The Vengeance of El Muerto | Lightning Jim (1952)

Summary

Podcast Summary: Old Time Radio Westerns – The Vengeance of El Muerto | Lightning Jim (1952)

Host: Andrew Rines
Release Date: April 14, 2025
Episode Title: The Vengeance of El Muerto | Lightning Jim (1952)

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Introduction

In this riveting episode of the Old Time Radio Westerns podcast, host Andrew Rines presents The Vengeance of El Muerto, a classic 1952 radio drama featuring the relentless pursuit of justice by United States Marshal Lightning Jim and his trusty deputy, Whitey Larson. Digitally restored to enhance every auditory detail, this episode immerses listeners in the tense atmosphere of the Wild West, complete with the rich sounds of creaking saloon doors, galloping hooves, and the crack of gunfire.

Plot Overview

The Vengeance of El Muerto follows Lightning Jim and Deputy Whitey Larson as they investigate a series of brutal murders linked to the Parmalee Gold Mine. The episode opens with the murder of Hubert Butler, the mine owner, setting the stage for a complex tale of vengeance and hidden motives. As the duo delves deeper, they uncover connections between the victims and the troubled history of the mine, ultimately confronting the enigmatic killer known as El Muerto.

Key Characters

• Lightning Jim: A determined and skilled U.S. Marshal committed to upholding justice in the frontier.
• Whitey Larson: Lightning Jim’s loyal deputy, providing both support and moments of levity.
• El Muerto: The mysterious assassin wielding a silver knife, responsible for the murders.
• Ernest Livingston: Judge of the district court, one of El Muerto’s victims.
• Herman Trudy: United States Marshal, another casualty in El Muerto’s vendetta.
• Miguel: A character with ties to the gold mine’s troubled past.

Detailed Summary

Initial Confrontation and Discovery

The episode commences with a tense exchange between El Muerto and Hubert Butler at the Parmalee Gold Mine:

• Lightning Jim: "Do not reach for that gun, Siar Butler. You can't get away with this disregard standing outside of here." [02:08]

As the confrontation escalates, El Muerto reveals a silver knife engraved with Butler’s name, hinting at a personal vendetta:

• El Muerto: "The name that is engraved on this blade. Your own." [03:14]

Butler pleads for his life, but El Muerto remains resolute, ultimately murdering Butler and setting off a chain of violent reprisals.

Expanding the Investigation

The narrative shifts to Ernest Livingston, the district judge, who is found dead under mysterious circumstances:

• Lightning Jim: "I was just trying to figure out what possible connection there could be to the murder of a rich mine owner, a United States marshal, and the judge of the district." [04:45]

Jim deduces that the killings are methodical rather than random, suggesting El Muerto is seeking retribution for past grievances linked to the gold mine’s ownership.

Revealing the Past

Further investigation leads Lightning Jim and Whitey to Simon Russell, president of the Ayamonte Bank, uncovering financial ties to the Parmalee Gold Mine. A critical discovery in Russell's office reveals correspondence indicating that Hubert Butler was merely a front for the true owner, Manuel Madrigia, adding layers to the mystery:

• Lightning Jim: "If he didn't have any heirs, his property was sold at public auction to pay off the mortgage." [10:53]

This revelation points to financial desperation and betrayal, indicating that El Muerto’s vengeance may stem from abandoned promises or lost heritage.

Reunion with Miguel

A pivotal moment occurs when Miguel, an old acquaintance of the team, reappears, providing crucial information about El Muerto's identity and motives:

• Miguel: "This is already nearly dark, and I have an appointment to see where to find horses here." [09:13]

Miguel’s insights about El Muerto’s patterns and his previous alliances help Lightning Jim piece together the killer’s next moves.

