The Right Side | The Lone Ranger (03-23-53)

Summary

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Old Time Radio Westerns

Episode Summary: The Right Side | The Lone Ranger (03-23-53)

Episode Overview

“The Right Side” is an episode of the digitally restored classic radio series The Lone Ranger, featured on the Old Time Radio Westerns podcast hosted by Andrew Rhynes. In this installment, the Lone Ranger and his companion Tonto mediate a brewing conflict between embattled homesteaders and cattle ranchers, with the added threat of an impending attack from a band of Native Americans. Through diplomacy, courageous action, and tactical acumen, the Lone Ranger navigates tensions on the untamed frontier, aiming to prevent bloodshed and uphold justice.

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Key Discussion Points & Story Breakdown

The Threat to the Homesteaders (04:20 – 08:11)

• Initial Encounter:
  The Lone Ranger and Tonto arrive at homesteader Tom Kent's cabin to warn him of an imminent threat.
  • Tom distrustfully greets them at gunpoint, but relents upon recognizing the legendary masked man.
  • Mrs. Kent expresses concern:
    “Are you here to rob us?” (05:39)
• Backdrop of Conflict:
  Tom describes sustained harassment by area cattlemen who resent the settlers' presence:
  • “They've cut our fences, shot our livestock, trampled our crops, even tried to poison our water holes.” – Tom Kent (05:54)
• The Looming Dangers:
  • Native Americans are camped nearby, preparing to attack.
  • The cattlemen have given a final ultimatum:
    “We’re to pack our wagons and move out by Saturday of this week. Tomorrow there’ll be a fight and we’ll lose. But every one of us would rather die than leave this land.” – Tom Kent (08:00)

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Lone Ranger’s Dual Strategy (09:10 – 16:34)

• Splitting Up:
  The Lone Ranger and Tonto split tasks:
  • Tonto is sent to surveil the Indians (“Watch for more Indians joining those in the valley.” – Lone Ranger, 09:37)
  • Lone Ranger dons a disguise to gather intelligence among the cattlemen in Longhorn.
• At the Cafe with the Cattlemen:
  The masked man hears Bart Belden, the cattlemen’s leader, rouse support for an armed confrontation.
  • Some ranchers express regret about possible violence:
    “I wish we could avoid it. I want to use guns on a lot of decent family men. Not by jug full.” (11:14)
• Lone Ranger Challenges the Ranchers:
  In disguise, the Lone Ranger condemns the cattlemen’s motives:
  • "But what if they did [laugh at you]? Would that laughter be as hard to bear as the guilt of murdering brave pioneers?" (11:40)
  • Hostilities nearly break out, but he escapes before violence can erupt.

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The Plan to Unite Against the Real Threat (15:01 – 17:13)

• Return to the Homesteaders:
  Reunited with Tom Kent and his wife, the Lone Ranger reveals the cattlemen’s plans and proposes a joint effort to save everyone:
  • “If it’ll do that, I’m for it.” – Tom Kent, approving the plan (15:56)
  • They ride from cabin to cabin, recruiting support from all homesteaders.

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Provoking the Indian Attack (17:13 – 19:17)

• Intentionally Drawing the Indian War Party:
  The Lone Ranger and Tonto approach the Indians’ camp and challenge their bravery with loud taunts and gunshots:
  • “You dare not ride to war. You wait for braver men to join you. You fear even two men.” – Lone Ranger (18:13)
  • “They’re all looking this way. Shout to them before they open fire. Say you are not men. You are cowardly jackals.” – Lone Ranger, translated by Tonto (18:08)
• Pursuit Toward Town:
  The enraged band gives chase, with the Lone Ranger and Tonto leading them away from homesteader cabins and directly toward Longhorn.

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The Battle and Reconciliation (19:30 – 24:05)

