The Refugee Bandit | The Lone Ranger (06-04-51)

Summary

Episode Summary: "The Refugee Bandit | The Lone Ranger (06-04-51)"

Podcast: Old Time Radio Westerns
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Release Date: July 10, 2025

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Introduction

In this thrilling episode of Old Time Radio Westerns, host Andrew Rhynes presents "The Refugee Bandit," a classic adventure featuring the legendary Lone Ranger and his faithful companion, Tonto. The episode masterfully brings to life the tension and excitement of the Wild West through digitally restored audio, enhancing every sound from creaking saloon doors to the thunder of hooves.

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Setting the Stage: Pancho Maduro's Desperation

The story begins with Pancho Maduro, a seasoned bandit chieftain, grappling with financial woes. Facing a bounty in his homeland, Pancho seeks a way to amass the funds needed to secure his position and ensure his survival.

Pancho Maduro [04:25]: "It is time, amigos, that I find a way to get some money. I shall soon have a very empty wallet. Yeah, I could use some money myself right now."

Pancho gathers his associates, Nat and Sid, in a local café in Rockton, Texas, to devise a scheme. Leveraging Nat's expertise as a former telegraph operator, Pancho outlines a daring plan to create a head-on collision between two trains, thereby ensuring a lucrative robbery of the express cars.

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Lone Ranger's Investigation

Unbeknownst to Pancho and his men, the Lone Ranger and Tonto are hot on their trail. Recognizing Pancho as a significant threat to law and order, they make their way to Rockton with the intent to monitor his activities closely.

Lone Ranger [08:25]: "Toto, former Mexican bandit chief Pancho Maduro is known to be in Rockton. That's why we come here, Kimosabe."

Their strategic approach involves disguising themselves as ranch hands to infiltrate the café, allowing them to observe the bandits without raising suspicion.

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Café Confrontation

The tension escalates when Pancho attempts to establish dominance in the café, unknowingly confronting the Lone Ranger. A heated exchange ensues as Pancho seeks to assert his authority over Toto, revealing their shared history and animosity.

Pancho Maduro [10:31]: "So you think to scare Pancho, Maduro, eh, senor? Well, just for that, amigo, I shall do as my friend has suggested."

The confrontation rapidly turns physical when Pancho aggressively attempts to challenge Toto. The Lone Ranger swiftly intervenes, delivering a series of forceful blows that incapacitate the bandit leader, demonstrating his formidable prowess.

Lone Ranger [10:45]: "I told you not to try it."

Pancho, now subdued, vows vengeance but is ultimately captured, allowing the Lone Ranger and Tonto to proceed with their mission to dismantle the bandits' plot.

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Unraveling the Plot

As the Lone Ranger and Tonto delve deeper, they uncover the intricacies of Pancho's plan to sabotage the railroad operations. The bandits intend to manipulate telegraph messages, falsely signaling train schedules to orchestrate a devastating crash between two trains.

The episode highlights Nat's proficiency with the telegraph, emphasizing the critical role of communication in both the bandits' scheme and the Lone Ranger's counter-efforts.

Nat [04:50]: "Why? Yeah, that's right. One of them’s very late. The other goes on through without waiting to the next time."

Through keen observation and strategic thinking, the Lone Ranger identifies discrepancies in the telegraph messages, indicating foul play. This revelation sets the stage for a high-stakes confrontation aimed at preventing the impending disaster.

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Final Showdown

The climax of the episode unfolds with a high-speed pursuit as Pancho and his cohorts race to execute their plan. The Lone Ranger and Tonto, astride their trusty horses Silver and Scout, engage in a pursuit that leads them to a grove where the intended train wreck is imminent.

Pancho Maduro [24:25]: "The Lone Ranger and Tuttle shot over."

As bullets fly and tensions rise, the Lone Ranger's prowess is on full display. Utilizing his signature lariat, he skillfully captures the bandits, ensuring that their nefarious plot is thwarted at the eleventh hour. The episode underscores themes of justice, bravery, and the relentless pursuit of lawfulness embodied by the Lone Ranger.

