Tarzan and the Diamonds of Asher: Mistaken Identity, the Map, A Wolf Among the Sheep (A0053)

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Podcast Episode Summary

Podcast: The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio
Host: Adam Graham
Episode: Tarzan and the Diamonds of Asher: Mistaken Identity, the Map, A Wolf Among the Sheep (A0053)
Date: January 11, 2026

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Overview

This episode launches a new serialized adventure with Tarzan, adapted from the 1930s radio series Tarzan and the Diamonds of Asher. Host Adam Graham introduces the background and context surrounding the original Tarzan stories and sets up the air of intrigue at the heart of this first trio of episodes: mistaken identity, a vanished explorer, the lure of a mysterious map, and an inside plot to steal not only a legendary diamond but possibly Tarzan’s very identity. Listeners are swept into jungle danger, cold-blooded intrigue, and an expedition that may not be what it seems.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Tarzan’s Status and Characterization

• Tarzan (John Clayton, Lord Greystoke) has inherited his English title but feels no attachment to it, preferring the jungle to civilization ([09:14]).
• His close friend Lieutenant Paul Darnold tries to persuade him to embrace his fortune, but Tarzan’s values, independence from “civilization,” and unresolved relationship with Jane are highlighted ([09:23], [10:08], [10:43]).
• Quote: “My boulevards are the elephant trails, my lights the sun, moon and the stars. I’ll stay here.” —Tarzan ([09:42])

2. The Gregory Family’s Mission

• Mr. Gregory and his daughter Helen arrive in Africa searching for Brian Gregory, Helen's brother, who vanished while on expedition.
• They recount that Brian disappeared in the wilderness, presumed missing but possibly alive, as no evidence of his death was found ([12:10]-[13:43]).
• They possess a hand-drawn map Brian sent home, speculated to be key to the mystery.

3. Mistaken Identity & The Mysterious Map

• Tarzan is mistaken for Brian Gregory by Maghra and her associates due to their striking resemblance and a scar ([11:21], [14:32]).
• He is aggressively pressed for “the map showing the location of the city of Asher,” and offered a large sum by Atan Tom. Tarzan denies any knowledge, triggering a tense standoff ([17:20]-[19:07]):
  • Quote: “You would be safe in offering me 20 millions. I've never heard of such a city nor a map.” —Tarzan ([17:47])
  • Quote: “Gomez was strong, Gregory, almost as strong as a gorilla. And yet you killed him and very soon after vanished from the expedition.” —Atan Tom ([18:17])

4. Conspiracy and Villains’ Plot

• Atan Tom is convinced Tarzan is actually Brian Gregory and wants what he believes is Gregory's map, intending to use force and subterfuge to acquire it.
• Maghra and Atan Tom plot to infiltrate the Gregory expedition to steal the map and ultimately claim the Diamond of Asher ([25:22]-[27:35]).
  • Quote: “[Gregory] has something of equal value. The map showing the location of the mountain of Tuan Baka, in which the city of Asher… the Father of Diamonds… is located.” —Atan Tom ([25:49])

5. Tarzan’s Recruitment and Revelations

• The Gregorys ask “Tarzan,” whom they know only by reputation, to lead their search. Tarzan, as Lord Greystoke, playfully conceals his identity, later revealed at a breakfast gathering ([33:20]-[34:07]).
  • Quote: “Permit me, Monsieur Gregory, to present my very good friend, Tarzan.” —Lt. Paul Darnold ([33:26])
  • Quote: “In the jungle, Ms. Gregory, I am known only as Tarzan.” —Tarzan ([35:19])

6. Wolves in the Fold: Intrigue Among the Expedition

• The guides, Wolf and Larsen, are hired but secretly in league with Atan Tom and Maghra, aiming to get the map during the expedition and possibly betray the party ([36:22]-[38:02]).
• Atan Tom orchestrates a complex web of double agents, expecting treachery and “no bloodshed” unless absolutely necessary ([41:22]-[41:47]).
  • Quote: “Wolf, those orders will be obeyed to the letter -- or this is your last safari.” —Atan Tom ([41:47])