Climactic Confrontation

The tension culminates in a showdown at the Latter Eight Ranch. After narrowly escaping an initial attack where El Muerto attempts to kill both marshals, Lightning Jim deciphers key evidence from a blood-soaked letter and a private account book, which ties El Muerto’s actions to historical injustices and familial loss:

• Lightning Jim: "What made you do it, Miguel? Murder all these men?" [25:03]

Miguel reveals the tragic backstory of Manuel Madrigia, whose wife was killed, leading him to seek retribution against those who wronged his family:

• Miguel: "Manuel hired mercenaries to shoot women in cold blood to keep his property." [26:03]

Realizing the depth of El Muerto’s wrath, Lightning Jim vows to stop the cycle of vengeance, ultimately bringing El Muerto to justice and restoring peace to the community.

Notable Quotes

• Lightning Jim on Discovery:

  • "The name that is engraved on this blade. Your own." [03:14]

• El Muerto’s Threat:

  • "El Muerto has claimed another victim." [05:55]

• Jim on the Killer’s Motive:

  • "He is as sane as you or me. And what's more, the things he finds out after each murder lead him to his next kill." [07:00]

• Miguel’s Confession:

  • "Manuel hired mercenaries to shoot women in cold blood to keep his property." [26:03]

• Jim’s Commitment:

  • "I'm going to do my best to see to it that the next marshal and judge will uphold the rights of Mexicans and Americans alike." [27:43]

Insights and Themes

The Vengeance of El Muerto delves into themes of justice, revenge, and the lingering impacts of past injustices. The character of El Muerto embodies the tragic consequences of unresolved grievances, while Lightning Jim represents the relentless pursuit of lawful justice. The episode underscores the complexities of frontier life, where personal vendettas intertwine with broader societal issues, leading to inevitable confrontations.

Conclusion

Andrew Rines' Old Time Radio Westerns masterfully revitalizes The Vengeance of El Muerto, offering listeners a compelling blend of suspense, emotion, and authentic Western ambiance. The meticulous digital restoration enhances the storytelling, allowing classic characters like Lightning Jim and Whitey Larson to resonate with both longtime fans and new audiences. This episode stands as a testament to the enduring allure of radio dramas and their ability to convey intricate narratives through sound alone.

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Transcript

[Whitey Larson]

Foreign.

[Andrew Rines]

Welcome to the Old Time Radio Westerns. I'm your host, Andrew Rines, and let's get into this episode. This episode is going to be Lightning Gem, originally aired in 1952 and the title is the Vengeance of El Muerto.

[Whitey Larson]

It sa.

[Lightning Jim]

And now for the Adventures of Lightning Jim. Late one night, Hubert Butler, owner of the Parmalee Gold Mine, was weighing the bullion which was to be packed for shipment the following day. 20 times in half past six. Hey, who's that?

[Whitey Larson]

What the.

[Lightning Jim]

Do not reach for that gun, Siar butler. Why, you can't get away with this disregard standing outside of here. But I managed to get in here cross. Perhaps I shall be able to get out as well. If you try to get out, carrying the gold is sure to get you. I do not want your filthy bowl, Sior. You ain't after the gold. Well, what do you want? You see what I hold in my hand from your butler? Yeah, sure, sure. I see the knife. Silver knife. You're right. This is a silver knife. And on the handle is carved a word. Muerto weapon. What was a Spanish for that? Here's in your muerto. And the blade. Do you see the blade? Senor, this blade also has carvings. To your butler. Would you like to know what name is written on this blade? No, no, no, no. What do I care what name is carved on your pantry knife?

[Whitey Larson]

Keep away from me.

[Lightning Jim]

The name that is engraved on this blade. Your own. Feel that, butler. My name.

[Whitey Larson]

You got my name on that knife. You ain't going to kill me, are you?

[Lightning Jim]

Here, here, take the gold.

[Whitey Larson]

I want to be God. I'll take the door. You can take it all.

[Lightning Jim]

And late in that same month in the valley below the Parmalee Lodge, Ernest Livingston, judge of the district court, sits up late reviewing the record of the day's hearings.

[Whitey Larson]

Well, watching furnace.

[Lightning Jim]

Stay where you are, sir.

[Whitey Larson]

All right, all right, you got me covered. But you're wasting your time, Max. I haven't any cash in the house.

[Lightning Jim]

I'm not interested in your cash and your living thing. Not interested in cash?

