The Prisoner | Challenge of the Yukon (03-20-52)

Summary

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Old Time Radio Westerns

Episode: The Prisoner | Challenge of the Yukon (03-20-52)
Podcast: Old Time Radio Westerns
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Date: October 15, 2025

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Episode Overview

In this digitally restored episode, listeners are transported back to the perilous and snow-swept Yukon during the gold rush days. The narrative follows Sergeant Preston of the Northwest Mounted Police and his loyal dog, Yukon King, as they face treacherous conditions and cunning outlaws in their relentless quest for justice. "The Prisoner" is a classic tale of law versus lawlessness, featuring a hardened criminal on the run, a deadly blizzard, depleting rations, and a final dramatic standoff that tests the courage and honor of all involved.

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Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Introduction to the Adventure

[01:03–02:00]

• A traditional rousing intro invites listeners to the snowy wilderness of the Yukon.
• The episode features “Sergeant Preston of the Yukon” and his heroic sled dog, King.
• It sets the stage with references to the gold rush, lawlessness, and the pursuit of justice.

2. Burley Kane’s Crime and Capture

[03:13–04:46]

• Burley Kane, a seasoned and ruthless outlaw, executes a double-cross, robbing a bank and murdering a teller.
• He escapes into the Yukon wilds but is quickly tracked and apprehended by Sergeant Preston and King:
  • Quote (Sergeant Preston, 04:01): "You're wanted in Dawson for robbery and murder. I've come to take you back."
• Despite being wounded and handcuffed, Burley remains defiant and predicts hardship on the return trip.

3. The Grueling Journey Back to Dawson

[05:01–08:48]

• Preston insists on starting out despite an oncoming blizzard; Burley’s attempts at resistance and escape begin.
• Tense interplay between prisoner and Mountie:
  • Quote (Burley Kane, 06:10): "Before this trip is over, you may be glad to have my help."
  • Quote (Sergeant Preston, 06:12): "I'll manage."
• Burley sabotages the journey by throwing most supplies into a ravine, wagering that neither will survive the journey.

4. Survival and Sabotage

[08:48–10:41]

• Rations dwindle; only hardtack remains. Despite Burley’s hostile actions, Preston divides the food equally.
• At night, Burley attempts to distract King with food in a bid to grab Preston’s gun, but King’s training prevails:
  • Quote (Narrator, 10:09): "But King, trained not to accept food from strangers, turned around again as Burley started toward the sergeant. Immediately, King went into action."

5. Nature’s Danger: The Grizzly Attack

[11:44–12:59]

• While Preston hunts for food, a grizzly bear approaches the handcuffed Burley. He panics, calling for help.
• King courageously attacks the bear, and Preston arrives in time. The bear is slain, ensuring survival for the group.
  • Quote (Burley Kane, 12:52): "You and the dog took a chance, Sergeant. Guess I ought to say thanks."
  • A moment of mutual respect and gratitude briefly emerges.

6. New Threats: Burley’s Former Partners

[14:26–15:49]

• Al Marco and Jay Corey, the men Burley previously betrayed, are revealed to be lurking and plotting revenge.
• Their plan: ambush Preston and Burley, kill King, retrieve the loot, and frame the scene as mutual destruction.

7. The Ambush and King’s Injury

[15:58–17:49]

• As Preston and Burley travel, a gunshot rings out—King is wounded.
• Preston cares for King, showing deep loyalty:
  • Quote (Sergeant Preston, 15:59): "Flesh wound on your shoulder. All right, boy. I'll bandage it and put you on the sled."
• The journey continues with increased peril as their pursuers close in.

8. Final Showdown: Burley’s Fate and Narrow Justice

[18:54–22:53]

• At night, Al and Jay confront the group, holding Preston and Burley at gunpoint.
• Double-crosses abound as Burley tries (and fails) to negotiate for his freedom.
• King, despite his gunshot wound, makes a valiant last effort:
  • Quote (Narrator, 21:04): "Suddenly, using every ounce of strength he could muster, King sprang forward, sinking his teeth into Al’s ankle."
• In the chaos, Preston regains control, and Burley manages to fight Jay, but is mortally wounded.
• Burley's final words acknowledge Preston's fairness and character:
  • Quote (Burley Kane, 22:01): "You sure treated me fair and square, Preston, in spite of everything. Maybe it don't mean anything to you for me to say this. But I decided you're a mighty fine fellow, Preston. Mighty fine."
  • Quote (Sergeant Preston, 22:27): "Well, thanks, Burley. It does mean something to me."