• In the Streets of Longhorn:
  Ranchers gather for their expected showdown with the settlers (19:30). Suddenly, instead of nesters, the Indians pour into town.
  • “Don’t shoot women or children. If the men open fire, shoot back, but aim to wound if possible.” – Bart Belden (19:38)
• Defending the Town Together:
  • The Lone Ranger and Tonto defend alongside the ranchers, with townsfolk and cowboys exchanging shots with the attackers.
  • “Lucky you ranchers happen to be in town, Belden. Otherwise the town would be outnumbered.” – Lone Ranger (21:02)
• Arrival of the Homesteaders:
  Tom Kent leads the homesteaders into town, catching the attackers in a crossfire.
  • “It just happened we were all assembled. I reckon you know why.” – Tom Kent (22:47)
  • The Indians retreat, and the threat ends.
• Mutual Respect and Reconciliation:
  The ranchers realize the settlers’ courage and generosity, and hostilities cease:
  • “How can we move against men who saved our lives? Kent, we want men like you in the West.” – Bart Belden (23:05)
  • “I’ll swap you some beef for hen’s eggs. We’ll both eat better.” – Bart Belden, extending friendship (23:22)
  • Tom Kent shakes Belden’s hand: “Glad to.” (23:31)
  • The Lone Ranger quietly departs, his identity finally revealed:
    “He’s a friend of yours, too, now that you’re on the right side. He’s the Lone Ranger.” – Tom Kent (24:05)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the futility of pride-driven violence:
  “Would that laughter be as hard to bear as the guilt of murdering brave pioneers?” – Lone Ranger in disguise, to Bart Belden (11:40)

• On building a better frontier together:
  “Kent, we want men like you in the West. If you folks ever need help, just call on me." – Bart Belden (23:08)

• The Masked Man’s signature departure:
  “Another time, Belden. We may meet again. Let’s go, Tonto.” – Lone Ranger (23:41)

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• The Lone Ranger Warns Tom Kent: 04:20 – 08:11
• Cattlemen’s Scheme Revealed in Longhorn: 10:37 – 12:49
• The Lone Ranger & Homesteaders Plot a Countermove: 15:01 – 16:34
• Provocation of the Indian Attack: 17:13 – 18:43
• Battle at Longhorn & Homesteaders’ Arrival: 19:30 – 22:28
• Resolution and Reconciliation: 22:28 – 24:05

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Tone and Style

The episode is classic, suspenseful, and moral-driven, capturing the tight pacing, direct dialogue, and the black-and-white worldview characteristic of mid-20th-century Westerns. Courage, redemption, and community cooperation are central, with moments of dry frontier wit threaded throughout.

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For Listeners New and Old

Even if you haven’t listened, this episode stands as a stirring example of radio Westerns at their best: tense showdowns, found kinship, and the enduring wisdom of the Lone Ranger.

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Restored and preserved by Old Time Radio Westerns — “Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear…”

Transcript

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[Andrew Rines]

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[Narrator]

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

[Lone Ranger]

Sam.

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[Narrator]

With his faithful Indian companion, Tato, the daring and resourceful mask 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.

[Tonto]

Let's go, big fella. Are you Silver?

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger and Tapo rode south down a moonlit hillside, then across level ground to a lighted cabin. It was one of many scattered houses that had been built in the area during the past year by homesteaders. As the masked man and his Indian friend drew rain, the cabin door was opened by a man who held a rifle.

[Lone Ranger]

Are you Tom Kent?

[Tonto]

Yes.

[Tom Kent]

What do you want?

[Lone Ranger]

I've heard that you're the leader of the homesteaders. That's true. I have important information for you.

[Tom Kent]

You and your partner dismount and keep your hands away from your guns.

[Lone Ranger]

Goody, says Tonto.

[Tonto]

Both of you keep your hands at

[Tom Kent]

shoulder level and walk toward me. Come close enough so I can look you over. And remember, I'm ready to shoot.

[Narrator]

If either one of you reaches for

[Lone Ranger]

a gun, we're here as friends.

[Tom Kent]

Another man? An Indian?

[Lone Ranger]

Yes.

[Tonto]

Hold it.

[Tom Kent]

You're close enough. Your mask?

[Lone Ranger]

Yes.

[Tom Kent]

In that case, I reckon you're all right. Step inside.

[Lone Ranger]

Do you mind if my friend stays with the horses?

[Tom Kent]

That's all right.

[Tonto (childlike voice)]

Me watch horses give us.

[Tonto]

Most.

[Lone Ranger]

People who see my mask think I'm an outlaw.

[Tom Kent]

Aren't you?

[Lone Ranger]

No.

[Tom Kent]

Don't bother fibbing to me, mister. I don't care what you are as long as you're not a cattleman. Oh, this is my wife.

[Lone Ranger]

How do you do, Mrs. Kent?

[Mrs. Kent]

Good evening. Are you here to Rob us?

[Tom Kent]

No, Mrs. Kent, you'd be wasting your time. We haven't anything worth stealing.

[Lone Ranger]

I came to warn you and the other homesteaders.

[Tom Kent]

Warn us? Did the cattlemen send you here with another threat?