[Whitey Larson]

Well, what are you here for then?

[Lightning Jim]

Why are he there touching your butler? I am called Ellen Werto. Hey, what's that your name? Good evening. I've even gravy ton bread. It would be 52 waste so much hard work. No, it would hurt. No, no, don't tell me.

[Whitey Larson]

I'll get your money. I'll get you tomorrow.

[Lightning Jim]

Two weeks later, in his room at district headquarters, United States Marshal Herman Trudy tosses restlessly in his sleep. Wake up Martial Trudy. Huh? What you want? You were expecting me, were you not here Marshal?

[Whitey Larson]

Yes, yes, yes.

[Lightning Jim]

I mean. I mean no, of course I wasn't expecting that. Why should I have expected? You know I would kill you if I appeal to your butler and your.

[Whitey Larson]

Yes, I will feel feel others after you are gone.

[Lightning Jim]

No, no, no.

[Whitey Larson]

No, no, don't do it. Don't kill it. I get.

[Lightning Jim]

Hideous sardonic laughter. The quick thrust of a silver knife beat into a throat. El Muerto has claimed another victim. Three lives have been forfeited to the rapacious vengeance of the unknown killer. The last that of a United States Marshal. And Lightning Jim is sent down to southern territory to bring to justice this fiend of the borderline.

[Whitey Larson]

Terrorist and all.

[Lightning Jim]

By d is mysterious.

[Whitey Larson]

Mysterious? Well let me tell you right and all liking Ms. I don't see nothing mysterious about being hungry at 6 o'clock in the night.

[Lightning Jim]

Hungry? Oh yeah, you was talking about being hungry wasn't wor.

[Whitey Larson]

Well, well I've all been. You mustn't listen to King. I said I'm sorry.

[Lightning Jim]

Wait. I was just trying to figure out what possible connection there could be to the murder of a rich mine owner, a United States marshal and the judge of the district.

[Whitey Larson]

Well, maybe this madman.

[Lightning Jim]

That's right.

[Whitey Larson]

Well maybe there ain't no connection to.

[Lightning Jim]

The killing if well the asshole was just a mad killer whiting why would he bother to go through the victim's papers every time? No sir, he. I'd bet my bottom dollar that he is as sane as you or me. And what's more, I think that the things he finds out after each murder lead him to his next kill.

[Whitey Larson]

Then maybe you must think he's going to stick a knife into somebody else since we knew it until marched to his private here.

[Lightning Jim]

That's just what I think, Whitey. And the only link between these three men Butler, Judge Livingston and Marshall Seedy that we've been able to discover is the purchase of the palm leaf gold mine property.

[Whitey Larson]

And they see no add but they got that land by buying up the mortgage from the bank, didn't they?

[Lightning Jim]

Yes, Property originally belonged to a Mexican horse named Manuel Madrigia. He was hung for murdering his wife. So they should property was sold at public office. Well, if it ain't Miguel.

[Whitey Larson]

Hey, hey, Miguel, your son of God. How are you? It's me, Miguel, like a J and white too. This is the pride I'm happy Miguel. Forgive me, I did not recognize my so good friends these long time since we lived to Your origin? I did not look to see you again for a decent. Oh, and we were plenty surprised to see you too.

[Lightning Jim]

We thought you was in the east.

[Whitey Larson]

Oh, see, I am in east for two years, Senoris. I have much luck with Capitan here. Now I come back to my home to get more horsesh, you see.

[Lightning Jim]

But.

[Whitey Larson]

But when you said your way down here to the border, huh? Well, United States Morton got themselves killed here in your monte, Miguel. See Enlightenment and me it's coming for a.

[Lightning Jim]

Yes, but El Muerto is called.

[Whitey Larson]

Oh, El Muerto?

[Lightning Jim]

Yeah.

[Whitey Larson]

So you're on the tail of El Muerto.

[Lightning Jim]

That's it.

[Whitey Larson]

Five year of El Muerto Senior Lightning Gym. He has ste love beside these monsters you speak of.

