The Secret Six-Gun | The Lone Ranger (01-17-51)

Summary

Old Time Radio Westerns Podcast

Episode: The Secret Six-Gun
Host: Andrew Rines
Release Date: May 21, 2025

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Introduction

In the latest episode of the Old Time Radio Westerns Podcast, host Andrew Rines transports listeners back to the golden age of Western radio dramas with a digitally restored rendition of The Lone Ranger: The Secret Six-Gun. This detailed, immersive retelling captures the essence of classic Western storytelling, enhanced by superior audio quality that brings every sound to life.

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Main Characters

• The Lone Ranger: The masked hero dedicated to upholding law and order in the Wild West.
• Tonto: The Lone Ranger’s loyal and resourceful Native American companion.
• Cale Haywood: An honest banker in Sage City, Montana, unknowingly entangled in a bank robbery plot.
• Martha Mason: Cale Haywood’s wife, supportive and resourceful.
• Rusty Jackson & Slim Trent: Notorious Texas outlaws responsible for the bank robbery.
• Sheriff Marlin: The local sheriff of Sage City, preoccupied with the upcoming election.
• Doc Lewis: The county coroner who intervenes during the bank robbery.

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Plot Summary

Warning of the Robbery [04:51 - 08:04]

In Sage City, Montana, banker Cale Haywood conducts his honest business, meticulously maintaining two sets of books—one for legitimate transactions and another concealing a hidden Colt .44 revolver. Tonto enters the bank, expressing suspicion and warning Haywood of an impending bank hold-up by outlaws Rusty Jackson and Slim Trent.

Cale Haywood [06:10]: "Redskin, you strayed into the wrong place. This is a bank. Savvy?"
Tonto [06:14]: "Me savvy. Me got something to tell you."

Despite Haywood’s initial dismissal, Tonto’s insistence convinces him to stay vigilant. This interaction sets the stage for the upcoming conflict, highlighting Haywood’s integrity and the lurking threat of the outlaws.

Pursuit of the Outlaws [08:04 - 10:35]

The Lone Ranger and Tonto initiate their pursuit of Jackson and Trent. They deduce the outlaws are hiding near the Bear River, navigating challenging terrain as a fierce storm approaches. Their detailed analysis of the evidence—scarred horse fetlocks and specific track patterns—underscores their dedication and expertise in tracking criminals.

The Lone Ranger [09:00]: "We ride hard on way here. Maybe them close now. Badlands are also close."

Their thorough investigation emphasizes the Lone Ranger’s commitment to justice and his partnership with Tonto.

The Bank Robbery [10:35 - 16:31]

The tension culminates on election day when Rusty Jackson and Slim Trent attempt to rob Cale Haywood’s bank. As the outlaws draw weapons, their plan is swiftly countered by the Lone Ranger and Tonto. A pivotal moment occurs when Doc Lewis, the county coroner, intervenes by shooting Slim, causing chaos and preventing the full success of the robbery.

Cale Haywood [12:34]: "He's moving there. He's going to his desk."

The swift action by the Lone Ranger and the unexpected assistance from Doc Lewis highlight the community’s resilience and the multidimensional approach to maintaining law and order.

Aftermath and Suspicion [16:31 - 22:04]

Following the robbery, Judd Mason, Haywood’s partner, and his wife Martha celebrate their newfound financial security. However, the sudden arrival of a wounded man claiming to have been attacked by renegade Sioux arouses suspicion. Sheriff Marlin and his posse investigate, mistakenly suspecting Mason of being the second outlaw due to circumstantial evidence.

Sheriff Marlin [21:15]: "Doc, there's a fellow who's at our house. He's the dead crook's partner."

This section delves into themes of trust and the ease with which appearances can be deceiving, as the community grapples with the unfolding mystery.

