The Masked Man and the Law | The Lone Ranger (01-02-42)

Summary

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Old Time Radio Westerns

Episode: The Masked Man and the Law | The Lone Ranger (01-02-42)
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Air Date: January 1, 2026

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Episode Overview

This digitally restored broadcast of The Lone Ranger plunges listeners into the unrest and intrigue of the post-Civil War American West. The episode explores themes of mob justice, the manipulation of public sentiment, and the enduring power of law, all anchored by the legendary Lone Ranger. The masked hero and his companion Tonto step in to uphold justice when a corrupt secret society, the Legion of the Black Arrow, tries to undermine law and order in the town of Santos. Judge Davis, a symbol of fair adjudication, faces an angry mob incited by villainous outsiders—testing both the courage of individuals and the capacity of a community to stand by its principles.

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Key Discussion Points & Plot Developments

1. The Threat to Law and Order

• [02:53] The scene opens on a volatile night: Judge Davis, revered for his integrity, is besieged by a torch-wielding mob outside his home. The crowd, fueled by anger over a contentious water rights decision, is ready to remove him from power by force.
• Villains like Braden and Spur Cadden exploit the unrest, aiming to replace lawfulness with mob rule for their own gain.

2. Judge Davis’ Principles and the Mob Mentality

• As the mob threatens him, Judge Davis delivers a defiant speech:

  “Judge not, lest ye be judged. Put your tar and feathers on me. Ride me out as spanners on a rail. It won't hurt me — cause I know I'm in the right. For every bit of tar you put on my skin, you'll be putting blackness and wrongdoing in your heart.”
  — Judge Davis [05:29]

• His stoic refusal to compromise his ethics illustrates the tension between individual justice and collective rage.

3. Mysterious Allies and the “Black Arrow”

• [06:36–07:45] Mrs. Davis, distraught, is visited by a mysterious young woman who delivers a cryptic message:

  "Look for a masked man, Mrs. Davis. Masked and riding a great white fellow... Tell him the black arrow. The black arrow. Tell him that. He'll understand."
  — Mysterious Girl [07:14]

• Tonto, the Lone Ranger’s companion, appears soon after to guide Mrs. Davis to safety and relay the message.

4. The Lone Ranger’s Intervention

• [08:24] The masked hero bursts onto the scene, disrupting the planned tar-and-feathering.

  “Go for your guns, mister, because mine'll start smoking inside. That's better. Anyone else ready to shoot it out?”
  — The Lone Ranger [09:01]

• The Lone Ranger’s swift, non-lethal gunplay prevents violence, cuts Judge Davis free, and spirits him away before the mob can act.

5. The Villain's Secret Plot

• [11:33–14:50] Braden and his conspirators are revealed as members of the Black Arrow, an outlaw society intent on seizing control by fomenting unrest.
  • Notable moment: The tattooed wrist—a mark of Black Arrow membership—is discussed among the villains.
  • Braden devises a plan to lure the Lone Ranger and his allies into an ambush, sending Red to mislead them.

6. Unraveling the Water Rights Dispute

• The next morning, the Lone Ranger probes the underlying source of the conflict:
  • Judge Davis explains the legal complexities—the water Wilkins claimed was from a well he drilled, not a shared stream—making the unpopular ruling legally correct but socially divisive.

    “He drilled a well, opened up a spring. So the water poured forth in your stream. It was his to dam up if he wanted to.”
    — Judge Davis [18:23]

7. The Trap and the Final Confrontation

• The Lone Ranger, Tonto, Judge Davis, and Mrs. Davis head to Wilkins’ cabin after hearing of another planned mob attack.
• [24:56–27:29] In a nighttime climax, the villains prepare to murder in the chaos. Just as shots are about to be fired, Silver, the Lone Ranger's horse, charges in:

  "The speed of a long range piece attack, completely surprised the bad men as Silver reared high over Braden. The masked man's bullet sent the rifle flying."
  — Narrator [26:33]

• The heroes subdue Braden and Red, save Judge Davis, and break the mob’s fever by revealing the true nature of the provocateurs.

8. Resolution and Justice Restored

• The townspeople, chastened by the revelation, recommit to law and order.

