The Living Dead | The Lone Ranger (06-22-53)

Summary

Podcast Summary: The Living Dead | The Lone Ranger (06-22-53)

Podcast: Old Time Radio Westerns
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Date of Episode: April 9, 2026
Original Broadcast: June 22, 1953
Episode Title: The Living Dead

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Overview

This episode of Old Time Radio Westerns presents a digitally restored classic Lone Ranger radio drama, “The Living Dead.” Host Andrew Rhynes brings listeners into the heart of the Wild West, where the Lone Ranger and his loyal companion Tonto confront a serious crisis on the Mexican border. The story delves into politics, justice, deception, and the heroism needed to combat both Native American and white criminals involved in cross-border slave trading after the Mexican-American War.

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Key Discussion Points & Plot Breakdown

1. Historical Context & Main Problem (04:37–06:06)

• Setting: Post-Mexican War, New Mexico territory.
• Colonel Holly at Fort Fillmore seeks out the Lone Ranger due to U.S. responsibility over Native tribes, specifically addressing cross-border Apache raids.
• Main Conflict: Apaches, notably under Chief Nevadas with lieutenants Blue Hawk and Red Bear, are raiding into Mexico, taking captives, and trading slaves, violating the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.

Colonel Holly (05:31):
“Reports and complaints are coming in constantly from the Mexican government. The Apaches are making raids across the border, taking Mexican men, women, and children into captivity.”

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2. Investigating the Apaches (06:06–08:26)

• Captain Norton is revealed to have been monitoring the Apache tribe, but claims nothing suspicious is visible.
• Suspicion abounds about how captives are getting smuggled across the border with no obvious evidence.

Captain Norton (07:24):
“If I could account for that, sir, I’d have put a stop to it while I was there.”

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3. Lone Ranger’s Plan: Undercover as a Captive (09:39–11:00)

• Lone Ranger’s Disguise: He plans to pose as "Manuel Negres," an old Mexican peon, to infiltrate Chief Nevadas’ camp and discover how the captives are taken.
• Tonto is worried: He warns of the extreme risks, but the Lone Ranger is determined.

Tonto (10:17):
“Me see one who get free and him look like livin’ dead man.”

Lone Ranger (10:49):
“My disguise and accent fooled you, Tonto. I hope it will fool them…”

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4. Life as a Captive: Hardship and Torment (12:26–16:59)

• Captured and abused: The Lone Ranger suffers beatings and harsh labor under Red Bear’s orders, forced to mash corn all day with no food or water, submitting to abuse for his mission.
• Endurance: He continually restrains himself for the greater good.
• Notable moment: He is force-fed dry corn while held down.

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5. Escape and Relief (19:19–22:56)

• Almost collapses from dehydration: Lone Ranger tries to signal Tonto, nearly giving up.
• Tonto returns in disguise, brings water and food, and helps Lone Ranger recover. He then heads to El Paso to summon the troopers for assistance.
• Plan: When Tonto and the troopers return, they'll attack on the Lone Ranger’s signal, freeing captives.

Lone Ranger (21:27):
“This is what I needed most. I can stand things a little longer now…”

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6. Discovery of the Scheme: American Betrayal (23:10–26:29)

• New captives arrive, led by apparent “American soldiers,” actually Apaches and Captain Norton in disguise.

• A captive Mexican woman, Rosa, exposes the ruse:

  Rosa (26:02): “We find out these soldiers are not soldiers. They are filthy Apache savages in uniform led by an Americano officer.”

• Lone Ranger subdues Red Bear and infiltrates the crowd, revealing Captain Norton as the real traitor enabling the captive trade.

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7. The Climax: Liberation and Justice (26:32–28:16)

• Freeing the captives: Lone Ranger, aided by Tonto and U.S. troops, frees Rosa and other Mexicans just as they’re about to be killed.
• Captain Norton is exposed, arrested for betraying his post:

  Lone Ranger (28:28): “Major, before I forget myself and drag that traitor from his horse… I know the army will take care of Norton.”

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8. Resolution and Lone Ranger’s Departure (28:49–29:27)

• Lone Ranger declines accolades, prepares a report for Colonel Holly.
• The episode closes with Rosa and Major reflecting on the mysterious hero's identity.

