The Waterfall Gang | The Lone Ranger (11-23-51)

Summary

Podcast Summary:

Old Time Radio Westerns – The Lone Ranger: "The Waterfall Gang" (11-23-51)
Host: Andrew Rhynes
Release Date: August 28, 2025

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Overview

This episode of Old Time Radio Westerns presents a digitally restored broadcast of The Lone Ranger, originally aired on November 23, 1951. Titled "The Waterfall Gang," the episode delivers classic Western suspense as the masked hero and his faithful companion Tonto uncover and thwart a devious outlaw plot involving a mysterious cave behind a waterfall, a planned stagecoach robbery, and a prominent local rancher with a double life.

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Key Discussion Points & Narrative Breakdown

1. Discovery at the Waterfall Cave

• [04:00-06:13]
  The Lone Ranger and Tonto observe suspicious activity near a waterfall and spot men entering and leaving a hidden cave behind it.
  • "Honest men don't usually seek out caves hidden behind waterfalls." – Lone Ranger [05:02]
  • The companions split up: Tonto investigates the cave while the Lone Ranger trails two outlaws, Judd Fingal and Pharaoh Tyler, as they meet their boss.

2. The Outlaw Conspiracy and The Masked Boss

• [07:06-08:13]
  The two outlaws rendezvous with their boss, who conceals his face with a white silk handkerchief. They discuss stashing loot and planning an upcoming stagecoach holdup.
  • "All you have to know is Eddie's in charge... have all last minute orders follow them." – The Boss [07:57]

3. Tonto’s Daring Escape and the Vital Evidence

• [09:38-12:23]
  Tonto is discovered by Gilby (the Boss, also a respected rancher) and his lieutenant, Eddie Heaton, at the cave. After a fierce fight, Tonto falls over a cliff but survives, clutching part of Gilby’s coat and his tobacco pouch—key evidence.
  • "Your coat's a mess, boss." – Eddie [11:09]
  • "...my tobacco pouch was in my coat pocket. In the part of the coat that went down there with the Injun!" – Gilby [11:19]

4. Lone Ranger and Sheriff Stewart Plan Their Trap

• [13:29-18:58]
  The Lone Ranger meets Sheriff Ross Stewart, relaying what he overheard about the gang's plans and providing evidence. Gilby, staging his alibi, reports his own ranch robbery to the Sheriff to divert suspicion and activity away from the real crime.
  • "If I call at Gilby’s ranch, it'll give the bandits a lot of time to escape in the other direction..." – Sheriff Stewart [17:56]

5. Evidence Ties Gilby to the Gang

• [18:58-19:38]
  Tonto presents the Lone Ranger with the stolen part of Gilby’s coat, the pouch, and the tell-tale silk handkerchief. Inside the pouch is Gilby's name, linking him directly to the crimes.
  • "Name right here." – Tonto [19:27]
  • "That's why he went to the sheriff and reported he'd been robbed by Indians. He wanted an alibi in case this pouch with the handkerchief was ever found." – Lone Ranger [19:44]

6. Surveillance at Gilby’s Ranch

• [20:05-21:51]
  The Lone Ranger and Tonto surveil Gilby’s home. The Lone Ranger listens as Gilby and Eddie Heaton finalize plans for the robbery. The Lone Ranger then removes the bullets from Gilby's gun to ensure no one is hurt in the confrontation.

7. The Stage Hold-Up and Mass Arrest

• [23:28-24:27]
  Sheriff Stewart and an assembled posse ambush the gang at “the bend” during their attempted stagecoach robbery. All gang members are caught off-guard, and many are rounded up.
  • "In a short time all those still alive were taken prisoner." – Narrator [23:54]

8. Confronting Gilby with Proof

• [25:09-27:13]
  Sheriff Stewart and Lone Ranger confront Gilby at his ranch with the evidence. In desperation, Gilby tries to use his gun, only to discover it’s empty—thanks to the Lone Ranger’s earlier intervention. Gilby is apprehended after being shot and wounded during his failed escape.
  • "You convicted yourself by your own words and actions. Now no one will know it. Of course, I'll kill you!" – Gilby [27:33]
  • "There are no bullets in that gun." – Lone Ranger [27:28]