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Conclusion

In the aftermath, Pancho Maduro and his men are handed over to the authorities, their plans dismantled by the Lone Ranger's intervention. The episode concludes with the conductor of the eastbound train acknowledging the Ranger's heroism in preventing a catastrophic wreck.

Conductor: "He saved us from a wreck."

Through "The Refugee Bandit," listeners are treated to a quintessential Lone Ranger tale that combines suspense, action, and the timeless battle between good and evil. Andrew Rhynes' meticulous restoration breathes new life into this classic radio drama, offering both nostalgic charm and engaging storytelling.

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Notable Quotes

• Pancho Maduro [04:25]: "It is time, amigos, that I find a way to get some money."
• Lone Ranger [08:25]: "Pancho Maduro is known to be in Rockton. That's why we come here, Kimosabe."
• Pancho Maduro [10:31]: "I shall pull you from that chair and throw you out."
• Lone Ranger [10:45]: "I told you not to try it."
• Pancho Maduro [24:25]: "The Lone Ranger and Tuttle shot over."
• Conductor [26:31]: "He saved us from a wreck."

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This episode of Old Time Radio Westerns exemplifies the enduring appeal of the Lone Ranger legend, combining classic Western motifs with compelling audio restoration to deliver an immersive listening experience. Whether you're a long-time fan or a newcomer to these tales, "The Refugee Bandit" offers a captivating journey into the Wild West's rich storytelling tradition.

Transcript

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[Sid]

Foreign.

[Andrew Ryans]

Welcome to the Oldtime Radio Westerns. I'm your host, Andrew Ryans, 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 the hearty Hyo Silver, the Lone Ranger.

[Pancho Maduro]

Sa Sam.

[Sid]

Sa.

[Narrator]

With 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 hoof beats of the great horse Silver. The Lone Ranger rides again.

[Pancho Maduro]

Let's go, big boy.

[Narrator]

Pancho Madura had been a bandit chieftain across the board border. But when some of his men had been captured and a price was put on his head in his own country, Pancho crossed the border into Texas. One day, Pancho sat in a cafe in Rockton talking to two friends.

[Pancho Maduro]

It is time, amigos, that I find a way to get some money. I shall soon have a very empty wallet. Yeah, I could use some money myself right now. I wouldn't care how I went about getting it. How about you, Sid?

[Sid]

We're all in the same boat.

[Pancho Maduro]

We do not have cash, but we have brains. My friends, Perhaps if we do a bit of thinking, we'll find a solution to our problem, no?

[Sid]

Got any ideas, Matt?

[Pancho Maduro]

No. But maybe Poncho has. Huh? Pancho, let us go. Or we can talk freely. It suits me. Yeah, come on. You go out on the por. We can talk here, Poncho, without anyone hearing us. What's on your mind, Nat? You have told me that once you worked for the telegraph, no? Yeah, I used to be a telegraph operator, but I got fired for being unreliable as they called it. Never did like regular hours anyway. You will come in handy for the plan I have in mind. Much money is carried in the express car and the trains, no?

[Sid]

Yeah, they usually carry plenty.

[Nat]

Why?

[Pancho Maduro]

I've noticed the train come through here going east every afternoon. Half an hour later one comes through going west. Yeah, that's right. One of Morris waits on a siding at the telegrapher shack about four miles out of town. Of course, one of them's very late. The other goes on through without waiting to the next time. How does the man at this shack know? Well, the operator here in Rocky notifies him by telegram from this end if the eastbound is late. He's notified from the other end if the westbound is late. And the train that's on time goes straight through without using the side. If the two trains should meet head on sometime, the wreck would make it easy for an umbre to get the cash on the express cars and from some of the passengers, eh? Oh yeah, that's right. There is not much chance of a head on collision and less chance it was being on the spot if it did happen. I do not wait on chance, amigo. What do you mean? Yeah, I don't savvy we could plan it so there is such a head on collision. And in that case we could be near the scene when it happened. Hey, holy mackerel, poncho. You mean you're thinking of a way to hear the trains collide? Of course. I bet you're thinking of going to.