9. Resolution

[23:37–24:10]

• Preston brings Al and Jay to justice, recovers the stolen loot, and safely returns to town.
• King is recovering well—his actions lauded as heroic.
  • Quote (Constable, 24:04): “He’s a real Mountie, Sergeant.”
  • Quote (Sergeant Preston, 24:10): “He’s a loyal friend, Constable. He forgot all about himself when he saw I was in danger.”

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Notable Quotes & Moments

• Burley's Defiance:
  “You can't prove I robbed a bank.” —Burley Kane ([04:23])
• On Rough Justice:
  “A long, tough trip back to Dawson, Mountie.” —Burley Kane ([04:18])
• Mountie Determination:
  “I'm taking you back, Kane, and we're starting right away, regardless of the weather.” —Sergeant Preston ([05:01])
• Sabotage:
  “That'll fix him.” —Burley Kane, after throwing supplies into the ravine ([07:34])
• Respect Earned:
  “You sure treated me fair and square, Preston, in spite of everything.” —Burley Kane ([22:01])
• King’s Loyalty:
  “He forgot all about himself when he saw I was in danger.” —Sergeant Preston ([24:10])

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Timed Segment Highlights

• [03:13] Burley Kane’s bank heist and murderous escape.
• [04:01] Preston’s arrest and confrontation.
• [07:34] Major sabotage—loss of supplies.
• [10:09] King prevents Burley’s escape attempt.
• [12:08] Grizzly bear attack and rescue.
• [15:58] King is shot by Burley’s former partners.
• [18:54] Preston’s exhaustion; King’s warning growl.
• [21:04] King’s heroic attack, allowing Preston to retake control.
• [22:01] Burley’s dying admission of respect.
• [24:04] King’s heroism celebrated by all.

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Concluding Notes

• The episode is a thrilling blend of survival, loyalty, betrayal, and redemption, accented by vivid sound design and classic “Old Time Radio” drama.
• The interplay between Preston and Burley gives depth to both hero and villain, while King remains a standout hero in his own right.
• The restored audio brings out rich ambient details—the howling wind, the creak of sleds, and tense silences—making this a stand-out production for fans of classic radio Westerns.

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For Old Time Radio and Western fans, this episode is a perfect encapsulation of the era’s storytelling, with memorable characters, suspenseful pacing, and a rewarding arc of justice served.

Transcript

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[Sergeant Preston]

Now.

[Narrator/Announcer]

As gunshots echo across the windswept snow covered reaches of the wild Northwest. Quaker Popped Wheat and Quaker Popped Rice. The breakfast cereal. Shot from gun present Sergeant Preston of the Yukon. It's Yukon King, swiftest and strongest lead dog of the Northwest. Blazing the trail for Sergeant Preston of the Northwest Mounted police in his relentless pursuit of lawbreakers.

[Burley Kane]

Unking on your husky.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Gold. Gold discovered in the Yukon. A stampede to the Klondike. In the wild race for riches. Back to the days of the Gold rush with Quaker Puffed Wheat and Quaker Puffed Rice. Bringing you the adventures of Sergeant Preston and his wonder dog, Yukon King, as they meet the challenge of the Yukon. There's no one that can make a better cereal than Quaker Puff Rice. It's nice. And when you hear that shootin', you're dern tootin. That Quaker makes the ones shot from guns. Yes, that's what the shootin's all about. The swellest tasting breakfast cereal you ever had. Quaker Popped Rice or Quaker Puffed Wheat. Reach for the big Quaker Red and blue package every morning. Burley Kane was tough. And at 36, he was a hardened criminal. Intent upon taking what he wanted at the point of a gun. Even if it meant killing. In Dawson, Burley had met two men. Al Marco and Jay Corey. We had planned the details of a bank robbery, but Burley double crossed them and carried out the robbery alone, a day ahead of schedule.

[Burley Kane]

All right, put the cash in this satchel. Yeah, sure, sure. Just as you say. Here. Here's the bag, mister.

[Sergeant Preston]

Right.

[Burley Kane]

Stop that man. Go. Hold up. Don't let him get out. I'll fix you.