9. The Lone Ranger's Departure

• [29:00-30:45]
  With justice served, the Lone Ranger slips away, declining praise or reward.
  • "The only reward he wants is to make the West good and great, and free of the likes of these men." – Sheriff Stewart [30:31]
  • "He's the Lone Ranger! Hi-yo Silver, away!" – Sheriff Stewart [31:00]

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Lone Ranger (explaining the logic behind exploring the falls):
  "Honest men don't usually seek out caves hidden behind waterfalls." [05:02]
• Gilby’s slip that nearly exposes him:
  "My tobacco pouch was in my coat pocket. In the part of the coat that went down there with the Injun..." – Gilby [11:19]
• Sheriff Stewart (moments before the planned ambush):
  "If I call at Gilby’s ranch, it'll give the bandits a lot of time to escape in the other direction..." [17:56]
• Tonto (revealing Gilby's name):
  "Name right here." [19:27]
• Sheriff Stewart (on the Lone Ranger's character):
  "The only reward he wants is to make the West good and great, and free of the likes of these men." [30:31]
• Sheriff Stewart (on the Lone Ranger’s legacy):
  "He's the Lone Ranger! Hi-yo Silver, away!" [31:00]

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Timestamps for Important Segments

| Timestamp | Segment Description | | -------------- | ------------------------------------------------------- | | 04:00-06:13 | Lone Ranger & Tonto discover the hidden cave | | 07:06-08:13 | Outlaws meet their masked boss, plot the holdup | | 09:38-12:23 | Tonto's fight, escape, and retrieval of crucial evidence| | 13:29-18:58 | Lone Ranger allies with Sheriff; Gilby builds alibi | | 19:15-19:38 | Evidence reveals Gilby as the outlaw leader | | 20:05-21:51 | Lone Ranger infiltrates Gilby’s ranch; disables gun | | 23:28-24:27 | The ambush and capture of the outlaw gang | | 25:09-27:13 | Gilby confronted and apprehended at his ranch | | 30:31-31:00 | Sheriff Stewart credits and salutes the Lone Ranger |

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Tone & Style

The episode is rich with classic Western flair: stoic heroism, suspenseful chases, and moral clarity. Dialogue is marked by period slang, calm authority from the Lone Ranger, and dramatic narration, delivering an authentic and engaging golden-age radio listening experience.

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Conclusion

"The Waterfall Gang" is emblematic of The Lone Ranger’s enduring appeal: ingenious investigative work, high-stakes action, and a satisfying triumph of justice. Through digitally restored audio and the timeless story, this episode transports listeners to a world of thundering hooves, hidden caves, and unmasking the true villain behind a carefully constructed facade. The Lone Ranger rides on, anonymous but ever-vigilant, his legend living on in the hearts of Western fans.

Transcript

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[Lone Ranger]

Foreign.

[Andrew Rines]

Welcome to the Old Time Radio Westerns. I'm your host Andrew Rines 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 a hearty hyo Silver, the Lone Ranger.

[Lone Ranger]

SA.

[Narrator]

With his faithful Indian companion, Toto, 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. The Lone Ranger and Toto stopped their horses at the edge of the cliff that bordered on the roaring current of water flowing beneath. Across the stream, a great waterfall cascaded from the rocks above and seemed to leap out into the rapids below. Suddenly, the attention of the two riders was riveted at a point of a waterfall slightly above the place where it made contact with the stream.

[Lone Ranger]

Hello. Look along the rock behind the falls and see men behind. Water. It's like a mirage, the water pouring down the cloud of spray from the rapids. But it's real. The men walking on the rocks behind the falls. Wait till I use my field glasses.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger placed the glasses to his eyes and studied the scene on the opposite bank. Finally, he lowered the binoculars and turned to Toto.