  “You saved my life. And you saved the self-respect of the men of Sandra.”
  — Judge Davis [27:20]

• Wilkins repents his actions and promises water rights for all, while Judge Davis asserts the proper role of justice:

  "No violence now. I'm still judge of this county. I still believe in law and order. We'll give him a fair trial."
  — Judge Davis [27:34]

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Judge Davis’ Stand Against the Mob
  “Judge not, lest ye be judged. Put your tar and feathers on me... The tar will wash off my skin. But you'll never wash the Shame of this. Off your hearts or off the good name of the talented Sandhurst.” (05:29)

• Mystery and Message
  “Look for a masked man... Tell him the black arrow. The black arrow. Tell him that. He'll understand.” (07:14)

• Lone Ranger’s Intervention
  “Go for your guns, mister, because mine'll start smoking inside. That's better. Anyone else ready to shoot it out?” (09:01)

• Villainous Plotting Around the “Black Arrow”
  “Has it got anything to do with that tattoo mark on your left wrist?”
  — Red [12:00]

• Confronting the True Motive
  “All they cared about was getting rid of law and order... so they could take over.”
  — The Lone Ranger [27:05]

• Restoring Sanity and Law
  “Well, it looks to me like L. Wilkins has had a change of heart too... The water won't be damned up. It's free for all of us.”
  — Judge Davis & Wilkins [27:26–27:30]

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Important Segments & Timestamps

• [02:53] — The mob confronts Judge Davis, demanding mob justice.
• [05:29] — Judge Davis addresses the crowd, invoking justice and conscience.
• [07:14] — Mysterious messenger brings the “Black Arrow” warning.
• [09:01] — The Lone Ranger saves Judge Davis from the mob.
• [11:33] — Villains discuss the secret society and tattoo mark.
• [18:23] — Judge Davis explains the complex water rights case.
• [24:56] — The mob descends on Wilkins’ cabin.
• [26:33] — The Lone Ranger and Silver disrupt the attempted murders.
• [27:20] — Judge Davis and townspeople reaffirm their faith in law.
• [27:26] — Wilkins offers water freely, and order is restored.

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Tone and Language

The episode is rich in early radio drama’s flair for dramatic declaration and moral clarity. The Lone Ranger and Judge Davis stand as paragons of justice and stoic bravery. Mob voices are gruff, excited, and quickly swayed; villains speak in conspiratorial tones. The pacing and language emphasize urgency, law, betrayal, and redemption.

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Summary

This episode is a quintessential Western morality play, balancing action, suspense, and a message about justice. The Lone Ranger, through courage and quick judgment, exposes and quashes a conspiracy seeking to upend lawful society. In the end, reason and fairness triumph, guided by both individual heroism and a community that learns from its near-downfall. A highly recommended listen for fans of classic radio drama seeking both excitement and timeless ethical lessons.

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Transcript

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During the years of unrest that followed the Civil War, a powerful secret organization called the Legion of the Black Arrow sprang up in the western United States. Its members were to be found everywhere, defying the law or using the law for their own purposes, working toward the ultimate goal of revolt and the foundation of a despotic empire. It was the Masked Rider of the Plains who led the fight against this band of outlaws and traitors. And for once his great strength and courage, his daring and resourcefulness were taxed to the utmost in the cause of democracy. Return with its nautilus thrilling days when the west was young Maul to the past come the thundering hoof feats of the great horse Silver the Lone Ranger Rides again. A shouting, brawling mass of men milled around a clapboard house on the outskirts of Santos. Some of them held flaming torches to light up the night. Others, flurry. Six guns fired shots in the air. All of them were in an ugly mood as they threatened Judge Davis. Hey, Mr. Raw Stuff. You're no longer judge of the county of Santos. We're going to rob you out of town an arrea. Isn't that right, boys? As soon as Burkaden gets here with a barrel. We're going to try and feather you. Then we'll burn your house to the ground and serve your rights. Isn't that Coalboy? We had a stomach full of your type of justice, and we don't like it. Raven, you talk mighty big. We have a mob to back you up. I said you. Quiet. Quiet. The judge has something to say. Quiet down.