[Sid]

That shack at the Sidon and making.

[Pancho Maduro]

Sure the operator doesn't set the semaphore signal to stop. Is that it? No, no, no, that wouldn't work. Train wouldn't go through just on the signal. Why not? They figured something might happen to the operator so he wouldn't be able to set the semaphore. The operator always goes out beside the tracks and hands up the written order to the engineer. The train wouldn't go through without those orders. It was not my idea to go to the shack anyway. Now then, how you gonna work it? I have noticed that the operator here at the station in Rockton sometimes leaves his office and locks it up for an hour or so during the afternoon. Oh yeah. After the trains go through, he locks up to go eat. Well, my plan is to go to his office just before the first train is due. We'll tie and gag him, put him behind the counter. Then you Nat will send a message saying the eastbound train is late. Hey, now I get it. The operator at the shack would give the west bond the order to go through and the two trains come together somewhere between Rockton and Poseidon. That is it on Echo. After you send a telegraph message, we leave the office and lock it. Nobody will suspect anything until the wreck has happened. That's a good idea, Pancho.

[Sid]

We could follow the eastbound from town.

[Pancho Maduro]

On our horses and be right there to see him come together. You see, Pancho is very clever. There will be a big wreck and we shall be there to gather up plenty of money.

[Narrator]

That same day, the Lone Ranger and his Indian companion, Toto rode the trail toward Rockton. As they moved along, the Lone Ranger was saying.

[Sid]

Toto, former Mexican bandit chief Pancho Maduro is known to be in Rockton. That's why we come here, Kimosabe. Yes, he's bound together some men together and start trouble. Sooner or later.

[Pancho Maduro]

We try to capture him.

[Nat]

Maybe.

[Sid]

No, he's safe from arrest here until he breaks the laws of the United States. But as soon as he does break the law, we'll go into action. He's a dangerous man and needs close watching. The people in this territory have enough to put up with without having him here to cause more trouble.

[Pancho Maduro]

Men like him not good for Wes.

[Sid]

That's right. We keep on his trail.

[Narrator]

Ranger and Tottle made camp in the hills a short distance from town. That evening, the Lone Ranger disguised his face and dressed as a ranch hand so that he might go into the cafe without his mask. Then he and Tottle rode to Rockton. They left their horses, Silver and Scout, in the shadows and entered the cafe.

[Sid]

There's a table back there, Toto. We'll order some coffee. Then we'll have a chance to look around.

[Pancho Maduro]

This table, senor, it is where my friends and I have been sitting. That's right. Sure, we were just coming back to it. The table's cleared.

[Sid]

And you were all standing when we came in, mister.

[Pancho Maduro]

Yes, but now we wish to sit down, senor.

[Sid]

In that case, I think you better find another table.

[Pancho Maduro]

Senor, Pancho Maduro is not look for fighting or trouble right now. What? I do not intend to stand while the Indian sits. Hey, amigos. You're right, Pancho. They don't know who you are, Pancho. Perhaps they will soon find out. You do not get up, Indian, I shall pull you from that chair. No, me not get up. Me stay here. You gonna let a redskin give you back talk, Pancho. Drag him from the Chair and throw him out. Pancho.

[Sid]

Better not try it, Maduro.

[Pancho Maduro]

So you think to scare Pancho, Maduro, eh, senor? Well, just for that, amigo, I shall do as my friend has suggested. I shall pull the redskin from that chair and throw him out. Get up, Indian.

[Narrator]

As Poncho reached out to grasp Toto's arm, the Ranger leaped to his feet.

[Sid]

I told you not to try it.

[Pancho Maduro]

That I shall not stand for. Hey, that Indian drew like lightning. Stand back, everybody. Give him room. I will break your neck.

