The Young Easterner | The Lone Ranger (01-02-52)

Summary

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Old Time Radio Westerns – "The Young Easterner" | The Lone Ranger (01-02-52)

Host: Andrew Rhynes
Release Date: August 29, 2025
Classic Radio Drama Restored and Presented

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Episode Overview

In this carefully restored episode, Andrew Rhynes shares a classic tale from "The Lone Ranger": The Young Easterner (original air date: January 2, 1952). The story transports listeners to the Wild West, where honor, justice, and deception collide. When a young man from the East travels west to claim an inherited gold mine, he falls victim to a cunning con. Only the legendary Lone Ranger and his faithful companion Tonto can untangle the web.

With crisp, digitally enhanced audio, the episode immerses you in the vivid sounds and storytelling of a bygone era while spotlighting timeless Western themes of bravery, trust, and the quest for justice.

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Key Discussion Points and Plot Developments

1. A Chance Meeting and a Sinister Scheme

[05:38 – 08:59]

• On a train heading west, lawyer Jim Miller spots Buck Moore, a gambler with a shady past.
• Miller proposes a plan: Buck will impersonate 'Bert Sawyer,' a young Easterner set to inherit a gold mine.
• Memorable exchange:
  • Lawyer Miller: “All you’d have to do would be to pose as somebody else. A young Easterner… Sounds plenty easy.” (06:38)

2. Trouble on the Trail – An Ambush

[07:49 – 08:59]

• The real Bert Sawyer (the young Easterner) is ambushed and left for dead on the trail, losing all his credentials.
• The Lone Ranger and Tonto, camping nearby, hear shots and rescue him.
• Quote:
  • Lone Ranger: “He’s alive but unconscious... a bullet wound in his back. We’ll apply bandages and take him to camp.” (08:33)

3. Piecing Together the Plot

[09:15 – 14:22]

• At camp, the wounded Bert recounts his story. He trusted Miller, revealing his inheritance. Miller arranged for Bert’s ambush to steal his identity.
• Tonto reports that Miller is now in town, introducing Buck Moore as “Bert Sawyer” with stolen credentials.
• Lone Ranger resolves to lay a trap and expose the impostors.
• Quote:
  • Lone Ranger: “We’ll let Miller have some leeway for a day or so. Then we’ll put my plan into effect.” (13:55)

4. The Impersonation and the Judge

[14:22 – 17:12] & [19:08 – 21:05]

• Miller and Buck visit Judge Barry, providing “proof” that Buck is Bert Sawyer.
• The judge, urged by the Lone Ranger, asks for a unique family locket to further verify identity—a trap since no such locket exists.
• Quote:
  • Judge Barry: “I was given to understand you always carried a gold locket… If you could show me that, we’d—” (19:35)
  • Miller (aside to Buck): “That’s why we have to go out there and search him again.” (21:23)

5. The Trap is Sprung

[23:13 – 27:43]

• While searching the ambush site for the imaginary locket, Miller and Buck are confronted by the Lone Ranger, Tonto, the sheriff, and posse.
• Miller attempts to escape, leading to a dramatic horseback chase. He falls into quicksand but is saved—only to be arrested.
• Quote:
  • Sheriff: “Should have let him go under, mister. He wasn’t worth saving.” (27:54)
  • Lone Ranger: “The law will deal with him for what he’s done.” (27:59)

6. Justice and a New Start

[28:59 – 31:44]

• With his life and inheritance safe, Bert Sawyer recovers and is advised by Judge Barry to stay in Hilton.
• The Lone Ranger’s heroism is celebrated; justice prevails.
• Quote:
  • Judge Barry: “He’s done more for the west than any other one man I know.” (30:51)
  • Sheriff: “When he's on your side, you really have a friend you can always depend on. The Lone Ranger is the finest hombre I know, bar none.” (31:33)

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Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

• “We heard shots and went to investigate. We found you lying on the trail and brought you here…”
  — Lone Ranger, (08:20)

• “If Sawyer were dead, you’d both hang for his murder… You said if he were dead. He’s alive and getting well.”
  — Lone Ranger to Miller, (28:17)

• “No, I’m going to settle down in Hilton. I like it out here.”
  — Bert Sawyer, (29:35)

