War on Fort | The Cisco Kid (09-30-54)

Summary

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Old Time Radio Westerns: "War on the Fort" | The Cisco Kid (09-30-54)

Podcast Host: Andrew Rhynes
Episode Date: September 2, 2025

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Episode Overview

This episode of Old Time Radio Westerns showcases a digitally remastered adventure of "The Cisco Kid," delving into the classic Western story, “War on the Fort.” The drama orbits around Fort Harlow, where Cisco Kid and his loyal sidekick, Pancho, uncover a plot to steal the fort’s payroll. The episode captures the tension, camaraderie, and frontier justice that defined the golden age of radio Westerns.

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Main Discussion Points & Story Beats

1. Suspicious Activity at Fort Harlow

• Scene Setting: Cisco Kid and Pancho arrive near Fort Harlow while a hay cart—actually guarding a substantial military payroll—makes its way to the fort.
• Villain's Plan: Dirk Simons (disgraced ex-cavalryman turned outlaw) and his cohort Ham Haynes observe the proceedings, planning to rob the fort.
• Key Insight: The hay cart plan is supposed to be secretive, but Simons has inside information.
  • Quote:
    • Dirk: “I tell you the payroll's under that hay…” (03:34)

2. Reunion & Rising Suspicion

• Reunions: Cisco reunites with Sergeant Keeler and Keeler’s daughter, Betty, underscoring their deep friendship.
• Worries Enunciated: Keeler suspects Dirk Simons is planning trouble, especially with the troops bored and less vigilant lately.
  • Quote:
    • Sgt. Keeler: "He’s been watching this post lately. I don’t like it. There’s a lot of payroll money at night." (08:40)

3. Scouting the Bandit Camp

• Investigation: Cisco and Pancho offer to scout out Simon's hideout in Scar Rock Canyon.
• Eavesdropping: They overhear the gang plotting a night attack, planning to disguise themselves as Comanche warriors to frame Native Americans for the crime.
  • Quote:
    • Dirk: “We’re going to make up as engines so the redskins will get the blame for the attack.” (11:42)

4. Capture and Imminent Danger

• Discovery: Pancho’s sneeze alerts the bandits, resulting in both Cisco and Pancho being captured and tied up in the camp.
• Villain Taunt: Dirk Simons threatens Cisco's life as he prepares to kill them to silence any witnesses.
  • Quote:
    • Dirk: "Now, Cisco, if you got anything to say, be quick about it, because you got one more minute to live." (15:17)

5. Daring Escape

• Resourcefulness: Cisco, ever quick-witted, manages to cut through the ropes using a knife and engineers a dramatic escape with Pancho down a steep arroyo.
  • Memorable Moment:
    • Pancho: “Punch a rolling me—Hey! Hey! Please go faster, Cisco!” (18:26)

6. Warning the Fort & Preparing for Attack

• Timely Return: Cisco and Pancho race back to warn Sergeant Keeler and Betty just as the attack is imminent, arming themselves and rallying the fort's defenders.
  • Quote:
    • Cisco Kid: “Diamonds and his bandidos are right behind us—they’re disguised as Indians!” (20:10)

7. Final Showdown

• Climactic Battle:
  • The outlaws, led by Dirk Simons, attempt to storm the fort but are outmaneuvered by Cisco and Pancho, who take Dirk hostage to force the bandits’ surrender.
  • The U.S. Army arrives in the nick of time, securing victory and arresting the gang.
  • Quote:
    • Pancho: “Tell them unless you want this gun to go off in...!” (24:17)

