Zack Fletcher’s Boy | The Lone Ranger (06-02-50)

Summary

Old Time Radio Westerns: “Zack Fletcher’s Boy” | The Lone Ranger (06-02-50)
Host: Andrew Rynes
Release Date: February 11, 2025

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Introduction

In this episode of Old Time Radio Westerns, host Andrew Rines transports listeners back to the golden age of radio with a captivating rendition of The Lone Ranger. Titled “Zack Fletcher’s Boy,” this episode delves into themes of deception, justice, and redemption in the untamed Wild West. Through expertly restored audio, Andrew Rines enhances the immersive experience, allowing both longtime fans and new listeners to enjoy the rich storytelling and dynamic performances that define classic Western radio dramas.

Plot Summary

The story unfolds in Canyon City, a modest town comprising a few stores, the Damon Stagecoach Company office, and a hotel managed by Jake Parker. The tranquility of the town is disrupted when Jim Blake arrives, seeking to send gold to the bank in Carsonville. Despite increased threats from purported Paiute Indians, Blake insists on personally overseeing the safe transport of his valuables via stagecoach.

As Blake engages in conversation with Jake Parker, subtle hints emerge about the town’s underlying tensions and the recent attacks on stagecoaches, which Damon attributes to the Piutes despite historical peace treaties. Suspicious characters and the presence of gun-toting individuals in the hotel raise questions about the true culprits behind the robberies.

Unbeknownst to Damon and Jake, the true antagonists are orchestrating the stagecoach robberies, disguising themselves as Piute Indians to deflect suspicion. The Lone Ranger and his faithful companion, Tonto, become intertwined in this web of deceit as they work to uncover the truth and restore justice to Canyon City.

Key Characters

• The Lone Ranger: The masked hero dedicated to upholding law and order in the Wild West.
• Tonto: The Lone Ranger’s loyal and resourceful Native American companion.
• Jim Blake: A gold prospector determined to secure his earnings amidst growing threats.
• Jake Parker: The seemingly benign hotel manager with hidden motives.
• Damon: Owner of the Damon Stagecoach Company, orchestrating the robberies.
• Lefty: An undercover agent working with Damon and Jake to maintain their scheme.
• Ranch Hand Characters: Members of Damon’s gang involved in the deceit.

Detailed Episode Breakdown

Setting the Stage

[01:15] Andrew Rines introduces the episode, highlighting the meticulous digital restoration that brings classic Western radio dramas to life with enhanced audio quality. This restoration allows listeners to fully appreciate the nuanced sound effects and performances that were once limited by vintage recording technologies.

Initial Encounter

[04:40] The Lone Ranger engages in a conversation with Jake Parker, revealing Blake’s intent to send gold securely via stagecoach. Jake laments the recent increase in attacks, attributing them to disobedient Piutes despite the peace treaty. This dialogue sets the stage for underlying tensions and introduces the primary conflict.

• Jake Parker: “I guess you don’t remember me, do you, Mrs. Parks? Your face is familiar and I never forget a face. Now let me think...” [04:40]

Rising Suspicion

As Blake discusses the dangers of transporting gold amidst Piute attacks, suspicions arise about the true nature of these robberies. The presence of armed individuals in the hotel and Damon's contradictory statements hint at a deeper conspiracy.

• Jim Blake: “I spent most of my time panning streams and hit some good ones. Glad to hear it. You aim to stay in town? I guess so.” [05:00]

The Lone Ranger’s Investigation

The Lone Ranger and Tonto take on the case, uncovering discrepancies in Damon's claims. Damon's facade begins to crumble as the Ranger pieces together the truth, leading to a confrontation that exposes Damon and Jake’s involvement in the stagecoach robberies.

• The Lone Ranger: “You have to pay full fare. I'll pay. In that case, you might as well carry the gold with you.” [06:53]

Climactic Confrontation

The climax unfolds as the Lone Ranger and Tonto confront Damon and his gang. A tense showdown in the hotel cellar reveals the extent of the deceit, culminating in Damon and Jake’s defeat.