[Lone Ranger]

You see those two getting off behind the falls to the right of where the men are walking? There's an opening of some kind there. I'm sure it's a cave entrance. It explains where they've come from. Yes, and come from behind falls now and start to walk uphill. There's a path there going up to the ridge road. Their horses must be up there. Toto, honest men don't usually seek out caves hidden behind waterfalls. There's a shallow spot in the stream about 200 yards from here. Ride down there and cross the other side. You see what's in the cave? No, Toto, not together. You do that. Explore the cave and see what you find there. I'll ride up to the ridge road and follow those two men. I'll meet you in camp tonight.

[Narrator]

Come on, Silver. The two men. The men who had left the cave were outlaws. Judd Fingal and Pharaoh Tyler. They mounted horses at the top of the hill and rode a few miles to an open area covered with giant boulders and surrounded by dense woods. They left their horses in the woods and walked across the stone and boulder strewn field until they came to a large rock of distinctive formation. They did not know that they had been followed by the Lone Ranger. The Lone Ranger, creeping and crawling like an Indian, made his way between the rocks after leaving Silver in the woods as the two outlaws had done. Protected by the natural surroundings of the place. He inched his way unseen to a spot where he could hear the men he had followed. Then he heard a horse approaching making its way across the rocky ground from the opposite direction.

[Lone Ranger]

He strained forward to watch and listen.

[Narrator]

The horsemen who approached Jud Fingal and Pharaoh. Tyler wore a white silk handkerchief across his face. There was a slit for the eyes to see through. He dismounted and fingered his gun as he walked to them.

[Lone Ranger]

Come on. Come on. Where? You haven't got him. See you obey order's voice. Loud guns when we meet ye. All right. Everything's in order. The cave? Everything. Loot from the last job packed away in the steel trunk. Guns are all ready for the hold up tomorrow and we'll have the boys there early to pass them out. Good. Only forget about going back to the cave tonight. Have the boys use their own guns. Will your men be at the bend before 7:30? Yeah, if the overland stage is due to pass at 8, it does have chicken on That I wanted to let you know I'm not going to leave you on this whole Liptonire. All you have to know is if Eddie's in charge, he'll have his men meet your gang on the east side of the bend. Have all last minute orders follow them. That's your own stay here.

[Narrator]

Like you, the two outlaws, obedient, waited until the man called the boss had ridden into the woods. Then they went back to their horses and rode off. When they set out from the other direction, they were followed once more by the masked man who had made his.

[Lone Ranger]

Way back to the woods. From his listening post the Lone Ranger.

[Narrator]

Followed Jed Finel and Pharaoh Tyler to a camp where men played cards, drank and sat around in conversation. There was no indication that they might leave the spot.

[Lone Ranger]

We're evidently going to remain here until the morning arrived to town. Until.

[Narrator]

The man called. The boss was Ford Gilby, a man known as a prosperous rancher in the territory.

[Lone Ranger]

He met his lieutenant, Eddie Heaton and.

[Narrator]

Together they went to the cave beneath the waterfall to make a firsthand check on the situation there. As they neared the spot, Gilby placed his silk handkerchief in an ornately engraved tobacco pouch.

[Lone Ranger]

They have to keep it here. I wouldn't want to put it out of my pocket by mistake and have someone see the eye slits in it. It would be bad. I have a sword. Would know for sure who the big hold up chief is. They have to prove it first. They couldn't. I am too smart for them.

[Narrator]

The men credit their way gingerly to the bottom of the path and started to make their way through the spray and under the falls. They were just near the entrance to the cave when they heard some rocks slide downward from the opening in the cliff.

[Lone Ranger]

Hey, Boss.

[Narrator]

Tato, who had been inside the cave investigating at the Lone Ranger's instructions, emerged. The two crooks saw him at once, a silhouette in the gathering darkness and the spray.

[Lone Ranger]

Boss, that's not one of our men. I can tell there's an injury. Come on, get him though and get away from here.