Rosa (29:18): “See to the Americano, Senor Major. He is the masked rider who is called the Lone Ranger.”

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Cross-Border Chaos:
  “Treaties mean nothing to the Apaches. They’re warlike and ruthless.”
  — Lone Ranger (05:55)
• On the Dangers of the Undercover Plan:
  “It not good you do this, Kimosabe.”
  — Tonto (10:49)
• Lone Ranger’s Resolve:
  “I’ll try to endure whatever suffering is necessary until I find out how and through whom those Apaches are getting so many captives…”
  — Lone Ranger (10:33)
• On Betrayal:
  “You a dog of a trader wears the uniform of an Americano captain. But you will not escape punishment!”
  — Rosa (26:06)
• The Reveal:
  “He is the masked rider who is called the Lone Ranger.”
  — Rosa (29:18)

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Important Timestamps

• 04:54–06:06: Colonel Holly summarizes the border crisis.
• 06:51–08:26: Interaction with Captain Norton, foreshadowing his betrayal.
• 10:08–11:00: Lone Ranger explains the undercover plan to Tonto.
• 12:26–16:59: Lone Ranger’s ordeal as a captive.
• 19:19–21:35: Lone Ranger’s breaking point and Tonto’s rescue.
• 23:10–26:06: The ruse with “American soldiers,” Rosa reveals the plot.
• 26:32–28:49: Action scene—Lone Ranger frees captives, exposes traitor.
• 29:06–29:18: Rosa explains the Lone Ranger’s true identity.

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Episode Tone and Style

True to Old-Time Radio, the episode brims with tension, moral clarity, and larger-than-life heroism. The performances are dramatic, dialogue-driven, and paint the Wild West’s lawless atmosphere. The Lone Ranger’s stoicism and Tonto’s loyalty shine, underscored by vivid sound effects and orchestral cues that heighten both the peril and triumph.

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Final Thoughts

This episode is a superb example of golden-age radio storytelling—combining historical context with timeless themes of bravery, betrayal, and justice. Through improved audio restoration, the drama immerses listeners in the danger and excitement of the frontier, culminating in a cathartic showdown that reaffirms the Lone Ranger’s legacy as the masked champion of the oppressed.

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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. This is one of over 80 episodes released monthly for your enjoyment. You can find more western shows at our website by going to otrwesterns.com now let's get into this episode.

[Narrator]

A fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust and a hearty hio, Silver, the Lone Ranger.

[Interviewer]

I'm here on the job site with Dale, a framing contractor.

[Lone Ranger]

Hey, good morning.

[Interviewer]

Dale traded up to Geico Commercial Auto Insurance for all his business vehicles. We're here where he needs us most.

[Narrator]

Yep, they sure are.

[Interviewer]

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[Red Bear]

It's all right.

[Interviewer]

We're so far up here.

[Lone Ranger]

Look at me.

[Red Bear]

Take a deep breath.

[Interviewer]

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[Red Bear]

Get a commercial auto insurance quote [e-mail] and see how much you could save.

[Lone Ranger]

It feels good to geic.

[Chief Nevadas]

Sam.

[Narrator]

With his faithful Indian companion, Toto, the daring and resourceful masked 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 hoop beats of the great horse.

[Red Bear]

Silver. The Lone Ranger rides again. Come on, Silver. Let's go, big fella.

[Chief Nevadas]

I am Silver. Away.

[Narrator]

Sometime after the Mexican War, the United States acquired a great amount of new territory, including that of New Mexico. One day, the commandant at Fort Fillmore, some miles north of the newly established border, paced the floor of his headquarters as he spoke to his friend, the Lone Ranger.

[Colonel Holly]

I sent for you, my Friend, Because I feel that you of all men can help, or at least advise me concerning a situation that has grown embarrassing to me and to our country.

[Lone Ranger]

You know I'll do all I can, Colonel Holly.

[Colonel Holly]

Of course. When the United States took over this expansive territory, it assumed a big responsibility in regard to the thousands of Indians roaming the countryside.

[Lone Ranger]

Yes, the responsibility is a great one,

[Colonel Holly]

greater than you realize. Most of the tribes are under control. The Apaches, along the border creating much trouble.

