Valley of Death | The Lone Ranger (10-16-50)

Summary

Old Time Radio Westerns Podcast: "Valley of Death | The Lone Ranger (10-16-50)"

Host: Andrew Rhynes
Release Date: April 7, 2025

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Overview

In the "Valley of Death" episode from the Old Time Radio Westerns Podcast, host Andrew Rhynes delves into a riveting adventure featuring the iconic hero, the Lone Ranger, and his steadfast companion, Tonto. This digitally restored classic Western drama transports listeners to a perilous time in the Wild West, where natural disasters and human greed intertwine to test the limits of justice and camaraderie.

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Characters

• The Lone Ranger: The masked vigilante dedicated to upholding justice in the untamed frontier. Riding his faithful horse, Silver, he embodies the spirit of the Wild West.

• Tonto: The Lone Ranger’s loyal Native American companion, whose wisdom and bravery play a crucial role in their endeavors.

• Joe Munson: The unscrupulous ranch owner who seeks to exploit the impending flood to monopolize the town's food supplies.

• Marshall Blake: The authoritative lawman of the valley, initially under Munson's influence but ultimately stands alongside the Lone Ranger against corruption.

• Curly: A cowhand loyal to Joe Munson, torn between his duty and the escalating ethical dilemma.

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Plot Summary

Setting the Threat
The episode opens with the Lone Ranger and Tonto aware of an imminent flood threatening the valley. Tonto rides down to warn the ranchers, while the Lone Ranger prepares to safeguard the town. Their efforts are met with mixed responses, highlighting the tension between altruism and self-interest within the community.

Joe Munson’s Ambition
Joe Munson, perceiving an opportunity amidst the chaos, chooses to withhold critical information about the flood, aiming to control the distribution of scarce food resources. His manipulative tactics are evident when he confronts Curly about the potential profits from the impending disaster:

Joe Munson (05:32): "Maybe I can cash in on it. Food will be scarce. Anyone who has it to sell can name his own price and get it."

The Flood Ensues
As predicted, the flood overflows, submerging the valley and stranding the townspeople. The Lone Ranger witnesses the desperation of the residents, many of whom failed to heed the warning. Determined to rectify the situation, he devises a plan to secure food supplies and restore order.

Building the Bridge
Collaborating with Marshall Blake, the Lone Ranger initiates the construction of a floating bridge to transport food from the mainland. This grassroots effort unites the townspeople, fostering a sense of community resilience against Munson’s greed.

Munson’s Sabotage
Unwilling to relinquish control, Munson resorts to sabotage, planting explosives to dismantle the bridge. His treacherous actions culminate in a dramatic confrontation where the Lone Ranger and his allies expose Munson’s schemes:

The Lone Ranger (19:37): "Get your hands up. We got you covered. They caught you flat footed, Munson. Any more gun playing, you'll regret it."

Resolution and Justice
The climax sees Munson and his cohorts apprehended, ensuring that the community regains access to food and normalcy. The Lone Ranger’s unwavering commitment to justice triumphs over Munson’s avarice, reinforcing the timeless message of integrity and heroism.

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Notable Quotes

1. Lone Ranger on Friendship and Trust (03:01):

   "Yes, Silver, it's our friend. At last. How do you know what delayed him, Walter?"

2. Joe Munson’s Opportunism (05:32):

   "Maybe I can cash in on it. Food will be scarce. Anyone who has it to sell can name his own price and get it."

3. Lone Ranger's Commitment to Justice (19:37):

   "Get your hands up. We got you covered. They caught you flat footed, Munson. Any more gun playing, you'll regret it."

4. Marshall Blake’s Realization (21:01):

   "You see, that ombre is the Lone Ranger."

5. Lone Ranger’s Farewell (20:42):

   "I must help Tonto return the borrowed wagons and horses. And the empty cases. Barrels. Adios."

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Conclusion

"Valley of Death" masterfully weaves themes of bravery, community, and the relentless pursuit of justice through the lens of beloved Western legends. The Lone Ranger's battle against Joe Munson not only provides thrilling entertainment but also underscores the enduring values of integrity and altruism. Andrew Rhynes’ dedication to digital restoration brings this classic story to life with enhanced audio fidelity, allowing both long-time fans and new listeners to immerse themselves in the golden age of Western radio dramas.

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Note: Advertisements, intros, and outros from sponsors have been omitted to focus solely on the narrative content of the episode.

Transcript

[Tonto]

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 a speed of light, a cloud of dust and a haughty high.

