The Plumed Hat | The Lone Ranger (05-03-50)

Summary

Episode Summary: "The Plumed Hat | The Lone Ranger (05-03-50)"

Podcast: Old Time Radio Westerns
Host: Andrew Rhines
Release Date: January 29, 2025
Episode Title: The Plumed Hat | The Lone Ranger (05-03-50)

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Episode Overview

In this thrilling episode of Old Time Radio Westerns, listeners are transported to the rugged terrains of the early western United States, where the legendary Lone Ranger, accompanied by his faithful companion Tato, confronts the notorious outlaw Juan Moros. Renowned for his signature plumed hat, Moros leads a band of ruthless outlaws terrorizing settlers and ranchers in the Laredo territory. The episode masterfully blends action, suspense, and classic Western motifs, showcasing the Lone Ranger's unwavering commitment to justice.

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Main Characters

• Lone Ranger: The masked hero dedicated to upholding law and order in the Wild West.
• Tato (Admiral): The Lone Ranger's resourceful and brave Native American companion.
• Juan Moros: A cunning and ruthless outlaw leader, identifiable by his distinctive plumed hat.
• Sheriff: The local law enforcement officer in Laredo, often interacting with both the Lone Ranger and Moros.

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Plot Summary

Introduction and Rising Tensions (00:00 - 05:30)
The episode opens with the Lone Ranger making a dramatic entrance, setting the stage for the conflict. A narration paints a vivid picture of the Lone Ranger and Tato as champions of justice battling against the havoc wrought by Juan Moros and his gang. The tension escalates with Moros orchestrating a daring bank robbery in Laredo, showcasing his audacity and the Sheriff's valiant, yet struggling, efforts to maintain peace.

The Bank Hold-Up (03:06 - 04:24)
Juan Moros leads a brazen attack on the Laredo bank during a daylight robbery.

• Juan Moros (03:57): “See, senor. And I also have a gun at your back. I'll take your gun now.”
  Despite the Sheriff's attempts to negotiate, Moros's men overpower the local law enforcement, securing the funds and imprisoning the Sheriff and others for safekeeping.

Escalation of Conflict (04:41 - 09:56)
Moros shifts his tactics to target a special stage carrying new paper money and a U.S. Navy rear admiral traveling to Fort McIntosh. The Lone Ranger becomes aware of Moros's operations and begins to track the outlaw's movements.

• Sheriff (05:30): “Great day, sir. We've met outlaws. Outlaws?”
  The Sheriff provides crucial information about Moros's recent activities, revealing that the outlaw has expanded his operations towards Brownsville along the coastline.

Tracking Moros (09:39 - 18:08)
The Lone Ranger and Tato set out to follow Moros's trail, navigating through swamps and coastal trails. Their investigation uncovers Moros's potential hideout and his plans to use boats for quick getaways.

• Lone Ranger (13:55): “I think we'll have a showdown with Juan Moros and his gang sooner than we expected.”

Confrontation and Capture (18:09 - 26:19)
The climax unfolds as the Lone Ranger devises a plan to intercept Moros's gang as they prepare to escape by sea. Utilizing stealth and strategic maneuvering, the Lone Ranger sabotages Moros's ship, leading to a gripping showdown.

• Lone Ranger (24:14): “You're not going anyplace, Moros.”
  After a fierce confrontation, the Lone Ranger successfully captures Juan Moros, ensuring that justice is served and the plumed hat—symbolic of Moros's tyranny—is reclaimed.

Resolution (25:54 - 26:19)
With Moros apprehended and his gang disbanded, peace returns to the Laredo territory. The Sheriff acknowledges the Lone Ranger's bravery and the importance of the reclaimed plumed hat as a symbol of restored order.

• Lone Ranger (26:05): “That plumed hat had to be redeemed, you know.”

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Key Moments and Notable Quotes

1. Moros's Brazen Threat:

   • Juan Moros (03:57): “I must have that groomed hat to wear.”

2. Sheriff's Desperation:

   • Sheriff (05:30): “We'll soon be done with this rough riding.”