[Lone Ranger]

In what way, colonel?

[Colonel Holly]

Reports and complaints are coming in constantly from the Mexican government. The Apaches are making raids across the border, taking Mexican men, women and children into captivity. They trade these captives from one tribe to another as slaves. The Mexican government claims that it's up to us to put a stop to this practice. According to the terms of the Guadalupe Hidalgo Treaty of 1848.

[Lone Ranger]

Treaties mean nothing to the Apaches. They're warlike and ruthless.

[Colonel Holly]

Yes, I know. But I'm hoping you'll be able to help ease the situation.

[Lone Ranger]

Do you have something in mind you want me to do?

[Colonel Holly]

Well, nothing definite, but perhaps these facts will help you decide on some plan of action. Camped near the border just north of El Paso in our territory is a small tribe of Apaches under Chief Nevadas.

[Lone Ranger]

Yes, I've heard of Chief Nevadas. He's said to be alert, intelligent and sly.

[Colonel Holly]

That's right. And with him are two minor chieftains, Blue Hawk and Red Bear. In my opinion, they're responsible for much of the trouble, though I can't get proof.

[Lone Ranger]

Well, has anyone tried to get proof?

[Colonel Holly]

Yes, I've had a detachment of troops down there for the past two years under captain Norton. When he returned a few days ago, he reported that. But wait. Let the captain come in and tell you himself. Captain Naughton, step in here for a moment, please.

[Red Bear]

Yes, sir. A mask man.

[Colonel Holly]

This is a trusted friend, captain, and a loyal citizen. No need for me to say more, my friend. This is captain Norton.

[Lone Ranger]

How are you, sir?

[Colonel Holly]

Now, captain, tell the Maskman the conditions as you found them along the border.

[Red Bear]

Yes, sir. I've been there with a detachment. We kept tabs on the Apaches, especially Chief Nevada's tribe. But they seem fairly quiet and contented.

[Lone Ranger]

The colonel tells me Mexican captives are brought through. How do you account for that, Captain?

[Red Bear]

If I could account for that, sir, I'd have put a stop to it while I was there. In which case, the colonel would have needed to ask your help.

[Lone Ranger]

Oh, then you know why I'm here.

[Colonel Holly]

Frankly, I thought nobody knew I requested your help, sir. How did you know that, captain?

[Lone Ranger]

Well, sir, I was just guessing. It doesn't matter, Colonel. I'm sure the captain is as anxious as we are to put a stop to the Apache's activities against the Mexican people.

[Red Bear]

Of course, sir. That sort of thing must be stopped at any cost.

[Lone Ranger]

I agree with you.

[Colonel Holly]

The captain is leaving tomorrow to join the border patrol detachment at El Paso.

[Lone Ranger]

That's interesting. Did you request the transfer, captain?

[Tonto]

Yes.

[Red Bear]

I feel I'll be in a better position to watch further developments among the Apaches down there. If you care to tell me your plan, sir, I may be in a position to be of service to you later.

[Lone Ranger]

So far, I have no plans. But if I need your help, captain, I'll get in touch with you at El Paso. I think you've given me enough information, colonel. I'll make preparations to leave for the border at dawn tomorrow.

[Narrator]

Later, at their camp in the nearby hills Toto took Silver and Scout to a stream a short distance away to groom and water them. When he returned, the Lone Ranger didn't seem to be in camp. But he did see someone else.

[Lone Ranger]

Oh, Scout. Oh, Silver. Easy, scout.

[Tonto]

Easy, fella. Look like old men in camp. Steal food. Cannot see them, Ranger.

[Narrator]

Moving soundlessly, the wary Indian quickly approached the intruder. Tato noticed, though the old man's back was turned, that he seemed old and unkempt. Tato drew his gun and spoke sharply.

[Red Bear]

You not steal food, senor.

[Tonto]

I'll leave camp pronto. He not once shoot old man.

[Red Bear]

Senior Indian do not shoot. Manuel Negress.

[Tonto]

How you get here? He not see horse.

[Red Bear]

My poor horse. He die on trail. I am old.

[Lone Ranger]

I am hungry and tired.