• Damon: “You only have the word of the Piute leader.” [13:49]
• The Lone Ranger: “This is for you, Damon.” [27:34]

Notable Quotes with Timestamps

• Andrew Raines: “Welcome to the Old Time Radio Westerns. I'm your host Andrew Rines and I'm excited to bring you another episode absolutely free.” [01:15]

• The Lone Ranger: “I guess you don't remember me, do you, Mrs. Parks? Your face is familiar and I never forget a face.” [04:40]

• Tonto: “First of all, I want your confidence. It'll help if you've heard of me. I'm called the Lone Ranger.” [12:35]

• The Lone Ranger: “No, he's not in uniform. Well, who entire nation is he, Jake? The man we've got to kill is the Lone Ranger.” [15:58]

• Lefty: “You won’t get Toto. You’re not even sure of me.” [22:07]

• The Lone Ranger: “This is for you, Damon.” [27:34]

Conclusion

“Zack Fletcher’s Boy” presents a masterful blend of suspense, intricate plotting, and heroic valor, characteristic of The Lone Ranger series. Through Andrew Rines’ expert digital restoration and engaging narration, listeners are immersed in a tale that underscores the complexities of justice and the relentless pursuit of truth in the Wild West. The episode not only entertains but also pays homage to the timeless legacy of classic radio Westerns, ensuring that these stories continue to captivate audiences for generations to come.

Final Thoughts

For those who haven’t experienced the magic of old-time radio Westerns, “Zack Fletcher’s Boy” serves as an excellent introduction. The enhanced audio quality and faithful performances breathe new life into a beloved classic, making it both accessible and enjoyable for modern audiences. Whether you're a seasoned fan or a curious newcomer, this episode promises a riveting journey through the rugged landscapes and moral dilemmas that define The Lone Ranger saga.

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Transcript

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[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 the.

[Lone Ranger]

Hearty high Silver the Lone Ranger.

[Narrator]

With his faithful Indian companion Tahoe, 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.

[Lone Ranger]

The Lone Ranger rides again. Lo Silver the tropic horse.

[Narrator]

Canyon City was made up of a few stores, the main office of the Damon Stagecoach Company and a hotel a cater to travelers who had to wait sometime several days for accommodations on the stagecoach. Jake Parker ran the hotel and spent most of his time behind the counter in the lobby. He was there when Jim Blake entered and slapped dust from his well worn clothing.

[Lone Ranger]

I guess you don't remember me, do you, Mrs. Parks? Your face is familiar and I never forget a face. Now let me think. I spent the night here in your hotel one year ago. Name's Jim Blake. Your clothes. I'd say you'd been prospecting in the hills. Yeah, you're right. Any luck well, predom Midland. I spent most of my time panning streams and hit some good ones. Glad to hear it. You aim to stay in town? I guess so. How long does it take for the stage to get from here to Carsonville and back? Well, it used to take two days in each direction. What do you mean it used to? Sometimes takes longer now. Been some Indian trouble. Piutes have attacked a few of Damon's stages. Piutes? I thought they were peaceful. Didn't they sign a treaty? A treaty? They've attacked one of the stage coaches three times in the last few months. That's all. Scott, show Damon won't be responsible for shipments that are lost. So if you're figuring on sending your gold to the bank in Carsonville, you better think again. I can't carry it around with me, especially with so many owl hoots in town. What do you mean, so many owl hoots? Crooks. Gunslingers. Remember their guns tied low. Those two gents sitting over in the corner, for instance. I'd bet anything they'd live by their guns. And I saw lots of others just like them in the street. As long as any man can pay for what he buys in my hotel, I don't ask questions. Now, I've got to get my gold to the bank in Carsonville. It's the only safe place. I hope it gets to Carsonville. I'll ride with it to make sure. How soon does the next days leave? Find that out from Damon. His office is at the far end of the street. Yes, Mr. Blake. It's quite true we have had some trouble with Piute. In spite of the peace treaty they signed. I. I wouldn't say that Paiute as a whole have broken the treaty. But a band of them has been making it hot for my stage line. Well, I. I wanted to send some gold to the bank in Carsonville. I'll wait and give you a receipt. But in the event of Indian attack, of course, I cannot be responsible. I'm gonna go with it. As a passenger on the stagecoach?