8. Resolution and Lighthearted Farewell

• Aftermath: Only three soldiers are wounded; thanks are exchanged.
• Flirtation & Humor: A tender moment between Cisco and Betty, with Pancho adding comedic relief about being “rocked to sleep” after getting hit on the head in a past fight.
  • Quote:
    • Pancho: “One time Pancho get in a big fight, hombre sneak up behind Pancho, hit…Pancho over the head with a big rock. Pancho rocked asleep all right.” (27:30)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Dirk Simons on Outlaw Motivation:
  • “I want them payrolls. We’re gonna use all of it.” (09:56)
• Cisco, Defiant Even When Captured:
  • “Even behind that war paint, you look like the coward you are, Simon.” (15:03)
• Cliffhanger Threat:
  • Dirk: “Now, Cisco, if you got anything to say, be quick about it, because you got one more minute to live.” (15:17)
• Comedic Banter:
  • Pancho: “Punch a rolling me—Hey! Hey! Please go faster, Cisco!” (18:26)
• Resolution Flirtation:
  • Betty: “Then perhaps you won’t mind if I say goodbye to you like this?” (25:58)
• Pancho’s Punchline:
  • “One time Poncho get in a big fight, hombre sneak up behind Poncho, hit…Pancho over the head with a big rock. Poncho rocked asleep all right.” (27:30)

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Key Timestamps

• 03:24: Cisco and Pancho observe the hay cart arriving at Fort Harlow.
• 07:37: Introduction of Betty, Sergeant Keeler's daughter.
• 09:49: Dirk Simons and gang hatch their plan to raid the fort.
• 11:14: Cisco and Pancho spy on the outlaws’ preparations.
• 12:10: Pancho and Cisco are discovered and taken prisoner.
• 15:03: Dirk threatens Cisco with imminent death.
• 18:00: Cisco engineers their escape.
• 20:10: Cisco and Pancho warn the fort defenders.
• 22:11: Bandidos arrive for the final attack.
• 24:00: Showdown with Dirk—Cisco uses him as a shield.
• 25:16: Aftermath and thanks exchanged.
• 27:30: Pancho delivers his classic “rocked asleep” punchline.

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Tone and Language

The episode is laden with the classic Western spirit: heroism, quick wit, loyal friendship, and tongue-in-cheek humor, especially in the exchanges between Cisco and Pancho. The cast's delivery captures the tension and camaraderie of the genre, while also offering lighthearted moments that endear the characters to listeners.

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Conclusion

"War on the Fort" combines suspenseful drama, swift action, strategic deception, and endearing character interactions—brought to modern ears through digital restoration and the curation of Old Time Radio Westerns. With Cisco Kid's bravery and Pancho's levity, listeners are transported to a bygone frontier alive with danger, humor, and heart.

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Transcript

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[Andrew Rines (Host)]

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[Dirk Simons]

Here's adventure. Here's Roland. Here's the famous Robin Hood of the Old West. A Cisco Pierce.

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[Dirk Simons]

Oh the Cisco kids. And our exciting story. More on the Fort now and then in the history of the Old west, you come across an obscure item that covers a world of excitement and drama such as the following August 1874 early night attack from presently unidentified sources. Three wounded. From such an atom comes our story.

[Cisco Kid]

It opens in mid afternoon of an August day.

[Dirk Simons]

Two men are riding slowly towards the.

[Cisco Kid]

Fort watching the hay pot being driven in towards the stockade deck.

[Dirk Simons]

That's it Hamlin. The payroll for Fort Harlow and all the cavalry towards west of here is.

[Cisco Kid]

Under that hay when his army hauled its payrolls around in hay carts.

[Dirk Simons]

I tell you the Payrolls are under that hay is a watered. That is commandant to Harlow. He's always nervous about having them payrolls held up.

[Cisco Kid]

Yeah, you'd ought to know, Dirk.

[Dirk Simons]

Yeah, I served under that part of his.

[Cisco Kid]

Until you got a dishonorable discharge for stealing.

[Dirk Simons]

That's enough. I know about that gold because One Eyed Jones is dropping that horse out. Made a brief contract with the Major and told me how the Major decided to use that hay to cover the gold. Come on, let's ride over there.

[Cisco Kid]

There's an armed guard riding with that car.