3. Lone Ranger's Determination:

   • Lone Ranger (13:55): “I think we'll have a showdown with Juan Moros and his gang sooner than we expected.”

4. Climactic Capture:

   • Lone Ranger (24:14): “You're not going anyplace, Moros.”

5. Symbolic Redemption:

   • Lone Ranger (26:05): “That plumed hat had to be redeemed, you know.”

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Conclusion

"The Plumed Hat" episode encapsulates the timeless battle between good and evil, highlighting the Lone Ranger's relentless pursuit of justice against the treacherous Juan Moros. Through meticulous digital restoration, the episode delivers rich audio enhancements that breathe new life into classic Western storytelling. Fans and newcomers alike will find themselves engrossed in this vivid portrayal of the Wild West, complete with authentic soundscapes and dynamic character performances that honor the legacy of iconic shows like Gunsmoke and The Lone Ranger.

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Additional Notes

• Performance: The Lone Ranger is voiced by Brace Beamed, delivering a compelling and heroic portrayal.
• Production Credits: Created by George W. Trendle, produced by Trendle Campbell Enterprises, directed by Charles D. Livingston, and edited by Fran Striker.

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Transcript

[Lone Ranger]

Foreign.

[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]

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

[Lone Ranger]

With.

[Narrator]

His faithful Indian companion, Tato, 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 hoofbeats of the great horse Silver. The Lone Ranger rides again. Lone Silver.

[Lone Ranger]

Let's go, big fellow. I am still there, H.

[Narrator]

Many events happened to terrorize the settlers and ranchers in the territory surrounding Laredo. A brazen gang of outlaws led by a ruthless bandit chief from across the border, Juan Moros, struck time and again, yet always managed to escape the law. The first move by the gang that had attracted attention was a midday raid on the Laredo bank when the sheriff himself was drawing out money at the teller's window.

[Sheriff]

There you are, Sheriff.

[Admiral]

$300.

[Sheriff]

Thanks, Dave. I'm gonna buy a mighty fine palomino with this. That's fine. You get them at a bargain price? Yep, sure am. I'll tell you all about it sometime when there aren't other folks lined up behind me waiting to get here to your window.

[Juan Moros]

Hurry on our account.

[Sheriff]

Well, that's nice of you, mister, but I reckon you and those other armies aren't interested in hearing about how I bargain for a horse.

[Juan Moros]

No, but we are most interested in the money you have to pay for that.

[Sheriff]

Hey, you get good.

[Narrator]

Say, what?

[Juan Moros]

Oh, no. Have they been got their bank money?

[Sheriff]

Hey, sheriff, it's a bank hold up here. There's six of them and they all got guns. Not to mention my savings money.

[Juan Moros]

See, senor. And I also have a gun at your back. I'll take your gun now.

[Sheriff]

By thunder, this is the most brave and thing that's ever happened. You can't get away with a thing like this in broad daylight.

[Juan Moros]

But we are getting away with it. My men are about finished back there getting the bank money.

[Narrator]

All right, Juan, we got everything.

[Juan Moros]

Good. Very good. Now, Dusty, you and the men put the sheriff and the others in a vault for safekeeping, huh?

[Sheriff]

Come on, champ, get moving. Now, see here. This is going too far.

[Juan Moros]

Go with him quickly. Savvy?

[Lone Ranger]

All right.

[Sheriff]

All right.

[Lone Ranger]

Yeah, we're ready to leave now, Juan.

[Juan Moros]

Why not always stroll out and get to our horses? Come along, senores.

[Narrator]

The next move made by Juan Morris and his gang was against a special stage from Corpus Christi, bringing not only a shipment of new paper money to the Laredo bank, but also carrying as a passenger a rear admiral of the United States Navy was going from his ship in Corpus Christi bay to Fort McIntosh near Laredo, a distance of about 125 miles. The admiral, accompanied by two aides, was going for a special conference with a fort commandant concerning contraband being brought into the country by boat. At the last stage way station he had changed into a dress uniform with plumed hat for the expected reception at the fort. The raid by Juan and his gang was entirely unexpected.