[Narrator]

Yeah. Well, that's up to you.

[Lone Ranger]

You have to pay full fare. I'll pay. In that case, you might as well carry the gold with you. There's no use having me take charge of it. Well, you have a strong box on the stage, haven't you? Yes. Yes, that might give me a little more protection. Stage leaving this afternoon. Good. Here's the dust. You'll have to wait. Stage will leave at 3:00. I'll be.

[Narrator]

A few minutes after Jim Blake left the Office of the stagecoach company. Jake parker came in to call on damon.

[Lone Ranger]

Oh, hi, jake.

[Tonto]

Glad you came.

[Lone Ranger]

I have something to discuss with you. Know a young prospect named blake leave here? He's shipping gold on this afternoon stay. What's it worth? Over $5,000. Worth? Going after him as he's sending it at his own risk. He's going to ride the stage himself to keep an eye on the gold. Pass the word to the boys, will you, Jake? Tell them to get rigged out as piutes and watch for the stagecoach. Well, what's the matter, Damon? I've been wondering. We don't want to overwork that piute indian business. We may hear about it and come to see about the indians breaking the treaty. What of it? Who can prove it's not the piutes that stick up my stagecoaches? Couldn't the boys do it without dressing up like pirates? I want the guard and driver as well as any passengers who might be on board to describe the attackers as indians. That throws suspicion off our own boys. I think the guard and driver should be in on the deal. Just that many more to pay off Guard might shoot one of our own men. Lefty and the other boys know they must take that risk. Furthermore, I've warned the guard to avoid starting gunplay that would lead to his own death as well as the death of the driver and passengers. Don't tell me how to run my business. I'm not. I just. You just take care of the hideout and the costumes, Jake. I'll do the rest.

[Narrator]

It was later that fake same afternoon when the stage left canyon city to head for carsonville with gold belonging to jim blake and several other men. The horses followed the familiar trail through the hills for over an hour. Jim blake and another passenger were inside the stagecoach and a guard and driver rode on top. Suddenly an indian war cry rang out through the hill.

[Lone Ranger]

You inside the stage, hold your blast. Those red shins are firing at us. They're shooting over our heads. They won't kill us. The g is right. They're r us anyway. You won't save your chance.

[Narrator]

The garden drivers stuck their hands into the air as a small body of men in war paint wearing clothing of piute indian ro the haunted stage. The attackers worked quickly and with the efficiency of a well drilled team. They dragged the guard and driver from the box and the passengers from inside the siege and took away all weapons. Then they smashed the strongbox, loaded the contents into saddlebags and rode away.

[Lone Ranger]

There goes every cent I have in the world. All my gold Dust. There goes a solid year of hard work.

[Tonto]

Yeah. We're lucky to be alive.

[Lone Ranger]

You God, why didn't you fight? Why did you let me shoot him? That wouldn't have helped any Mr. Blade. I might have drilled one or two, but the others would have killed us in short order. Mr. Damon told us not to risk flies by shooting. Now, why doesn't the government step in? Why do they let those Indians break a treaty like this? Hey, look over there. Coming from other directions. War Indian. Just one Indian. And others a mass.

[Tonto]

Yeah. More robbers.

[Lone Ranger]

Well, at any rate, there's nothing left for them to steal. Yes. Sure, we could get them if those piutes hadn't taken our gun. Let's get in the stage and make a run for it. You think my team could outrun those two horses? Not a chance. May as well stay right here and tell those critters they came too late. Just too late. Mister, we've already been cleaned out.

[Tonto]

Fire. Anyone hurt?