[Sid]

Try it.

[Pancho Maduro]

Oh, hey. Man alive, what a fight.

[Nat]

Yep, cowpoke sure can hit.

[Narrator]

Poncho fought with great fury. But as the fighting continued, he first showed surprise, then concern as the Lone Ranger struck blow after blow with telling effect. After the first attempt, neither Nat nor Sid tried to interfere further. They stood watching in amazement as the stranger battered the big, tough Mexican with forceful blows.

[Pancho Maduro]

Give it to him, Poncho. Go for his chin. Knock some fencing to him, Pancho.

[Nat]

Looks like Poncho is getting the worst of it.

[Pancho Maduro]

I killed you some storm on then.

[Narrator]

For another moment, the two men fought, giving and taking heavy punches. Then Poncho began to look dazed. His fists flew out wildly, but the blows were not landing. Then with a terrific blow to Poncho's chin, the Lone Ranger sent the Mexican crashing to the floor.

[Sid]

They should do it now. You want more? Get up.

[Pancho Maduro]

Hey, senor. For now. For now I have had enough. Hey, let me help you. Hey, what a fighter that hombre turned out to be. Look at the Mexican china. Another time. Senora does not forget we meet again, Madura.

[Sid]

Let's get out of here, Taro.

[Pancho Maduro]

I shall see that he dies with a bullet. My friends come. We follow them and see where they are. Stay.

[Narrator]

After leaving the cafe, the Lone Ranger and Toto stood in the shadows outside as Poncho and his two friends came out.

[Pancho Maduro]

Already. Why not forget them for the time being, Poncho?

[Sid]

Yeah, we got a big job to do tomorrow.

[Nat]

After that's done, we all have plenty of cash and you can hunt up.

[Pancho Maduro]

That cow coping club. That will be a pleasure. You better be careful, Pon. He can shoot as well as he can fight. You won't have a chance. I shall make sure to shoot him in the bathroom. Now he'll forget him. Let's check tonight to find out when the train is due. Let us go to the hotel now for the night.

[Sid]

We'll have to keep a sharp eye on Ponchon's friend.

[Pancho Maduro]

Him plenty mean fell. Him say him shoot you in back.

[Sid]

I Wasn't thinking of that, Toto. No.

[Pancho Maduro]

What you think of?

[Sid]

They spoke of a big job to do tomorrow. I'm sure they're planning trouble and in some way has something to do with the train.

[Pancho Maduro]

Me hear him talk about trains.

[Sid]

We go back to camp now.

[Narrator]

The following morning, the Lone Ranger and Toto left camp and took a trail that went alongside the railroad tracks. The Lone Ranger was again in his usual clothes and mask. As they rode, Toto asked, what you.

[Pancho Maduro]

Think we find Kimasabi?

[Sid]

I don't know, Toto. But if Maduro and those other two men are planning to hold up a train, we might find logs on the tracks or a loose rail somewhere.

[Pancho Maduro]

Ah, maybe them be nearby.

[Sid]

Them shoot from ambush if them see us. We'll risk that and keep our eyes open.

[Pancho Maduro]

That's right.

[Sid]

They're going a mile or two more and we'll turn back in case they moved in after we pass.

[Pancho Maduro]

Come on, Zulu, let's go.

[Narrator]

Later in town, Pancho Maduro with his pals Nat and Sid pulled ring near the small office in the station where the telegraph operator was on duty.

[Pancho Maduro]

Ho, ho, ho, ho. Yep. Find out the train going east is due here at one o'. Clock. It's almost said now. Are you sure you have not forgotten how to use the telegraph? You joking, Poncho? I can handle that telegraph key and send faster than any hombre they ever had or ever will have. Almost twice as fast fella they have here at the station's kind of slow at it, seems to me. Yeah, he is. He hasn't been at it too long, I reckon. Hey, here we are. Be ready in a minute, fellas. I'm getting a message that I have to answer. That is all right, my friend. We shall wait. That message says the westbound fasted down on time. It's heading toward the side now. That's it. That'll take only a few seconds to answer. There. That's it. Now, what can I do for you? There's number 10. Each found right on time. Will it passes and I notify the side and then I'll talk to you. But we do not care to wait, senor. Give it to him now. Not sure I'm sending that message, fella. What? This will keep you out of the way.