[Narrator]

The two men sprinted across the stone covered ground and dived through the air together as Tahoe stepped down to the level earth. The impact of their tackle sent him to the ground and then both men grabbed for the Indian. Tahoe's feet shot out and hit Eddie Keaton square in the stomach, sending the man backward under the ground. Floyd Gilby grabbed the Indian by the neck with his left hand and reached for his gun with the right. But Tato forced his way to his feet, his left holding the Gun hand of Gilby. They struggled over the ground, getting closer to to the falls. Tano's back was nearer the edge of the cliff when Eddie Heaton, rising from the ground, ran to assist his boss. His right fist rocketed over Gilby's shoulder and caught Tanto on the chin.

[Lone Ranger]

Oh, that got him. This will finish him.

[Narrator]

He swung again at the dazed Indian. As Eddie's blow landed, Gilby let go of the Indian. Toto grasped wildly and caught hold of Gilby's coat. The Indian's foot slipped from the edge of the cliff. At the same moment, his grasp tore part of the coat from Gilby's back and Toto disappeared below to where the cascading waters from above met the swirling whirlpools of water in the stream. Gilby sighed with relief and turned to Eddie.

[Lone Ranger]

You almost took me with him. Thanks for getting me. You hadn't been in the way out of shot of me. You didn't have to, Eddie. You never survived in that water down there. Not with the falls pouring down on top of him. He's dead. Maybe. I hope so. I wonder who he was. Just an engineer receiving engine, like all the rest of them. Your coat's a mess, boss. Yeah, they're all right sighted. Eddie. Eddie. What's the matter? You beating your side like that? Eddie, my tobacco pouch was in my coat pocket. Pocket? In the part of the coat that went down there with the engine. You afraid it'll float ashore and someone will find the handkerchief in your pouch? Yes. Anyone who ever saw me wearing it and hold up could identify it. That punch has my name on it. Forget about it. You said you're too smart for him. Yeah. The pouch ever is recovered, you'd have a good alibi there. Yes, maybe. Eddie, I'm going to plant that alibi right now. Tonight. What do you mean? I'm going to report that an Injun held me up and took the pots from me. With money and other things the sheriff ever finds the pots. We'll make him believe the Indian put the handkerchief in there. So I'm heading to the sheriff's office now. You know what you're doing, boss? I don't think it's necessary. Pouch will never be found. Neither will the Indian's body.

[Narrator]

But Toto lived when his body landed in the water beneath the cliff. The cascade of water from above was less than a dozen feet away. But Totto was drawn into a whirlpool that seemed to pull him away from the falls. And deep below the surface, the Indian, a strong and powerful swimmer clutched a large piece of black cloth in one hand. The fall plus the cold water made his every sense alert. He crammed the cloth into the belt of his trousers and began to swim underwater. When he felt the pressure above subsiding, he came to the surface. The falls were 30 yards away in the water, comparatively calm. With long, powerful strokes, Tahoe made for the shore on the side where he had left his horse, Scout. As he trudged from the water a few minutes later, the gray of early evening streamed the falls from his vision. He made sure that he still had the piece of Gilby's coating in his belt. Then he started in the direction where Scout was waiting in a grove of trees. The Lone Ranger in town waited until nightfall before going to the sheriff's office when darkness came and permitted the masked man to walk in the deep shadows.

[Lone Ranger]

Unobserved he made his way into the.

[Narrator]

Rear office of Sheriff Ross Steward. Sheriff Steward, alone at the moment, leaped from his chair with drawn gun when he saw the intruder.

[Lone Ranger]

All right, I'll beat you to the drawer. Up with your hands. They're up, Sheriff. I hope you'll let me take them down. Yeah, well, keep them up. Why? Do you think I might let you lower them, masked man like you? I'll show you a silver bullet for one thing. A white horse. I'll tell you many other things that may prove to you who I am. And when I've done that, I'll leave everything to you. Silver bullet, white horse. Now with that mask, that could add up. But tell me more.

[Narrator]

Within minutes, the Lone Ranger convinced Sheriff Stewart of his identity. The sheriff placed his gun back in his holster.

[Lone Ranger]

Take your hands down. Thanks. I'm sorry, but I didn't recognize you. There's no reason why you should. Sheriff, what brings you here?