• “Funny. But even though I stayed at his camp, I still don’t know who he is. Nobody rightly knows, Burt. But one thing I do know, when he’s on your side, you really have a friend you can always depend on.”
  — Sheriff, closing reflection on the Lone Ranger, (31:23)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• [05:38] — Miller meets Buck Moore, hatches impostor scheme
• [08:01 – 08:59] — Lone Ranger & Tonto discover wounded Bert
• [10:14 – 13:55] — Tonto investigates in town, impersonation discovered
• [14:29 – 17:12] — Miller and Buck fool the judge; Lone Ranger warns Judge Barry
• [19:16 – 21:05] — Judge’s locket test; Miller and Buck plan to recover evidence
• [23:13 – 27:43] — Confrontation at ambush site, chase, and arrest
• [28:59 – 31:44] — Resolution: Bert recovers; Lone Ranger’s legend affirmed

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Episode Themes and Tone

The episode revels in classic Western storytelling: themes of greed, justice, identity, and redemption run throughout. The Lone Ranger embodies integrity and resourcefulness, prevailing over those who exploit trust and innocence. Echoing the friendly, moral tone of the golden-age radio drama, the lines are straightforward, and the atmosphere is rich with the sounds and energy of the frontier.

Listeners are reminded of the Lone Ranger’s enduring mystique and selfless heroism—qualities that set him apart as the quintessential champion of the West.

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Summary

The Young Easterner offers a thrilling, tightly woven tale of trust betrayed and honor redeemed. With the Lone Ranger’s sharp mind and swift action, wrongs are set right, and a young man finds both justice and a new home. The episode radiates the warmth, suspense, and timeless values that have made the Lone Ranger an American legend.

Transcript

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[Narrator / Various Characters]

Foreign 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 / Lone Ranger]

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

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[Narrator / Various Characters]

With.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

His faithful Indian companion, Tottle, 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.

[Narrator / Various Characters]

The Lone Ranger rides again.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

A train from St. Louis to the far west sped over the Texas prairie. A tall, middle aged man entered one of the cars and walked slowly along the aisle facing the passengers. Suddenly he stopped and looked sharply at a young man in one of the seats, then spoke.

[Narrator / Various Characters]

Why, Buck Moore, I didn't know you were on this train. Lawyer Miller, sit down here and talk a while. Thank you. You're surprised to see me, huh? I certainly am bucking you. The last time I saw you, you were about to skip from Kansas City because of some trouble with the law. Uh huh. Well, professional gamblers like me do run into trouble once in a while. I went to St. Louis when things got a little too hot for me. I decided to go west. Fine, fine. I understand you've settled in the west for good. Yes, that's right. I came out a year ago and settled in Greyrock. That's a town a short distance from where I leave the train at Hilton. Well, I figured on getting off at Pecos and trying my luck there a while. Yes, Sid, Eh, maybe you'd do better to listen to a proposition I have and get off at Hilton. In fact, I was walking through the train hoping to find a young stranger who might want to make some easy money. Easy money? Yes, very easy. And all you'd have to do would be to pose as somebody else. A young Easterner who's riding in the car ahead. Sounds plenty easy. It is if you follow instructions through the letter. I made a fast trip to St. Louis and met the easterner coming back. You fave. You've never been west before, have you Buck? Not good. Nobody would recognize you. Are you interested in falling in with my plan? Well, I don't know what your plan is yet, but if it means easy money, I'm for planning. Get off the train at Hilton. We'll reach there in a few hours and then go directly to the hotel and wait there for me to contact you. You understand? Sure. And by the way, from now on your name is Bert, Bert Sawyer. Remember that. Now I'll get back to my own car. I'll see you. Hit.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Was a warm night and the Lone Ranger and his Indian companion Toto were sleeping under the stars a short distance from the town of Hilton. Suddenly, the two men were aroused by distant shots.