[Lone Ranger]

No, but I'd soon have a bullet in the shoulder and lose all that was stolen. You may as well shove on aloo. We got nothing left to steal.

[Tonto]

They're jumping to the wrong conclusion. They came to investigate the gunfire and offer help.

[Lone Ranger]

You say Piute Indian hold up. Stay. That's right.

[Tonto]

Where did they go?

[Lone Ranger]

That way, toward Canyon City.

[Tonto]

Well, if you'd have been here a minute earlier, you'd have seen him riding over yonder hill.

[Lone Ranger]

Sooner we get back to town, the sooner the marshal can get a posse out to hunt him. Mind if we get aboard the stage and get going? Searches? If you don't believe we've been robbed, be fast so we can get started for time.

[Tonto]

I don't want to search you.

[Lone Ranger]

You mean we're free to go?

[Tonto]

You really do think I'm an outlaw, don't you? I'll tell Mr. Damon the stage is coming back.

[Lone Ranger]

You'll tell? You mean you are going to town?

[Tonto]

We may see more of each other. Ready, dollar Be ready.

[Narrator]

Ranger and Tottle reached the edge of town without catching sight of the men who had attacked the stage. They found a suitable campsite in the woods where Tato waited while the masked man rolled to the rear of a row of buildings where he left his horse and entered Simon Damon's office. Damon's face registered surprise.

[Lone Ranger]

Who are you?

[Tonto]

My name wouldn't mean anything to you, Damon. I wear this mask because there are men who would shoot me on sight if they recognized me.

[Lone Ranger]

Oh, what do you want?

[Tonto]

First of all, I want your confidence. It'll help if you've heard of me. I'm called the Lone Ranger.

[Narrator]

What?

[Lone Ranger]

You the Lone Ranger? I can't believe that.

[Tonto]

I can show you a silver bullet. My horses and back. You might recognize silver from destination descriptions. Other than that, I don't know how I can prove my identity in any event. Please listen to me.

[Lone Ranger]

Yes. Yes, I'll listen to yes.

[Tonto]

There have been reports of Paiute Indians have attacked your stagecoaches.

[Lone Ranger]

That's true.

[Tonto]

Maybe true that your coaches have been attacked, but it was not the work of Paiute I. How do you know? Because I've investigated. I came here directly from the Paiute village toward the east. Those Indians have a lot of respect for the peace treaty they signed. They're proud of their status as law abiding people. They would put to death any of their tribe who displayed any form of violence.

[Lone Ranger]

But I have eyewitness reports. Passengers who are on the stage coaches as well as my guard and driver.

[Tonto]

It would not be hard for white men to disguise themselves as Piutes.

[Lone Ranger]

You only have the word of the Piute leader.

[Tonto]

No more than that you're a stage of the pack. This afternoon between here and Carson.

[Lone Ranger]

It was.

[Tonto]

My statement will be confirmed within an hour when the stage returns. The men who attacked it looked like Piutes, but they came directly here.

[Lone Ranger]

How do you know that?

[Tonto]

Their trail was fresh. Al and I could follow it to the hard ground within a half mile of town.

[Lone Ranger]

But not in the town.

[Tonto]

Several of the horses had distinguishing hoof marks. We may be able to identify them.

[Lone Ranger]

I see. Well, now, what you say is very, very interesting. But have you given this information to the marshal?

[Tonto]

Not yet, but I shall. Unless you prefer to pass it on to him yourself.

[Lone Ranger]

Well, I'll be glad to.

[Tonto]

These cooks must be found and exposed before the pirate Indians are involved in serious trouble that might result in the breaking of the treaty.

[Lone Ranger]

Yes, I'll speak to the marcher just.

[Tonto]

As soon as possible.

[Lone Ranger]

He'll probably want to question you. I'm sure he'll want to meet you.

[Tonto]

Father and I are camped in a clump of cottonwood directly south of town. The marshal can find us there.

[Lone Ranger]

I'll tell him.