[Sheriff]

I hope we soon reach the fort. I must prefer the rocking of a ship to the infernal pumping of this vehicle. I agree with you, sir. We'll soon be done with this rough riding. Great day, sir. We've met outlaws. Outlaws?

[Lone Ranger]

Yes.

[Sheriff]

And they will give him a fight if that's what they want. Yes, sir. There are five or six in the gangster. How you shot the guards. Be careful you don't get a bullet, driver.

[Juan Moros]

Oh, I did not know there were such distinguished passengers in the car.

[Sheriff]

Reach, you know, I mean, is at.

[Juan Moros]

The other door, senor, and one of the small back window.

[Sheriff]

You and your gunmen won't get away with this. We are officers of the United States Navy.

[Juan Moros]

I and my men are standing here at the coach only as a precaution, senor, while the others obtain a certain money box from the boat of the stage. As a further precaution, I shall unload your guns, senores. Pass them to me, please. We shall shoot to kill, senor.

[Sheriff]

They've got the best of his engine. Have to do what he says.

[Admiral]

Yes, sir. Here's mine.

[Lone Ranger]

Mine. There.

[Juan Moros]

Now I return them to you.

[Sheriff]

Here. You'll be caught and hanged. We'll report this to the fort.

[Juan Moros]

So the exploits of Juan Moros and his men have already been reported to the fort. Senores, we're ready to leave. Juan, tell him in the month. You see, senor Admiral, I have not disturbed you much, nor have I robbed you. But there is one thing that has taken my fancy, senor. I must have that groomed hat to wear.

[Sheriff]

Dress hat. Send it before I give you that.

[Juan Moros]

The hat or a bullet, senor. Take your choice.

[Sheriff]

You. You better give it to him, sir.

[Admiral]

Here.

[Lone Ranger]

Bless your ticket.

[Juan Moros]

Gracias, senor Admiral. See, I put it on so I give you this sombrero worn by the great Juan Moros there. It's an expensive sombrero, seor. Any fair exchange is not a robbery. No, not yours, seor. Let us leave here.

[Narrator]

From that time on, Juan always wore the Admiral's plumed hat when leading his gang on a raid. And the sight of it brought fear to those who saw it, for they knew it meant trouble. The Lone Ranger and Toto had heard of the notorious Juan and the plumed hat, and they headed south along the river trail toward Laredo. The masked man waited in a secluded grove while Toto entered town to get a few supplies, but especially to try to get recent news of Juan Moros. Later, as the two men left the grove and rode back toward their camp, Toto told what he had learned.

[Admiral]

Now, me go to store, not hear Takamoros. Then me go to cafe.

[Lone Ranger]

You heard something about him there?

[Admiral]

Well, at first, men talk of cattle props. Me think maybe me leave them. Feller with whiskers come in and someone speak of Morris. Me wait.

[Sheriff]

How's the stage driving business these days? Fine, fine. Have any more hold ups lately? Jed didn't bring in any more navy men from Corpus Christian. I reckon I was lucky that time to have him with me, though. Juan Moros was so interested in that plumed hat, he didn't pay any attention to me. Morrow sure has made that plumed hat famous since then. Yeah, I guess he has all right. I reckon since the troopers from the fort near here refused to give up hunting for him, Moros has finally decided to move to safer ground. Fact is, I haven't heard any hold ups or killings in this vicinity by Moros and his gang lately. Isn't operating around here anymore. Few days ago, before I drove out of Corpus Christi, I heard Moros pulled a hold up on a Trail about 20 miles southwest of there. The trail that follows the coastline down to Brownsville. So he's operating down that way now, huh? Well, we're sure glad of that. But I get to feel a little nervous when I travel along the trail where it gets close to Corpus Christi. You know, meeting Moros and his cutthroat gang once is enough for me.

[Lone Ranger]

So Moros and his men are down that way now. Ah, the break camp at dawn, Toto, and head south to that coastline trail. Let's get a move on. Mon.