[Narrator/Announcer]

In making his getaway, Burley had killed the bank teller. He headed into the frozen north. Some distance above 40 mile hid in a cabin he had used before as a hideout. He felt secure because a recent snowfall had covered his tracks. Consequently, Burley was more than surprised when the door of the cabin was suddenly shoved open and he faced a gun in the hand of sergeant Preston.

[Burley Kane]

Watch him. King, you took me by surprise.

[Sergeant Preston]

You're wanted in Dawson for robbery and murder. I've come to take you back. First I'll put on these handcuffs.

[Burley Kane]

Easy, easy. Your bullet grazed my wrist.

[Sergeant Preston]

I'll bandage it.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Sergeant Preston bandaged the slight wound as the intelligent dog King stood guard over the surly killer. When the sergeant had finished, Burley, Kane spoke again.

[Burley Kane]

A long, tough trip back to Dawson, Mountie.

[Sergeant Preston]

He'll make it. Where's the loot from the bank robbery?

[Burley Kane]

You can't prove I robbed a bank.

[Sergeant Preston]

You were recognized during the hold up, Kane.

[Burley Kane]

Ah, you know my name?

[Sergeant Preston]

Yes, and your record. I'll search the cabin for the loot. On guard, King.

[Narrator/Announcer]

With King standing in front of him, Burley sat with manacled hands, watching as sergeant Preston started the search. Finally, a small black satchel was found under one of the books.

[Sergeant Preston]

Here it is.

[Burley Kane]

All right, so you found it.

[Sergeant Preston]

This is the evidence that will clinch the case against you, Kane, and send you to the gallows.

[Burley Kane]

Like I said. As I said before, Sergeant, it's a long, tough trip back to Dawson. And from the looks of things, we're in for a blizzard before nightfall.

[Sergeant Preston]

I'm taking you back, Kane, and we're starting right away, regardless of the weather.

[Burley Kane]

Just as you say, Mountie. But a lot can happen between here and Dawson.

[Sergeant Preston]

I'll take the risk.

[Burley Kane]

What about my dog team? Gonna leave those mutts here to starve?

[Sergeant Preston]

How Many are there? 5. I'll hitch them in with my team. And leave your sled behind? I have your gun and your handcuffed. You'll ride the sled while I drive the team.

[Burley Kane]

Sure, I know when I'm finished.

[Sergeant Preston]

I'll pack what supplies you have and then we'll start back.

[Narrator/Announcer]

After making the necessary precautions, Sergeant Preston and King started back with the prisoner. As Burleigh had predicted, snow began to fall and the wind grew in intensity. After they'd been on the trail a couple of hours. At dusk, Preston, realizing the danger of losing his way in the darkness, looked for a likely place to camp. Finally, he pulled over to a low ridge and found a protruding ledge that afforded some protection from the storm.

[Sergeant Preston]

All right, fellow, watch him. Come on, Kane. I'll fix something to eat from the supplies.

[Burley Kane]

You mean you're gonna keep me Handcuffed all the time.

[Sergeant Preston]

That's right.

[Burley Kane]

Before this trip is over, you may be glad to have my help.

[Sergeant Preston]

I'll manage.

[Burley Kane]

Oh, call off that mutt, will ya? Why does he have to follow me like that? You have my gun, and these handcuffs keep me helpless.

[Sergeant Preston]

I don't take chances with men like you, Kane.

[Burley Kane]

My chance might come, Mountie. I'm warning it. And if it does, there'll be one less mountie in the Yukon.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Sergeant Preston realized that Burley would need constant watching. But with King to help, he felt secure in taking short naps during the long night. At dawn, they again set out along the trail in the storm.

[Burley Kane]

Uncang on you hustle.

[Narrator/Announcer]

The going was rougher than Sergeant Preston had anticipated. And finally, as they moved slowly along a treacherous narrow ridge. Bordered on either side by ravines, Preston stopped the team looking.

[Burley Kane]

Hi. You.

[Sergeant Preston]

Tugline broke? I'll have to go ahead and fix it.

[Burley Kane]

I hope you slip into one of the ravines and break your neck.

[Sergeant Preston]

Thanks.

[Narrator/Announcer]

I'll be careful under the circumstances. The sergeant knew Burley wouldn't try to leave the sled handcuffed as he was. But Burley kept his eyes on the mountie. As he bent over to examine the tug lion. Burley cautiously leaned forward and, feeling under the robe to cover the sled, picked up the bag of meager supplies. Then, suddenly kicking off the robe and grasping the bag in both hands, he raised it and threw it into one of the ravines.