[Lone Ranger]

O Silver, the Lone Ranger.

[Narrator]

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With his faithful Indian companion, Tonto, the.

Daring and resourceful mask rider of the Plains led the fight for law and order in the early western United States. Nowhere in the pages of history can.

One find a greater champion of justice.

Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear.

From out of the past come the thundering hoof beats of the great horse Silver.

[Lone Ranger]

The Lone Ranger rides again.

Come on, Silver. Let's go, big fella.

Are you Silver? Away.

[Narrator]

El Capitan had once been a volcano, but it had been extinct for as long as any records could reveal. The crater, a natural basin, had become a lake that took the name of the Martin, El Capit. The rain had been falling for many days with intermittent thunder, and for several days, the Lone Ranger had been camped in a sheltering overhang on El Capitan's gently sloping side, awaiting his faithful Indian companion, Toto. As the hoof beats of an approaching horse sounded above the steady rain, the masked man rose to his feet. His white horse, Silver, whinnied softly.

[Lone Ranger]

Yes, Silver, it's our friend. At last. How do you know what delayed him, Walter?

[Curly]

Oh, hello.

[Tonto]

Oh, Kimasabe.

[Lone Ranger]

Yes, hello.

[Tonto]

Indians say El Capitan Lake still in the valley. Nisi Lake. An Indian right.

[Lone Ranger]

The lake at the mountaintop.

[Tonto]

That right rain make lake higher and higher. Soon lakes start over rim.

[Lone Ranger]

The water once starts over the rim will soon wash a deep cut.

[Tonto]

Then all of lake spill into valley. Make small river through valley overflow.

[Lone Ranger]

Tano, every ranch in the valley will be underwater.

[Tonto]

Isn't that right?

[Lone Ranger]

The ranchers are warned. In time they'll be able to move their cattle out of danger in the hills on both sides of the valley.

[Tonto]

Maybe you'll look at lake, see what happens.

[Lone Ranger]

All right. I'll start now. You ride down to the valley and warn the ranchers. I'll wait for you at the edge of the lake.

[Curly]

Adios.

[Lone Ranger]

Adios.

Get him up, Stump.

Easy. Steady, big fella.

[Narrator]

Tottle had to travel slowly on the rain drenched slope. It took a long time to reach the valley. He told the first man he met, a cowhand named Curly, about the impending flood. Then started up the long hill to rejoin the Lone Ranger. Meanwhile, Curly hurried to the home of his boss, Joe Munson, owner of the finest ranch in the valley.

[Curly]

Boss, that Injun seemed to know what he was talking about.

[Joe Munson]

I noticed a few Indians on the move, Curly.

[Curly]

Oh, we're due for a flood for sure. I'd better pass a word to the other ranchers and then start moving cattle.

[Lone Ranger]

No, no, wait, Curly.

[Joe Munson]

Why should we worry about the other ranchers?

[Curly]

I promised that Indian I'd pass the word.

[Joe Munson]

Who cares about a promise? Let the other ranchers take care of themselves.

[Curly]

Well, they'll lose a lot of cattle.

[Joe Munson]

All the more pasture for my stock.

[Curly]

What about yourself?

[Joe Munson]

Well, I'd better get to the settlement.

[Lone Ranger]

I'll be safe there.

[Curly]

Yeah, the settlement will be safe. It's on high ground. I'll go and start the boys moving the cattle awake.

[Joe Munson]

Curly, there's only one way for the water to get out of the valley. That's through the narrow canyon where the stream flows. Be a lot of debris. It sure to partly close the outlet.

[Curly]

What about it, boss?

[Joe Munson]

Well, it might be days before the flood subsides. Maybe I can cash in on it. Food will be scarce. Anyone who has it to sell can name his own price and get it.

[Curly]

I reckon the two cafes in Widow Larson's store will do a land office business.

[Joe Munson]

Curly, we've got to work fast. I'm going to town. I'll buy up all the food in both cafes. And I'm going to buy Out. Widow Larson, I'll own all the food in town.

[Curly]

But, boss, you're asking for trouble.

[Joe Munson]

I'll be ready for it. By the time you and the others have moved the cattle into the hills, I'll own Widow Larson's store. You bring the men there and bring guns and ammunition. I'll get going.

[Lone Ranger]

Horse come. Hope I'll let.

[Tonto]

Oh, he's Hitchcock. Easy fella. Oh, it. It's plenty long ride uphill trail plenty slippery.

[Lone Ranger]

I knew it would take a long time. Toto.

[Tonto]

Water heaped plenty high now.