[Lightning Jim]

No, it's forgot who others Miguel and I got a hunt will be more we don't nab the murdering lobo for long.

[Whitey Larson]

Yeah, how about talking all this over as he escaped?

[Lightning Jim]

Yeah, I could tuck away some food myself, buddy. Come on, Miguel. We all ride into Almonte and talk over old times while we eat, huh?

[Whitey Larson]

Oh, I'm so sorry, but this is already nearly dark and I have appointment to see where to find horses here.

[Lightning Jim]

Oh, it's too bad.

[Whitey Larson]

Oh, maybe we need to model, eh?

[Lightning Jim]

Sure, Miguel and hope a horse is going to look that turns out to be what you want.

[Whitey Larson]

Well, he is the right caller anyway, Seor. So if part of my word is a settled at least the right caller. You mean you won't try? Yes. Then the color was Megan. Even if there's plenty pet. Oh, I will buy any color whitey so long as he is all want.

[Lightning Jim]

Buy a horse that's got Martins. Is that it, Miguel?

[Whitey Larson]

Marked horses. They are likely my cars. Both bad luck for Miguel. Still, I can never talk into that Miguel. El Capitan is Charlotte Soro. Yeah, Thunder solid black. And my horse is all right. And we're all locked.

[Lightning Jim]

Better find out whether that works for dogs too, Whitey. If it does, your pup better start looking for a new home.

[Whitey Larson]

Oh, yes, sure. Well, my puppy dog has the prettiest marten I ever saw. But I tell you, if he was spotted like a leopard, I still think he was the luckiest thing that ever happened to me.

[Lightning Jim]

That night. After hashing and rehashing the evidence so far accumulated Lightning Jim is forced to the conclusion that the only possible link between the murders of the judge, the United States Marshal and the owner of the Parmalee Lode must lie hidden beneath the event of the mined purchase. In desperation, the two marshals walk over to the home of Simon Russell, president of the Ayamonte Bank.

[Whitey Larson]

No heirs appeared to claim they shit. And a yard orish is sold at public auction to pay off the mortgage. Yet we got the Yankee Preston over the bank at midnight.

[Lightning Jim]

Ah, it ain't Russell's sleep you're worrying about, Whitey. It's your own. If he's still awake, there are a few things I'd like to know about that there mortgage on Manuel Madrid, Gilrick's property.

[Whitey Larson]

There ain't nothing to that license Butler bought you a pay mortgage from the flock, you know. Yes.

[Lightning Jim]

So lucky that two months later he can sink a shaft for the richest baynor in the state of New Mexico.

[Whitey Larson]

Good license. If Ms. Stan offer us you find.

[Lightning Jim]

Him more st. Hey, you sure ain't strong on brain ceases, are you Whitey? Well, you will never be no more than just a decade if you don't learn to do a little detective work. Being the United States Marshall call for more than just liking the fight and being able to handle a sick son, you know.

[Whitey Larson]

Oh, maybe so that me?

[Lightning Jim]

This is a bank of house. Wonder what's this for? To see him tied out there this time of night.

[Whitey Larson]

Maybe watching that company like him.

[Lightning Jim]

Yeah, get that boy now. Easy boy. We a.

[Whitey Larson]

Miguel.

[Lightning Jim]

Buddy. Look at the white blaze on his face. Yeah, watch a foot wide.

[Whitey Larson]

Oh, that's right. Come on buddy.

[Lightning Jim]

Need to bother the bank when he's got company. But our business is important.

[Whitey Larson]

Door's already open.

[Lightning Jim]

Yeah.

[Whitey Larson]

This horse lock. We have to break this on.

[Lightning Jim]

Yeah, come on now. Both at once. Go.

[Whitey Larson]

Again. Again. Hot. There you are.

[Lightning Jim]

Yeah, that front window, Whitey.

[Whitey Larson]

It's open. There we go.

[Lightning Jim]

Hold on. I don't know, Whitey. There's a lamp. I light it and we can look around over the corner.

[Whitey Larson]

Lightning there must be the danger.