[Burley Kane]

That'll fix him.

[Sergeant Preston]

Hold it, Kane. What are you up to?

[Burley Kane]

That's too quick for you, mountie. The supplies are at the bottom of that ravine. I threw that bag of stuff from the sled.

[Sergeant Preston]

Steady, boy. Kane, you fool. That bag contained most of our supplies. Only thing left's a small box of hardtack.

[Burley Kane]

Yeah. Yeah, that's right. Maybe you starve sighting, huh? Maybe we'll both dive. But one of us will go first. And I figure I'm plenty rugged.

[Sergeant Preston]

I heard you were tough, Kane, and you're proving it. But I'll get you back to Dawson one way or another.

[Burley Kane]

Up front, Kane. All right. On, King. On, you, husky.

[Narrator/Announcer]

For two days, Sergeant Preston moved southward with his prisoner. In spite of what Burley Kane had done with the supplies, Preston carefully handed out equal portions of the hardtack. On the afternoon of the second day, the storm stopped. But the cold was intense, and drifts that had piled high hindered progress along the trail. Both the men began to feel the pangs of hunger, but neither complained. That evening, Preston stopped along the trail and divided the last of the hardtack.

[Sergeant Preston]

There you are, Kane. That's the last of it.

[Burley Kane]

Bad. You know, sergeant, I hear real hunger makes a man drowsy after a while. First weak, then drowsy.

[Sergeant Preston]

Don't count on it, Kane.

[Burley Kane]

Without food, the dogs will finally give out too.

[Sergeant Preston]

Maybe. But we'll go on until they do. We'll camp here for the night and then push on at dawn.

[Narrator/Announcer]

That night, the two men rolled up in their blankets, Leaving King to guard the prisoner. Preston soon fell into a sound sleep. Burley Kane lay awake and listened until he was certain the mountie was sleeping. Then he slowly moved his manacled hands from under the blanket. Unobserved by Preston, he had saved his last portion of hardtack, which he held between his fingers. There was a bright, cold moon shining. And Burley could see the alert eyes of the big dog, King, who lay near him, watching every move. Being careful not to startle the dog with a sudden move, Burley tossed the hardtack a short distance away. King, too, was hungry, Though Preston had shared his own portion with him.

[Burley Kane]

Go get it, fella. Get it, boy.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Slowly, King got to his feet, then moved suspiciously toward the hardtack. Kane acted quickly.

[Burley Kane]

Now I'll get the moldy's gun.

[Narrator/Announcer]

But King, trained not to accept food from strangers, Turned around again as Burley started toward the sergeant. Immediately, King went into action.

[Burley Kane]

The dog caught him off. If it hadn't been for that mutt.

[Narrator/Announcer]

I'd have had your gun, Mountie.

[Sergeant Preston]

Now that you've seen him in action, perhaps you'll give up trying to outsmart us, King.

[Burley Kane]

Ah, shut up. I'm gonna get some sleep. I'll get the best of you yet, redcoat. My time will come in spite of that dog.

[Sergeant Preston]

Good work, King. Watch him, boy. Good night, Kane.

[Narrator/Announcer]

At dawn, the rough, tedious journey was continued. The dogs, tired and hungry at times, Became almost unmanageable. It took all of King's vigilance and training to keep them going.

[Burley Kane]

Barking Hurry, huskies.

[Sergeant Preston]

Your dogs are causing most of the trouble.

[Burley Kane]

Dogs are tired and hungry. Soon they'll give out altogether.

[Sergeant Preston]

Don't you realize your own life is in danger if we lose a team?

[Burley Kane]

Sure. But I'll get the satisfaction of having you die with me, Sergeant. And that's better than swinging on the gallows alone.

[Sergeant Preston]

I'm going to unhitch the dogs. Let them burrow in the drifts a while. And I'll use leg irons and cuff your hands behind your back. You'll be warm enough under that Fur robe until King and I get back.

[Burley Kane]

Hey, where you going? If you're thinking of ditching me and trying it out.

[Sergeant Preston]

I told you I'd take you to Dawson, and that's what I intend to do. Right now, I'm going over that ridge and see if I can spot a caribou.

[Narrator/Announcer]

After securing the prisoner, Sergeant Preston and King went to a ridge some distance away. Burley sat on the sled waiting.

[Sergeant Preston]

He dozed a while.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Suddenly, he was awakened by a sound that sent chills along his spine.