[Narrator]

Ranger and Toto finally reached the coast trail at a point where it ran close to the Laguna Madre, a stretch of water between the coast and the line of sandy islands separating the coastline. From the Gulf, the two men headed northeast toward Corpus Christi and at dusk pitched camp in a grove on a low bluff overlooking the water. The Lone Ranger estimated they were about 20 miles or so from the town and somewhere near the place where Moros and his gang recently pulled the hold up. That night, after eating, the Lone Ranger and Tottle stood looking out over the water from the bluff.

[Lone Ranger]

Most of the land in this territory near the coast is low and swampy, Tato. It wouldn't afford many places for outlaws to have a hideout.

[Admiral]

That's right, Kimosabe. Plenty clear night. It's easy to see water or gulf beyond islands. Look, Kimasabi. Me think me see something moving in water far up lagoons.

[Lone Ranger]

There's something there out of the bright moonlight. I can't make it out. Get the telescope for my saddlebag tunnel. You got it.

[Narrator]

In a moment, Tonto returned with a strong telescope and the Lone Ranger focused it on the object they had seen. After studying the object a couple of moments, the Lone Ranger spoke.

[Lone Ranger]

That's a Rowbotano. There are several men in it, but I can't make out how many heading for the island out there.

[Admiral]

Do you not think anyone live on island?

[Lone Ranger]

I'm sure no one does. Those islands are narrow and sandy. There's some trees and underbrush on the island opposite here, but most of the others are completely barren. Let's ride up along the trail and see if we can find the place where that boat left ashore.

[Admiral]

That's a good idea.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger and Tahoe rode up the coast trail for some distance. Then they pulled their horses to a slow pace.

[Lone Ranger]

It must be near the point from which that boat put out, Toto.

[Admiral]

That's right.

[Lone Ranger]

Look closely for fresh marks along the trail that might turn off towards the beach.

[Narrator]

For a short distance, the two men rode along in silence with their eyes searching the ground. Suddenly, Toto spoke.

[Admiral]

Wait. Look. You see fresh hoof marks crossing trails. Them come from swampy land yonder.

[Lone Ranger]

Yes, and they head off toward the beach. We'll follow and see where they go. Come on.

[Narrator]

Easy.

[Admiral]

Power.

[Lone Ranger]

Yes. Several horses stopped here and men dismounted.

[Admiral]

Ah, them hoof marks go along beach to left.

[Lone Ranger]

Someone evidently led them away. We'll find out where those marks lead to later. Let's walk closer to the water. Yes. The boat put off from here. There's the mark where it was drawn up on the sand.

[Admiral]

Isn't that right? Boat not in sight now.

[Lone Ranger]

I know. Go back now and pay all those horses.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger and Toto found that the hoof Marks went along the beach a short distance, then turned back and recrossed the trail into the swamp land in chore. They drew rein where the trail of the horses entered the swamp.

[Admiral]

Fail loss after it trots into swamps. Ms. Abby.

[Lone Ranger]

Yes? The men who use those horses must know a safe way through there. It would be dangerous for us to try that.

[Admiral]

Right. What you think it all means?

[Lone Ranger]

I don't. I've decided Moros and his gang own those horses.

[Admiral]

Moros?

[Lone Ranger]

Yes. I'd say the gang have a hideout either in the swamp or out on that island. So if the hideout camp is in the swamp, I don't understand why they bothered her over the island at all.

[Admiral]

Unless them have bigger boat on the other side of island to use for getaway. If posse find hideout in swamp, maybe.

[Lone Ranger]

A large boat does put in on the other side of the island. Toto, that gives me the idea that Moros might be responsible for the contraband being sneaked into Texas. I think we'll have a showdown with Juan Moros and his gang sooner than we expected.

[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 now to continue. After deciding that the trail they had found was that of Moros and his gang, the Lone Ranger and Toto returned to their camp on the bluff. Dawn was breaking when the Lone Ranger, who was on watch, woke Toto.

[Lone Ranger]

New A K Robot is pulling out from the island.

[Admiral]

Oh, we get to place where a boat come in?

[Lone Ranger]

Yes, but we'll have to hurry. Let's get going.