[Lone Ranger]

No. Kent, have they been threatening you?

[Tom Kent]

They've done a lot more than threaten. All the ranches to the south have combined to try to drive us out. They've cut our fences, shot our livestock, trampled our crops, even tried to poison our water holes.

[Lone Ranger]

Well, I've known many cases where cattlemen have tried to drive out people who homestead land that they use for open range. But I'm sure this land was never used for that. You're right.

[Tom Kent]

No one ever ran cattle here. The ranchers couldn't use it because of Indians. You see, this was Indian hunting ground. Redskins came here in small bands to hunt game.

[Lone Ranger]

Oh.

[Tom Kent]

So the ranchers couldn't pasture cattle here without leaving a lot of men to guard it. But now things are different.

[Lone Ranger]

How's that?

[Tom Kent]

Well, when the Indians came to hunt, we opened fire and drove them away. We must have fired on 15 or 20 hunting parties the first few months we were here. They finally got it through their heads that we meant business. It's been a long time since we've seen any sign of redskins, and the ranchers know it. Now that the Indians are gone, the cattlemen like to drive us out. Then they could pasture cattle here.

[Mrs. Kent]

Tom, the mast man, said he came here to warn us. You're not giving him any chance to talk.

[Lone Ranger]

It's all right, Mrs. Kent. I wanted to hear what Tom had to say. It accounts for the action of the Indians.

[Tom Kent]

What Indians?

[Lone Ranger]

The ones who are camped in a valley north of the homestead land.

[Tom Kent]

Beyond the hills?

[Lone Ranger]

Yes.

[Tom Kent]

Oh, that's all right. Long as they stay there, they won't bother us.

[Lone Ranger]

But they're not going to stay there.

[Mrs. Kent]

What are they planning to do?

[Lone Ranger]

Come here, massacre the homesteaders and burn the buildings?

[Tom Kent]

Wait. How do you know their plans?

[Lone Ranger]

Tahto and I saw them from a hilltop and wondered why they were gathering in the valley. Toto was an Indian, so it was easy for him to go among them. He learned that they're waiting for Indians from the west to join them.

[Tom Kent]

When do you think they'll attack?

[Lone Ranger]

Not before next week.

[Tom Kent]

In that case, the cattlemen are likely to have the first crank at us.

[Lone Ranger]

What do you mean?

[Tom Kent]

I told you. They've been trying for a long time to drive us out. Well, last week a committee came here headed by a rancher named Bart Belden. Belden said the other cattlemen had authorized him to give us a final notice.

[Lone Ranger]

What was the final notice?

[Tom Kent]

We're to pack our wagons and move out by Saturday of this week. Tomorrow there'll be a fight and we'll lose. But every one of us would rather die than leave this land.

[Lone Ranger]

How many will you have on your side?

[Tom Kent]

Well, counting the boys old enough to fire a rifle, there'll be 30 of us.

[Lone Ranger]

I can't believe those ranchers would come here like savages to massacre you.

[Tom Kent]

They don't care how they get rid of us. Drive us out or kill us. In either case, they'll have the land.

[Lone Ranger]

Tom, you said there were 30 men on your side.

[Tom Kent]

30 if you count the boys, 32

[Lone Ranger]

if you count Toto and me.

[Tonto]

What?

[Lone Ranger]

I'll be back.

[Tom Kent]

Oh, wait, mister. Wait.

[Tonto]

Tom.

[Mrs. Kent]

Mask or no mask, that's the kind of a man we need. Call him back.

[Tom Kent]

Right.

[Mrs. Kent]

Ask him to stay with.

[Tonto]

Yep.

[Narrator]

From Tom Kent's home, the Lone Ranger in Tonto rode only a short distance before they drew rein in a small wood. The masked man quickly told his friend what he had learned and then said,

[Lone Ranger]

unpack my saddlebags, Todo, while I take off these clothes, will you wear disguise hunt? Yes.

[Tonto (childlike voice)]

Where you go, Kimmy?

[Lone Ranger]

To the town of Longhorn. That's where most of the ranchers gather. There'll surely be some of them there tonight. And they'll be talking about the plans for tomorrow.

[Tonto (childlike voice)]

Let me go with you.

[Lone Ranger]

No, Todo. I want you to go in the opposite direction.

[Tonto (childlike voice)]

Oh, north?

[Lone Ranger]

Yes. Right at the top of the hill and watch the Indians in the valley beyond.

[Tonto (childlike voice)]

Put your clothes in saddlebag.