[Burley Kane]

A grizzly. And he's moving right towards me. I. I can't get loose.

[Sergeant Preston]

Help. Help.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Over on the ridge, Sergeant Preston and King stood looking over a small valley in hopes of spotting a caribou. They both heard Burley's frantic cry for help.

[Sergeant Preston]

A grizzly going to attack Kane.

[Burley Kane]

Come on, Kane.

[Narrator/Announcer]

At the sled, Burley watched in terror as the big animal reared to his hind legs. And swinging his massive forepaws, moved slowly forward with deep, ferocious drum. King, running ahead of his master, made straight for the menacing beast. Growling and snapping, the grizzly turned to meet the husky.

[Burley Kane]

Get away, King. Heavily.

[Sergeant Preston]

He's dead.

[Burley Kane]

I. I thought I was done for. I sure didn't want to die that way.

[Sergeant Preston]

You're safe now. This bear meat will feed the dogs and us too. Will you?

[Burley Kane]

You and the dog took a chance, Sergeant. Guess I ought to say thanks.

[Sergeant Preston]

I intend to get you to Dawson alive, Kane.

[Narrator/Announcer]

We'll continue our adventure in just a moment. Your appetite really strikes it rich, fellas.

[Sergeant Preston]

And girls.

[Narrator/Announcer]

When you have a heaping bowl full of delicious Quaker popped wheat or Quaker puffed rice for breakfast. There's a bonanza of good eating in every spoonful of those crisp, tender flavor rich grains that are shot from guns. And you get added food values of restored natural grade amounts of vitamin B1, niacin and iron. So treat yourself every morning to swell tasting, nourishing Quaker puffed wheat or Quaker puffed rice. And listen. Get ready, get set for details on a sensational offer. It's coming at the end of this program. Have pencil and paper ready now to continue. After feeding the dogs and with enough bear meat to see them through, Sergeant Preston and his prisoner again moved along the trail. Meantime, in a shack hidden from the trail by a low ridge, two men, Al Marco and Jay Corey, Burley's former companions, were talking.

[Burley Kane]

Jay, your turn to go up on the ridge and watch for the money.

[Sergeant Preston]

And Kane.

[Burley Kane]

All right, I'll go in a minute. I wish I could feel as certain as you are that the mountie we followed up this way will catch Burley. He'll get Burley all right. Edmonti's the best on the force. Sergeant Preston has a trained dog with him, too. Preston always gets any man he goes after. Well, if he does get burly, they're sure to come back this way. Yeah, that's right. We'll get the last laugh on that double crosser Burley. He'll be surprised to have us move in and take over the stolen cash. His surprise isn't going to last long. We'll plug both him and Preston, dump him in a ravine somewhere up here, and we'll take off with the loot. Maybe it isn't going to be as.

[Sergeant Preston]

Easy as you think.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Ah.

[Burley Kane]

Look, remember what I told you. The first thing we do is spot them coming along the trail. And before they know anybody's around, we plug the dog. With that dog out of the way, we'll have a chance to get at Preston and Burley.

[Sergeant Preston]

Sounds easy.

[Burley Kane]

I'll go to the ridge and watch. If I see him coming, I'll signal you by waving my arm.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Later, Sergeant Preston and Burley moved along the trail. King ran ahead of the team. Suddenly, there was a rifle shot. Preston looked toward the ridge but saw no one. Gun in hand, he started forward, but soon found that his path was impeded by a ravine which was too wide to cross. Keeping his gun ready and his eye on the ridge, he returned to the sled and hurried to King's side.

[Burley Kane]

King. King.

[Sergeant Preston]

Boy. Oh. Flesh wound on your shoulder. All right, boy. I'll bandage it and put you on the sled.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Working fast and still alert for any movement along the ridge, Sergeant Preston bandaged King's wound, then carried the big dog to the sled.

[Sergeant Preston]

There, King will ride the sled with you, Kane. I got my hands on the man who tried to kill him.

[Burley Kane]

How come you didn't go all the way to the ridge, Try to track whoever fired that shot?

[Sergeant Preston]

There's a ravine between here and that ridge. What's more, my job is to get you to Dawson. We'll go on now. All right.

[Burley Kane]

On you huskies.

[Narrator/Announcer]

As soon as they shot the dog, Al and Jay, fearing Preston might hit one of them, they tried to shoot again. Quickly left the ridge and returned to the cabin.