Climactic Confrontation [22:04 - 29:31]

The discovery of Rusty Jackson at Judd Mason’s ranch shifts the narrative. Tonto and the Lone Ranger confront Sheriff Marlin, revealing that Cale Haywood was coerced into hiding his gun within the ledger. A dramatic showdown ensues when Jackson attempts to draw the hidden weapon, but the Lone Ranger expertly disarms him.

The Lone Ranger [28:30]: "At that instant, Rusty Jackson sprang toward the ledger, flung back the Colt .44 and snaked out Cale Haywood's secret six gun."

The confrontation not only resolves the immediate threat but also clears Cale Haywood’s name, reinforcing themes of justice and truth triumphing over deceit.

Resolution and Justice [29:31 - 30:37]

With Rusty Jackson apprehended, the community of Sage City recognizes the valor of the Lone Ranger and Tonto. Sheriff Marlin is exonerated, leading to his re-election amidst newfound respect. The episode concludes with Tonto advising the sheriff to focus on his duties rather than seeking votes, emphasizing the importance of integrity in leadership.

Tonto [30:10]: "There's another way to look at that, Sheriff. If you concentrate on catching crooks and doing your job, you'll get the votes without looking for them."

This resolution underscores the moral fabric of the narrative, celebrating honesty, bravery, and the rightful administration of justice.

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Notable Quotes

• Cale Haywood [06:10]: "Redskin, you strayed into the wrong place. This is a bank. Savvy?"
• Tonto [06:14]: "Me savvy. Me got something to tell you."
• The Lone Ranger [28:30]: "At that instant, Rusty Jackson sprang toward the ledger, flung back the Colt .44 and snaked out Cale Haywood's secret six gun."
• Tonto [30:10]: "There's another way to look at that, Sheriff. If you concentrate on catching crooks and doing your job, you'll get the votes without looking for them."

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Insights and Themes

The Secret Six-Gun masterfully intertwines themes of justice, integrity, and community trust. The meticulous tracking by the Lone Ranger and Tonto highlights the relentless pursuit of lawlessness, while the wrongful suspicion cast upon Cale Haywood explores the fragility of trust within tight-knit communities. The episode also emphasizes the value of honesty and the devastating impact of deceit, as seen through the characters’ interactions and the unfolding mystery.

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Conclusion

Andrew Rines' Old Time Radio Westerns Podcast successfully breathes new life into The Lone Ranger: The Secret Six-Gun through expert digital restoration and compelling storytelling. This episode not only entertains but also reinforces enduring Western values, making it a must-listen for fans of classic radio dramas and newcomers alike. The rich audio experience, combined with a gripping narrative, ensures that Sage City’s tale of courage and justice remains vividly alive for today’s audience.

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Transcript

[Lone Ranger]

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[Lone Ranger]

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[Lone Ranger]

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 hoofbeats of the Great Horse Silver. The Lone Ranger riots again. Keel Heywood, who operated a one man bank in Sage City, Montana, had the reputation of being honest, which he was. Nevertheless, the banker kept two kinds of books. In a big ledger which reposed on his desk, he entered accurate records of sums deposited and withdrawn. Another bulky account book which always lay on his exchange counter, appeared to be equally innocent. But it held Heywood's protection against holdup men. The centers of its leaves had been cut out, making it a box in which he kept a Colt.44. It was there when Tonto entered the bank. He would eyed the Indian suspiciously.

[Cale Haywood]

Redskin, you strayed into the wrong place. This is a bank. Savvy?

[Tonto]

Me savvy. Me got something to tell you.

[Cale Haywood]

You have? Then it can wait. I see Mr. And Mrs. Mason coming in.

[Tonto]

Me wait outside.

[Cale Haywood]

Well, howdy, Judd. Howdy, Martha. Let the engine out, will you?

[Tonto]

Sure.

[Cale Haywood]

Sure thing. I haven't seen much of you young folks recently. Martha and I have been working hard on our ranch trying to earn money enough to pay off the mortgage. I think we've made it. Well, good for you. With the interest to. Now, how much do we owe? Well, $5,600, Martha. That's just what we've saved. We have it all in gold, Cale. Well, I like to deal in gold. Oh, could we have some coin wrappers in a bag to put the money in before we bring it into you? Of course. I have some right here under the counter that I give to customers. Here you are.