[Tonto]

Meanwhile, we'll be looking for the horses with the distinctive hoof mark.

[Lone Ranger]

Wait. I'd like to talk to you some more.

[Tonto]

We'll probably meet again. Lone Ranger, eh?

[Lone Ranger]

That's bad. I must do something about him. You alone, Damon? Oh, come in, Jake, Come in. You're just the man I want to see. Lawyers are back. All right, Mo. Checked in, turned over the goal? They got some blades. Jake, listen to me. A man went out that back door just before you came in the front. He knows it isn't piute who've attacked the stagecoaches. And he's likely to find out the truth about our game. We've got to get rid of him before he gets us now. Me, man? No, he's not in uniform. A lawman. He's not wearing a badge. Well, who entire nation is he, Jake? The man we've got to kill is the lone ranger.

[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 the owner of the stage line that the highwaymen were not piute indians, he didn't realize that Damon himself was the leader of the gang. Nor did he suspect that jake parker, owner of the home hotel, was demon's right hand man. The two conspirators knew that their security had to be bought by the murder of the lone ranger. T had gone to town to scout for information. And the masked man was alone in camp when a horseman approached.

[Lone Ranger]

Hi there, mister.

[Tonto]

Hello.

[Lone Ranger]

I reckon you're the man I'm looking for, boy. They told me you were camped in these trees. Steady, boy.

[Tonto]

I've been expecting someone to come to ask questions. I kept the fire burning as a beacon. Are you from the marshal's office?

[Lone Ranger]

Oh, yes. Say, will you sail your horse and come back to town with me? Marshall wants to talk to me.

[Tonto]

Very well. You dump some water on that fire while I saddle my horse.

[Lone Ranger]

That's right. So you're the lone ranger, huh?

[Tonto]

Yes.

[Lone Ranger]

You can call me lefty.

[Tonto]

You said you came from the marshal's office.

[Lone Ranger]

Oh, yeah. I don't have a badge. I'm not a regular lawman. Just running an errand for the marshal. Oh, he sent me because he wants me to show you something on the way back to town.

[Tonto]

What are you to show me?

[Lone Ranger]

Well, it's a cave in the hillside. Marshall wants you to look it over and see if you got any ideas about it.

[Tonto]

There. I'm ready. All right. Lead the way. Hoo.

[Narrator]

Lefty rode in the direction of town and approached a hill in the rear of the hotel. He drew re and they dismounted near a dense stand of underbrush at the bottom of the hill. It concealed the entrance to a cave.

[Lone Ranger]

Yeah. Follow me. I show you how to get through the brush. There. Now you can see the opening. Goes right straight into the hill.

[Tonto]

Dark inside.

[Lone Ranger]

I got a bit of candle in my pocket and light. As soon as we're inside, we can dodge around some big boat. This cave goes straight through the hill. Slanting down a little bit, about 50 yards long.

[Tonto]

There.

[Narrator]

Now you can see a tunnel.

[Lone Ranger]

Yep, that's what it is. A tunnel. And the other end opens into the cellar of the hoax.

[Narrator]

You follow me. As the Lone Ranger followed Lefty through the tunnel, three men appeared from behind the brushwood at the mouth of the cave.

[Lone Ranger]

I'd like to follow along, see what happens. Jake told us to stand guard here at the mouth of the cave. Better do as you said. Oh, I ain't aiming to go against Jake's orders. Just the same, I'd like to be in the hotel cellar. When the Lone Ranger learns that demon is our boss. That'll be worse too. Now there you can see the end of the tunnel is a wooden door. It opens into the hotel cell.

[Tonto]

What are we going to find there?

[Lone Ranger]

We're going to find proof that what you told Mr. Damon is right. Those highwaymen went piute all they were white man. The hotel cellars are hot out. And that's where they keep their engine clothing. Leave the doors open.

[Tonto]

Right there a light in there.