[Narrator / Various Characters]

Father, you hear those shots? We'll investigate. Me get horses, not hear any more shooting. We'll ride to the trail anyway and look around. Silver and scout glad to get going. Yes. Let's hurry. We not see anything yet. Maybe we ride wrong direction. Those shots came from up this way. Toto, you say? It could be that we. Look. They're on the trail. Somebody on ground point. Silver. Get him up. Stop. Easy, fella. Him young fella. You got to know him. He's alive but unconscious. Him hurt bad? Yes, a bullet wound in his back. We'll apply bandages and we'll take him to camp. His horse must have run away. Isn't that right? All right, Tonto, let's get busy.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

The Lone Ranger and Tonto took the stranger to their camp where they did all they could to overcome the effect of his wound. It was late afternoon of the following day before the stranger finally opened his eyes and stared at the Indian and the masked man who bent over him.

[Narrator / Various Characters]

That mask. Were you the one? We were here in camp. We heard shots and went to investigate. We found you lying on the trail and brought you here. The mask. I'll explain the mask later. I'm not an outlaw now. You'd better rest. We'll talk after you regain your strength. No, I want to talk now. Here, medicine. Take it. It's bitter, but it'll do you good. Make you sleep, get strong. I don't want to sleep now. My name is Bert. Bert Sawyer. I. There, there. Lie back and rest. When you're stronger, Bert, we'll have a long talk. Right now. You better sleep.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Within a short time, the mysterious stranger fell into a deep sleep and Toto left for town to get supplies. It was dusk when he returned.

[Narrator / Various Characters]

Easy, scout. Easy, fellow. Well, Toto, any news in town? Ah, me hear strange talking. Cafe Kimasabi. What did you hear? Let me get supplies. Let me stop in that cafe. I'll meet there. Two men come in. Me hear them talk. Here comes lawyer Jim Miller from Grey Rock. Hiya, Jim. Coming to Hilton to start a law business. Hello, Jim. Dave. Lower your price and Judge Barry. I have all the law practice tied up here in Hilland. Oh, wa. This is a young client of mine. Dave, meet Bert Sawyer. Oh, glad to know you, Dave. Same here. Going to sue somebody in town, maybe? Oh, no, nothing like that. Bertie's from St. Louis. He inherited a mine near here. That's right. My Uncle Sam Sawyer left it to me. That's fine. I recollect Sam used to live in that old miner shack back in the hills. That's right. I have a syndicate that wants to buy that mine. We're here to straighten things out with Judge Barry. He handles Sam's affairs. Sounds like you stand to get a lot of money, young fella. That's right. He will, as soon as things are settled. Oh, come on, have a drink with us. Well, don't mind if I do. Three drinks, Mark. He'll celebrate Bert's good fortune. He's a mighty lucky young fellow, believe me. Them stay while, then them leave Cathay. The young stranger we found said his name is Bert Sawyer. Isn't that right? You see if he's awake and question him. Come on, fellow. I was just going to call for you. I feel much better. That's good, Bert. We'll talk now. Sure, I want to. Can you tell us what happened last night? I was on the way to my uncle's mining shack out near here. I'm from St. Louis. I see. Go on. On the train coming west, I met a lawyer by the name of Miller. He was leaving the train at Hilton and taking the stage to a town called Grey Rock. That man me here talk in town. Kimasabi? Yes, Toto. What else, Bert? I told Miller I'd inherited a mine from my uncle and showed him a letter I had from a Judge Barry in Hilton. Did you see the judge? No. The train arrived late last night. With such a warm moonlight night, I decided to get a horse and ride out to see the mine. In fact, Miller suggested that I do it. Oh, Miller got me a horse and told me to join him at the hotel. When I got back, he was to leave on the next stage for Grey Rock. Well, Miller didn't leave on the stage. He's still in Hilton. Burt. Now, what about the shooting? I don't know. I was riding along and suddenly shots rang out. That's all I remember. Not good, Bert. We looked through your pockets when we brought you here. They were empty. The letter from Judge Barry. The letter's gone. And anything else you might have had. But that letter wouldn't be of any use to anyone but me. I don't see why. I'm beginning to understand. Toto just returned from town. Miller is there introducing another man around under your name. But my name. But why should. Miller probably thinks you're dead. I believe he was the one who shot you last night to get that letter and your other credentials. Miller? Why would he do that, he may pass off the other man as Bert Sawyer to Judge Barry. The judge would then turn over the mine to them. Then they'd sell out and skip with the money. I'll not let them get away with it. I'll go to see Judge. Take it easy, Burke. Take it easy. The judge doesn't know you by sight, does he? No, Nobody knows me out here. That's what I thought. The man with Miller has all your credentials. That letter from the judge. But I can't sit around and let them get away with it. There's more to it than proving your identity to get the mind burnt. We'll also try to prove that Miller tried to kill you. I've thought of a plan that may make Miller and the young imposter show themselves up for what they are. What can you do? You just take it easy. Leave things to Toto and me. We'll let Miller have some leeway for a day or so. Then we'll put my plan into effect.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Meantime, Lawyer Miller and Buck Moore, the man who was posing as Bert, left the cafe and went to Judge Barry's office.