[Lone Ranger]

Yes, please.

[Tonto (childlike voice)]

Why me watch Indians?

[Lone Ranger]

I have an idea. I may want to know if more Indians join those we saw in the valley.

[Tonto (childlike voice)]

How long me watch?

[Lone Ranger]

Until daybreak. Then come here. If you ride hard, you should be here about one hour after daybreak, Tahoe

[Narrator]

rode north toward the hills that divided the homestead land in the valley where the savages were congregating while the lone Ranger, disguised to look like a drifter, traveled in the opposite direction toward the cattle town of Longhorn. In Longhorn, the Lone Ranger left his horse in the darkness behind the cafe, then walked between two buildings to the main street. He saw many horses at the hitch rail, and inside the cafe. A group of ranchers stood near one end of the bar.

[Tonto]

There's gotta be a showdown.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger quietly joined the group and soon learned that the big man who was doing most of the talking was Bart Belden, the leader of the cattlemen.

[Tonto]

So you fellas spread the word to the ranch owners who are not here. Tell them we're meeting right in front of this cafe at noon tomorrow. Each man to bring his cowhands and plenty of ammunition. Maybe the homesteaders clear out before noon. You think so, Bob? Oh, not a chance, Dave. One of my men reported they have no intention of leaving. There'll be gunplay. Yeah, I don't see how we can avoid it, dad rattered. I wish we could avoid it. So do I. What do you think? I want to use guns on a lot of decent family men. Not by jug full. I thought we could scare them away. They didn't scare worth a dime. Well, dead redder. We got to do something. We can't just forget the nesters. Not out after all the talking we did be backing down. We'd be the laughing stock of everyone in the West.

[Lone Ranger]

That wouldn't hurt you, Belden.

[Tonto]

Who said that?

[Lone Ranger]

I did.

[Narrator]

None of the ranchers suspected that the tall stranger who broke into the conversation was actually the famous Lone Ranger, wearing a disguise instead of his mask.

[Lone Ranger]

Belden, I doubt that people would laugh at you. But what if they did? Would that laughter be as hard to bear as the guilt of murdering brave pioneers?

[Tonto]

You're not a cattleman. No, he's not a turnsman either. Maybe he's one of the nesters.

[Lone Ranger]

Yeah, in this case, I'm on the side of the nester.

[Tonto]

When you come here, let's throw him out. Maybe we should send him to his friends wearing tie and feathers. That's it. We'll tie and feather him.

[Tom Kent]

Not tonight.

[Tonto]

Hey. Throwing guns on us.

[Tom Kent]

Rush him.

[Lone Ranger]

If anyone tries that, I'll stop him with a bullet.

[Narrator]

The cattlemen were frozen motionless by the threat of two guns in the hands of the stranger.

[Lone Ranger]

Are you men ready to become murderers just to save your foolish pride?

[Tonto]

Foolish pride? You tell those nesters we'll call on them tomorrow.

[Lone Ranger]

They're expecting you.

[Tonto]

He's going out the back door. Well, get him. Teach him what it Means to draw guns on men like us. Come on, let's get in. There he goes. He had a horseway shout him. Stand aside. Let me get a shot at him. Now, boys, hold your fire. Let him go. You were willing to tie and feather him. Yeah, and send him to the nesters as an example. But shooting them is something different.

[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.

[Lone Ranger]

Easy, Silver. Easy, boy.

[Narrator]

Soon after leaving town, the Lone Ranger slowed the great horse Silver to a steady lope. And while riding, he considered the details of a plan by which he hoped to avert a tragic fight between the ranchers and the homesteaders.

[Lone Ranger]

Easy, Steady.

[Narrator]

In an hour, he reached the homestead land and drew rein beside a creek that sparkled in the moonlight. He washed the stain from his face and hands, then changed into his own familiar clothes and fixed his mask in place.

[Lone Ranger]

Now, Silver, we'll call again on Tom Kent. Easy, Steady, big fellow. Monsieur.

[Tonto]

Tom.

[Mrs. Kent]

T the door.

[Tom Kent]

I'll. I'll see who it is.

[Mrs. Kent]

Mary, it's awful late. You suppose someone's sick and needs help?

[Tom Kent]

Soon know. Oh, it's you.

[Mrs. Kent]

The mess man.

[Lone Ranger]

May I come in?

[Tom Kent]

Yes, yes, of course.

[Mrs. Kent]

We hoped you'd return.

[Lone Ranger]

I'm glad to find you still awake.