[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.

[Pancho Maduro]

Sam.

[Narrator]

Now to continue. Pancho, Madura, Nat and Sid, carrying through their plan to wreck the trains, entered the telegraph office at Rockton and just as the eastbound number 10 went past, Nat hit the operator with a butt of his gun. Poncho spoke hurriedly.

[Pancho Maduro]

There, that settles him. Sid, you and I will tie up the operator and gag him. Then after the train leaves the station here and heads for the siding, Nat will send a message that it is late and to let the other train come through. Come, Sid, let us get busy. Right after I do send that message, it'll mean a wreck. That'll bring us plenty of cash. There's a train stopping now. As soon as it leaves, I'll send that message.

[Narrator]

Meanwhile, a short time before 01:00', clock, the Lone Ranger and Tonto reached the shack at the siding and rain to a stop.

[Pancho Maduro]

Why we stop here?

[Sid]

We'll ask the operator about the train that are due. Come on.

[Pancho Maduro]

Yeah.

[Nat]

What a mask, man. An Indian. What do you want here? There's no money, if that's what you're.

[Sid]

Take it easy, fellow. We're not outlaws.

[Nat]

The mask.

[Sid]

If you're not outlaws, never mind the mask. Right now all we want is some information about the train.

[Nat]

That's it, eh? Planning to hold up one of the trains? Maybe number seven westbound when it stops at the side.

[Sid]

You're wrong, but we'll not argue the point now. Frankly, we're trying to prevent trouble, not to cause it.

[Nat]

You can't make me believe that, mister. That's my calling as I got an answer right ahead.

[Sid]

We'll not stop you.

[Pancho Maduro]

What's that saying, Kim Sully?

[Sid]

It said MK Ready? Go ahead.

[Pancho Maduro]

Now.

[Sid]

The message is coming through.

[Pancho Maduro]

What?

[Sid]

Click and say Kim Suddy. It's the Rockton operator verifying that number seven westbound is past Milltown.

[Nat]

Look, mister, you and the Indian make me nervous just standing there. If you're gonna do something, get it over with. All I got's $3.

[Sid]

We don't need your $3. When do the trains run? Would you tell that number 10 eastbound.

[Nat]

Is due to pass Rockton at 1 o'?

[Pancho Maduro]

Clock?

[Sid]

Just about 1 now.

[Pancho Maduro]

Yep.

[Nat]

Number 7 westbound already past Milltown. Is heading for the Sidon here.

[Sid]

Milltown is closer than Rockton. Is that it?

[Nat]

Yeah, a couple of miles.

[Sid]

Number seven will wait here at the siding.

[Nat]

Yes, if number ten passes rocking on time, that is, if I get word number 10 is late, I'll have orders to let number seven westbound go on through. That's McCall. It is now.

[Sid]

Says number 10 is late. Let number seven westbound go through.

[Nat]

Yeah, that's it. The message just came from Rockton saying to let the westbound go through.

[Sid]

As I know what it Said you.

[Nat]

I'm surprised you know so much, fella. I gotta raise the semaphore and take this written order out to the engineer. Number seven.

[Sid]

Oh, wait a minute.

[Pancho Maduro]

What's the matter?

[Sid]

I know the sign off said Rockton. But that last message came through much faster than one before it. A different hand was using that key in Rockton.

[Nat]

I noticed that too. He never sent that fast before. But there's only one operator at Rockton.

[Sid]

Take a minute to check back. I have a feeling there's something wrong about that.

[Nat]

Look, I haven't time to check.