[Narrator / Various Characters]

Good afternoon, gentlemen. Hello, Judge. I'm lawyer Miller from Grey Rock. I've come with my young client, Bert Sawyer. So this is Bert Sawyer. I'm glad to meet you, young man. Thank you, Judge. Sit down, sit down. Be comfortable, both of us. Sure, thank you. Thanks. I'll get right to the point, Judge. Bert tells me he came out here to Hilton because you sent for him. That's right, I did. I have your letter with me, Judge. Good. That will help establish your identity. Of course, Bert has other credentials too, sir. Oh, that's right. Here. Here they are. You seem to be proof enough that you're a boat Sawyer. In that case, you could get things settled with Bert this afternoon, couldn't you, Judge? Well, I was just getting ready to go home to supper. Come around tomorrow afternoon. We'll get the matter settled once and for all. How's that? Just as you say, sir. We'll come back tomorrow about 2 o'. Clock.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

That night, the Lone Ranger pulled rein in front of the judge's house and dismounted.

[Narrator / Various Characters]

Good evening, Judge Barry. Well, the Lone Ranger. You come in, my friend. Thanks. Well, I'm mighty glad to see you again. Thank you. Please sit down, sir. Well, thanks, Judge. I came here to seek information about a certain matter. Something wrong? I have reason to think there is. Did a young man who called himself Bert Sawyer come to see you today? Yes. Yes, he did. Brought a lawyer with him. Judge, I feel Certain he's an imposter. Impostor? Why, he showed me plenty of credentials and all. What makes you think that? There's a young fellow at our camp. He was shot from ambush last night. I'm sure he's Bert Sawyer. I see. Well, I'll hold up settlement of the case till we can get a description of the real Bert sawyer. Telegraphed from St. Louis from some of his friends. We'll do that, of course. But I have a plan I'd like to put into effect to prove the two men who came to see you were responsible for the attempt on Burt's life last night. Why? They're coming back to see me tomorrow at 2 o'. Clock. Good. I'll need your help to carry out the plan I have in mind. Of course. You know I'll do what I can to see that justice is done. What's your plan? I'll tell you. Then you'll know what to do when they come to see you tomorrow.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

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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[Narrator / Various Characters]

Sam.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Now to continue promptly at 2 o' clock the next day, lawyer Miller and Buck Moore arrived at the judge's office.

[Narrator / Various Characters]

Well, here we are, Judge. Yes, so I see. Right on time, too. We want to get these matters settled as soon as possible. Of course, Mr. Sawyer. You showed me plenty of credentials and all. But there's just one thing that'll really satisfy me. That you are Sam's nephew. What's that, sir? I was given to understand you always carried a gold locket around with you. One your mother gave you with her picture in it. Now, if you could show me that, we'd. Why? Oh, yes, you showed it to me on the train. Bird. Do you have it with you or did you leave it at the hotel? Well, I must have left it in my suitcase at the hotel. I see. Now, if you could get it and bring it here for me to see, we could get on with the business. Well, suppose we come back later, Judge. But we'll pick up the locket at the hotel while I attend to another matter here in town. Then we'll come back, eh? Sure, that's all right with me. Of course, we could get certain proof. If this young fellow'd give me the name of a friend OR 2 In St. Louis, I could telegraph to for a description. Well, I. I didn't know many people. Well, there's no need for that. It would take two or three days. We'll get the locket and bring it to you. Come on, Bert. I'll be waiting for it. Come back. We'll be back before long, Judge. Adios. Look, Miller, what are we gonna do? We'll get a couple of horses right away from the livery stable and ride out the trail to where we ambushed that Sawyer fella. Maybe he's been found by now. The trail's hardly ever used, so they tell me. Anyway, we'd have heard about it if anyone had found his body. We'll get that luggage, bring it back to the judge, and then we can settle things and there'll be no more questions. We'll leave Hilton tonight with the deeds of the mine and the prospects of plenty of money for both of us from now on.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

While Lawyer Miller went to the livery stable for horses, Buck waited at the hotel. A short time later, Miller entered the room.