[Burley Kane]

Looks like we put that mud out of commission. Yeah, and the money couldn't get to the ridge to investigate. What do we do now? Pack up and follow him. We'll wait our chance and then take him by surprise. Maybe during the night. Come on, let's get this right.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Half an hour later, Al and Jay moved with their sled down along the ridge. A ravine came to an end about a mile further on. And it was there they expected to follow the trail behind Sergeant Preston.

[Burley Kane]

Better not move too fast, Jay. Best to keep our distance behind Preston. So he doesn't find out we're following. Burley'd be plenty nervous if he knew who shot that dog. Yeah, he hasn't any idea we followed the Mountie up here. It'll be worth the trouble when we grab that loot. After we get rid of both of them, we'll be able to travel without worrying about the Mounties being after us. Yeah. If the police ever come up to investigate what happened to Preston. And they find them.

[Narrator/Announcer]

They'll think Burley and the Mountie shot.

[Burley Kane]

It out between them. And we'll fix it to look that way, too. Come on. Mush. Mush, you husky.

[Narrator/Announcer]

At dusk, Preston once more made camp along the trail. Though King's wound wasn't serious, the big dog wasn't able to move around. As the two men prepared to settle.

[Sergeant Preston]

Down for the night, Burley spoke.

[Burley Kane]

Can't figure on much sleep tonight, Sergeant. Now that King can't get around, I might have the chance to get my gun from you.

[Sergeant Preston]

Stuart.

[Burley Kane]

It's tough on you, isn't it?

[Sergeant Preston]

No, it's going to be rather tough on you, Kane. After your attempt to get my gun during the night, I'm not taking any chances. I'll put the leg irons on you again. The short length of chain between the irons will allow a movement of your feet. But not enough for you to walk freely. Also, I'll handcuff your wrist behind your back.

[Burley Kane]

But wait, Sergeant. How'll I be able to sleep?

[Sergeant Preston]

Sleep on your side now. I'll secure you for the night.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Burley was secured with the leg shackles. And his hands manacled behind his back. The sergeant lay awake. In spite of these precautions, he respected Burley's wily cleverness. And felt the prisoner might use trickery regardless of his bonds. Finally, Burley Kane fell asleep.

[Sergeant Preston]

He's asleep. You rest, King. I'll watch the prisoner. You'll soon be yourself again, boy.

[Narrator/Announcer]

The strain of the journey began to tell on Preston. In spite of his determination to keep watch, his eyes finally closed. The moon was bright. And about an hour later, Preston was awakened by a warning growl from King.

[Sergeant Preston]

King. What is it, boy?

[Narrator/Announcer]

The Mountie sat up. He saw King trying to rise, but without success. And two figures stood just a short distance away. With ready guns.

[Burley Kane]

You're both covered. Marty.

[Sergeant Preston]

See?

[Burley Kane]

Your dog isn't much help right now.

[Sergeant Preston]

Why the gun?

[Burley Kane]

This isn't a friendly visit, Preston.

[Sergeant Preston]

Oh, I see you know my name.

[Burley Kane]

Sure followed you up here, didn't we, Jake? That's right.

[Sergeant Preston]

Hey.

[Burley Kane]

What? Al.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Jay.

[Burley Kane]

Hi, Burley. Nice to see you again. Even if you're a dirty, double crossing pole. Can't. Now take it easy, Al. I'm handcuffed and shackled. Look, this mountie was taking me back to Dawson. But now that you fellas are here, you can set me free. We'll divide the loot. Look, it's over there on the side. Thanks for the offer. We'll be glad to get the cash. All right, then take the mount. His gun. He has mine, too. I'll keep Preston cover. Jay, take his gun.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Sure.

[Burley Kane]

Good thing we wounded that mutt. I've heard a lot about him. Yeah, but he's no good to Preston right now. I got the guns. Al, get the key to the handcuffs. It's in his pocket. Nothing doing, Burley. You're gonna die with your boots on. My handcuffs on, too. Now hold on. I felt you fool. You don't think we'd help you after what you did? We're gonna kill you. And the molly and the dog. And we'll have the loot to ourselves. I'll stand up, both of you. When we're ready, we'll walk you through a ravine.

[Sergeant Preston]

We saw.

[Burley Kane]

Back away. That'll be easier than dragging both bodies through deep snow.