[Martha Mason]

Thank you, Mr. Haywood.

[Cale Haywood]

Don't mention it. We'll have the money here on time, Gail. Come on, Martha. Have a good day, folks. Bye.

[Martha Mason]

Goodbye, Mr. Hayward.

[Cale Haywood]

Say Injun come back in.

[Tonto]

Ah, me coming.

[Cale Haywood]

Well, we're alone now. What do you want to say?

[Tonto]

Well, me want to warn you two. Outlaw plan hold up here.

[Cale Haywood]

How do you know?

[Tonto]

Me and friend come from town in Wyoming. We meet Indian boy. Him workin livery stable. Him tell bout outlaw.

[Cale Haywood]

Yes, go on.

[Tonto]

Outlaws keep horses in stable. Boy sleepin hay. Them not know him there. Him wake up. Hear him talk about robbing you.

[Cale Haywood]

I see. All right, Injun, thanks for telling me.

[Tonto]

Me look for sheriff, not find him so come here.

[Cale Haywood]

Well, none of the town folks see much of the sheriff these days. It's near election time. He's doing a lot of campaigning out in the county. And thanks for coming here.

[Tonto]

You. You're welcome. Me go now.

[Lone Ranger]

When Tato rejoined the Lone Ranger who had been waiting outside the town he reported his conversation with Cale Haywood, then.

[Tonto]

Added, me not think banker. Believe me, him ready to shoot while me talk. Do you mean that he carried a holstered gun and kept a hand on it? No. Him not carry gun. Him keep it inside big book on counter. Inside a book. That right, Kimasabi? Him lift up cover book little way. Put fingers under it, hand open, thumb back. Same as Feller fixed a draw gun from holster. Did you actually see a gun in the book? Him try not to let me see it, but weigh him act. Make me watch close me C45 muzzle. He must have cut the centers out of the pages to make a place for it, that's all. Well, if he's taken that precaution against bandits it's likely that your warning will put him further on his guard. What we do now, Kimasami? We go on looking for Rusty Jackson and Slim Trent. Those Texas outlaws have left a trail of robbery and murder which now extends from the Mexican border through most of the Rocky Mountain states and territories. You think them same fellers Indian Boy tell about Kimasabi, Jackson and Trent as well as the four horses they've been riding and leading. Answer the description the boy gave us. Too bad them leave stable two days before we talk to boy. Luck has favored them more than once. Except for a heavy rain, we might have found their trail in Wyoming. We ride hard on way here. Maybe them close now. Badlands are also close. Outlaws wouldn't want a better place to hide while waiting a favorable chance to rob the said city bank. Plenty hard finding one there, Timazale. Hard or not, the job must be done now. Only one stream of water flows out of the badlands in this area. That's the Bear River. That's all. The outlaws need water for themselves and their horses. So we'll start by searching along the river. Here's Hoover. Here, fellow scout.

[Lone Ranger]

On the following day, the Lone Ranger and Tottle reached the headwaters of the Bear river which had its source in a series of springs. There they halted.

[Tonto]

Toto, we haven't found a single hoof pin along the river. Maybe outlaws give a slip. Gang. Quiet, Silver. Quiet. Otto. There are other horses in the thicket over there. Get down.

[Lone Ranger]

Easy to be cough. Drawing their guns, the masked man and Indian crawled through a dense growth of alders beyond the screen. Of stunted trees. They found a huge overhanging rock which provided shelter from the weather. Under it, two horses were picketed. After assuring themselves that the place was otherwise deserted, the Lone Ranger and Tottle moved in for a close inspection of the animals.

[Tonto]

Hunter. We found two of the horses. They stable boys, so. This one has a scarred fetlock he told about. The other has a color formation he described me. See tracks. Two other horses here. Two fellers ride them away. Oh, how long ago. Tracks look three, four hours old. Kimasabe. Then. The outlaws may be in Sage City right now. What we do? You ride into town. I'll wait here.