[Narrator / Various Characters]

Well, did you get the horses? Yes, they're outside at the back of the hotel. Listen, I've been thinking, Miller. You told the judge you were showing that locket on the train. Maybe Sawyer carried it in his suitcase. Oh, no, he didn't show me the luggage. I had to say something to cover up. I went through Sawyer's suitcase last night, but there wasn't any locket in it. And he must have carried it on his person. Yes, that's right. That's why we have to go out there and search him again. I thought I went through his pockets thoroughly, but I must have missed it. It's funny to me that the judge wants to see that locket, considering all the credentials we showed him. The judge has strange ideas sometimes. I hear maybe old Sam mentioned the locket to him and he thought that would be a good check on your identity. Yeah, but what if we don't find it, we'll be in trouble if he checks with Sawyer's friends back east. I have a couple of friends in St. Louis. If we don't find the locket, I'll wire them tonight and you can give the judge their names. They'll telegraph your description to him. Now, stop worrying. I planned all this carefully and I've covered every angle. Yeah, you're plenty smart. All right. Thanks. We have a lot at stake then. Come on. We'll get the horses and ride out to search Sawyer's body for that gold luggage. Hey, I thought we were going to ride out the other trail, Miller. I'm just being careful. That's why we're taking this trail through Sandy Valley. I want to be sure we aren't falling from town. Hey, do you think somebody might try to. No reason why anyone should. That is, I said it pays to be careful. We'll swing over to the trail and come down from the other direction to the place where we left. Saw you. I thought the judge would settle things right away. Just leave everything to me. We'll convince him that your butts are you. So don't worry. Let's get a move on, huh? Hit it. Hit it.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Meantime, in response to a note from the judge that Toto had taken to town that morning, the sheriff of Hilton and a few of his men met the Lone Ranger and Totto not far from the old miner shack. The Lone Ranger explained the situation and they made their plans.

[Narrator / Various Characters]

There's a grove near the place where we found Bert Sawyer. We could go there and watch the trail from hiding, Sheriff, if you agree. Sounds like a good plan to me. But what makes you so certain they'll show up? I told Judge Barry to insist upon seeing a locket Bert was supposed to have been carrying. Of course, there isn't any such locket. You think they go back looking for the body so's he can search for the locket, is that it? Yes. They'll be anxious to get the matter settled quickly. Well, since you have the real Sawyer at your camp, you could face them and prove the other ones are phony. But we wouldn't prove that they attempted to take Bert Sawyer's life. That's the reason we planned this. Yes, the masked man's right. We've got a trap. In the proverb, they tried to kill Sawyer. That's right, Sheriff. Hope they show up at the place. I hope so, too. We'll go to the grove right now. We'll be able to see and hear them. If they do show Up.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Before long, Miller and Buck Moore approached the place where Bert Sawyer had been shot from ambush.

[Narrator / Various Characters]

The place we saw. You fell easy just around this bend. I hope we can get that locket. It shoot away if it's. Hey. Looks like the body is gone. Yeah. Somebody must have found him. You sure that's where he was? Yes. We hid in that clump of trees to the left, remember? Yeah. Yeah, that's right. She's gone, all right. Do you think it's safe for us to go back to Hilton? Sawyer's body might have been taken there, to the corner zone. Why shouldn't it be safe? Nobody can prove we shot him. He'll just be a dead stranger, that's all. He isn't known to anyone in town. And we took all his identification after we shot him. Well, we might as well start back the way we came. We look coming from that drove. A masked man and several men with him. We heard every word you said. We're taking you back. The sheriff. You're not taking me. Get. Hey, Miller. Away. He's getting away. Gun him down. Shoot him. Fire. Wait. Hold your fire. I'm going after Miller. Monster.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

Paul Miller had a slight head start and was riding into Sandy Valley. Silver, his great muscles gleaming in the sunlight, sprang forward at his master's call and raced after the fleeing crook. The Lone Ranger urged him onward with a ringing cry.