[Lone Ranger]

Another hour, it will flow over the edge. After that, it won't take long to wash away a deep cut.

[Tonto]

That's right.

[Lone Ranger]

You warn the ranchers.

[Tonto]

Ah, me see one feller tell him what happened. Him all excited. Him promised to tell all other ranchers.

[Lone Ranger]

Good. The cattle will be safe on the hillsides and the ranchers will be out of danger in town.

[Marshall Blake]

That's right.

[Tonto]

Town on high ground. It'd be plenty safe.

[Lone Ranger]

Now, we'd better get away from here or we'll be caught in a flood.

[Tonto]

We go back to valley?

[Lone Ranger]

Yes. Enter the hills on the south side of the valley, and there we can keep an eye on what happens.

[Tonto]

Isn't that good?

[Lone Ranger]

Easy. Steady, Bigfoot. Very much scout.

[Narrator]

The rain stopped during the night, but the water continued to rise. The small river through the valley overflowed its banks and spread out wider and wider until the whole valley was underwater. The lone range around Totto, watching at daybreak from the hillside, saw people wading toward the town on higher ground. And the water was rising all the time.

[Lone Ranger]

Toto, those people have been caught without warning.

[Tonto]

That right?

[Lone Ranger]

Most of them have left everything.

[Tonto]

Them get to town safe.

[Lone Ranger]

They're having trouble, but they'll make it. Why were they caught like that?

[Tonto]

Be warned. One feller and him saying pass word.

[Lone Ranger]

I wonder if he kept his promise. The outlet to the canyon is already blocked. Maybe two weeks before, the water ebbs and the roads are open. There's a food shortage in that town. There may be trouble. I'm going to find out.

[Tonto]

How you find out.

[Lone Ranger]

I'll go to town.

[Tonto]

Oh, water plenty deep now.

[Lone Ranger]

It's only a couple of hundred yards.

[Tonto]

Across town on island now you have to swim water plenty fast. Bad current, maybe bad undertow.

[Lone Ranger]

I'll take silver. Together we can make it.

[Narrator]

In the center of the small island that held the town above water, a crowd of people had gathered in front of the locked doors of the store Widow Larson had sold. In the group stood Marshall Blake and the widow Larson as Well, as a number of refugees from ranches, I can't.

[Lone Ranger]

Savvy why Joe Munson doesn't open the store for business.

Why, he must know there's a lot.

[Narrator]

Of people needing to buy food.

[Marshall Blake]

I can't figure why Munson bought the store, but he's a slick one. He must have something up his sleeve. Here he comes. Munson, I want to talk to you.

[Lone Ranger]

Howdy, Marshall Blake.

[Joe Munson]

Morning, everyone.

[Marshall Blake]

Morning, Munson.

[Curly]

Is it true you bought up all.

[Marshall Blake]

The food in town?

[Joe Munson]

Well, I made a couple of deals. Including the store.

[Lone Ranger]

That's what you mean.

[Marshall Blake]

Marshall, these people need food.

[Joe Munson]

Fine. Fine and dandy. I got it for sale. The price will be a bit high.

[Lone Ranger]

How high?

[Joe Munson]

Well, maybe two, three times the usual.

[Lone Ranger]

I can afford such prices.

[Joe Munson]

Well, I can appreciate the fact that you. You folks might be short of cash. I'm willing to take mortgages on your land.

[Lone Ranger]

Come quick. Man's trying to cross the water.

[Marshall Blake]

Where's he coming from?

[Lone Ranger]

South side.

[Marshall Blake]

He can't make it.

[Lone Ranger]

At least got a horse and fighting hard. Maybe we can help him somehow.

[Marshall Blake]

We'll see what we can do. Come on, boy.

[Lone Ranger]

Hurry up.

[Narrator]

For the moment food was forgotten, Marshall Blake led the way to the south side of the island and saw the Lone Ranger and Sailing Silver fighting furiously against the tremendous power of the surging water. Several times, both horse and rider were sucked down by the treacherous undertow. There were cheers from the bank when the two once more came into view.

[Lone Ranger]

We're holding the rope ready. I'm just a little closer. Maybe I can throw that fire. Stand clear. Let me try. Here comes a rope, mister. Try to grab on. All right, let it go, Ray.

He's got it.

[Narrator]

Willing hands pulled in the rope and helped the Lone Ranger and the gallant Silver to the safety of shore. Dripping water, the masked man looked at those who had saved him.

[Lone Ranger]

I. I owe my life to you people.

Not by a jug pool. That horse would have made sure. What a horse.