[Narrator]

A Lone Ranger told of the men at the cave and the conversation he heard between Judd, Fingal, Harrow Tyler and the man called the boss. Sheriff Steward was wide eyed.

[Lone Ranger]

A white silk handkerchief. He's the one who led the Great Falls bank robbery. Every stage robbery in this area for a year. You're sure they're going to hold up the Overland at the bend at 8 tomorrow morning. The two sections of the gang will meet there after 7. Then we'll be ready for them. All of them. If we went after the men you saw in camp tonight, we'd only have half the gang. We wouldn't have the leader, whose name is Eddie, on his part of the office. Sheriff, I'll remain at my camp until morning. Pardon me, please. You're coming to my front office. Yes, who is it? I'll be right there. Wait until I come back. Go right ahead.

[Narrator]

Sheriff Stewart met Floyd Gilby in his outer office.

[Lone Ranger]

There's something wrong, Mr. Gilby? Yes, I've been robbed. Some Indians raided my ranch tonight. They left my cattle and horses, but they took money and a lot of personal items including my tobacco pouch. A very fine pouch too. They rode off before I could summon help. They're miles away by now. Sheriff, the posse would be no good. Could be. If you come out to the ranch Tomorrow morning at 8, I'll show you what the Indians did. I can't make it there now. Well, I have other things to do out of town. But I'll be at your ranch later in the day. In the afternoon.

[Narrator]

As Gilby hurried from the office, the Lone Ranger entered from the other room.

[Lone Ranger]

Sheriff, I didn't mean to listen. I did when I heard that man's voice. There's no doubt in my mind that man Gilby's the leader of the outlaw gang. He's the one those men today call Boss.

[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. When the Lone Ranger told Sheriff Steward that Floyd Gilby was the outlaw chief, called the boss, the sheriff was unbelieving.

[Lone Ranger]

You're wrong. Gilby's a rich and prominent man this time. Civic leader. In spite of that, I'm sure He's the man I heard today. Well, if you listen, you heard him tell about being robbed. Outlaws don't report robberies to the sheriff's office. They might if they wanted to keep the sheriff away from the scene of a whole lip. What do you mean? You've only his word that he was robbed. He didn't seem anxious to have you do anything about it tonight. He did once at his ranch at 8 tomorrow morning. Well, how would that keep me from say, I see what you mean. That's the time that gang expects to hold up the Oberlin stage, isn't it? Yes. Oh, where is Floyd Gilby's ranch? About six miles out in the San Antone Road. The bend is on the other side of town, isn't it? You're right. I get what you're driving at. If I call at Gilby's ranch, it'll give the bandits a lot of time to escape in the other direction. But the important thing right now, Sheriff, is to lay a trap for the entire gang in the morning. Yes, I'll Gather my posse now. Tell them to report here in the morning for important instructions. If you don't mind, Sheriff, I'll be near here until you round up the gang. I don't mind at all if this works out. It'll be your doing, not mine. It might be best not to bother about Gilby now. Oh, I'm meeting my friend Toddo. Perhaps by morning we'll be able to give you proof that Floyd Gilby's a man I heard called the Boss.

[Narrator]

When the Lone Ranger returned to his camp, he found Toto there. Totto recounted his struggle at the falls and his escape from death. Then he showed the masked man the part of the coat he had found and the tobacco pouch that had been in the pocket. Then he opened the pouch and drew out a long silk handkerchief.

[Lone Ranger]

See, King or Sammy, it got holes to ride. Let me see it, Toto. Toto. That's the handkerchief the man called the Boss wore over his face. We could prove it belonged to Floyd Gilby Kimasabi. How do you know? Name a man. See name Right here.

[Narrator]

Toto handed the ornately engraved tobacco pouch to the Lone Ranger, whose eyes gleamed when he saw it.

[Lone Ranger]

Lloyd Gildy. That's why he went to the sheriff and reported he'd been robbed by Indians. We wanted an alibi in case this couch with a handkerchief was ever found. To be able to say someone else placed a handkerchief in it. Hello. We're going to Gilby's ranch. Now.