[Lone Ranger]

Meanwhile, an election had been in progress in Sage City. Taking advantage of excitement, Rusty Jackson and Slim Trent, the Texas outlaws, had ridden into town without attracting attention. They drew rein in an alley beside the bank, dismounted leisurely and stretched. But for all their show of indolence, their eyes were busy. Rusty was saying, I see the banker.

[Cale Haywood]

Through the side window.

[Tonto]

He's standing at the counter alone.

[Cale Haywood]

Then let's take the place.

[Tonto]

No, no, no, no. Not so fast, Slim. He's looking toward the street and would.

[Cale Haywood]

See us before we could get in.

[Lone Ranger]

We'll wait until he moves away.

[Cale Haywood]

He's moving there. He's going to his desk.

[Lone Ranger]

Then here we go.

[Cale Haywood]

Turn your head away from the street. Slip your neckerchief up over your face.

[Tonto]

Then keep your hat pulled down, your head low. Here.

[Lone Ranger]

I'm ready.

[Cale Haywood]

Okay, let's go.

[Tonto]

He's still at his desk.

[Cale Haywood]

I'll go in first. Reach, fella. Reach. Yes, yes, reach him.

[Tonto]

Don't shoot.

[Lone Ranger]

Get behind the counter, partner.

[Tonto]

I'll stand here and cover you and.

[Lone Ranger]

The door both right. Scurrying behind the counter, Slim Jackson ran his hands over the banker's clothes. Finding no weapon on his person, the outlaw snarled, haven't you got a gun, fella?

[Cale Haywood]

You haven't found any.

[Lone Ranger]

Take a look around.

[Cale Haywood]

He hasn't got a weapon within reach that I can see.

[Lone Ranger]

Make him come up this way and open the safe.

[Tonto]

You heard the order, fellow.

[Cale Haywood]

Move. Yes, yes, I'll open it. Yes. Give me time. We'll give you one minute.

[Lone Ranger]

Kneeling before the safe, which stood close to the counter, the banker unlocked and opened it. For the moment, he had the use of his hands and was hidden from Rusty's sight by the counter. As Slim peered into the safe, he would partly straighten himself and attempted to slip the six gun from its hiding place in the ledger. He had the COVID partly open. When Rusty saw the movement and caught a glimpse of the gun, the Outlaw sprang to the counter.

[Cale Haywood]

No, you don't. Oh. Oh.

[Tonto]

Is he dead?

[Cale Haywood]

Right. Why'd you do it?

[Tonto]

Tried to sneak out a six gun.

[Cale Haywood]

I don't see any.

[Tonto]

It's inside that big book. Now. What's in the safe?

[Cale Haywood]

An open sack of wrapped gold. Money grabbing.

[Lone Ranger]

Let's get out of here. That shot will rouse the town.

[Tonto]

Yeah, I'm bringing it. Great.

[Lone Ranger]

As was the election day hubbub in Sage City, the shot in the bank had been heard by several businessmen. Doc Lewis, the county coroner, looked out of the window of his office on the second floor of a nearby building, saw the masked men and snatched up a shark's rifle which he had kept handy for just such an occasion. Just as the fleeing outlaws rounded the corner into the alley, the doctor fired. The shot staggered Slim.

[Cale Haywood]

Here, give me the sack. Here, take it. All right, keep going. I'll cover you.

[Lone Ranger]

Firing into the window from which the doctor had shot, Rusty followed Slim into the alley. There they found momentary security. Rusty helped his partner into the saddle, shoved the sack of money into one of his own saddlebags and mounted. At the same moment, the bell on the town hall began to ring. Slim, head your horse away from the street.

[Cale Haywood]

Lead him, Rusty. I'll have to hold in the saddle.

[Lone Ranger]

All right, I get the reins. Come on. Get up.