[Dirk Simons]

Well, the fort goes right past the fort. We got a right to be on it. Come on, get out.

[Pancho]

Get out.

[Cisco Kid]

How long's that gold going to be.

[Dirk Simons]

Here at the fort? Probably just overnight.

[Pancho]

Thanks.

[Dirk Simons]

As they ride by. That means he's found out they ain't sending out the western payrolls until tomorrow.

[Cisco Kid]

So he attacked tonight.

[Pancho]

Hey, Dirk.

[Dirk Simons]

Yeah.

[Pancho]

Howdy, gentlemen. Howdy.

[Dirk Simons]

Morning. Yeah, he.

[Cisco Kid]

Careful what you say. Kirk Simons and Ham Haynes, huh? Are you scalawaging hanging around your boy?

[Dirk Simons]

He ain't hanging around, Sergeant. We're just riding on by.

[Cisco Kid]

I saw you both override so you could look over this detail. I'll be on your way. We don't want to fight you around.

[Dirk Simons]

How do you think you are the Major?

[Cisco Kid]

You heard what I said. Get going.

[Dirk Simons]

Come on, Dirk.

[Cisco Kid]

We don't want no trouble.

[Dirk Simons]

That's right, we don't.

[Cisco Kid]

I understand it's Delante here. By special order she's allowed to live here at the post along with the wives of the officer. Oh, I do not know, Fa Jones. She was not prettier the child of 14. Now that she's about 20, who can tell?

[Pancho]

He's going to tell very soon.

[Cisco Kid]

No, Fancho. We are going to visit with Sergeant Keeler, not with the senorita.

[Pancho]

She's cost you till very soon.

[Dirk Simons]

Very well.

[Cisco Kid]

Have it your own way, amigo. Here's the fort. The police there.

[Dirk Simons]

See you guards.

[Pancho]

The police there. See you guards. Sorry boys. Go right on in.

[Cisco Kid]

God not stop us he could. No, there's been no trouble in these territory for a long while. It's hard to maintain discipline under such conditions. There's the sergeant out in front of the barracks. Sergeant, this is the worst looking outfit I've seen in a long time. Sergeant. Look around quick. What do you mean the worst looking outfit?

[Dirk Simons]

Are you fat? Here. Well, this.

[Pancho]

Put her there.

[Cisco Kid]

Sure had me going for a second. See you again, Sergeant. That goes for me too. Hey, don't fist take me back though. I can say the Same Sergeant Keeler. This is mi compagniero Pancho. Sorry, Pancho. Any friend of the fifth coach here is a friend of mine. He's for Pancho's friend too. So the Sergeant Pancho friends know?

[Dirk Simons]

You bet.

[Cisco Kid]

The senorita sergeant she is well and happy, I trust? Oh, yeah, Betty's fine. There she is just coming out of the post exchange. Betty, come over here, will you?

[Betty]

You're right there, Bear.

[Cisco Kid]

Oh, it is indeed a pretty c.

[Betty]

Get that.

[Dirk Simons]

You remember the Cisco Kid, Betty?

[Betty]

Well, of course I do. Welcome back, Cisco.

[Cisco Kid]

Gracias, senorita. This is M. Pancho.

[Betty]

Hello, Pono.

[Cisco Kid]

That is Pon's way of paying you a great compliment, senorita.

[Betty]

Thank you, Pon.

[Cisco Kid]

What's the matter?

[Betty]

I'm awfully glad to see Ms. S. Please excuse me. Now I have to start my house.

[Cisco Kid]

The senorita has grown into a very charming young woman, Sergeant. Yeah, Betty's the right pretty girl, esto. I'm glad you're here for more reason than once. You remember an ombre named Dirk Simons? Yeah, I do. Was a born bandiro.

[Dirk Simons]

Yeah, and that's what he is now.