[Narrator]

It was after midnight when the Lone Ranger and Tottle made their way from the woods above Floyd Gilby's ranch house.

[Lone Ranger]

To the rear of that structure.

[Narrator]

They could see a light in the.

[Lone Ranger]

Window of a front room.

[Narrator]

But the rooms behind were all in darkness.

[Lone Ranger]

The Lone Ranger spoke low to Toto as he prepared to let himself in a rear window. Keep watch here, not stay inside long.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger tiptoed across the floor and stood with his ear to the.

[Lone Ranger]

Door through which he could hear the.

[Narrator]

Voice of Floyd Gilby speaking to another man inside. The other man, Eddie Heaton, listened.

[Lone Ranger]

Yes, Eddie, Everything's perfect. The sheriff will be busy all morning on a personal matter. Somewhere you and the gang will be able to pull off the job without interfering. You're not gonna join us at all? Not for the hold up, no. I'll be busy elsewhere. But don't forget I planned this job as I planned all the rest. You told the boys I'd be in charge, though, didn't you? Judd and Farrell will tell their men and you're part of the gang will just Stick it to granted. Well, I'd feel better if you were with us, but I'll do the job. All right. You can't miss. Oh, let me borrow your gun, will you? Yeah, sure. Yeah, I left mine at the cave today. You use one of the guns in the cave? There's some pretty cheap knives there. You like them? You want bullets? Extra ones I need. No, these gun will do very well. I'm not expecting trouble, but I like to have protection handy just in case. I'm gonna mosey then. Have to meet my boy. I'll lead. I'll ride down to the gate. You, Eddie, may have some last minute instructions to give you. Let's get started.

[Narrator]

When Gilby and Eddie left the house, the Lone Ranger came from the next room and went to the desk drawer where Gilby had left the gun he'd acquired from his lieutenant. The Lone Ranger removed the bullets, placed the gun back in the drawer, closed it and left. A short time later the masked man and tottle rode back into the hills. And as they rode, the plan for getting final proof against Gilby formed in the Lone Ranger's mind. The next morning at 7 o', clock, Sheriff Ross Stewards augmented posse met in the woods near the turn in the road commonly called the bend. They awaited only the signal of their leader before going into action. Sheriff Steward was away from the immediate scene talking to the Lone Ranger who had come to him earlier with his.

[Lone Ranger]

Plan and with this pouch and handkerchief. Any doubt I had about Gilby is gone. Perhaps I should have taken him while we came here. Well, Kalo's keeping an eye on the ranch house in Gilby. You'll not get away. Well, I'll leave you now and join Toto. Well I'll be with you once we round up the hold up men. There's no sign of him yet. When they come, we'll take them. Be sure. We've already sent other men to the cave for the loot Taro said was there. Good luck Sheriff. Thanks. I'll meet you later. You'll have Heaton with you unless we have to kill him. Yes. Good. I'll have a deputy look after him while I face Gilby. It'll be good to know that when I make the accusation you'll only have an empty gun.

[Narrator]

The overland stage reached the bend shortly before 8 o'.

[Lone Ranger]

Clock.

[Narrator]

As it took the turn, a band of masked horsemen rode down from the hills. Firing. A split second later a greater body of riders galloped from the other side of the road led by Sheriff Ross Steward. The Bandits were routed before they could get started. They were unprepared for the unexpected onset plot and started to ride away from the scene. But the sheriff's men were upon them and riding around them, so that in a short time all those still alive were taken prisoner. The bandits, unmasked, were herded together and started to town, guarded on all sides by the sheriff's posse. Sheriff Stewart himself was ready to go in another direction, the shortcut to Floyd Gilby's ranch. His first deputy, Pete Kelvin, rode up with another horseman, the now sullen Eddie Heaton. Easy.

[Lone Ranger]

Down easy. Here he is, Sheriff. I told him Gilby was responsible for his being captured so easily. I think he believes me now. Someone had to squeal. And I see now why he didn't want to be on the job himself. But I don't know why he did it to us. Suppose you ask him when we get there. Eddie, I'm going to. Not because you want me to, but because I hate a crosser. I want the answers. Good. Let's start.