[Lightning Jim]

Yeah, I reckon so. Whitey. That was El Mueza that got away all right. Look at the handle of this knife in the sucker.

[Whitey Larson]

Well, while we stand in her talking Lightning. Come on, let's sit on the tail of that bullion.

[Lightning Jim]

No, Whitey, that wouldn't be no good time. We could make it back to headquarters and get a horses be safely hidden back in the hills.

[Whitey Larson]

Sure. May I go next?

[Lightning Jim]

Look at this knife.

[Whitey Larson]

My just like your and it start r blade too.

[Lightning Jim]

Come on. Wedd. We're going to bust open that private tape in the corner there and have a look at the banker's personal account. I'm going to catch this bloodthirsty sidewinder. El Mov. It's the last Thing I ever do.

[Whitey Larson]

Look at the time.

[Lightning Jim]

3:00Am Your sure keeping lead hours buddy. After all I told you about little boys needing their sleeping for the great horn too buddy. Listen to this. Mr. Simon Russell Etc. I want you to tell Butler he can take his cut out of the first yield of the Parmalee load. And he can give you and the judge and marshal treaty yours at the same time. Buying the equipment to sink the shaft has taken all my cash. And I can't pay any of you till the mine starts paying.

[Whitey Larson]

Well I'll do.

[Lightning Jim]

It's timed with a Mrs. F8.

[Whitey Larson]

By God. Then that must mean that Butler wasn't the real owner of the Palmley gold mine. Astro?

[Lightning Jim]

Yeah. Judging from this letter he was just a figurehead. I wonder who has initials that a.

[Whitey Larson]

See I speak for a richest like him. They tell me their rancher empty foot of the hills for the Palmy gold mine. It's the biggest in the whole country. You know the Lab H Ranch. The ladder hiding.

[Lightning Jim]

The man who owns the ladder. H fix Huffman. Fh he must be the real owner of the family mine.

[Whitey Larson]

The blessing nest.

[Lightning Jim]

It's El Muerto all right. El Muerto. You got the drop on it. Very interesting information Senor Marcel. About freak Hoffman. Only the Carl Parmley gold mine. I mean he's a thing I did not know. So that's what you came back for, eh? To find the name of your next victim here. And you have told me it is Senior Hoffman. And perhaps I have come back to kill you as well, Senor Michael.

[Whitey Larson]

Why you do two legged poor captive. Hence you got enough blood on your hands already.

[Lightning Jim]

Don't worry Waddy. El Muerto ain't gonna kill us. Why he ain't had time to carve our names on his fancy knives. He wouldn't want to spoil his reputation by anything so ordinary as a Simpson now would you? El Muerto? You are a very brave man, Senor Mo to make joke when you are at the mercy of El Muerto. But if I am hesit to kill you as I have killed you as I must get to work. Three knives. It will take time to engrave. Three knives.

[Whitey Larson]

You are going to carve our names and your knife will stand by and vote you.

[Lightning Jim]

Why not Theo? No. But no. On second thought, I believe I shall tie you up and place you in the closet which is not behind you. It will save me the trouble of keeping you covered while I work. Does Elmo Estor, the fiendish killer of four men really plan to murder Lightning Jim and Whitey as well as Fit Hoffman, owner of the Latter eight ranch. The surprising climax of this Lightning Team adventure follows immediately. And now for part two of the Lightning Gym adventure. The vengeance of El Nuesto. Having trapped the two marshals, El Muerto has bound them tightly and locked them in a large closet at the home of the murdered bank president. For more than an hour they struggle to free themselves. And finally, by a gigantic effort, Lightning Jim succeeds in loosening the rope about his wrist. When he has freed White, they force open the closet door, tear back to headquarters for their horses and start out for the Latter eight, hoping to get there in time to prevent another El Moesto murder.

[Whitey Larson]

It's gently go a little faster like me.

[Lightning Jim]

No, not down this rocky hill. Cried Whiting. Guys, look over there in the east. Dawn's brightness. You tell him where to eat? Already got up. He won't quite till it's dark again.