[Cisco Kid]

He's been watching this post lately. I don't like it. He's got a lot of payroll money at night. But you got a lot of the army to guard the payroll, Sergeant. Ah, it ain't the same now, Poncho. No, they ain't had nothing to do for months. They're bored ship. I'm worried. What about your commanding officer? Have you reported this to him, Sergeant? Nah, I wouldn't do no good, Cisco. Just laugh at me. I happen to know D's got a big gang of men camped up in Scar Rock Canyon. I remember the place. Yeah, he hates this post. And he's a wild and reckless container. Do not mean the Bandito attack this poor sergeant. I wouldn't put it past him. Knows he might catch us all napping. You would like f you and me to scout that gang up in the canyon, is that what you mean? Yeah, I sure would. We'd be glad to scout them, Sergeant. I have heard about these Dirk Simons lately. I know he's a bad hombre. We should be back within two hours. Good on, Joe. We have work to do. Let's be going. How you going to attack that fort tonight, Dirk? Don't seem to me like a good idea.

[Dirk Simons]

Why not? Got guards post and most of them will be asleep half hour after go on duty.

[Cisco Kid]

We'll only have 30 men.

[Dirk Simons]

That'll be enough. I won't be expecting it. I want them payrolls.

[Cisco Kid]

We could use some of that money.

[Dirk Simons]

But we're gonna use all of it.

[Cisco Kid]

Only thing is, Dirk, somebody's sure to recognize some of us.

[Dirk Simons]

No, they won't. I'll feel that.

[Cisco Kid]

What do you mean?

[Dirk Simons]

We'll get the boys together and I'll tell you. You better send a couple of lookouts down the canyon. That blasted Sergeant Keillor acted like he smelled a rat. Get all the boys ham and hustle. We ain't got much time.

[Cisco Kid]

This is far enough up the canyon, Pancho. The camp of those Pantidos is not far ahead. But you walk the rest of the way.

[Dirk Simons]

Walking.

[Cisco Kid]

It's good for you, amigo. Make you lose some of that weight. Why don't you keep the weight? Come on, come on. Make no more noise than you can hear. Only by his very bad reputation. Bad reputation? After he was discharged dishonorably, he went to live with a tribe of Indians. Kamaches, I believe. Camp is just ahead of us. Bunch of. Careful now. Get as close as we can. We lied down the thick Russian.

[Dirk Simons]

Listen.

[Cisco Kid]

Come on.

[Pancho]

Doing all right, Joe? I'm bas.

[Dirk Simons]

Now, listen to me.

[Cisco Kid]

Stop right here. If want to.

[Dirk Simons]

Soon as it gets dark, we'll attack. I know where that payroll bunny kept. I'll take a couple of you with me and go after that. The rest of you just keep blasting away at anybody you see.

[Pancho]

Once you get inside that.

[Dirk Simons]

We'Re going to make up his engines so the redskins will get the blame for the attack.

[Cisco Kid]

That is all we need to hear. Pancho. Let us get out of here quickly. Pancho.

[Pancho]

Simon.

[Cisco Kid]

He's only headed one. One more up the bluff. Looking down. Simon's close at lookout. We've been team. Pancho. Wait. Pancho.

[Pancho]

Did you meet Pancho?

[Cisco Kid]

Look behind and see who is following.

[Pancho]

So here they are. Boys, take care of you, hungry. And you behind your sister. They're coming from our direction. Oh. There.

[Dirk Simons]

Got them both.

[Cisco Kid]

You all right there?

[Dirk Simons]

Yeah, yeah, I'm all right. I wonder how that big umra can hit.

[Pancho]

Hey, he's a Cisco Kid, Jack.

[Dirk Simons]

Yeah, yeah, so I see. Throw them in one of the huts. I'll take care of them later. For keeps.

[Betty]

What's the matter, dad? Why do you keep changing the floor?

[Cisco Kid]

Disco ain't back yet. Didn't go on over three hours.

[Betty]

Well, what's wrong with that?

[Cisco Kid]

They'll be back within two hours.

[Betty]

Well, I wouldn't start worrying yet.