[Sid]

I'll call Rockton. I know the call letters. No answer.

[Nat]

Here, let me try.

[Sid]

Right.

[Nat]

That's strange. He must be there.

[Sid]

Better hold up number seven until you're sure that message is genuine. Number 10 did run on time and pass Rockton. It'd be a wreck if you send number seven through.

[Nat]

Look, if you got me all confused, I've got my orders and I'm gonna carry them out. I'll go set the semaphore right now.

[Sid]

No, we're holding number seven here.

[Nat]

You pulled a gun on me. If you think you can do that, you're crazy. I'll take that gun.

[Sid]

Sorry, but I'll have to do this.

[Pancho Maduro]

Otto.

[Sid]

I know. A different hand was handling the telegraph key and Rockton when that last message came through. May mean trouble for us, but we'll see that Number seven waits on the siding until we're sure the other train isn't coming through.

[Pancho Maduro]

You think Madura planned something?

[Sid]

That's possible. The semaphore is down, so the westbound number seven will go onto the siding and wait. We ride back along the tracks and see what we can find out. Come on.

[Pancho Maduro]

Come on.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger had struck the operator in the shack a glancing blow. And the operator revived just as number seven moved onto the siding outside.

[Nat]

Mask man in Indian they must plan to hold up number seven on the side. And it's there now.

[Pancho Maduro]

Hey, where you been?

[Nat]

A mask man an Indian came in. They hit me on the head when I wanted to come out with the orders for you to go through.

[Pancho Maduro]

Orders to go through? Semaphore was set for us to stop here.

[Nat]

I know, but he wouldn't let me raise it. I thought maybe they planned to rob the train while it waited here.

[Sid]

We haven't seen them.

[Nat]

Well, anyway, here are the orders. Number 10's running late now. I'm going to telegraph to Mill Town for the sheriff and a posse to round up those two armres. Shouldn't take them long. To reach here.

[Pancho Maduro]

Good idea. Go ahead. Well, we might as well highball it.

[Sid]

Away from here, Tom.

[Pancho Maduro]

Hey, did you hear that? Yeah.

[Sid]

Sounded like number 10 eastbound a couple of miles from here.

[Pancho Maduro]

Well, that means it already passed Rockton. We would have been wrecked. Holy mackerel. What's this all about anyway?

[Sid]

But the orders, Tom.

[Pancho Maduro]

The heck with the orders. We're staying right here.

[Narrator]

Lone range Run Toto rode at breakneck speed down along the trail that followed the railroad. As they approached a bend, they heard the whistle of number 10 eastbound.

[Sid]

Number 10 is on time. That message was a fake. As I thought. Pull over into the grove until it passes.

[Pancho Maduro]

Oh, why?

[Nat]

Why?

[Pancho Maduro]

You think someone sent message like that?

[Sid]

The only possible reason would be to cause a wreck. And the ones who sent it could move in and rob both trains.

[Pancho Maduro]

Oh, may not think of that.

[Sid]

Just the type of thing Poncho Maduro would plan.

[Pancho Maduro]

Here come train now. Now what we do?

[Sid]

Wait a few minutes. If Poncho did plan that, it'd follow number.

[Narrator]

Poncho, Nat and Sid had galloped after the receding train as it left town. They managed to keep it in sight since the trains at that time moved at only a reasonable rate of speed. Halfway to the siding, they followed the train around a bend.

[Pancho Maduro]

Soon it would meet the other train. Yeah. Hope we can keep it in sight so we'll see the wreck happens.

[Nat]

Everything's working out just we planned it.

[Narrator]

The three crooks were passing a grove when shots rang out behind them.

[Pancho Maduro]

The Lone Ranger and Tuttle shot over.

[Narrator]

Their heads to draw their fire, hoping they'd soon empty their guns.

[Pancho Maduro]

Shut Umber. Look behind us. A mouse man and an Indian. Use your guns. They must have been planning to hold up too. They'll beat us to the wreck if we don't stop them.