[Sergeant Preston]

So you're the men who shot my dog, eh?

[Burley Kane]

That's right, Sergeant. Too bad we didn't kill him. But the shot did put him out of commission. Jay, go to the sled and get the cash. All right. Keep both cover now.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Disregarding King, who lay near Preston's blanket. The crook Al, took a few steps closer to Preston and Burley. So that King was slightly behind him. Preston, looking beyond the crook, saw the valiant husky slowly and quietly struggle to his feet. Burley, too noticed, but he didn't speak. Suddenly, using every ounce of strength he could muster, King sprang forward, sinking his teeth into Al's ankle. At the same moment, Preston jumped forward and swung with his fist.

[Burley Kane]

I'll take that gun.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Preston quickly bent down and grabbed the gun. But the crook, J, bending over the sled, turned as he started to raise his gun. Burley, who had managed to get to his feet, lunged toward Jay.

[Burley Kane]

I'll stop you. Stop that gun. Oh, my.

[Narrator/Announcer]

With one eye on Al, whom King had released, Preston sprang forward and quickly Picked up Jay's gun.

[Sergeant Preston]

I'll take the other guns from your pocket. Get over there next to your pal. Move.

[Burley Kane]

Al, I thought you said that mutt.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Wasn'T of any use.

[Burley Kane]

Shut up.

[Sergeant Preston]

My ankle. That's far enough.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Unguarding, backing the short distance to the sled. Preston, still keeping his gun ready. Reached down and fumbled a moment till he found two more handcuffs. Then he came forward and snapped them onto each of the crooks.

[Sergeant Preston]

Now I'll look after Kane.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Kane.

[Sergeant Preston]

Kane.

[Burley Kane]

He got me. Sergeant. This is it for me.

[Sergeant Preston]

Take it easy. I'll do what I can for you.

[Burley Kane]

It's no use. I just been thinking I had it coming. You sure treated me fair and square, Preston, in spite of everything. Maybe it don't mean anything to you for me to say this. But I decided you're a mighty fine fellow, Preston. Mighty fine.

[Sergeant Preston]

Well, thanks, Burley. It does mean something to me.

[Burley Kane]

But you aren't gonna take me back like you wanted to. I'm gonna fool you after all. But you'll take two killers with you instead of one. Thank for everything, Burley.

[Sergeant Preston]

Kane is dead. I arrest you two men in the name of the Crown for murder.

[Burley Kane]

For murder? No, no.

[Narrator/Announcer]

We'll go to the gallows.

[Sergeant Preston]

That's right. From now on, I'll take no chances. I'll tie both of you, bandage your wounds. And with Burley's body as evidence, we'll head for 40 miles. We should reach there by tomorrow noon. We'll have rough going, but we'll make it.

[Narrator/Announcer]

After tying their feet, Preston went down the trail a short distance to where Al and Jay had left their sled. Later, with both lads hitched together in tandem. He started out with the two crooks on one. And Burley and King on the other. The next afternoon, he arrived in forty Mile and the two crooks were jailed. After Burley's body was left at the coroner's, Preston returned to the constable's office.

[Sergeant Preston]

This killing took place in your territory, Constable. I'll leave the two prisoners here and go on to Dawson with the bank cash.

[Burley Kane]

Sergeant, you sure had a tough time. I reckon you didn't expect to come back with two killers when you started abdicated.

[Sergeant Preston]

No, but I did bring back the prisoner I went after. And the bank cash has been recovered.

[Burley Kane]

You're lucky you got back alive. Oh, by the way, how's King?

[Sergeant Preston]

King's much better today, thanks. He'll ride the sled back to Dawson and he'll soon be as well as ever.

[Burley Kane]

From what I've heard, he didn't let a bullet wound stop him from doing his duty. He's a real Mountie, Sergeant.

[Sergeant Preston]

He's a loyal friend, Constable. He forgot all about himself when he saw I was in danger. I'll be glad to reach Dawson after all this. And I'll be very glad to report that this case is closed.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Sergeant Preston will return in just a moment with a word about our next exciting adventure. Isn't it true, Sergeant Preston, that the famous totem poles in the Northwest give you a picture story of the Indians lives and adventures?

[Sergeant Preston]

Yes, the weird hand carvings of animals, birds and strange creatures represent certain events, some true and some legendary.

[Narrator/Announcer]

And I understand that the only tools the Indians had to make the carvings on the giant logs were beaver teeth, whale bone and sharp stone.