[Narrator]

A short time later, the Lone Ranger and Toto arrived at the place where the hoof marks crossed the trail. They rode a short distance in toward the beach, dismounted, and proceeded on foot, moving cautiously through the underbrush. When they reached the edge of the tall underbrush, the Lone Ranger signaled for a halt.

[Lone Ranger]

There's a horseman, Totto. He's brought five saddled horses here to meet that rowboat.

[Admiral]

Rowboat still long way out from shore.

[Lone Ranger]

The man who brought the horses is watching the boat. We try to sneak up and get the drop on him. Come on.

[Narrator]

Moving cautiously, the two men started toward the cabby of horses. The man sitting in the saddle didn't know of their approach until they were only a few yards away. Then the masked man spoke sharply.

[Lone Ranger]

Reach and don't move.

[Sheriff]

What?

[Lone Ranger]

Get off your horse.

[Narrator]

Holy mackerel.

[Sheriff]

A masked album.

[Lone Ranger]

I said dismount.

[Sheriff]

All righty, all righty.

[Lone Ranger]

We'll take him out where we left our horses. Tuttle, hold on.

[Sheriff]

I don't get this.

[Lone Ranger]

You will. I'll take your gun first. Now start walking. Bring those horses.

[Admiral]

Tottle me. Get him with Tottle.

[Narrator]

Bringing up the rear with the horses. The Lone Ranger walked the man back to the grove where they had left Silver and Scout. After tying up the outlaw, they secured the horses, then retwe their steps to the edge of the undergrowth near the beach.

[Admiral]

You think maybe men in boats see horses leave?

[Lone Ranger]

No, I think they were too far out to notice. We stay hidden here at the edge of the brush until they land.

[Narrator]

Meantime, the men a rowboat moved slowly across the lagoon. Juan Moros, sitting in the stern of the boat facing the beach, had been busy telling the men about his plans for a robbery. When he finished talking, they were about 200 yards from the shore. Juan looked up, scanning the beach. Then he spoke sharply.

[Juan Moros]

Where's the notice?

[Lone Ranger]

Quit rolling the horses.

[Juan Moros]

They're not there.

[Sheriff]

Hey, Juan's right. Maybe Gil's late this morning.

[Juan Moros]

Gil has never been late. He knows better than that.

[Narrator]

Well, what do you make of it, then?

[Juan Moros]

That I cannot say, Dusty. But we are not going to land. Turn your boat around and head back to the isle in front of you.

[Narrator]

Think something happened? Think maybe we'd be going into a trap, Juan?

[Juan Moros]

See, that's exactly what I think. We're going back.

[Narrator]

Then what?

[Juan Moros]

The ship which is bringing the contraband to the other side of the island will wait until tonight to set sail.

[Narrator]

What's it got to do with us?

[Juan Moros]

We shall go on board and have it take us to Brownsville. There we get more horses.

[Narrator]

What about Gil?

[Juan Moros]

He must look out for himself. If nothing has happened, we meet him later. Now start rowing toward the island.

[Narrator]

Waiting in their hiding place on shore, the Lone Ranger and Toto saw the Robo turn around and head back toward the island.

[Lone Ranger]

Turned around. They're going back.

[Admiral]

Got suspicious, I guess. What we do?

[Lone Ranger]

They must have some way to leave that island from the other side. I'm going to try to find a way to get over there.

[Admiral]

And what me do?

[Lone Ranger]

Get scout and ride to Corpus Christi. I understand there's a naval vessel still anchored there. Tell them you have reason to believe Juan Moros and his gang are going to make a getaway from the island on the Gulf side.

[Admiral]

Ah, Nigel, it's not far. You be careful. Kim. Sadi.

[Narrator]

After Toto had left, the Lone Ranger return. Realizing the lagoon was too wide to swim, went to the grove and mounted Silver. Then, returning to the sandy beach, he rode along for some distance. He rounded A point and saw a dilapidated boat landing. And beside it on the sand was an old flat bottomed boat partly filled with water.