[Andrew Rines]

Everyone.

[Tonto]

Get up.

[Lone Ranger]

As the outlaws fled down the alley, Sheriff Marlin, who had previously been engaged in safeguarding his own interests at the voting place, led a sortie of citizens to the alley's mouth.

[Cale Haywood]

They're getting away. Lead won't stop him that far away. Bill, round up a posse while I.

[Lone Ranger]

See what happened in the bank.

[Cale Haywood]

Get your horses.

[Lone Ranger]

Several hours after the bank robbery, Judd Mason sat at a table in his ranch house on Bear River. He had been putting gold coins into the wrappers and bag provided by Cale Haywood. As the last roll disappeared into the sack, Martha leaned over his shoulder and smiled.

[Martha Mason]

We're starting a new life, dear. From now on, we'll have no worries.

[Cale Haywood]

You know, I'm glad this is honest money. I wouldn't listen. Look, Somebody's coming. Our riders wouldn't come back this early. When I give them the afternoon off to go to town. I figured they'd stay for the next night celebration.

[Martha Mason]

Who stopped right outside the door. Quick.

[Cale Haywood]

Hide the money bag under the couch while I get my gun and see who it is.

[Martha Mason]

All right. I'll have it out of sight in no time. There. It can't be seen.

[Lone Ranger]

Hello.

[Cale Haywood]

What do you want? Let me bring in a wounded man.

[Lone Ranger]

He was shot by engine.

[Cale Haywood]

Just a moment.

[Lone Ranger]

Oh, put your gun away, mister. Can't you see my partner's man off?

[Martha Mason]

Yes, Jud, put it away and help him inside with the poor thing.

[Cale Haywood]

Sure, sure. Here, I'll give you a hand.

[Lone Ranger]

No, I. I can tell him.

[Tonto]

Just tell me where to put him.

[Martha Mason]

Over there on the couch. But let him down gently.

[Cale Haywood]

Oh, I'm trying to.

[Lone Ranger]

There he is.

[Cale Haywood]

I'd better lock the door again.

[Lone Ranger]

What do you think about him, ma' am?

[Martha Mason]

Why, I'm afraid he's dying. But I'll do all I can for him.

[Cale Haywood]

Where'd the engines attack you, stranger?

[Lone Ranger]

Down by the Bear River Bridge.

[Tonto]

There were five or six of them.

[Lone Ranger]

And they looked like renegade Sioux. My horses tuckered, or I'd ride onto Fort Layton and tell the soldiers.

[Cale Haywood]

Turn both your horses into my corral and take my roan mare. She's fast. Tell the colonel to send the post surgeon here to the Judd Mason ranch. Oh, thanks, Mr. Mason.

[Lone Ranger]

You'll never regret what you're doing.

[Cale Haywood]

We have to help one another in this country. Did the engines follow you?

[Tonto]

No.

[Lone Ranger]

But anyhow, they wouldn't try to attack a ranch in a gang that small.

[Cale Haywood]

No, no, I reckon not. But I'm going to be careful.

[Tonto]

Now.

[Cale Haywood]

I'll let you out.

[Lone Ranger]

Sullivan.

[Tonto]

Partner.

[Lone Ranger]

Adios. 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.

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[Lone Ranger]

It now to continue. The murderous bank robber Rusty Jackson had left his wounded partner at Judd Mason's ranch house. Then he continued his flight with a bag of money using a horse furnished by the unsuspecting rancher. A half hour later, a furious storm broke over the Bear river valley, hastening the fall of night as thunder shook the house and wind driven rain lashed the wind through a last labored breath. Covering his face with a blanket, Martha turned to Jud, who had been standing by with a lamp.

[Martha Mason]

I wonder who he was.

[Cale Haywood]

The excitement. I forgot to ask the other fellow who they were, where they came from.

[Martha Mason]

More horsemen. Maybe the soldiers.

[Cale Haywood]

No, no, they couldn't get here so soon. Maybe the engines are coming. Stand back from the window.