[Character in Lone Ranger Story (e.g., Mrs. Davis or Judge Davis)]

Let's listen to him.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Go ahead, Davis. This time we're doing the judges. And we know in advance what the verdict's gonna be. Go ahead. The condemned man makes the final statement. Looks like you've convicted me ahead of time. That's so. One thing I never did in my court, Braden. I took an oath of office. And by heaven, I held that oath. There was never a case come up before me. Whether for rustling or cattle stealing. Or non payment of debts or even shooting or. I didn't keep an open mind and judge according to the facts of the case. What about Lem Wilkins and his water? The same holds true for Lem Wilkins and his water rights. I'm a judge duly elected and sworn to judge. Honest and fearless. You ain't gonna be a judge for long, Davis. We aim to correct that with tar and feathers. Correct. You look like a black crow before we're through, David. So be it. That's the way it's to be. Then so be it. If you work, you will with me. You're a mob. I'm just one man. I'm a lot older than you gents. But I say this to you. I've been honest and four square. And judged without fear or favor. Judge not, lest ye be judged. That's just it. I say the same to you. Judge not lest ye be judged. Put your tar and feathers on me. Ride me out as spanners on a rail. It won't hurt me. Cause I know I'm in the right. For every bit of tar you put on my skin. You'll be putting blackness and wrongdoing in your heart. The tar will wash off my skin. But you'll never wash the Shame of this. Off your hearts or off the good name of the talented Sandhurst? You always wear mighty slick at slinging words around, Judge. But it doesn't hold it a fast. You let Lem Wilkins close off the water we all need. And we aim to take your lesson. Tie him up, boys. The men surged forward. Judge Davis made no attempt to struggle against them. In the light of the flaring torches, his thin, lined face was calm under his graying hair as his arms were seized and bound, while from the open door of the dark and called his wife watched from the bob.

[Character in Lone Ranger Story (e.g., Mrs. Davis or Judge Davis)]

They've got him tighter. Tied him down like a local steer. They got no right to take care for me. He's honest and good. Mrs. Davis? Don't be alarmed. I'm a friend. Who are you? Your voice doesn't sound like any folk. I know. Who I am doesn't matter. What does matter is that I believe your husband is in the right. Oh, it's good to hear someone besides myself see that. Let me suck a life. There's no need for you to know who I am. Only don't despair. Your husband hasn't been tarred and feathered yet. And perhaps he won't be. What can we do to prevent her through? We can do nothing. But there's someone else who can. Someone who's been warned. Who's riding here when he's come? One man he couldn't help. This man can. He's different from other men. He's stronger and braver. No matter what the odds, he faces them without fear. Look for a masked man, Mrs. E. Masked and riding a great white fellow. And when he arrives, give him this message. Tell him the black arrow. The black arrow. Tell him that. He'll understand. Now I must go. Try not to worry. Nothing will happen to the hospital.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Wait. Rita gone.

[Character in Lone Ranger Story (e.g., Mrs. Davis or Judge Davis)]

I never even faced him. From what she said about a mace made in a black hair, he must have been. Stepped him riding towards him. Then a barrel of cars sat behind.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

His head almost like a.

[Character in Lone Ranger Story (e.g., Mrs. Davis or Judge Davis)]

Miss Horan feather. My husband. I almost believed that girl. I almost believed her when she told me that fairy tale about a madman.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Braden and the mob clustered close around the judge, waiting eagerly for spur cabin to ride into the circle of torchlight so they could start the tar and feather party. This way. S come around, boy. We got the duck outside and ready to tank. Turn away. Get busy. Well, if that don't sing the whiskers off of coyotes. A masked man riding in here and starting to hand out orders. Where's fur cat? I Say, Sam was detained, Braden. I took his place. Yeah. Mister, if this here's a jerk, you picked the wrong turn to do it. Wreck him, boy. Correct him and throw a rope over him. Wish he hadn't. All right, Sense. I'll lead the way. Go for your guns, mister, because mine'll start smoking inside. That's better. Anyone else ready to shoot it out? You can see that knocked Braden's gun out of his hand before it was halfway from the holster. And Braden's supposed to have the fastest draw in the territory. Now, Braden, take the ropes off this man. Do as I tell you. No, no, Mr. Oswy. Hand. Your hand isn't hurt. I hit your gun. I'm getting the ropes off. Well, mister, whoever you are, I thank you not for myself, but that you save these men from resulting to mob violence. Can you mount behind my saddle? Silver glee carry double. I reckon I can, mister. Howdy, Braden. You may hear from me again. Judge Davis and a man Danzler. I reckon that's a good combination, isn't it, Sandler? Hold on, Judge. We're traveling. All right. Look out, Mr. Braden's got another gun. I'll be doggone. The Batman did it again. You better give up, Braden. That armory can outshoot you anytime. I wonder who you are.