[Lone Ranger]

Guess it would take a lot of bailing. Maybe with a piece of driftwood for a paddle, I could make it to the island. Worth a try anyhow.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger led Silver back into the trees. Then returning to the beach, he took the boat to empty it of water. And pulling a narrow board from the old dock for a paddle, he shoved.

[Sheriff]

The board into the water and headed.

[Narrator]

For the island, alternately paddling and bailing. Later that morning, in a shack on the gulf side of the island, Juan and his men were preparing to leave to go aboard a small sailing vessel which was anchored a short distance offshore.

[Juan Moros]

Did you get that stuff back on the ship, Dusty?

[Narrator]

What's the Russian packing up our things? Thought you said the ship won't put out till sundown.

[Juan Moros]

I want everything on board right away. Then we'll go on the ship too, so it's be ready to leave in case anything happens.

[Narrator]

Don't forget your fancy plume hat back there in your bunk.

[Juan Moros]

1 sure. That would not do at all. I shall wear it to the ship so it will not get messed up in my piece.

[Narrator]

Hey, the captain out there thinking Admiral's coming aboard.

[Juan Moros]

Yeah, Now I am ready.

[Narrator]

Senoris, Tex and I have our packs.

[Sheriff]

How about you, Dave? Yeah, I'm ready.

[Lone Ranger]

You ready?

[Juan Moros]

Then come on. We'll roll out to the ship and wait for nighttime.

[Narrator]

Meantime, the Lone Ranger reached the island them and cautiously made his way through the underbrush until he was in a position to see the shack and also the anchored ship a short distance from shore. As he reached his vantage point, Moros and the others were just getting into the rowboat.

[Lone Ranger]

I was right. One of them is wearing a plumed hat. Juan Morrison's gang got to get aboard that ship somehow and make sure it doesn't leave.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger waited in hiding for some time. Noon came and went. He could see the men moving about on the ship's deck for a while. Then he noticed only one standing at the stern and evidently intent upon scanning the waters of the gulf. The ship was broadside to the shore and the Lone Ranger decided to make an attempt to swim to the bow of the ship and use the anchor chain to get aboard. He cautiously made his way to some tall reeds along part of the shore, then slipped into the water after hiding his boots and gun belt. But taking one gun with him.

[Lone Ranger]

Managed to keep this gun dry somehow.

[Narrator]

Meantime, on board, Moros and the others lounged in the captain's cabin, waiting for the time to depart.

[Juan Moros]

It would suit me better, Copytown for us to sail now.

[Sheriff]

It's too risky, Moros. Don't forget there's contraband aboard. We won't sail until sundown unless we absolutely have to.

[Juan Moros]

All right. You are the boss of the ship.

[Sheriff]

Stuffy. In here.

[Narrator]

I'm going on deck with some air. I'll go with you.

[Lone Ranger]

Wait a minute, Text. Yeah.

[Narrator]

What's the matter? Thought I saw somebody duck around the.

[Lone Ranger]

End of the cabin.

[Narrator]

I'll sneak along this side, get your gun handy. You sneak around the other side. Now get going.

[Lone Ranger]

Right.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger had made his way aboard the ship and it started alongside the structure that housed the forward cap cabin. Just as he heard the cabin door opening. He quickly ducked around the corner and waited, gun in hand. He was about to start again when a gun was poked into his back and tech spoke reach. At that moment, Dusty stepped in front of the Lone Ranger. Golly, a masked hombre. Yeah, I got my gun at his back. Must have swum out here. His clothes are all wet.

[Lone Ranger]

We'll take him into the cabin.

[Narrator]

Wanna. Want to take that mask off him.

[Admiral]

See who he is.

[Lone Ranger]

Why don't one of you do it now? Afraid?

[Narrator]

Listen to him. I got him covered. Texas, rip that mask off his mug.

[Lone Ranger]

All right, I'll keep the mask.

[Narrator]

Hey, let's go up.

[Lone Ranger]

Your gun. You.

[Narrator]

I thought I will.

[Lone Ranger]

All right, take it.

[Narrator]

With a sudden shove, the Lone Ranger sent Tex sprawling against Dusty and they both fell to the deck.