[Martha Mason]

They're white men. They have lanterns. Now they've stopped. One lantern is going toward the corral. The others are coming this way.

[Lone Ranger]

A few moments later, a fist thudded on the door.

[Tonto]

Open up.

[Cale Haywood]

Who's out there? Come in.

[Lone Ranger]

Then. With the sheriff in the lead, a dozen men hurried in out of the storm, stamping muddy boots on the threshold and shaking water from sodden hats.

[Cale Haywood]

I reckon you're after those renegade redskins. Redskins? What are you talking about? The soldiers wiped out the last of the renegades out in the Badlands weeks ago. Oh, I didn't know. I'd been sticking close to the ranch. And I don't suppose you heard of the bank robbery. Bank robbery?

[Tonto]

Where?

[Cale Haywood]

This afternoon two bandits killed Haywood and carried off a sack of gold pieces.

[Martha Mason]

Poor Mr. Hayward.

[Cale Haywood]

Doc Lewis here plugged one of the varmints before they got away. Dan Tooton? They did. We were close onto them when the storm broke and washed out their trailers. At that time they were headed straight for this place. I figured maybe you've seen them.

[Tonto]

Maybe.

[Cale Haywood]

Maybe. Judge, who's that on the couch? A dead man, Doc. He was dying when another fella brought him here. He said they'd been bushwhacked by redskins. I'm uncovering him there. Well, I'll be cow kicked. You know him, Doc? I'll swear he's the varmint I plugged at the bank. Even if he did have a mask on there, I had no idea he was an owl hoot. Oh, you didn't? Sheriff, I found the owl hoot's horses in Mason's corral. What of it? I was taken in by that story about the engines and let the other fella have my mare to ride to the fort for help. I didn't find any tracks out there except our own. Well, how could you? He rode away while the ground was hard. Since then it's been raining pitchforks. Then search this house.

[Lone Ranger]

A few minutes later, the posse men who had been searching the house reported that that they had found no one hiding in it.

[Cale Haywood]

I didn't think you would, fellas. There wasn't any other outlaw except Joe Mason himself. Why you here, Sheriff? I was going through the dead pole cat's clothes and having to look under the couch. This is what I found. A money sack with Kale Haywood's name on it. It's filled with gold pieces with bank wrappers on. Doc, that money belongs to Martha and me. We saved it to pay off a mortgages due tomorrow. Kale, he what gave us a rappers and bag.

[Martha Mason]

It's the truth. You must believe this Rason.

[Cale Haywood]

Can you account for your movements this afternoon?

[Martha Mason]

Sure.

[Cale Haywood]

I was right here. Martha would tell you the same. She would. She's your wife. If she's your only witness, you're in a bad fix, Sheriff. You know, I figured right from the start that we'd find some local fella had a hand in the hold up. How so, Doc? Two strangers wearing masks wouldn't have any reason to shoot Kale. We all know that. He never carried a gun or even had one round. That's so. He must have recognized Mason's voice. Was that the reason that you plugged in, you coyote? I've said all I'm going to say. You've already talked yourself into a noose. I'm arresting you for bank robbery and murder. No, no, I'll have to take you too, Mrs. Mason. You're a material witness and I may charge you with being an accessory.

[Martha Mason]

John, why does this have to happen just when everything looks so bright?

[Cale Haywood]

Ah, nah, never mind honey. Something is bound to happen to Cliff. Well, let's get started back. Sheriff. Load your prisoners and the dead man on a buckboard and bring the horses and money. I'll hold an inquest tonight right in Cale Haywood's bank.

[Lone Ranger]

Meanwhile, Rusty Jackson, riding furiously through the storm, had reached the source of the Bear river. Possessed of the cunning of a wild animal which always circles its den before entering. He dismounted some distance from the camp and scuddered through the thicket with the noise of the storm dinning in his ears. The Lone Ranger who was crouched under the overhanging rock failed to hear the outlaw's approach. Rusty was equally ignorant of the masked man's presence. Only a few feet separated the two when a lurid flash of lightning revealed each to the other. A fraction of a second later, total darkness engulfed them.