[Character in Lone Ranger Story (e.g., Mrs. Davis or Judge Davis)]

Who's that?

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Who's that? Secret Richardo. We find you, Mrs. Davis. We bring message for masked man and your husband.

[Character in Lone Ranger Story (e.g., Mrs. Davis or Judge Davis)]

Oh, agenda. I'll be safe, Agent.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Do not worry, Judge. Him all right. Mask then. Sent Hunter to tell you that.

[Character in Lone Ranger Story (e.g., Mrs. Davis or Judge Davis)]

Never swore I knew everybody had been placed on that mob. The girl was there.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

What? That you say? What girl?

[Character in Lone Ranger Story (e.g., Mrs. Davis or Judge Davis)]

I was here in the cabin, Engine. She spoke to us in the darkness. I never saw her face. She told me to stop fretting at the last man at St. James.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

And what else girl say?

[Character in Lone Ranger Story (e.g., Mrs. Davis or Judge Davis)]

You sound plumb interested in you.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

What else girl say?

[Character in Lone Ranger Story (e.g., Mrs. Davis or Judge Davis)]

Well, nothing much or ain't. She said to tell the masked man.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

That there was a black arrow. Black arrow? Yes.

[Character in Lone Ranger Story (e.g., Mrs. Davis or Judge Davis)]

Does that mean something particular?

[Narrator/Storyteller]

That's plenty important. You got horseshoe ride?

[Character in Lone Ranger Story (e.g., Mrs. Davis or Judge Davis)]

Yes, I got a horse. Had him all further than ready. I figured maybe Jed must have gotten him.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Now, we go quick. You get hoarse. We ride to your husband and Mask.

[Character in Lone Ranger Story (e.g., Mrs. Davis or Judge Davis)]

Then I got him hitched around on this side of the house.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Shout you come here he is. Hard to travel. Not far. You come, Tonto. Lone Ranger. He'll hear what girls say to you.

[Character in Lone Ranger Story (e.g., Mrs. Davis or Judge Davis)]

Lone Ranger, Lonely engine. He better than that many. It's the Lone Ranger.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