[Lone Ranger]

Yeah, so I see. Open the door a little wider. Now step right in. My k. What's going on? I'm holding a gun on your back. The boys are waiting for you. Get your hands up and come in here.

[Tonto]

Damon.

[Lone Ranger]

Come in and meet Jake Parker who owns a hotel and the boys who robbed the state.

[Narrator]

Holding his hands at shoulder level, the Lone Ranger took two steps into the room. Then moved slightly to one side while Lefty came out of the tunnel. The masked man saw a large room with walls of stone. A flight of stairs at one end led up to a door that probably opened into the first floor of the hotel. In addition to Damon and Jake Parker, a half a dozen hard faced men eyed the newcomer piled on a nearby table. There lay buckskin jackets and trousers. As well as headdresses typical of Paiute Indians.

[Tonto]

I seem to have played right into your hands. Damon.

[Lone Ranger]

Barked yourself for death when you came into my office with a guess that the robbers were white men dressed as piutes. Hey Lucky, where's the Indian? Indian? That's what I said. This masked man has an Indian pal named Tonto. Told you to bring them both. I didn't see nothing of a redskin in his camp. We've got to have Kano. We won't be safe until both he and the Lone Ranger are dead.

[Tonto]

You're right about that, Damon. I do. As just as determined as I to clear the name of the pirate Indians.

[Lone Ranger]

Go back and get the redskin, Lefty. Meanwhile, a couple of you boys disarm the Lone Ranger and take off his mad hat.

[Tonto]

You won't get Toto. You're not even sure of me.

[Narrator]

With lightning speed, the lonely air leaped behind Lefty, snatched the gun and fired two shots toward the lamb.

[Lone Ranger]

Get him. Copy. Where is he? Hey, get a light.

[Narrator]

His sudden move caught the others completely off guard. He was in the tunnel and slammed the door down.

[Lone Ranger]

Now flying. All of you, take it easy.

[Narrator]

He can't get away.

[Lone Ranger]

The boys are watching the outside of the tunnel. All right, Pete, get a lie. Joe, open the door. He's fired at us. You can play at that game. Can't see him in the tunnel. You'll be able to see us when we get a light. Stand out in line of fire. What about that light? I can lamp up. Light it. Hey, boys. You at the outside. Can you hear me? The masked man got away. He's heading toward your end of the tunnel. Don't let him out. We won't let him out. We got him.

[Narrator]

The tunnel was studded with big boulders. The Lone Ranger ran into several of them. As he hurried through the darkness, he heard demons shouting to the men outside near the horses and knew that he was trapped. One bullet struck a big rock close at hand and flashed chips against his face. He talked between two rocks, which gave him temporary protection from bullets fired at either end of the long tunnel. But he knew that his security would be short lived.

[Lone Ranger]

He's trapped, boys. He can't get away. How are we going to get him? He could shoot us if we went into the tunnel after him. We're not taking that chance. Lefty, you go and get the Indians. I didn't see him in camp. Wait for him. Bring him back here. We can use him to bring that masked man out of the tunnel.

[Narrator]

While Damon's men watched both ends of the tunnel, Lefty went up the cellar stairs to the hotel. He borrowed one of the horses at the hitch rail and rode over the hill to the tunnel's entrance where he had left his own horse beside Silver.

[Lone Ranger]

Ho, ho, there. Ho, ho. Easy now. Keep a sharp watch, boys. Don't let that masked man get out this end. Where you going, Lefty? I'm taking my horse and I'm going to get the Lone Rangers Indian pair.

[Narrator]

Steady now.

[Lone Ranger]

Good.

[Narrator]

As Letty approached the lonely Lone Rangers camp, he saw a fire burning far brighter than the One he had extinguished earlier that evening. As he rode into the camp, he saw no sign of Tato. The Indian appeared from behind a tree as the outlaw dismounted.