[Cisco Kid]

No, I wouldn't.

[Dirk Simons]

Sip.

[Cisco Kid]

When Cisco says a thing, you can depend on it. I think I'm going to see the mate.

[Betty]

You won't get any satisfaction from him. He's just a stuffed shirt.

[Cisco Kid]

Just the same, I'm going to see him.

[Dirk Simons]

I'll be right back. Come in. Good evening, Sergeant.

[Cisco Kid]

Evening, sir.

[Dirk Simons]

Looking solemn again. What's troubling you?

[Cisco Kid]

It's about Dirk Simons, Major.

[Dirk Simons]

That scoundrel. What about him?

[Cisco Kid]

He's up to something, sir. He was watching that hay cart mighty close today.

[Dirk Simons]

What if he was? You're not thinking he'd attack this post, are you, Sergeant?

[Cisco Kid]

I wouldn't put it past him, sir.

[Dirk Simons]

You're forgetting, Sergeant, this is the United States Army. Yes, sir.

[Cisco Kid]

I took the liberty of asking the Cisco Kid to scout diamonds.

[Dirk Simons]

You had no right to do anything of the sort, Sergeant. I'd overlook it this time, but I want to hear no more about the matter. But, Major, this. Did you hear what I said?

[Cisco Kid]

Yes, sir. That's all. Yes. Ay, Santos. Is rope tight? Tight, Cisco. Hey, this one. The rope is new. Perhaps I can make it stretch enough to get my hands free. Cisco's not as yet, but I'll keep trying. Santos, it's the Comanches. No, they are not kamanches. No, not even Indians.

[Dirk Simons]

A lot of good is going to do you to know that, Cisco. So you snooped around.

[Cisco Kid]

Did you call it anything you like, Homily? That's just what he was doing, Dirk.

[Dirk Simons]

Snooping. Well, he sure won't snoop around no more. I'm fixing these two right now.

[Cisco Kid]

Even behind that war paint, you look like the coward you are, Simon.

[Dirk Simons]

Why, you buzzard.

[Cisco Kid]

You're an act of. Cisco Jew.

[Pancho]

You hate him.

[Dirk Simons]

You out and get the boys and start. I'll join you down the trail.

[Pancho]

Whatever you say, J.

[Dirk Simons]

Now, Cisco, if you got anything to say, be quick about it because you got one more minute to live. And this time, Cisco's chance of escaping is small indeed. In just a moment, we'll return to the Cisco Kid. Now back to the Cisco Kid and our exciting story, War on the Fort. When Cisco stopped at Fort Harlow to reminisce with Sergeant Keeler, he found the sergeant worried about one Dirk Simon, dishonorably discharged cavalryman turned bandit. Sisko and Pancho agreed to reconnoiter Simon's camp. Listening, our friends overheard the bandit gang plan to attack the fort that night disguised as Indians and steal the payroll. At that moment, Poncho sneezed loudly. A fight ensued and Cisco and Poncho were captured. Now tied hand and foot and lying in the heart of the camp. They are in grave danger of being killed on the spot by the venomous island. Well, go on, Cisco, say what you gotta say. You got one minute, then you die.

[Cisco Kid]

Hey, that might sound good to Poncho. No. I do not believe you will kill us.

[Dirk Simons]

Oh, do you know good to fight that rope?

[Cisco Kid]

Cisco. You tied up good inside. Keep trying, Sisko. Why don't you ask you a question, though? What is it? What'd you do when you get to the fort?

[Dirk Simons]

I don't mind telling you that.

[Cisco Kid]

Go ahead.

[Dirk Simons]

We're gonna get all the payrolls they're holding there tonight. Payrolls for six posts west are here. It'll make a nice chunk of money. Anything else you'd like to know?

[Cisco Kid]

And there's free punch up ring assistant. You like to know one thing more, hombre. What I should like to know how any hombre can be as homely like you.