[Tom Kent]

I've been readying my rifle. Amateur.

[Lone Ranger]

Oh, thanks, Tom. I came to discuss a plan with you. It may save the land, the homes and the lives of all your friends.

[Tom Kent]

If it'll do that, I'm for it.

[Lone Ranger]

We'll need the help of all the homesteaders.

[Tom Kent]

We're united, mister.

[Mrs. Kent]

The others will follow Tom's lead.

[Lone Ranger]

Good. Now, here's what I've learned. The cattlemen and their ranch hands are going to assemble at noon in front of the longhorn.

[Narrator]

After hearing the plan, Tom Kent gave his whole hearted approval. Then he and the masked man spent the night riding to each of the widely scattered cabins to rouse homesteaders from their sleep and enlist their support. It was about an hour after daybreak when the Lone Ranger left Tom and rode to the nearby woods. He found Toto there ahead of him.

[Tonto (childlike voice)]

Easy City, Kimasabe. I wonder why you're not here.

[Lone Ranger]

I've been covering a lot of ground, Toto. What about the Indians?

[Tonto (childlike voice)]

Same number. Still in valley.

[Lone Ranger]

Are they quiet?

[Tonto (childlike voice)]

Them not start war dance. But many Indian not sleep at night. Me see em around campfire. Clean rifle, throw tomahawk. Me see you make plenty war signs.

[Lone Ranger]

Then they're becoming restless.

[Tonto (childlike voice)]

Them not like long wait in that

[Lone Ranger]

case, they may be in just the right mood. Tano, we're going to challenge those Indians to war. I'll tell you about it while we prepare breakfast.

[Narrator]

After a hearty meal, the Lone Ranger and Toto concealed their camping gear beneath a pile of underbrush, mounted their horses and rode north. It was nearly 10 o' clock when they reached the top of the hill and saw the Indians in camp.

[Tonto (childlike voice)]

Indians not see us, Kim sabe.

[Lone Ranger]

They will in a minute. We're close enough.

[Tonto (childlike voice)]

They'll hear you when you shout, ah, I'm here.

[Lone Ranger]

After we get their attention, translate what I say and make it loud.

[Tonto (childlike voice)]

Me sabe over.

[Lone Ranger]

Where's the leader?

[Tonto (childlike voice)]

Him over that way. Him by big red rock.

[Lone Ranger]

I'll fire at the rock.

[Tonto (childlike voice)]

Him jump plenty fire.

[Lone Ranger]

They're all looking this way. Shout to them before they open fire. Say you are not men. You are cowardly jackals.

[Tonto (childlike voice)]

Huday sewing hungatu kole dundong.

[Lone Ranger]

You dare not ride the war. You wait for braver men to join you.

[Tonto]

Huma kdu.

[Lone Ranger]

You fear even two men.

[Tonto]

Hooga oduke.

[Tonto (childlike voice)]

Oh, them plenty man.

[Lone Ranger]

Now give them a few more shots.

[Narrator]

Only a few of the savages paused to fire their old and inaccurate rifles. The majority, lashed to a fury by taunts and insults, leaped astride their horses.

[Tonto (childlike voice)]

Now then come Kim Usabi and we'll go.

[Lone Ranger]

Come on, Silver. Come on.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger and Totto raced down the hill and continued south with the enraged Indians in pursuit. The great strength and speed of Scout and Silver made it easy to stay well ahead. The chase settled down to a contest of endurance. The Indians, unable to gain, maintained a dogged pursuit while the Long Ranger and Toto made no effort to increase their lead. They led the way past the homestead land without going near any of the cabins and continued toward Longhorn.

[Tonto]

Monsignor of Scout.

[Narrator]

At noon, the ranchers and their cowhands stood in the street in front of the Longhorn Cafe and listened to Bart Belden's last minute instructions.

[Tonto]

Don't shoot women or children. If the men open fire, shoot back, but aim to wound if possible. I'd like to drive those nesters out without any killing. There's bound to be killing, Bart. It can't be avoided. Likely some of us will get killed. That's a chance we've got to take. We can't back down.

[Lone Ranger]

I wish we could.

[Tonto]

Hey.

[Tom Kent]

Hey.

[Tonto]

Hey, look there.

[Narrator]

Turning toward the far end of town, the rancher saw two hard riding horsemen turn sharply into the main street.

[Tonto]

They're riding fast and coming this way. Hey, once an Indian one's wearing a mask. Indians. What did he say? Indians are telling something about Indians.