[Tonto]

And if not good to steal. You not so old and without gun. Maybe me shoot when we first see you.

[Red Bear]

Si, seor Injun. I do not have gun now. But you give me that gun now.

[Lone Ranger]

Senor Indian, it is Manuel Negres who hold a gun.

[Red Bear]

Oh, you old man.

[Tonto]

Me Minatsabi.

[Lone Ranger]

You should have seen the look on your face when you went down, Dotto.

[Red Bear]

You Kimasabi. Oh, me.

[Tonto]

Me feel better now. Not think old man able do that. You fool me plenty with this guy.

[Lone Ranger]

I'm glad to hear it. I can fool you with this disguise. Others ought to be fooled too.

[Tonto]

But why you wear disguise of old Mexican?

[Lone Ranger]

We're going south to the border, Toddo. I've done a lot of thinking since I talked to Colonel Holly. Finally decided to disguise myself as an old Mexican peon and allow myself to be taken captive by the Apaches of Chief Nevada's tribe.

[Tonto]

Not plenty Risky, Kimasabi. Apaches treat captives plenty bad. Them suffer much. Me see one who get free and him look like livin dead man.

[Lone Ranger]

I'll try to endure whatever suffering is necessary until I find out how and through whom those Apaches are getting so many captives across the border.

[Tonto]

But if Apache find out you not Mexican them torture kill you. It not good you do this, Kimosabe.

[Lone Ranger]

My disguise and accent fooled you, Toto. I hope it will fool them. I know it's very risky and I'll be careful. That's the only way if we're to accomplish what we've set out to do.

[Tonto]

And what me do.

[Lone Ranger]

Well, here's my plan. We'll ride under cover of darkness to the outskirts of Chief Nevada's village. You hide the horses, then stay close by in case I need you. I'll signal you somehow. If I do, you answer with the owl hoot. We'll pack up and be ready to leave after sundown.

[Narrator]

Wearing his disguise, the Lone Ranger rode with Toto through the darkness. And arrived in the vicinity of the Apache village just before dawn.

[Lone Ranger]

Be careful, Toto. The Apaches find out you're keeping watch on the outskirts of the village. Mean trouble for both of us.

[Tonto]

We hear dogs in village yet not far from here.

[Lone Ranger]

Here are my guns. Take care of Silver. Keep him and scout well hidden but handy for a fast getaway. We'll soon be together again, Silver. I'll tell go from here on foot toward the Apache village. I hope this disguise is an old Mexican. Does the trick. I expect one of the Apache's early scouting parties will see me nearby. Capture me and take me to their camp.

[Tonto]

Mean not like I did Kimasabi. Maybe you wait. Try think another way.

[Lone Ranger]

No, this is it. I'll be all right. Don't worry. Adios, Taro.

[Tonto]

Adios, Kimasabi. You have much trouble. Give whistle. Signal me be waiting. Watch him.

[Narrator]

A short time after sunrise, Chief Nevadas heard a commotion outside his teepee in the Apache village. The chief went to the teepee entrance and stepped outside.

[Chief Nevadas]

Boomer.

[Red Bear]

Let's say Blue Hawk, you tell Chief why braves laugh make noise. Red Bear, Blue Hawk ride with scouting party. We capture old Mexican men. We bring em to village. Him stand there with Red Bear. Him live many summers. Chief Nevadas old men still have strength and limbs for much work. Red Bear bring old one. Stand before me. Please, Senior Chief. I, Manuel Neglish, did nae harm to Indians. My horse she throw me. Then run away when I try to walk to my home. These Indians I hear talk now, old one, kneel before great Chief Nevadas. Show him you are as of the dirt. Si, si, senor. But first let me ask the senior chief to have pity on the Lord. Why do you not kneel? Red Bear tells you kneel.

[Narrator]

When the Lone Ranger, in his disguise of an old Mexican peon, fell from the force of the heavy blow and heard the jeers and laughter of the braves watching, he clenched his fists in anger and fought back the impulse to strike Red Bear to the ground. But realizing that everything depended upon his ability to take punishment, he pretended to grovel at Chief Nevada's feet.

[Red Bear]

Please, Senor Chief. Manuel Negresee is old and weak. Always he has tried to be friend to the Indian.