[Lone Ranger]

Take it easy, Tano. I'm from the marshal's office. Well, what you want? I was here a little while ago to get your friend. He's with the marshal right now, helping solve the siege coach robbery. You hereafter? Why, sure. That's what I'm telling you. Put that gun down and take it easy, huh? How many know you tell truth about Lone Ranger? I'd have no reason to lie. You got plenty of reason to lie, huh? Now get hands up. Hold on. Now, see here. The marshal ain't gonna like this, Marshall. Not like it when I'm here, you hold up stage. What do you mean? You ride with outlaw now. You talk where Lone Ranger? I told you, he's with the marsh. That's not true. Somehow you got the idea I'm one of the outlaws. Now, that's crazy. Identifying marks of outlaw horse. One horse got broken shoe. Same horse here in camp little while ago. And same horse here now. So that's it, huh? Well, if you think they're stopped. Now, wait a minute, Injun. Wait. Now, listen to me. I found that horse. Where Lone Ranger. Are you talking? Don't beat me like that, Red kid. Do not talk. Me beat you?

[Narrator]

Damon, Jake and the other thieves have maintained a constant vigil in the cellar room while others in the gang did the same thing at the outer end of the cave. Meanwhile, the Lone Ranger was trapped between the two. It was nearly midnight when the door opened and Tahoe appeared at the top of the cellar stairs.

[Lone Ranger]

An Indian. Me. T. Name Lefty. Say you want me. Yep, that's right. T. Come on down here. Him say mask friend here. You'll be with your mask friend in just a few minutes, Tano. Now, get your hands up. Take his guns, boys. Get ropes on him. Now we'll get that masked man. Hey, you. Back there in the cave, we've got your Indian pal. If you want to come out. P4 or stay there and listen to him howl in pain. For what we do to him may not howl in pain. Get him roped and be quick about it. You hear me? So did I. Marshall Plan. Let him have it.

[Narrator]

Benjamin broke loose when the marshal leaped down the entire fight of stairs. Demon and his men went for their guns.

[Lone Ranger]

The fire too fast.

[Narrator]

The shots went wild. Then the muscles men went into action. At close range, Kahu jerked free and swung a hard fist at the nearest clan. With A hand to hand fight. It quartered too close for further gunplay. The Lone Ranger could hear the action. He knew what it meant. And rushed from the tunnel into the room to add his weight to the forces of law.

[Lone Ranger]

This is for you, Damon.

[Narrator]

The fight was quickly ended. Damon and Jake were bruised and beaten.

[Lone Ranger]

And their men were in even worse condition. Line up there against that wall. Hold on, Marshall. There's a mistake. There was a mistake, Damon. And you made it when you tried to beat the law. That goes for you too, Jake. I got the whole truth from Lefty. Tano brought him into my office and he spilled all he knows, including the fact that all the gold that's been stolen from the stagecoaches is in the chest right here in this room. Double crossing. Don't hold it too much against Letty. You'd have squealed too. If Toddo's gonna work on you the way he did on Lefty.

[Tonto]

Good for you, Totto.

[Lone Ranger]

Well, he made big mistake. Win him ride horse with broken shoes.

[Tonto]

That reminds me. Silver's on the far side of the hill. There are others of the gang.

[Lone Ranger]

We went there first and brought in those crooks. Then Toddle brought Silver around, tied him in front of the hotel. He's there waiting for you.

[Tonto]

Good enough.

[Narrator]

Come along, Toto.

[Lone Ranger]

You find that Cash Blake, I hear? Marshal. Then that cleans everything up. Gosh, Marshall, if it hadn't been for that mask man, I'd have lost all I got in the world. I'll sure be everlastingly grateful for him and Eternal Jim. You're not the first to say that about the masked man. I guess you already know who he is. Yeah, I sure do. He's the Lone Ranger. It's it. It's.

[Narrator]

This is a feature of the Lone Ranger Incorporated, created by George W. Trendle, produced by Trendle Campbell Enterprises and directed by Charles D. Livingston. Tonight's drama was written by Fran Striker. The part of the Lone Ranger is played by Brace Beamer.

[Andrew Rines]

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