[Narrator]

The Indians were enraged beyond the point of reason by the frustration of the long and tantalizing pursuit. They saw the maskman and the Indian who had taunted them and drew rein.

[Tonto]

Take cover.

[Lone Ranger]

Defend the town.

[Narrator]

Without pausing to ask questions, the ranchers hurry to the shelter of buildings on both sides of the street. The Indians, eager to give vent to their pent up fury of pillage, plunder and murder, leaped from their horses and scattered to convenient cover. Ranchers, cowboys and townsmen fought together. The Lone Ranger was with Bart Belden and several other men, firing through the front windows of the cafe.

[Tonto]

Those redskins are hard to hit. They've sure found lots of COVID Several

[Lone Ranger]

of them are hiding behind the barrels in that alley across the the street.

[Narrator]

Yeah, I know it.

[Tonto]

I think I got one of them.

[Lone Ranger]

Lucky you ranchers happen to be in town, Belden. Otherwise the town would be outnumbered. Yeah.

[Tonto]

Hey, how'd you know we're ranchers? How'd you know my name?

[Lone Ranger]

Save your questions until the fight's over.

[Tonto]

But that mask.

[Lone Ranger]

There's a fire arrow on a roof across the street.

[Tonto]

Fire engine using fire arrow? Yes, and if one building catches fire, the whole town will burn.

[Lone Ranger]

Someone's going to the roof with water.

[Tonto]

Better give that man perfection. That's how those redskins will lick us. They'll stay behind barricades where we can't hit them and shoot fires to the buildings. That's Jim Halsey on the roof. He's got to fire out. That's just one fire. There'll be more.

[Tom Kent]

Listen.

[Tonto]

What's that? Probably means more engines.

[Lone Ranger]

No, Belden, it's help for you and the townmen.

[Tonto]

Who's there to help us?

[Lone Ranger]

The homesteaders.

[Tonto]

Party, right? Here they come.

[Narrator]

The homesteaders, led by Tom Camp, rode behind the rows of buildings, firing at the Indians who had taken shelter in the spaces between the stores and shops. The savages were caught between two fires and fled in panic. Many were shot before they reached their horses. When the surviving Indians had disappeared in the distance, the ranchers and homesteaders met in the street. The Lone Ranger stood with Bart Belden and Tom Kent.

[Lone Ranger]

Well, Belden, because of you, the homesteaders left their property. Yeah, but you didn't drive them out. They left so they might help you and the townspeople.

[Tom Kent]

We saw the redskins racing past our land and they were heading south, so we figured Longhorn might be in for trouble.

[Tonto]

Well, I. I'm glad you came.

[Tom Kent]

It just happened we were all assembled. I reckon you know why.

[Lone Ranger]

Yes. Can't I?

[Tonto]

I know why you were ready to put up a fight against us.

[Lone Ranger]

Marge, if you want to attack these

[Tonto]

nesters, you'll have to do it without me. And without me. Oh, now, how can we move against men who saved our lives? Can't we want men like you in the West? If you folks ever need help, just call on me.

[Tom Kent]

Thanks, Melon.

[Lone Ranger]

Call on any of us.

[Tonto]

I'll swap you some beef for hen's eggs. Kent. We'll both eat better. Kent, would you shake hands with a man who had the wrong slant, but who's willing to admit a mistake?

[Tom Kent]

Glad to.

[Tonto]

Hey, boss, you were gonna ask that masked man some questions. Yeah. Well, where is he?

[Lone Ranger]

Over there.

[Tonto]

He's with his engine pad. Hold on, mister. I want to talk to you.

[Lone Ranger]

Another time, Belden. We may meet again. Let's go, daughter.

[Tonto]

Monsieur Bob's count. Doggone. I didn't even get a chance to find out who he is. But there's something familiar about him. I'm sure I've met him before. His voice was.

[Tom Kent]

Yes, Belden. You talked to him last night in the cafe. He told me about his trip to town.

[Tonto]

That's right. He looked a lot different and he wasn't masked. But I remember him saying that he was a friend of the Nestor.

[Tom Kent]

He's a friend of yours, too, now that you're on the right side. He's the Lone Ranger,

[Tonto]

Sam.

[Narrator]

This is a feature of the Lone Ranger Incorporated, created by George W. Trendle, produced by Trendall Campbell Muir Incorporated and directed by Charles D. Livingston. Tonight's drama was written by Fran Stryker. The part of the Lone Ranger is played by Brace Beame.

[Andrew Rines]

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[Tonto]

It.