[Lone Ranger]

Red Bear, you take old one to teepee. Him help mash corn. Him help squaw gather wood for fire.

[Red Bear]

Him help build tipi. Come, old one. You not work well. Red Bear make old Mexican cry heap loud. You go. No see, Senor Red Bear. Do not beat Manuel anymore. I go. I go with you, Senor Chief see, I go with you.

[Narrator]

Red Bear put the Lone Ranger to work with a group of squaws, mashing corn in the hot sun. All day, without food or water, he worked at this menial task amid the jeers and laughter of the squaws and braves. But the Lone Ranger's marvelous physique and clean outdoor life stood him in good stead. Though outwardly he assumed the drooping weariness that would have been natural for a feeble old man, Inwardly he was strong and alert. Yet the fine dust which arose from the dry corn he was mashing between two heavy stones smarted his eyes and parched his throat. At sundown, the squaws left to do their cooking. Then Red Bear, followed by several braves, approached.

[Red Bear]

You work slower than old squaw. I have tried to do my best, senor Red Bear. The work, she is hard. The sun, she has been most hot. You have done enough.

[Lone Ranger]

Maybe.

[Red Bear]

Now you get food. Have plenty cool water. Si, si, Senor Red Bear. Manuel feels great hunger and thirst. Oh, it's bad for old one to be hungry. Lu Hawk, you come. You help Red Bear feed feeble one. Me help Red Bear. Now, old man, you get plenty food. All you want. See me take handful dry mash core. You eat em. You not be hungry. But, senor rent the mashed corn. She's likely dry dust to the road. I cannot take it. You say you hungry. Red Bear say you eat Blue Hawk, you make old one open mouth. You open mouth. No, no, please. You'll not do that, please.

[Narrator]

Two strong braves stepped forward to hold the Lone Ranger's arms while Blue Hawk forced his mouth open. At first, the Lone Ranger was tempted to fling his tormentors to the ground. And he realized he must put up with the torture to accomplish his purpose. He struggled deeply.

[Red Bear]

Len me get a mouth open. Im ready for food. Ratbag me give dry corn now. Now you have food. You go to tepee. Maybe you dream of much cool water. Come, Dog of Mexican.

[Narrator]

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

[Tonto]

Sam.

[Chief Nevadas]

It.

[Lone Ranger]

Sam.

[Red Bear]

Now.

[Narrator]

To continue, the Lone Ranger was forced to work two more days in the hot sun with very little water. Forced to eat the dry mashed corn and to suffer the pangs of extreme thirst, a weaker man would have collapsed. But the seething anger that fermented within him seemed to give the Lone Ranger strength to go on, in hopes that soon new captives would arrive and he'd learn the secret of their capture. The third night, as the Lone Ranger lay on his bed of boughs in the foul smelling tepee of Red Bear, the monotonous beat of Tom Tom should have warned him of something unusual. Instead, it served only to quicken the fever in his brain as he tossed and muttered in near delirium.

[Lone Ranger]

Must have water. Can't stand it any longer. Must give up. Try. Try to escape.

[Colonel Holly]

But how?

[Tonto]

I can't.

[Lone Ranger]

The signal. I'll give Tahlo the signal. Must reach the opening.

[Red Bear]

Feels good.

[Lone Ranger]

Must give Tano the signal. Lips. Lips. Throat. Too dry. I can't. No. No use. Waited. Waited too long. But I'll not give up. Have to go on somehow. I.

[Narrator]

Within a few minutes, the cool night air revived the Lone Ranger. He opened his eyes. Then, as the beat of the Tom Toms reached his fevered brain, he struggled to his feet.

[Lone Ranger]

Those Tom Toms must go. Stop them. I'm water. Nothing else matters now. My. My mind is playing tricks. I can't give this signal. I. I'm hearing things.

[Red Bear]

I.

[Lone Ranger]

Oh, I did hear it. That's Donald's signal. Donald.

[Red Bear]

Donald.

[Tonto]

Back here. Kimasabi. Back in tt you come inside.

[Lone Ranger]

Donald. You. You've arrived just in time. I. I tried to signal you, but. Water. Water. I must have water.

[Tonto]

Do not drink too much now. It not good. Take too much.