[Marshall Blake]

Mister, my name is Blake. As the marshal, I'm the only law there is. I should ask questions about that mask.

[Lone Ranger]

You have to take my word that I'm not an outlaw.

[Marshall Blake]

Maybe I will and maybe I won't. You must have had a mighty good reason to cross that whitewater. Why'd you come here?

[Lone Ranger]

I knew you'd be cut off from food supplies. I came to see how you were fixed.

[Curly]

We're not fixed.

[Lone Ranger]

All the food in town's owned by Joe Munson.

[Narrator]

Aimed to take our ranches for enough to eat.

[Lone Ranger]

He bought out my store.

Were none of you warned that there might be a flood? No, I sent a warning.

What?

[Marshall Blake]

You send a warning? I'll bet Munson got it and didn't pass it on. Why, that only scheming polecat. He think it to turn our trouble into a good thing for himself.

[Lone Ranger]

Joe Munson should be taught a lesson.

[Curly]

There's nothing we can do about it, mister.

[Lone Ranger]

We got to eat. And to eat we'll have to pay whatever Munson asks.

Maybe not. We'll see what can be done.

[Narrator]

We'll continue our Lone Ranger adventure in just a moment.

[Diving Doris]

Diving Doris is 13 and she is a diving queen. She can do a flip because she knows she's got Go power from Cheerios. Yes, she's got Go power.

[Lone Ranger]

There she goes.

[Diving Doris]

She's feeling her Cheerios. Cheerios. Cheerios.

[Narrator]

That's a mighty good idea for you. Just make sure you eat a big bowl of Cheerios and milk every breakfast. And you'll get GOP power too. Because a Cheerios breakfast is loaded with proteins, vitamins and minerals. The very things that help build healthy bodies, strong bones, good red blood and muscles. Why, they'd be the sort of breakfast you'd go for even if they didn't taste so good. And they do taste delicious. Cheerios are a real Oat cereal, already cooked with that delicious toasted oat flavor. So that's for you. Swell tasting Cheerios and milk for Go Power. Eat them every morning and you'll hear.

[Diving Doris]

She'S feeling her Cheerios.

[Narrator]

Now to continue. The people in town were hungry, but not hungry enough to pay the outrageous prices Munson posted for the food he had to sell. Curly told his boss the reason.

[Curly]

That masked man, Mr. Munson, the one who swam his horse across from the.

[Joe Munson]

South shore, what'd he do?

[Curly]

He told the marshal he thought he could get grub.

[Lone Ranger]

How?

[Curly]

Well, it seems he's got a partner in the hills. He's been signaling him by flashing the mirror.

[Joe Munson]

Keep an eye on him, Curling. If we see he has a chance of spoiling my game, we'll take care of him.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger and Marshal Blake were at the water's edge. Tato had seen the signals and had ridden over the hill.

[Lone Ranger]

It will be some time before my friend returns, Blake. We can use the time to good advantage.

[Marshall Blake]

Just tell me what's to be done. Everyone in town will give you all the rope you want to hang a skunk like Munson.

[Lone Ranger]

Actually, Blake, we'll need a lot of rope. Good, strong rope.

[Marshall Blake]

We can get it.

[Lone Ranger]

And a lot of logs.

[Marshall Blake]

There's a sawmill above water. I'll get the boys working on it right away.

[Lone Ranger]

Hey, there.

[Marshall Blake]

Get all the men together.

[Lone Ranger]

We need lots of manpower.

[Narrator]

Marshall Blake directed the men on the island. They hauled countless logs and many coils of rope to the water's edge while Munson watched from the store where not a sale had been made. Presently, Curly came in with a report.

[Joe Munson]

Curley, find out what that masked man expects to do.

[Lone Ranger]

False.

[Curly]

He's talking to building some sort of.

[Joe Munson]

A bridge across that wild water. It can't be done.

[Curly]

Hell, I reckon he figures away till the water calms down some. But it won't do him any good unless the Indian finds a supply of food.

[Narrator]

What Indian?

[Curly]

The masked man's partner is an Indian. Here, look over yonder here.

[Lone Ranger]

Where?

[Curly]

Through the window. Look over on the south hill. Here's the rescue now.

[Joe Munson]

I see him.

[Curly]

Yeah, he's standing at the water's edge.

[Joe Munson]

Looks like he's flashing a light of some kind.

[Curly]

It's bright metal. He's signaling to the masked man.