[Sergeant Preston]

It's interesting too that totem poles are found nowhere else in the world but the Great Northwest.

[Narrator/Announcer]

So here's a big surprise for you fellas and girls. The most exciting opportunity you can imagine right now. You can get a whole collection of five different miniature totem poles. Authentic scale model totem poles are being offered for a short time only to friends of Sergeant Preston by swell tasting Quaker puffed wheat and Quaker puffed rice. Here are the different polls you get. 1. The famous Thunderbird God of weather. 2. The fight with the land otters.

[Burley Kane]

3.

[Narrator/Announcer]

The weird burial pole with the box at the top to bury the body.

[Burley Kane]

4.

[Narrator/Announcer]

The killer whale that tells the fascinating story of a whale hunting tribe.

[Sergeant Preston]

5.

[Narrator/Announcer]

The sun and Raven. Famous because the raven is the greatest hero and mythical God of the Northwest. You'll be amazed, thrilled when you see and hold these 4 inch high hand painted scale model totem poles made of pressed wood. Every one is a real authentic copy of of the very totem poles you'd see today if you traveled thousands of miles up to the Northwest. Wouldn't it be fun to make your own little Indian villages for each totem pole to take your totem poles to school when you study Indian life. And here's how easy it is to get any one or the whole collection of five different totem poles. Just get one of the special new packages of delicious Quaker Puff Wheat or Quaker Pop Rise. Now at groceries these packages tell all about the exciting totem poles and they have a special handy order blank with a list of the five different poles right on it. You just check the totem poles you want and for every one you check, send 25 cents. Now if you want the whole collection you send only $1. But whether you want one or all of them, you only have to send one box top from Quaker Puffed Wheat or Quaker Puffed Rice. Remember to send 25 cents for each totem pole you want or $1 for the whole collection. Send to Totem Poles, Box L, Chicago 77, Illinois. And here's something extra you get with your order. You get a little booklet that tells the fascinating history and story of each totem pole. Now listen, if these aren't the most exciting scale model totem poles you ever saw, you get every cent of your money back. Better hurry because the supply is limited. This special offer will be over before you know it. So act at once Tonight get the special new packages of delicious Quaker Puffed Wheat or rice. The box top tells you just what to do for any totem pole you want. Get going. Send right now, tonight to Totem Poles, box L, Chicago 77, Illinois. And now, here is Sergeant Preston.

[Sergeant Preston]

Sergeant Preston reporting for duty, Inspector.

[Burley Kane]

Sergeant. A ten year old boy was the only witness to the fact that Flora Coates Cafe safe was robbed and she's been taken away by the crooks. The boy claims they intend to kill Flora.

[Sergeant Preston]

Is the boy telling the truth, sir?

[Burley Kane]

I'm sure of it. Talk to him and get all the facts then. My only instructions are, Sergeant, find those crooks before they kill Flora and bring them back.

[Sergeant Preston]

I'll leave at once, Inspector.

[Narrator/Announcer]

The word of a small boy is all the Mounties have to go on. Sergeant Preston is starting on a race with death. And he too may be a target for the killer's bullets. Be sure to hear this next exciting adventure. These radio dramas, a feature of Sergeant Preston of the Yukon Incorporated, are created by George W. Trendle, produced by Trendle Campbell Muir Incorporated, directed by Fred Flowerday and supervised by Charles D. Livingston. The part of Sergeant Preston is played by Paul Sutton. Sergeant Preston of the Yukon is brought to you every Tuesday and Thursday at the same time by Quaker Puff Wheat and Quaker Puff Rice. The breakfast cereal shots from Guns only. Quaker Pako 10 has all your family cereal favorites. A regular cereal pantry, that's Quaker Paco 10. Six different delicious ready to serve cereals. Ten crisp fresh individual servings. Pako 10 and only Paco 10 has wheat and rice shot from guns. And Pako 10 alone has the individual packages with the cellophane windows. There's both an inner and outer cellophane wrapped to doubly protect that day. It's made Christmas. Pick up a pack of pack O10 at your grocer's tomorrow. This is J. Michael wishing you goodbye, good luck and good health from Quaker Pop Wheat and Quaker Pop Rice. So long. Listen tomorrow at this same time to the Green Hornet brought to you by the drink that makes you feel fresh again, Delicious Orange Crush. This is the Mutual Broadcasting System.

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