Carl Weber)]

Oh, I'm asleep. You sure? Of course I'm sure. Why? Doc here says you was at his place with some night riders. Well, now, that's interesting. I suppose you recognize my lace pillowcase. No, Kirk. Something happened to the peddler last night. Kirk. You don't say. If you was in on it, I'd have to arrest you, Sheriff. What makes you think I'd do a thing like that? I recognize your voice, Kurt. That ain't gonna hold up in any courtroom, Doc. Oh, I can prove you were there. Go ahead. The men who came to my house last night drank some BlackBerry cider. You want to smell my breath? Yeah. Only it wasn't just BlackBerry. You see, I put gentian violet in it. So? Gentian violet is a powerful stain that I use for my microscope slide. So? So every night rider who was at my place last night is going to be walking around with a purple tub for about a week just like yours, Kirk. Wait a minute. You ain't hanging no murder on me. Who said anything about a murder, Kurt? Nobody mentioned any murder, Kurt. What? I thought somebody said. Kurt, I think maybe you better hand over your gun. Okay, Sheriff, I'll hand it over. Bow first. I don't move, either of you. Drop that gun, Kurt. You're just hanging yourself. I'm getting out. Step into that cell, quick. That'll hold you for a while. I'm taking your horse, Sheriff. No use to follow me. I'll be over the border in three hours. WordPress, Kurt. That's one of them we got rid of. What about the rest? As soon as we get out of here, we'll visit them one at a time. Sheriff, I got a feeling that now Kurt's gone, we can break up this business pretty easy. Hello, Sheriff. Doc. Hi, Fred. Now, what brings you? Had a little trouble out of Doc's place last night, Fred. Oh, really? Yeah. Why? Come here. Where were you last night, Fred? Me? Why? Asleep. You were lying, Fred. Well, now, wait a minute, Sheriff. You were with them night riders at docks. I can prove it. Prove it? Doc fed you boys some gentian violet. Every man that was there has a stain in his mouth, including you.

[Fred / Supporting Characters]

I.

[Narrator / Dr. Six Gun (Carl Weber)]

Sheriff, listen, I didn't want to get Mixed up in that? When it started out, we was just having a little fun, more or less. Beating up immigrant farmers, running poor peddlers out of town. Well, all the boys was in on it. That make it all right, Doc? Believe me, if I'd have known they was going to kill that Pedro. Yeah? What then? What would you have done? Well, I don't know. Red, I reckon you better come to the jail with me. All right, Doc. We'll round up the others on the way. All right now, quiet down. All of you. Quiet down. I reckon you men all know why you're here at the jailhouse. Every one of you has the evidence on him. He was one of the night riders at DOC 6 guns place last night. Doc here is going to say a few words. You men are here because you're all accessories to a murder. I know most of you, your family men, decent enough people. But you've got a lot of frustration and hate in you. So you get together and you do things that make you feel big and brave. Only they aren't so big and they aren't so brave. When you stop to think about it. Look at each other. Go ahead. Without the pillowcases and the excitement. You're all sort of ashamed. Nobody looks much like a brave hero. It was Kirk killed the peddler. Who said anything about the peddler being dead? We saw it happen abroad. Come on. He ain't dead. What do you know? That's right, Fred. But you said we were successories to a murder. You are. Who's murdered? You men are guilty of murdering your own souls. What's decent and good in you? It was all a trick. If it was, it was done to try and bring you to your senses. To save you from what probably would have happened. You'd kept on with this night ride. Doc is right, Fred. Well, I never had my heart in it anyway. Pablo, you want to bring charges against these men? I. I have no wish to punish them, Sheriff. They have harmed themselves more than they have harmed me. All right, boys, we're free to go home. Just remember, whenever you think about this, that you was made to see the light by a man who cures all kinds of sickness, including hate. Duck Six Gun.

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[Narrator / Dr. Six Gun (Carl Weber)]

You have been listening to Dr. Six Gun. Doc Six Gun is played by Carl Weber and Pablo by William Griffiths.

[Fred / Supporting Characters]

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[Narrator / Dr. Six Gun (Carl Weber)]

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