[Dirk Simons]

Where are you?

[Cisco Kid]

And I have the knife. Now we will see Coyote.

[Pancho]

No, you don't. I'm getting out of here. Hey, hand. Yeah, you know the voice. Right back here.

[Dirk Simons]

Quick.

[Pancho]

Sisters got loose. Time to ignite you the way. Now she's go see.

[Cisco Kid]

We will get away, Poncho. It's only the work of a moment. Cut these ropes. Now here we're both three. Poncho.

[Pancho]

Come on. Let go, boys.

[Cisco Kid]

This way. Punch down into the arroyo.

[Pancho]

The bank steep this go.

[Cisco Kid]

Never mind that.

[Pancho]

Come on, P. Roll down the bank. Punch a rolling me. Hey. Hey. Please go faster. She go.

[Cisco Kid]

Get up on your feet, Chico. Oh, you must get to the top of this other bank. Those riders will have to go around the top of the bank.

[Dirk Simons]

We can call our horses.

[Pancho]

You got to learn the whistle sometimes and not just go.

[Cisco Kid]

That's unimportant now, Chico.

[Pancho]

On your horse. Quickly. On your right. Quickly. Now we see the banditos to the fort.

[Cisco Kid]

I do not know whether we can or not, Poncho. We are on the long trail to the port. There's no way of getting under the.

[Pancho]

Short trail unless we go back and got across the Bandas on the short.

[Dirk Simons]

Trail they will be. They'll never to beat us.

[Betty]

Does seem as if Cisco should have been back before now.

[Dirk Simons]

D. Sure he had. It's dark out now.

[Cisco Kid]

And you, Betty? Something's happened to him.

[Betty]

It seems as if the Major would get out of search this morning.

[Cisco Kid]

Well, he won't.

[Betty]

Perhaps if I went to see you.

[Cisco Kid]

No, just blame me the I sent you. Might even break me for it.

[Betty]

Well, here comes somebody now.

[Pancho]

It's them, Betty. It's Cisco and Pancho.

[Cisco Kid]

There's no time to drop, Sergeant Diamonds and his bandidos are right behind us. They're disguised as tons. You have guns in the house? Let us have them at once, Daddy. Hit my guns and ammunition belt.

[Pancho]

Bring the rifle too. Yes, dad.

[Cisco Kid]

Sergeant, you better turn out the men. Poncho and I'll go back and try to hold them off.

[Dirk Simons]

But that just the two of us.

[Cisco Kid]

Wait, wait. You will have to see the major first. We might have your court martial if you act without his orders.

[Betty]

Here are the guns, sister.

[Cisco Kid]

Oh, gracias, gracias. We'll hold those panzeros off as long as we can, Sergeant.

[Pancho]

Come against a big punch logo. Decent at mine, but punch and like finding all these. You seen Cisco riding off that other trailer, Turk? No, not us. We could see him. It's after dark. Yeah, but it's a bright night. He couldn't have got ahead of us on that long trail, could he? I don't know. Say, him and his partner's got mighty fast horses. Never mind that. Anyway, over the next flies and we'll be right onto the fort. You pilot. Hey, Cisco. He did get in ahead of it. Stop those fire.

[Cisco Kid]

You must have worn the toaster. Maybe not. And he said we. Maybe he's got the troop with him. Cisco wouldn't have the troop, you fool. The troop was there.

[Dirk Simons]

Somebody else would be given the order.

[Cisco Kid]

I figure he's brought out around that rise.

[Dirk Simons]

You umbre Joe, you take charge. Ham and I will go after Cisco. Now get going.

[Pancho]

Here come the bandidos.

[Cisco Kid]

He st some of them ponchos. The rest are riding around us. Ah, bueno. Sergeant had roused the post.

[Pancho]

Blast it all. It's too late. Turn back, boys. Turn back. In this way we'll get the Cisco Kid. Banana to be a big fight.