[Whitey Larson]

Hold on.

[Lightning Jim]

Easy, boy.

[Whitey Larson]

Don't forget you'll get down by the trees below.

[Lightning Jim]

Yeah, I see over the bridge maybe.

[Whitey Larson]

I see him west, maybe.

[Lightning Jim]

So Waddy, somebody's going to that hall.

[Whitey Larson]

Send me this back to us.

[Lightning Jim]

This way. I can't see but today.

[Whitey Larson]

So any sir working or at it again?

[Lightning Jim]

Hey, listen, Wally, if that's El Morato, you don't want to take any chances on me getting away. I'm going to challenge him from here.

[Whitey Larson]

Wait for the sky painter.

[Lightning Jim]

Yeah, but jumped on out, Whitey.

[Whitey Larson]

Come on, Sunday. Come on, boy.

[Lightning Jim]

Boy, why did he thought you were somebody else? Can you imagine?

[Whitey Larson]

He didn't expect to see our castle early in the morning. It is much early. I like to be up white. But you see, I had a race meeting of Hoffman's horse this morning and wish to give your Capitan plenty time to rest on the ride out to the Latter eight. Oh, but this was what you doing to El Capitan when we go to Miguel? It looked like it was curious giving him a B or so. Oh, no, no, no, Whitey. I'm. I'm just giving El Capitan a little water in my hands so that he will not drink too heavy before they be grave.

[Lightning Jim]

Now, curiosity satisfied, why let's get going. Come on, Miguel. We're heading for the latter H2. We can ride the rest of the way together, huh?

[Whitey Larson]

Oh, see you. That is fine idea. Oh, Captain Ho. You losing something, Miguel? That like thing that's about to fall out of your shed? The bed. They're gold.

[Lightning Jim]

Yeah, well, it's a cape. A black cape.

[Whitey Larson]

Oh, that's what it is all right.

[Lightning Jim]

Where'd you get that cape degree for?

[Whitey Larson]

I find him over there by the breed, Eh? See he's all phoned up. Fine shape, no? I'm lucky man, no, I forgot. Do you think there is El Muerter should keep the like El Muerto. This shape belong to El Muerto.

[Lightning Jim]

Well, it can be sure of course. But it looks like the one El Muerto was wearing last night riding up nice.

[Whitey Larson]

This we Elmo last night. Oh, and what's more with our horse too Miguel, that's that kid Junior for El Capitan. Except that it's got the big white blues on the front of the feet. There is not a horse like a carpenter. No.

[Lightning Jim]

Well, I reckon we all feel that way about our own horses, Miguel. Hey, that gives me an idea. You do something for me Miguel.

[Whitey Larson]

For certainly see you're liking him Good.

[Lightning Jim]

I want you to ride back to Almonte and scout around for that horse while he leaves us ascribed to you.

[Whitey Larson]

Yes, the next few by de. Everyone knows that Miguel wants to buy a horse and this way no one will suspect it's on the trail of Elmore. But my reign Senor, I told from your horseman I will arrive by 9:00.

[Lightning Jim]

Yeah, well I wouldn't worry about that race if I was you, Miguel. Unless I'm very much mistaken, Dick Hoffman is lying up at his ranch house with one of El Muerto's sickening in his belly.

[Whitey Larson]

Oh yes, but this is terrible. He's on the afternoon. He is disgrace to my people. Here, I will try to find this.

[Lightning Jim]

Horde for you front. All right now keep going and report back to my headquarters if you don't find no trace of him by noon.

[Whitey Larson]

Oh, but the cake. I may have the cake.

[Lightning Jim]

Try to take it ascribe with that cake, ain't you? Or you can have it Sauce it for him, Whitey.

[Whitey Larson]

There's something in the pocket. I see. That's in a corn book. In a corn book and some stalk.

[Lightning Jim]

Give me that notebook, Whitey.

[Whitey Larson]

Notebook. Is it any actors won't it?

[Lightning Jim]

No, Miguel. This is Fritz Huffman's private account book. Reckon this proves I was right about Huffman being dead.