[Tonto]

Again.

[Lone Ranger]

Lone Ranger sprang and the outlaw collided with him. Then they were locked in a struggle as fierce as the war of elements which raged around them.

[Tonto]

I hear you now.

[Lone Ranger]

Yes.

[Cale Haywood]

Again.

[Tonto]

Take this.

[Cale Haywood]

I took it.

[Lone Ranger]

Unable to break away from each other or deal anything but short jabs, they grappled and punched until a loose stone threw both of them. Then they rolled, tumbled and twisted, clawing for guns and striving to prevent each other from drawing them. Another bolt of lightning lanced into the nearby hills, giving the Lone Ranger just time enough to place the position of his adversary's head. Jerking his right arm free, the masked man put all the force he could summon into a piston like punch to the jaw. The outlaw went limp with a groan. After disarming the stunned man and making sure that he was incapable of moving temporarily, the Lone Ranger lit a lantern he had found among the camp supplies. Its light enabled him to search and study the crook as well as a saddlebag he had dropped at the start of the fight. The storm was beginning to subside when the outlaw stirred and sat up.

[Tonto]

They're just where you are, Rusty Jackson. You know me? I read your description often enough in Texas. I think my friend Tano is coming.

[Lone Ranger]

Tanu?

[Tonto]

The name means something to you?

[Cale Haywood]

Plenty.

[Lone Ranger]

It's the name of an engine who rides with a mask man called the Lone Ranger.

[Tonto]

Oh.

[Lone Ranger]

Now I know who you are.

[Tonto]

Oh, Scott. Ho, fellow.

[Cale Haywood]

Ho.

[Lone Ranger]

Ho.

[Tonto]

You need help, Kimasabe? No. Taro. Tell me what happened in Sage City. Outlaws hold up bank kill banker. One get shot, other one leave him at Judd Mason ranch. Him die now. Sheriff think Mason is other outlaw. Him rest Mason and wife. We have the other outlaw here.

[Lone Ranger]

He'll try and prove it.

[Tonto]

Coroner holding meeting in bank tonight. Then we'll go there, take this saddlebag and guard the prisoner while I call Silver and round up the other horses.

[Lone Ranger]

Later that night, the coroner's inquest was in session at the scene of the crime. The bank building had been taken over for the hearing because the town hall, which was Sage City's only public building and served ordinarily for legal proceedings, was being used by the election board to count votes. An attempt had been made to keep the inquest from the citizens who were already excited over the outcome of the election. A guard stood outside the door as the coroner addressed the jury.

[Cale Haywood]

You gents on the jury have seen all the evidence and heard all the testimony. What's your verdict? Hey, look. A mask man.

[Tonto]

All of you keep your hands where they are.

[Cale Haywood]

What do you want here?

[Tonto]

Justice.

[Cale Haywood]

Then why are you wearing a mask and holding guns on us, Sheriff?

[Tonto]

I'm on the side of the law. Except when it makes mistakes. My Indian friend and I learned that this bank might be robbed. And warned Heywood if you did.

[Cale Haywood]

He never told me.

[Tonto]

Hello. Bring in the other outlaw. Him coming, Sheriff.

[Cale Haywood]

Doc There's a fellow who's at our house. He's the dead crook's partner.

[Lone Ranger]

It's true.

[Martha Mason]

It's true.

[Lone Ranger]

I never saw that man and woman before.

[Cale Haywood]

I've never been in Saint City, nor in this bank. I'm just a prospector.

[Lone Ranger]

This masked man ninja caught and robbed.

[Tonto]

Of his money here in man's saddlebag. Money, Sheriff? It's a loot from the bank robbery. The prisoner had it in his possession when captured. He's Rusty Jackson, a notorious Texas bad man. I believe that he's parting the hole up with Slim Trent.