That's right. Now we go past. Hit him up. Can get your tools. We're sitting here, Brayden. I don't know who that masked man is. Tied you up on the trail, didn't he? Why, sure. I was heading from the store and Sanders here today was his place with a barrel of tire. Then a rope drops over my shoulders and he anchored off my horse. And before I savvy once again tied and burned and left beside the road where I found you. A fine night's work and you didn't do so good yourself. That's enough out of you, sir. You want to keep on being a member of the Black Herald, you'll keep your tongue silver. That's because we got tattoo marks on our wrists. Don't mean that you can topple all over me. You take an exception to its fur. Look. So you're shooting irons. Well, take it easy. That's more like it. Don't think her to raise a ruckus with me, do you? Forget it. I. I guess it was sought on the prod. But what's it all about? What's this here masked man got the door. I don't want to be disturbed. Oh, it's you, Ray. I got no better half. I left you to keep an eye on the Davis house and now you're back here. Braden. That master is the Lone Ranger. What's that you say? The Lone Rangers. Well, no wonder he took care of us. Certain of this red ink and chewing loco weed. Proof positive, Braden. I heard the engine tell Mrs. Davis, though. What engine? The engine the masked man sent to fetch her. Rode a paint horse. I always hear tell that the Lone Ranger had an engine pile to roll the paint. Come on, red. There's something else. Yeah? Mrs. Davis said she had a message for the masked man. All she said was three words. But it was like the engine sat in the cactus plant. He got that excited. What three words? The Black Arrow. Yeah, I was close enough to hear her. She said the black Arrow. What's that mean, Brady? Shut up. Has it got anything to do with that tattoo mark on your left wrist brace? I said shut up. You don't have to jump down with Holt. I just happen to spot that tattoo mark on your wrist the other night. You can forget about it, Furnu. Means nothing to you and let it keep going that way. Do what I tell you and ask no questions. Savvy? Why? Yeah, Braden. Keno. Then answer me. Which way did that engine go? Him and Mrs. Davis looked off east. Can you trail them? I reckon so. What am I reckoning? Can you? They didn't try to hide their trailer. The ground was soft. Sure. Can Kino wait outside. Buy a drink at the bar while you're waiting. Say thanks. I'll be ready. This isn't so good. Peyton. Alone. Ranger landing that we are behind all this. R. That's a good. That's putting it, Miles. The whole scheme's ruined. We work out a slip plan to start the town. Folks fighting among themselves. We even wangle things so Judge Davis, the one strong force for law and order, will be put out of town. We get it all figured as we can move in and take over the running of the town. And what happened? The Lone Ranger. Raven. If there was only some way to get rid of him. Under the wristband. There is a way. There is. Red. Come here. What do you want? Red, get on your horse. Hail that engine till you get to the Marist man. Tell him there's going to be trouble at Lem Wilkins Place tomorrow night. Tell him. Go on. They won't suspect you're in with me. You stayed in the background of that crowd. Now go on. I'm traveling, lady. Hey. I spur can you figure out what I got in mind? I shall be jaden. It means the end of the Lone Ranger, don't it? So it does, sir. So it does. The curtain falls on the first act of our Lone Ranger story before the next exciting scenes. Please permit us to pause for just a few moments.

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Less Enjoy the go with charming it. Now to continue our story. Tonto had brought Mrs. Davis to the Lone Ranger with her message and all of them made camp for the night early the following morning, the judge was going over his story once more. It's just about the way it was, misses Them. Wilkins cut off the water that started on his land. He's brought to court. And because I ruled he had the right to cut it off, I was almost tarred and feathered. Are the people usually that excited?

[Character in Lone Ranger Story (e.g., Mrs. Davis or Judge Davis)]

Oh, land sakes, no, Mr. Most Always a law abiding.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

This was a big thing though, Hannah. You gotta remember that. Besides, men like Braden and Spurr got people all roused up about it. Braden and Spur? They haven't been here long. About a month. That's all. When folks are wrought up like they are about my water rights decision, they'll follow anyone who leads them.

[Character in Lone Ranger Story (e.g., Mrs. Davis or Judge Davis)]

Braden and Caden are too stupid.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

There's one thing, Judge Davis. What's that? I thought no one could cut off a stream that other people depended on. Well, that's so. But this case was different. You see, there wasn't any water when Wilkins brought the lands. Oh, there wasn't? No. He drilled a well, opened up a spring. So the water poured forth in your stream. Oh, it was his to dam up if he wanted to.

[Character in Lone Ranger Story (e.g., Mrs. Davis or Judge Davis)]

And the worst of it was he borrowed money from all the folks around the dig for that water. They expected his share in it. But it wasn't put in writing, so nothing could be done about it.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

I gather Mr. Wilson isn't very popular. Mashman. He and I are leading the race for the most hated man in Sanos. What else could I do? It's. It's a law. Anything that work out, Jud? I wish I could believe so.

[Character in Lone Ranger Story (e.g., Mrs. Davis or Judge Davis)]

Oh, there's no need to say that when we know different mess men. You've helped a few in Tonto. And so is that girl.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Though I don't rightly understand what she.

[Character in Lone Ranger Story (e.g., Mrs. Davis or Judge Davis)]

Meant by that black arrow talk. But Jed can never go back to Santos.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Never.