[Lone Ranger]

Oh, that was good.

[Tonto]

Yes. You eat bread, cold meat.

[Lone Ranger]

Oh, thanks. Water. I feel better already.

[Tonto]

That good. Now you.

[Red Bear]

Lee.

[Tonto]

Threw back a week long with me.

[Lone Ranger]

No tunnel. This is what I needed most. I can Stand things a little longer now. Those Tom Tums mean something's going to happen tonight.

[Tonto]

Moon plenty bright. Me notice Apache watch into Souther village. Maybe someone come cross border for Mexico.

[Lone Ranger]

That's what I've been waiting for. I'll rest a while and try to find out what's going on.

[Tonto]

He bring guns here.

[Lone Ranger]

Good.

[Tonto]

Get better. You wear them under clothes now?

[Lone Ranger]

Yes, they've already searched me. Do not suspect I have these now. How did you get through, Tano? They had seen you. They look. Wait. So that's it. You disguised yourself as an Apache brave, huh?

[Tonto]

What me do now, King?

[Lone Ranger]

We'll need help.

[Tonto]

Me go to El Paso. Get troopers. If not far, may not be long.

[Narrator]

Hurry.

[Lone Ranger]

When you come back, suggest that the trooper's moving quietly on the edge of the village behind the chief's teepee. Give the Hootahau signal as soon as you arrive. Then when you hear a shot, tell them to ride in fighting.

[Tonto]

Ah, they go now.

[Lone Ranger]

Wait. The colonel gave me a letter saying we were to have help when we needed it. You take that letter so you'll have no trouble. I left it one of Silver's saddlebags.

[Tonto]

Me get leather. Me go now and hurry. Adios.

[Lone Ranger]

Adios.

[Narrator]

After Tonto left, the Lone Ranger dozed for a couple of hours. When he awakened, the Tom Toms had stopped but heard the sound of great excitement in the village. Then Red Bear entered the teepee.

[Red Bear]

Old man come with Red Bear. He show you plenty Mexicans who come live with Apache. Poor Manuel, he is so weak. Senor Red Bear, he's not able to watch Apache's tormented and fortunate countryman. Please, please, senor, please do not kick Poor Manuel some more. You go. That plenty good. They come to Apache village. Moon heaped bright. Give plenty light.

[Lone Ranger]

I saw them all right. American soldiers bring in Mexican captives. It can't be true.

[Red Bear]

Old one change. Stand tall, talk deep and hit hard. Like this.

[Chief Nevadas]

Take off.

[Lone Ranger]

That makes me feel much better. Now to get close to Chief Nevada's teepee with the crowd.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger tied and gagged. Red Bear then, keeping to the shadows, made his way to the back of the chief's teepee. Then he edged forward to watch and

[Lone Ranger]

listen

[Red Bear]

our pale faced friend keep promise. He has done well tonight. He has brought us and Mexicans. They will bring us much wampum and firewater. It is good soldiers get plenty gold. As before,

[Narrator]

the Indians started an impromptu celebration in front of the chief tepee. And the Lone Ranger cautiously moved closer until he stood on the edge of the crowd watching. He Couldn't take his eyes off the uniform figures beyond the glow of the large campfire. Men in American uniforms. Suddenly the chief stopped the celebration.

[Red Bear]

Friends of Apaches, come make talk with Chief Navanis. How? How? Chief Navannes, Captain Norton and the Indians in uniform.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger, standing in the shadows alongside the teepee, tensed as the captain spoke.

[Red Bear]

We delayed our arrival, Chief Nevadas, to be sure that it was safe to come here. There's a certain masked pale face who was asked to spy on us and bring punishment upon the Apaches and their friends. We've outsmarted him, Chief Nirvanas. Yet I advise you to move on tonight with the captives and trade them the tribes farther north.

[Lone Ranger]

I have heard of masked pale face.

[Red Bear]

Our friends speak with wisdom. Tonight braves leave with the Captain.

[Chief Nevadas]

Let me go speak to this stormy people with war against the women and children.

[Red Bear]

War with love. Mark vengeance for make noise like cruel.