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

| Timestamp | Quote | Attribution | |-----------|-------|-------------| | [09:42] | “My boulevards are the elephant trails, my lights the sun, moon and the stars. I’ll stay here.” | Tarzan | | [17:47] | “You would be safe in offering me 20 millions. I've never heard of such a city nor a map.” | Tarzan | | [18:17] | “Gomez was strong, Gregory, almost as strong as a gorilla. And yet you killed him and very soon after vanished from the expedition.” | Atan Tom | | [25:49] | “[Gregory] has something of equal value. The map showing the location of the mountain of Tuan Baka, in which the city of Asher… the Father of Diamonds… is located.” | Atan Tom | | [33:26] | “Permit me, Monsieur Gregory, to present my very good friend, Tarzan.” | Lieutenant Paul Darnold | | [35:19] | “In the jungle, Ms. Gregory, I am known only as Tarzan.” | Tarzan | | [41:47] | “Wolf, those orders will be obeyed to the letter -- or this is your last safari.” | Atan Tom |

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Key Episode Timestamps

• [06:51] — Adventure begins: Tarzan established as Lord Greystoke; Darnold and Clayton discuss his future.
• [11:05] — Gregorys formally introduced; mistaken identity with Brian.
• [13:24] — A mysterious note delivered to Tarzan, setting up the mistaken identity plot.
• [17:20] — Tarzan confronted and threatened by Atan Tom’s group over the map.
• [22:46] — Tarzan and Darnold discuss the “help” Maghra tried to offer during the hostage situation.
• [25:22] — Villains’ exposition: Atan Tom/Maghra plot to get the map.
• [33:20] — Tarzan’s true identity is revealed to the Gregorys at breakfast.
• [36:22] — Wolf and Larsen brought into the expedition.
• [37:12] — Atan Tom’s masterplan: Wolf is the inside man, Maghra to infiltrate directly.
• [41:47] — Final warnings and setup for the expedition’s departure.

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Host Commentary Highlights

• Adam Graham appreciates the fast-paced setup and recognizes the "coincidence" of Tarzan and Brian looking alike as a narrative device ([42:18]).
• Host notes the care with which Tarzan controls personal information, reflecting on his character and how it might evolve through the serial.
• He speculates that the true nature of the "Father of Diamonds" may be more complicated, and that Atan Tom’s motives are deliberately ambiguous.
• Notes that the budding expedition drama and deception quickly ensnare Tarzan and the Gregorys in a classic jungle intrigue.

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Summary

This opening trio of episodes sets the stage for an intricate jungle drama—combining mistaken identity, family loyalty, hidden treasure (or its legend), and a tight net of intrigue. Tarzan, reluctant aristocrat but devoted jungle defender, quickly finds himself drawn into the Gregorys’ search for their missing family member, all the while stalked by conspirators convinced he holds the key (the map) to the legendary city of Asher and its priceless diamond. The villains have anticipated every counter-move, seeding the expedition with spies and rivals, leaving Tarzan and the Gregorys under threat from within and without. The episode closes with the expedition poised for departure upriver—mystery and danger ahead.

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Transcript

[Narrator/Announcer]

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[Tarzan / John Clayton]

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[Helen Gregory]

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[Narrator/Announcer]

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[Tarzan / John Clayton]

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[Adam Graham (Podcast Host)]