[Character in Lone Ranger Story (e.g., Mrs. Davis or Judge Davis)]

It'll become suicidal.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

We'll see. What happened last night has already been averted. Perhaps the future can be cared for as well. Yes, what is it, Huddle? Rider. Rider on horse. One man heading this way, huh, judge? You and Mrs. Davis wait here. Get your horse, Huddle. We're right after. You're looking for someone. Howdy, masked man. I was looking for you. Just you need to keep peace of mind. You were following the trail of fellow left, weren't you? Yeah, yeah. Yes, sir, I was. Why you do that, Injun? I. I was on my way to tell Mrs. Davis something. Last night I saw her riding away with you. What were you going to tell Mrs. Davis? Well, sir, I saw what happened last night when you saved the judge. If I'd have been as brave as you, that's exactly what I'd have tried to do. But. But? Well, I got to the point. There's going to be more trouble tonight. What kind of trouble? Where? At Lem Wilton's place. The same kind of trouble that you stopped last night. And, mister, I don't hold with that sort of thing. So why? Well, I'm telling you so maybe you can stop it. I'm not much on the use, of course, myself, but at least I can tell you what time tonight. I don't know who's behind it. I don't know that either. Folks are riled up. What makes you so nervous? Why shouldn't I be nervous, Mister? Sentiment's against what I'm doing. It was found out that I told you I'd be tarred and feathered too. Oh, you can tell me all I'm told. All I'm going to used up all the nerve I had. I'm bidding Addio. No, sir, not me. Almost sorry I told you. Now, don't ever let it be known I was the one who informed you. Don't get me mixed up in it. Get up there. First Tim brave to come here and him run like rabbit. We go after him, huh? No t but king of. Let him go. I'm sure you're telling the truth about one thing. What? That there will be trouble at the Wilson's place. We'll have to go there. Come along. I want to talk to Judge Davis. Get him up. I won't. When the Lone Ranger and Tonto returned to the camp, the masked man spoke hastily to Judge Davis, telling what he had heard when he was finished. Well, that makes sense, mister. It stands to reason they try to get Lev Wilkins. Not that I blame him much either. If we leave now, we can get to his place a little before sundown. And you can talk with Wilkins. Braden. I thought you said you wasn't coming out here to my place. I don't want folks to know it was you urged me to cut off the water. Set up and listen, Wilkins. Too late for you to get chicken hearted. What do you want me to do? That's better, Wilkins. I fix things. So you'll have company pretty soon, huh? Yeah. Judge Davis and that mask man and his engine part. The mask man. Thunderation Braden. If the mob hears about that, they'll surround my place. They've been itching to get the mask man since last night. Don't you worry, Nan. That's easy to say and easy to do. Because the only ones who know they're coming outside of themselves is you and me. You don't think I'd tell the men, do you? Well, I don't know. Of course I wouldn't. I want you alive, don't you see? Yeah, I reckon so. That's more like it, Braden. Who's that? Easy Wilkins is just Red. Oh. Oh. Oh. Boys go there, Braden. They're coming, Max man. Yeah, him and the engine and Davis. I fall from the hilltop, you know, Red. Now, you just act natural, Wilkins. And don't worry about us staying there. Valley. You mean you take care of him for me? That's the idea. Now Red and me better slope off. Wouldn't do for him to see us, would it? Come on, Red. Handy yours, Wilkins. I'm one smart hombre, Red. Yeah? You're in dusk already. That'll be inside Wilkins house in another half hour. So don't just about. Yeah, you and a total Wilkin. What? Pull up. Riverette said. Boy, steady, steady. I told him it'd be all right. He was sort of worried that that mob might show up and do him some harm. My friend, that's just what is going to happen. No. Yeah. Didn't you send Spur Catton to spread the word that Judge Davis was calling on workings tonight with the masked man? Did I? And that mob will be boiling mad, Burl. See to that. They'll be whooping and hollering, grabbing their chance to tie feather the Judge and Wilkins boat. And maybe the mast man. You said spo yourself. Well, so I did. But you know, Red, I don't think they'll get to hurt and feather here loco. That mob will grab them quick. No sense to feathering dead men, Red. Dead men radiant. When that mob gets milling around, a couple of shots might just happen to be fired. Joseph would kill Davis and the mask man and maybe Wilkins. Oh, nobody be that ornery who do it. We've got young Heavenly Red. Now, Wilkins, we came here because we learned that you may get what Judge Davis almost got last night. What you mean? I mean tar and feathers. They're coming here. But they can't. Brady told me that. Go ahead, Braden. Told you what? Nothing you needn't explain. That was Braden who urged you into shutting off the water, wasn't it? Well, wasn't it? Mr. Judge Davis, you gotta save me from the mob. Maybe they won't stop a car and feathers. Maybe they'll hold a lynching bee. Oh, I'll do anything I'LL give them all the water they want. I. Injun. What'd you do that for? Why'd you blow out the lamp? It's dark in here. You know Toby Tunder. Listen while you talk. Todo here. Now you listen. I've already heard them. Todd. I don't hear nothing. What are you, clowns like horses? Stay with it for men. It's the men. They're closing in on us. It's the. You got to save me. I'm glad the mask man sent Hannah back to town. The mask man. That's it. You can save us, mask man. You can save me. Take care of me, Mask man. Mask man.