[Lone Ranger]

I will stop you for a few minutes.

[Narrator]

As the two men fell, the Lone Ranger turned and ran just as the lookout in the stern shouted, command of war.

[Juan Moros]

Dusty.

[Narrator]

Tex, what's happening? The mass man aboard. He tricked him. Yeah. He ran around the end of the.

[Lone Ranger]

Cabin, cut off the anchor, hoist the sail.

[Sheriff]

Hey, there's that masked man. He's got the ropes and pulls the sails out. Nothing straight now.

[Narrator]

Amidst great excitement, the Lone Ranger appeared first one place, then another, with knife in hand, cutting vital ropes and causing dismay and confusion as the naval vessel bore down upon them. Some of the crew cut the anchor rope and others managed to get one of the sails hoisted. Then another cry filled those aboard with greater dismay.

[Lone Ranger]

The mask man.

[Sheriff]

He's disabled the wheel.

[Narrator]

The ship moved out helplessly into the Gulf waters and as the man of war came closer, the men began firing haphazardly. Then came a salvo of gunfire from the oncoming battle. In the excitement, the masked man was momentarily forgotten, even by Juan Moros. Until as the outlaw leader was about to go over the side. The Lone Ranger appeared beside him before he could go for his gun.

[Lone Ranger]

You're not going anyplace, Moros.

[Juan Moros]

It is you who disable the chief. I'll face you.

[Sheriff]

That won't do it.

[Narrator]

Let's go. As the Lone Ranger's vicious blows began to wear him down, Juan looked around for help. But the others were too busy trying to fend off the boarding party from the man of war which had come alongside.

[Lone Ranger]

I'll get this over with.

[Narrator]

Terrific blow to the chin and one to the side fel Juan Moros. And he lay on the deck out cold, the plumed hat beside him. At that moment, the battle ended as the sailors swarmed aboard.

[Sheriff]

This must be the mask man the Indian told us about, Admiral. You said the Indian Tus.

[Lone Ranger]

That's right, Admiral.

[Sheriff]

He said you were going to try.

[Lone Ranger]

To get to the.

[Sheriff]

From some of the comments we've heard, you did a lot of damage aboard this ship.

[Narrator]

For one man.

[Lone Ranger]

I did what I could to keep them from setting sail. By the way, I think this belongs to one of your fellow officers, Admiral.

[Sheriff]

That's your plumed hat. And there's the outlaw who took it. Remarkable. But I never thought I'd engage in battle to get it back. That that man you knock cold as we approach. Must be the notorious Moros.

[Lone Ranger]

That's right, sir. You have the rest of his men among your prisoners. This ship was running in contraband.

[Sheriff]

Yes, I'm sure of that. Your Indian friend and some of my men rode back to the point where he left you. He told me some of the gang were camped in the swamp.

[Lone Ranger]

That's right, sir.

[Sheriff]

I'll have a boat, lord. We'll take you ashore across lagoon.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger first retreat retrieved his boots and gun belt from the island. Then was taken ashore accompanied by the Admiral. Toto was waiting on the beach with Silver. Nearby, armed sailors stood waiting with the rest of the gang they captured in the swamp hideout.

[Lone Ranger]

Thanks for bringing me ashore, Admiral. Looks like Toto and your men found the other outlaws.

[Sheriff]

I'll have them and the horses taken by land to Corpus Christi. I can't tell you how much we appreciate.

[Lone Ranger]

That's not necessary, Admiral. That plumed hat had to be redeemed, you know.

[Juan Moros]

Are you sick?

[Sheriff]

Are you, sir? By anything.

[Narrator]

Uptown?

[Sheriff]

Imagine him being able to joke about that plumed hat after all he's been through. Jade, by the way, I don't even know who he is. I do, sir. The Indian told me he's the Lone Ranger.

[Narrator]

I AM still this is a feature of the Lone Ranger Incorporated, created by George W. Trendle, produced by Trendle Campbell Enterprises, directed by Charles D. Livingston and edited by Fran Striker. The part of the Lone Ranger is played by Brace Beamed.

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