[Whitey Larson]

You ain't seen him in a liking. He's got to do something in a hurry. This blood thirsty coyotes will kill everybody in the county if they don't care concerns that is sure senor Laughing him. But is there nothing we can do to stop him? Do you find any locations in the ditch which will help us track down these miserable broken killers.

[Lightning Jim]

Well, here's a funny thing. About the time of the purchase of the Parmalee load, Huffman paid a thousand dollars to Pedro Geronimo.

[Whitey Larson]

Pedro?

[Lightning Jim]

Yeah. Yep, that's just who it is, buddy. Now, where do you suppose a rat like Black Pedro comes into this picture?

[Whitey Larson]

I must be on my way. Every minute that this miniature lose is a danger to your reputation and to the lives of our prominent citizen Adjust, my friend.

[Lightning Jim]

You're right, Miguel.

[Whitey Larson]

Good luck to you. Good luck to you, dad. Goodbye.

[Lightning Jim]

Come on, Thunder. Get yourself a good long drink, old boy, and we head on for the ladder eight.

[Whitey Larson]

That's good idea. License may find out something there.

[Lightning Jim]

By the way, what you do with that piece of stuff you found in the case pocket, Whitey?

[Whitey Larson]

Oh, yes, all the f. He lives over there too.

[Lightning Jim]

Well, is that kind of exciting when he. When you found out a sound book, buddy, you think it's get started on the trail of this. Oh, it's. It's got some horse hairs on it. There's no time to explain now, Whitey. If you've got to ride like the wind, we're going to prevent another El Muerto murder.

[Whitey Larson]

Let's go, Thunder.

[Lightning Jim]

Come on. From where? And for your king, Black Pedro, you.

[Whitey Larson]

Are going to die.

[Lightning Jim]

Die by these knights you deceive my.

[Whitey Larson]

I have not done anything. You cannot take your hand down from your l. Oh, boy, the police.

[Lightning Jim]

Wait a minute. One of them ain't dead yet.

[Whitey Larson]

I didn't get him. When I suicide like he is the alley. He's a poor like.

[Lightning Jim]

It was a piece of chalk I found in the suit's pocket that gave me the crew m. I saw the horse scroll cling into it. It got to thinking how El Muerto's horse was a dead ringer for your El Capitan. Except for the white blaze.

[Whitey Larson]

No, I get the light, Piguel. You talked at my place in El Capichand. The throw was. What was that?

[Lightning Jim]

That's it. Weddy. But what made you do it, Miguel murder all these men? I mean, it does begin him.

[Whitey Larson]

I come back to my home and find her mother has been wanted. My father. Yes, in the home for the time. Madam, you must be the son of man. You are not the girl.

[Lightning Jim]

Manuel, give us my children.

[Whitey Larson]

Creole husband. He find out some way to get gold on his proper land. So he hired back paper execution.

[Lightning Jim]

I must hired black people to teach a mother shoot a woman down in cold blood.

[Whitey Larson]

And that that is not all. Here I help him. He tried to keep in the nurses. Oh, my father it seems to be or a handful of gold to hang.

[Lightning Jim]

A man who don't know to be no but what about Russell the bank.

[Whitey Larson]

You didn't do nothing but tell a mortgage the bank had a money off man they all already wasn't smart I wanted to find out but they make big mistakes in life I.

[Lightning Jim]

I find.

[Whitey Larson]

Out like a human I feel like.

[Lightning Jim]

He'S gone like that yeah buddy he's well said.

[Whitey Larson]

Well I'm certainly glad you live long enough to tell us why I killed all those men like it I still very heat with a tint of McGurva just a cold blooded killer like a.

[Lightning Jim]

King at first yes lady and I'm going to do my best to see to it that the next marshal and judge will appoint it to this territory and many can be touched to uphold the rights of Mexicans and Americans alike. And so ends another thrilling chapter in the adventures of Lightning Tim Whipple, United States Marshal and his Deputy, Whitey Larson.

[Whitey Larson]

SA Foreign.

[Andrew Rines]

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