[Character in Lone Ranger Story (e.g., Mrs. Davis or Judge Davis)]

Engine.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Maskman. David. They're gone. They stood after dark. They're gone. It's too late for us. They left us here at the mercy of the mob. As the crowd poured into Wilkins cabin, skillfully egged on by Spur cabin, Brader and Red crossed from the top of the nearby hill. Watching the torchlit scene. Their rifles slanted across their knees. You see that, Red? I tell you, there's nobody like Spur to whip up a mob. They're boiling mad. We can see easy in the torchlight. Braden. They busted the door right in there. Now they're dragging him out. Didn't even have a fight about it. There's Wilkins. He looks scared. Green. There's Judge Davis. He. Be ready with your guns soon as the mask man on the engine get yanked at. Let them have it. What? They're. Braden, there's something wrong. They're all out of the cabin. Count them. They're all out. But they can't be. What happened to the engine and the mass man? I don't know. They must have got out in the dark before that. You fool. They must have got suspicious. What'd you tell them? Don't blame me. Don't. I oughta. Well, never mind. No use crying over spoiled plans. But while we're here, we'll make the best of it. At least we can finish off Judge Davis. Lift your gun, throw a bead right on his heart. And when I give the word, pull the trigger. Keno. He's a nice, clear target. Set up a name. Make Dog gone. Sure he don't miss. This'll bring his easy. Governance and speed of a long range of. Of a piece attack. Completely surprised the bad men as Silver reared high over Brazen. The masked man's bullet sent the rifle flying. While Tono hurdled off scouts back to send Red sprawling on the ground. In less than 30 seconds, the outlaws went through.

[Character in Lone Ranger Story (e.g., Mrs. Davis or Judge Davis)]

Don't Shoot.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Don't shoot me. It's Brad. He planned this. I didn't know he meant murder. You got it. What are you gonna do? Put on your horses. Ride in front of us. Head down the slope. We're breaking up that mob. The Lone Ranger and Tunnel rush their prisoners right into the center. But. And in a few minutes the tempers of the men cooled as the masked man explained who had led them on. That's the answer to this whole setup. You're honest men, but you let Braden and Spurge hadn't make fools out of you. All they cared about was getting rid of law and order and Santos so they could take over. Well, are you letting him get away with it? Mas man? I. I think I can speak to everyone once again the way I used to. You saved my life. And you saved the self respect of the men of Sandra.

[Character in Lone Ranger Story (e.g., Mrs. Davis or Judge Davis)]

Well, it looks to me like L. Wilkins has had a change of heart too.

[Narrator/Storyteller]

Yes, ma', am, I. I sure have. Gents, I've been misguided like all of you. I'm telling you right here and now that law or no law, the water won't be damned up. It's free for all of us. Oh, no violence now. I'm still judge of this county. I still believe in law and order. We'll give him a fair trial. And the Lone Ranger is the man who's brought him the trial. The Lone Ranger. Davis, you mean to say that mask man was with a Lone Ranger? Well, I'll be a killer. Cactus Tail. Coyote. Why didn't somebody tell me? We can be fast and senseless. Now we stop. Hunter got something to show you. A letter. Tunnel. Where did you get that? Mr. Davis give me letter back near Wilkins cabin. She say it from girl. The girl. Our mysterious friend, huh? Steele better open it and find out what she. No you don't, mister. I'm holding a gun on you. Drop that letter. Take the consequences.

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