[Narrator / Various Characters]

Come on, Silver. Faster, boy.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

In a frenzy of fear, Miller, racing some distance ahead, shot wildly at the masked figure behind him. Thinking that Bert Sawyer was dead, he felt that any chance of escape was worth trying rather than face what he thought would be a charge of murder. Glancing back over his shoulder once more, he saw that the Lone Ranger had gained ground and was gradually closing up on him. He raised his gun and fired again.

[Narrator / Various Characters]

Miss him and my gun's empty. I'll swing off the trail into the Sage Bridge. Get up there. Fell back. There's quicksand. He says his quicksand down here. It's a treat. Carry up there. Faster.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

The killer's horse had suddenly stopped short, throwing the crook over the horse's head into a swampy stretch of land.

[Narrator / Various Characters]

It is quicksand. I'm in it. I'm sick and fast. Rabbit, quick. I can't. Fell short. I'm being pulled in the face. I'll try again. Stop struggling. Stop struggling. Hurry. Hurry. Here it comes. Grab it. Yes, I have it. Slip it under your arm. All right. There it is. Hurry. You'll be out of there in a minute. Until we're back. He did It I'm on firm ground, I'll loosen the lariat. There. That quicksand almost got me. I'll tie your hands and I'll take you back to the sheriff.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

A short time later, the Lone Ranger, with Miller tied on his own horse, rode to where the sheriff and his men were waiting with the other crook.

[Narrator / Various Characters]

Well, I see you caught him, mister. Good work. It looks like you dunked him in the mud. He said it'd be coming. I'll help you dismount, Miller. Come on. Hey. What happened to him? Miller fell into quicksand in Sandy Valley. His horse threw him. I pulled Miller out. Should have let him go under, mister. He wasn't worth saving. The law will deal with him for what he's done. Wait. Wait. Both of us fighters, Sawyer? You can't prove which one of us actually killed him. For a lawyer, you don't seem to know too much, Miller. If Sawyer were dead, you'd both hang for his murder. You said if he were dead. He's alive and getting well. What charges will be brought against you both for attempted murder? All of us heard you. And this fellow Moore admits you aimed to kill Bert Sawyer. You'll be charged with trying to cheat him out of his legacy too. Where is Bert Sawyer? He's now at the judge's house in town. He'll be well enough in a short time to appear against you at the trial. All right, man, let's take him to jail.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

That night, in a room at the judge's house, the sheriff and the judge stood with the Lone Ranger beside Bert Sawyer's bed.

[Narrator / Various Characters]

Well, young fellow, looks like things have turned out all right for you after all. Doctor says I'll be up and around in a week. You were lucky the masked man found you when he did, or you might not be around now to get your legacy. It was a sorry day when you took to trusting an ombre like Miller. The law will take care of Miller and his friend. He might have got away with this scheming if the masked man hadn't been around to stop it. We'll come over tomorrow and settle your uncle's estate with you. Bert Miller said there was a syndicate that wanted to buy the mine. That's why I happen to know there is a group that wants it. You can get a good, honest lawyer like Lawyer Price to handle the deal for you, and you wind up with a good sum of money. I reckon you'll take it and go back to St. Louis and set yourself up in business, young fellow. No, I'm going to settle down in Hilton. I like it out here. I'm glad you feel that way about it, Bert. We need young men out here to help build the West. Well, Tono's waiting outside for me, so I'll go along now. I'll see you again soon. Adios. Good night. Good night. There goes a mighty fine friend there, Burt. He saved your life according to the doc, and even turned around and saved the ornery critter who tried to cheat and kill you. He straightened things out for me too. He believes in helping folks and saving folks lives, not in killing like so many others out here. He's done more for the west than any other one man I know. Yep, that's right, Judge. Funny. But even though I stayed at his camp, I still don't know who he is. Nobody rightly knows, Burt. But one thing I do know, when he's on your side, you really have a friend you can always depend on. Yep, the Lone Ranger is the finest hombre I know, bar none. It.

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[Narrator / Various Characters]

Sam.

[Narrator / Lone Ranger]

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 Striker. The part of the Lone Ranger is played by Grace Beamer.

[Narrator / Various Characters]

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