[Chief Nevadas]

Do not touch me with your filthy savage hand. See, I arose any trusting one. When the gringo who says he is an Americano officer comes to the hacienda in the dark who tells me that the Indians are on the war path. Then when the moon comes out bright, we find out these soldiers are not soldiers. They are filthy Apache savages in Europe on led by an Americano officer.

[Red Bear]

Chief, don't listen to this crazy woman. Send her away.

[Chief Nevadas]

So the truth hurts the ears. Humph. You a dog of a trader wears the uniform of an Americano captain. But you will not escape punishment. Traitorous dog. This dagger will deal with us.

[Red Bear]

Oh, I'm not on my shoulder. She stabbed me. Grab her. Me take knife from she cat.

[Chief Nevadas]

Now let me go.

[Red Bear]

That wild cat ought to be killed.

[Chief Nevadas]

Watch.

[Red Bear]

I kill friend. The chief. She died. Hold it. Oh, the old one him got guns, Captain. Art Ru. You're through dealing with the Apaches. That voice, I recognize it. He's the masked spy. Kill him. Troopers.

[Narrator]

As the troopers moved in, the Apaches were momentarily thrown into panic. Acting quickly, the Lone Ranger released the Mexican woman, Rosa, before the captain or the Indians realized what was happening.

[Lone Ranger]

Quick, to your Mexican friend.

[Chief Nevadas]

Si, Senor Hugo. Pronto.

[Narrator]

Following Rosa, the Lone Ranger reached the teepee in which the other captives were held. He was none too soon. The two Apaches left to guard them already stood over the shivering group with upraised tomahawks.

[Chief Nevadas]

Stop him.

[Red Bear]

Senor.

[Chief Nevadas]

You have shot them. You have saved my people. Heaven bless you, senor.

[Red Bear]

See, he has saved us. He too is Mexican of no, it

[Chief Nevadas]

is not true, senor. It is for a woman to know you are not old and you are not Mexican.

[Lone Ranger]

That's right, Rosa. Now all of you, follow me. Silver, good to see you again. Taro, have the troopers rounded up. All of them, including the captain. He's the man behind all this.

[Red Bear]

Meet plenty surprise here. Come, Major. Who brought troopers?

[Tonto]

Them have prisoners.

[Red Bear]

Ho, ho. Ho. Ho. Ho. Tell me, Chano, where's the man who sent you for us?

[Tonto]

Him here, Major.

[Red Bear]

You mean that elderly Mexican is the

[Chief Nevadas]

one who said, Senor Major, the moon is so bright, yet you do not see such a straight figure. Such brightness of eye does not show age. He is fixed up for to fool the Apaches and the fig of a traitor. Captain Norton.

[Red Bear]

Sergeant, bring Captain Norton over here. I should have known he pulled some sort of trick.

[Lone Ranger]

Major, before I forget myself and dragged that traitor from his horse. Leave these good Mexican people in your charge, Otto and I'll make our report to Colonel Holly. I know the army will take care of Norton.

[Red Bear]

Rest assured of that, sir.

[Lone Ranger]

Thank you for coming, Major. Make sure that traitor and his renegades pay for their crime. Right. Adios.

[Red Bear]

Adios, sir.

[Chief Nevadas]

Adios, senor. We shall pray for you always. Monsignor must count

[Colonel Holly]

our nation.

[Red Bear]

Take it. I don't know who that man is.

[Chief Nevadas]

Our Major, you have missed much by not knowing him better. To him, all Mexico will give blessings.

[Red Bear]

I still don't understand.

[Chief Nevadas]

Then I shall tell you, senor. He posed as a Mexican to pull the Apaches. That much I do know. And I have heard that voice before, Senor Major, when he was wearing the mask.

[Lone Ranger]

Mask?

[Chief Nevadas]

See to the Americano, Senor Major. He is the masked rider who is called the Lone Ranger.

[Red Bear]

To the.

[Tonto]

Sam.

[Lone Ranger]

It.

[Narrator]

This is a feature of the Lone Ranger Incorporated, created by George W. Trendle, produced by Trendall Campbell, Muir Incorporated, directed by Charles D. Livingston and edited by Fran Stryker. The part of the Lone Ranger is played by Brace Beamer. This is abc radio.

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[Chief Nevadas]

It.