[Nat]

They're caning on us.

[Pancho Maduro]

But we are three against two.

[Narrator]

Slowly but surely, the Lone Ranger and Toto gained on the three crooks. The great horse Silver and the gallant Paint Scout exerted every effort to catch up with the fleeing men.

[Pancho Maduro]

That's Madur and his two friends. You wound one of them, you fall from saddle.

[Sid]

That leaves two to go. We're getting close enough to rope them. The other two have emptied their guns.

[Pancho Maduro]

Get your lariat ready. I'll go for Poncho.

[Narrator]

You take the other one riding close behind Poncho and Nat. The Lone Ranger and Tottle whirl their lariats over their heads. Then the ropes snake down, each one settling over one of the crooks.

[Pancho Maduro]

Good, Poncho. Pick another one. Pushing. Come on. This room. When I get him off, I shall fix you.

[Sid]

You're covered, Poncho. Both of you. Get them loose. Toto, take their guns.

[Pancho Maduro]

Hey, that's the same red skin who was in a cafe last night. Poncho. But they must hold if you want more fighting.

[Sid]

Poncho, get up. I'm ready.

[Pancho Maduro]

He's a cow. Po beat you up. Yes, but I. I do not care to fight some more. Why have you done this? If you're outlaws, we will share what we get from the wreck.

[Sid]

There isn't going to be a wreck. We pick up the other fellow, then we'll ride to the siding and take you with us.

[Narrator]

Later, at the sighting, the operator was again telling the story of the masked man and Indian who had prevented him from sending Number seven on through. The conductor of Number ten finally said.

[Pancho Maduro]

Whether it's under masked or not, those two hombres saved us from a wreck. Hey, look.

[Nat]

Here they come now. They have someone with them.

[Pancho Maduro]

Say three are tied to their saddles.

[Nat]

We better keep them covered just in case.

[Pancho Maduro]

You fool. Put away that gun. Don't forget, those two saved our lives and kept you from causing a wreck. Misty, I don't know what this is all about. I do know you prevented a big train wreck, though.

[Sid]

I sent my friend back to Rockton where he found the other operation tied and gagged. We brought the operator with us. He'll tell you what happened.

[Pancho Maduro]

I sure have plenty to tell. Conductor, those three men planned to wreck both trains and rob them. They tied me up and gagged me after knocking me out. I heard one of them say he was gonna send a message to the operator here.

[Nat]

He sent a message all right, saying number 10 eastbound was late. So they'd let the westbound train go on through and they'd meet head on. If they'd succeeded, they'd have had plenty of time to rob both trains.

[Pancho Maduro]

But for this interfering mask hombre, we would have succeeded man alive, if you hadn't found out somehow. I hate to think of the results.

[Nat]

The masked man sure knows something about telegraphy. He was able to tell someone else was handling the key back in Rockton.

[Sid]

We also had previous reasons to believe something was to happen. This man is Pancho Madura, a bandit chief from across the border. He must be turned over to the law along with his two pals.

[Nat]

The sheriff of Mill Town is on his way here right now with a posse. I sent for him.

[Pancho Maduro]

We'll take charge of these crooks and turn them over to the sheriff.

[Sid]

Thanks. And Tunnel and I'll not have to wait. Our job here is finished now that Poncho's in custody.

[Pancho Maduro]

We owe you both a lot for preventing that wreck, Mr. We're glad we.

[Sid]

Were able to do it, Conductor. Adios, Montreuil.

[Pancho Maduro]

Why you let a master hombre leave before the sheriff find out about him, eh? That I do. No savvy, Poncho. I've heard of you. And believe it or not, I've heard of that mask on. When I saw him on that big white stallion with the Indian and then heard him call the Indian Tonto, I guessed right away that he must be the Lone Ranger.

[Narrator]

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 Stryker. The part of the Lone Ranger is played by Brace Beamer.

[Andrew Ryans]

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[Sid]

It.