[Narrator]

The two lawmen and Eddie Heaton dismounted a short distance from the Gilby ranch.

[Lone Ranger]

Pete, I'll go ahead and talk to Gilby. You take heat and be outside a few minutes after I go in. We'll be there, Sheriff. Right here, Eddie.

[Narrator]

As Sheriff Stewart neared the house, he passed a clump of high shrubbery. The Lone Ranger, as the sheriff expected, was hidden there with Toto. The Lone Ranger said only a few words.

[Lone Ranger]

Gilby is still in the house alone. You captured his men? Every one of them. Good, just as you said it would be. Thanks again now for the boss.

[Narrator]

Lloyd Gilby, awaiting word that the holdup had been completed, was apprehensive when Sheriff Stewart entered his house.

[Lone Ranger]

Well, what brings you here, sir? Lee. Sheriff, you said you had business. Well, I did, Mr. Gilby. It's finished now or almost finished. My men just captured the greatest hold up outfit in the West. Yeah, Outlaws trying to hold up a stage at the band. We were waiting for them when they rode down on the coach. Let me help you. I mean, we have the whole gang, including Judd Fingal and Pharaoh Tyler. You remember them. You met with them yesterday before you went out of the cave beneath the falls where you lost part of your coat and other things. Remember? Yeah. I don't know what you're talking about. You. Why, you're mad. What other things? Your tobacco pouch with a silk handkerchief in it. The one you wore when you let all the other holdups, like the job at Great Falls. Wait a minute. This Is going far enough, Sheriff. I'm in no mood for jokes. Jokes? Here. Look at this pouch. Look at this handkerchief. You recognize it? I think we showed that handkerchief. I told you last night that my pouch was stolen by an engine. As for this brazen accusation about my leading a hold up. Pete Calvin. Pete Calvin. Bring him in. What are you doing? Who you calling baby? Right now, boys. What's the idea of double crossing me in the game? They got us. All right. But what's the idea? Who said they're double crossed? All right.

[Narrator]

Gilby, ashen faced, moved quickly. He pulled a revolver from his desk drawer before the relaxed lawman could move.

[Lone Ranger]

Tie it up with your hands. Jump. Quick. I thought you never used a gun, Gilby. I'm going to use it now. I'm going to kill the three of you. Smart, aren't you? Well, I'll show you. You weren't as smart as you thought you were. You convicted yourself by your own words and actions. Now no one will know it. Of course I'll kill you. Oh, no, you'll not. We put our hands up as part of the game. There are no bullets in that gun. He told you that, eh? Billy's wrong. I didn't. Shut it up. Yes? Sheriff Heaton left last night. I returned here and checked the gun he gave me. There were no bullets in it, so I loaded it. You mean that gun in your hand? It is not empty? There are bullets in it. So your act is finished, Sheriff. There are six bullets in this gun. Two for each of you. The first one will go into use here. My arm. I'm hit. Oh, Pete. Bab. It's got it from the floor. Don't let him get it. Stand against the wall, Gilby. That was some shooting. Who? Who shot me? I did. Kill me. Sheriff. I'm Tori. He fooled me when he reloaded that gun. I didn't expect that. You shot me. You unloaded this gun last night? Yes. Gilby. Sheriff, is everything under control now? It is perfectly. Thanks to you. Then I'll leave. Adios. You did everything and now I'll get the credit. Thanks again and again. Walked right out. Sheriff, you should make him stay. The people around here give him all kinds of rewards for doing what he and his Indian friend did for us. The only reward he wants is to make the west good and great and free of the likes of these men here. All right. Let me banish that arm, Gildy, before we take you to jail. Yes, all right. But tell me something. I never saw that man before. Yet you say he found out everything and did everything. Who is he? The one man in the west who does find out everything about crooks and brings him to justice. He's the Lone Ranger. Sam Sa Sam.

[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 Rines]

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[Lone Ranger]

Sam.