[Cisco Kid]

He's going. They are only chance Ponchos to get Simon to hold him as a shield against the others.

[Pancho]

Get on, boys. Simon's normally hang back. Now she's so kill the other homies to fire. We will see about that is just.

[Dirk Simons]

What we will do.

[Pancho]

Each time the tables are church diamonds. This time we are coming after you. Run away, Chisco. They are trying too. You'll do them no good.

[Cisco Kid]

You take the other one, Pancho.

[Pancho]

I will take Simon. Ah, now we are getting on that.

[Cisco Kid]

Pancho.

[Pancho]

Hey, we came. Yeah, you left. Yellow.

[Cisco Kid]

And I will attend to this thinking.

[Pancho]

Budget like this and this. And let them come.

[Cisco Kid]

You, Simon, get up to your feet.

[Pancho]

Come on, help your ladies.

[Cisco Kid]

Easy, nothing. Gun is down your ribs, hombre. Tell them Outside what is of yours to stop where they are.

[Pancho]

All right, boys, hold it, hold it.

[Cisco Kid]

Tell them to drop their gun.

[Dirk Simons]

They won't do that.

[Pancho]

Tell them unless you want this gun to go off in. All right, all right, every.

[Dirk Simons]

Careful, Cisco.

[Pancho]

Throw down your guns, boys. Yellow one. Let's get out of here. Is a cavalry from the for bandidos. Hey, Puncho.

[Cisco Kid]

Something tells me those bandos are going to have more on their hands now than they bargained for.

[Pancho]

What we do with these bandidos?

[Cisco Kid]

We will take him to the post, Poncho. From then on, the medal will be handled by the United States Army.

[Betty]

Well, at least, Cisco, you woke up the major. I can say that, even if dad can.

[Cisco Kid]

Well, I'm glad of that, senorita. I am also glad to hear that only three men of the troop were wounded. It could have been much worse.

[Betty]

Yes, it could. You could have lost your life. I don't know what to say, except to thank you for helping dad.

[Cisco Kid]

He's a good friend of mine, senorita. I'm glad to help him, for he has helped me many times in the past.

[Betty]

Am I a good friend of yours, too?

[Cisco Kid]

Oh, of course.

[Betty]

I have grown up quite a bit, haven't I?

[Cisco Kid]

Yeah, you have indeed.

[Pancho]

Kisco. We all right. No see, Pancho.

[Cisco Kid]

Be with you in just a moment. You are a very pretty girl, senorita.

[Betty]

Then perhaps you won't mind if.

[Cisco Kid]

If what?

[Betty]

If I say goodbye to you like this?

[Cisco Kid]

Sam.

[Pancho]

Cisco.

[Cisco Kid]

Hey, Pancho. You know that's a big fight we have back there, Pancho getting very tired of fighting, Dear Meo. I'm getting tired of fighting, too. Uhhuh. That one we have with that gang of coyotes really tired me out. See, I will not have to be rocked to sleep tonight. Why did you say. I said I'm very tired, Pancho. And I will not have to be rocked to sleep tonight. Pancho. Hope you never got to be rocked to sleep, Cisco. Well, Poncho, sometimes it's very nice to be rocked to sleep. Why do you hope I will never have to be rocked asleep? Because one time Pancho rocked asleep, and Pancho not get over it for a long time. Oh, how is that, Pancho? I do not understand. One time Poncho get in a big fight, Hombre sneak up behind Poncho, hit.

[Pancho]

Pancho over the head with a big rock. Poncho rocked asleep all right.

[Cisco Kid]

Oh, Poncho.

[Dirk Simons]

And so ends another exciting adventure with O. Henry's famous Robin Hood of the west, the Cisco kids.

[Cisco Kid]

Sam.

[Dirk Simons]

Be sure to listen again for another thrilling adventure of the Cisco Kid. Cisco Kid was played by Jack Mather Poncho by Harry Lance.

[Pancho]

Sam.

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[Cisco Kid]

Sam.