[Cale Haywood]

Never heard of them. Anyhow, the money in this saddlebag is loose. There's not a thing to show that it came from this bank. We've got the real loot here, all wrapped up in Haywood's paper and in his bag.

[Tonto]

Jackson had plenty of time to dispose of coin wrappers and a sack.

[Cale Haywood]

Bosh.

[Tonto]

Sheriff, do you refuse to take Rusty Jackson into custody?

[Cale Haywood]

I don't aim to arrest him on your say so. That's final.

[Lone Ranger]

The Lone Ranger had been watching the outlaw closely and had noticed that his eyes often went to the ledger in which he would have hidden the gun. Believing that Jackson had learned the secret of the account book during the robbery, he decided to give him a chance to reach the weapon. The masked man turned to the sheriff again.

[Tonto]

Under the circumstances, I have no choice other than to escort Mr. And Mrs. Mason to safety and return Jackson to Texas where he's wanted for several murders and is certain to hang.

[Lone Ranger]

Sheriff, he's no Loman. He hasn't any right to take me out of your county. The Lone Ranger gave Totto a meaning glance and both shifted their guns slightly away from the desperate bandit.

[Tonto]

Steady, Sheriff. Don't force us to use violence, but Jackson is going to hang here or in Texas.

[Lone Ranger]

At that instant, Rusty Jackson sprang toward the ledger, flung back the COVID and snaked out Cale Haywood's secret six gun. The sheriff saw him and yelled a warning.

[Cale Haywood]

Watch out, masked man.

[Lone Ranger]

But the Lone Ranger had been prepared for just such an eventuality. As the outlaw whirled and cocked the weapon, the masked man swung his right hand gun across his extended left arm and fired. The silver slug smashed into the killer's shoulder, spinning him back against the counter as Haywood's gun dropped to the floor.

[Tonto]

Mr. Coroner, there's your case.

[Cale Haywood]

Thanks. I see it. That bomber knew that there was a gun inside the ledger. That's something that Cale Hayward kept secret. Jackson lied when he said he'd never been in this place. The only way he could have learned about the hidden gun was by being here and doing something that made the banker go for it. So he's the other outlaw. Missed him. I apologize.

[Tonto]

I suggest that you offer your apologies to Mr. And Mrs. Mason.

[Cale Haywood]

Folks, I'm mighty sorry about all this. I made a mighty bad mistake. But it was an honest mistake. We understand, Sheriff. You're free to go home. And of course you'll get your money back.

[Martha Mason]

Judd. Isn't that wonderful?

[Tonto]

Sheriff, I can put you in touch with a stable boy who heard Jackson and his partner plan the robbery. He can identify them and their horses.

[Cale Haywood]

With his testimony and that of Mr. And Mrs. Mason, we should be able to convict the coyote.

[Tonto]

There should be some record here in the bank showing the amount of cash which Heywood had on hand the morning of the robbery. It may tally with the amount in the saddlebag. For I doubt that Jackson disposed of any.

[Cale Haywood]

That's all. We'll make a strong case against him. There isn't a chance in a thousand that a jury will acquit him. But if a lawyer gets him off, I'll take him to Texas myself. Sheriff, the vote has been counted. You're re elected.

[Tonto]

I congratulate you, Sheriff.

[Cale Haywood]

I haven't any congratulations coming, mister. It's a man like you who should be elected to my office.

[Tonto]

No, I can serve justice better by working as I do.

[Cale Haywood]

I can see that fella like me has to spend too much time looking for votes instead of crooks.

[Tonto]

There's another way to look at that, Sheriff. If you concentrate on catching crooks and doing your job, you'll get the votes without looking for them. Come on. Toto Nadios friend.

[Cale Haywood]

Rusty Jackson. I wonder how the masked man managed to catch it.

[Lone Ranger]

You can stop wondering. He's a lone ranger.

[Cale Haywood]

Sa.

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[Lone Ranger]

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[Tonto]

This has.

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[Lone Ranger]

Sam.