[Narrator]

The Lone Ranger and Marshall Blake stood apart from the men who were hauling logs to the water's edge. When Toto finished signaling, the masked man.

[Lone Ranger]

Said, I. I'm sorry, Blake.

[Marshall Blake]

Sounds like bad news.

[Lone Ranger]

Tato couldn't find a place to get food. Oh, John.

[Marshall Blake]

And everyone had their hopes up hauling all those logs to build a bridge.

[Lone Ranger]

Yes, I know.

[Marshall Blake]

Well, it might be just as well your plan fell through.

[Lone Ranger]

Just as well.

[Marshall Blake]

Months got his ranch hands here in town with him. They're all bad armories, gunslingers. I wouldn't put it past them to get rough if they saw Munson was going to get licked.

[Lone Ranger]

Surely there are men enough here to handle Munson's gunslingers.

[Marshall Blake]

Yes, but there'd be shooting and some killing.

[Lone Ranger]

Oh, just a minute, Blake. You've given me an idea. You think Munson would go a long way to keep us from getting food?

[Marshall Blake]

I'd count on it.

[Lone Ranger]

That's just what we'll do. We'll count on it. We'll count on Munson being rotten to the core. I'm going to flash further instructions to Toto.

[Marshall Blake]

What about the men who are hauling logs?

[Lone Ranger]

Say nothing to them. Let them continue bringing logs here. We'll go ahead with our plans for a bridge.

[Narrator]

That night, the fury of the water lessened. At daybreak, a strong current still flowed through the valley, but it was not nearly as violent as before. When Marshall Blake came to the water's edge and looked toward the south, he saw a sight that made him cry out with excitement.

[Lone Ranger]

Look over. Yonder. The redskins done it. Look over there.

[Narrator]

People rushed from the buildings and saw the cause of Blake's excitement. Tato had returned and brought a wagon drawn by two mules. The wagon was piled high with barrels and crates and boxes. It's food.

[Lone Ranger]

The engine brought food. Hey, we can thank the masked man for that.

[Narrator]

While the crowd watched, another loaded wagon driven by a white man threaded down the mountain trail.

[Lone Ranger]

There's food enough for all of us. All we have to do is get it across the water.

[Curly]

How can we get it here?

[Narrator]

We got no boats.

[Lone Ranger]

Boat wouldn't do anyhow. Couldn't paddle against that curve. The mask man has something in mind. Where is he? Here he comes.

[Marshall Blake]

Hey, there.

[Lone Ranger]

Look.

[Marshall Blake]

Your Indian friend has brought food.

[Lone Ranger]

Yes, Marshal. I knew we could count on Toto. Now, will you come with me to call on Munson?

[Marshall Blake]

Munson?

[Narrator]

What?

[Lone Ranger]

We'll give him one more Ch.

[Narrator]

Curly and all the other Munson employees were with their boss in the store. They saw the masked man and Marshal Blake approaching, and their hands crept toward their guns. In case of trouble.

[Marshall Blake]

Leave the guns alone. We came to talk, not to shoot.

[Lone Ranger]

Munson, I want to talk to you. Well, you paid a high price for this store. So far, you haven't sold a dime's worth of food. I came to offer you a chance to get back your investment. If you refuse to reduce prices, you lose every cent you put into this store because no one will trade with you.

[Curly]

You think people will let their kids starve?

[Lone Ranger]

Look, on the south shore, there are two wagon loads of cases and barrels. Does that look as if anyone will starve?

[Joe Munson]

How do you figure to get the stuff here?

[Lone Ranger]

By using a trick of army engineers. Posts will be driven into the ground, logs floated against them. Those logs will be jammed with a current. They'll be lashed to the posts. Men standing on those logs can drive more posts to extend the bridge. We make a log jam that will make a bridge to shore.

[Marshall Blake]

A floating bridge. You see, Munson?

[Joe Munson]

That all you got to say?

[Lone Ranger]

You have just half an hour to announce fair prices. If you don't, we'll start our bridge and that bridge will break you. All right, go ahead.

[Joe Munson]

Start your bridge.

[Narrator]

That evening, found the bridge more than half finished. Everyone felt certain that the next day would bring food from the mainland, where Toto waited. Everyone felt confident and proud. Everyone, that is, except Monson and his men.

[Joe Munson]

Curly, if they get that food from the mainland, I'll be in a bad way.

[Curly]

They'll get it here tomorrow, boss, unless we can do something.

[Joe Munson]

Well, we're Going to do something.

[Lone Ranger]

What, boss?

[Tonto]

We're going to smash that bridge.

[Curly]

I reckon we could do that all right. We could cut all the ropes and push the logs downstream, but it'd be a big job.

[Joe Munson]

Well, there's an easier way. You men come over here. Food's not the only thing I bought when I took over the store. Look there. There's a supply of blasting powder and fumes.

[Curly]

You know how to handle this stuff, boss?

[Lone Ranger]

Yes.

[Joe Munson]

We'll wait till late at night and then go to work.

[Narrator]

Under cover of darkness, Munson and his men planted heavy charges of blasting powder where the bridge was fastened to the land, then crawled out on the floating logs and fixed more explosive at each of the stakes that kept the timbers from floating downstream. Making their way back to shore, where the rest of Munson's men were waiting. Monson and Curly lighted each fuse in turn. In the darkness, tiny showers of sparks could be seen along the entire length of the partially completed bridge.

[Curly]

Here's a person.

[Narrator]

Blast after blast rocked the night. The stakes were snapped like matchsticks and the bridge was broken into small sections that were quickly carried away by the current. Monson and his men watched from shore.

[Lone Ranger]

A good job well done, boys.

Those explosions will bring people from the houses. We better get out of here.

Don't try.

[Curly]

Hey, that voice.

[Lone Ranger]

Hey, he's over there.

[Curly]

It's a mess, man. I'll fix him.

[Lone Ranger]

Gunplay won't help you.

Come on, this way. Watch him, boys.

[Curly]

That's the marshal.

[Lone Ranger]

We've got you men surrounded though. He was trying to escape, boys. Shoot your way out. That's what you want.

You'll get it.

[Joe Munson]

Oh, my arm.

[Lone Ranger]

Really, I'm hit. I'm hurt bad.

[Curly]

Don't shoot again.

[Lone Ranger]

Hike him out.

[Narrator]

No, wait, wait.

[Lone Ranger]

Hold your fire. I'm not armed.

[Narrator]

Half a dozen torches flared in the darkness to reveal two score of men advancing from all sides on Munson and his hired hands.

[Lone Ranger]

Get your hands up. We got you covered. They caught you flat footed, Munson. Any more gun playing, you'll regret it. All right, Quiet.

Quiet, boys.

[Curly]

Let the mask man talk.

[Lone Ranger]

Well, Munson, what have you to say for yourself? You.

[Narrator]

You and all these others were just waiting and watching.

[Lone Ranger]

That's right, Munson. Marshall Blake was sure you'd go to any length to force these people to buy food at your price.

[Marshall Blake]

We've all been here watching your whole performance.

[Lone Ranger]

You destroyed our bridge, Mun.

[Narrator]

Now wait.

[Lone Ranger]

Wait, man.

You haven't got a leg to stand on. You deliberately blew up our. It was our property you destroyed. We Supplied the wood. We did all the work.

[Marshall Blake]

And you, Curly, you had a hand in it.

[Lone Ranger]

I'm shouting.

[Marshall Blake]

You'll suffer a lot more unless the damage is made good. That goes for everyone who helped Munson.

[Lone Ranger]

That bridge meant food for everyone on this island. Boys, let's string them all up. That's a ticket.

Boys.

Boys, don't talk like that. Munson will pay me and the rest of the boys will see to that.

All right. All right.

[Narrator]

I'll pay.

[Lone Ranger]

Figure out what I owe.

[Narrator]

You can take it out of my store and food.

[Marshall Blake]

You gents take charge of Munson and his men. Hang on to them.

[Lone Ranger]

I know when I'm elected, Blake, you'll not need me any longer. Silver. Saddled and waiting.

Why?

[Marshall Blake]

You leaving here?

[Lone Ranger]

Yes. We must join Toto on the mainland.

[Marshall Blake]

You're going to swim across that water again?

[Lone Ranger]

Oh, it's much calmer than it was before.

[Marshall Blake]

Hate to see you leave before we can celebrate.

[Lone Ranger]

I must help todo return the borrowed wagons and horses. And the empty cases. Barrels. Adios.

Adios.

What?

Say it.

[Curly]

He said empty camp.

[Tonto]

Yep.

[Marshall Blake]

You see, boys, There wasn't any food on the south shore. Those boxes and cases are empty. But don't let Monson know until he's paid off. You see, the masked man counted on Munson to take steps just like he did. He gave him lots of rope, and Munson put it around his own neck. Munson met Monson than his match when he met that mask man. You see, that ombre is the Lone Ranger.

[Narrator]

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[Lone Ranger]

Ra.