Welcome to the Great Adventurers of Old Time Radio from Boise, Idaho. This is your host Adam Graham. In a moment we're going to begin our journey into the world of Tarzan. But first I do want to encourage you if you're enjoying the podcast to please follow us using your favorite podcast software. And I am cross posting this to the great detectives of Old Time Radio for those who would like a preview. And if you do enjoy this, please follow along at the Great Adventurers to find out future chapters in this series. Tarzan is one of the most iconic and recognizable literary heroes of the 20th century. Also inspired plenty of imitators such as Marvel Comics Kazar character or parodies such as George of the Jungle. Tarzan's basic origin is fairly well known as a child whose parents died and was subsequently raised by apes. And in a way you can almost see Tarzan as a forerunner of all the sort of orphan heroes that would populate popular entertainment in the 20th century. Tarzan started out in the books of Edgar Rice Burroughs with the first Tarzan novel in 1918. The character made the leap onto the screen with a series of silent films and in talkies would become even more popular. There were many actors who played the role of Tarzan, and in some cases, as occurred with a few Hulk characters, different studios got the rights to different stories featuring Tarzan, so you would have actors whose run as the character would overlap. But Johnny Weissmuller emerged as the definitive Tarzan, his distinct Tarzan yell becoming a really big part of the character going forward. And of course, Tarzan came to radio. The first series starred James Pierce, who played Tarzan in the silent film Tarzan and the golden lion and featured Pierce's wife and Burroughs daughter Joan Burroughs in the role of Jane. Now there are surviving episodes of that series, however There's a big storyline that is not complete in the extant episodes and it doesn't break down nicely into serialized stories like one adventure right after another in the same way that Superman went. So we won't be playing that. We'll start with the follow up series, which was heard in two serials that were each 39 episodes in length and they starred Carlton Caddell. Longtime listeners to the Great Detectives podcast will be somewhat familiar with Mr. Caddell's work. Although a slightly different role than Tarzan. Cadell played Jonathan Caague, the ever vigilant and eager to offer his services for free. Amicus Curiae created by Earl Stanley Gardner. There were two separate serials, the diamond of Ashur and the Fires of Tor. And we'll be playing the Diamonds of Ashur. Now one thing that's worth noting is that in 1940, because this was syndicated and was re aired on different stations repeatedly, Burroughs had an advertisement added encouraging people to get the novel Tarzan and the Forbidden City. Now Tarzan and the Forbidden City was serialized in Argosy and released as a novel in 1938. It's not necessary to understand it to understand this story because it was released after this serial and so seems to be a novelization of sort. I will try to check it out and kind of see where it might diverge from the serial or where Burroughs, taking advantage of the novel format, is able to add some more detail. With 39 episodes, we will be bringing you three episodes per week, which means that this serial will take 413 weeks to get through, as will the next one. And after that there are self contained half hour episodes of Tarzan. So I expect that we will be listening to this character for the next couple of years. But now let's get into Today's episodes. From May 14, May 16 and May 18, 1934. Here are this week's episodes. Mistaken Identity, the Map and A Wolf among the Sheep.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Tarzan and the diamond of Our. The following inaugural chapter of the new Tarzan radio series brings to radio and to Tarzan's many thousands of friends, highly new story of strange and thrilling adventure. Jane Porter, her father, Samuel T. Philander, and Cecil Clayton have left Africa. Clayton subsequently has confessed that he is not the true Lord Greystoke and has died aboard ship. And so Tarzan of the Apes, mighty hunter, Lord of the jungle, has come into his name and title. John Clayton, Lord Greystoke. Tarzan and his friend Paul Darnold, French naval lieutenant of the African Patrol Service, have traveled up the coast to Loango, a French African port where Darno is awaiting a ship to take him back to France. Tonight we find the two friends at the close of dinner in the grill of the Metropole Hotel discussing future plans.

[Lieutenant Paul Darnold]

Now that you have become an English lord, what are you going to do?

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

My title, Lord Greystoke, means nothing. It gives me another name. I have no use for the estates and fortune I can do without.

[Lieutenant Paul Darnold]

But you expect to return to the jungle?

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

Why not? It's my home. The only home I know and love. No, Donnell, I'll stay here. I'm going to miss you, my friend.

[Lieutenant Paul Darnold]

Yes, and I shall miss you. Why not return to Paris with me? The lights, the boulevards, the music. Come, come, you can well afford it now.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

I don't enjoy the comforts of civilization, as you call it. What I've seen of it and the people who live by its laws, which I don't understand, are shallow, false. My boulevards are the elephant trails, my lights the sun, moon and the stars. I'll stay here.

[Lieutenant Paul Darnold]

And I cannot say that I blame you. But this Greystoke fortune. Your fortune, now what are you going to do with it?

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

I don't know. I hadn't thought about it.

[Lieutenant Paul Darnold]

But you must. Tarzan, May I offer a suggestion?

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

What is it?

[Lieutenant Paul Darnold]

Why not use the fortune in establishing a plantation here in Africa? If you insist on remaining in the jungle?

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

A plantation? What for? All Africa is mine. All that has not been spoiled by the Tarmangani.

[Lieutenant Paul Darnold]

Tarmangani? You do not admire the ways of the white man, do you? But what about Mademoiselle Jane?

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

Jane? What about her?

[Lieutenant Paul Darnold]

Now that Clayton is dead, she is free to marry you. You will marry her, eh?

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

She wants time to convince her friends that she is not wearing the Greystoke title in marrying me. I don't understand her reasons, but I'll go to America in a year and Lord Greystoke.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Here are lady and gentleman who are asking for you. Some friends of yours in London suggested.

[Lieutenant Paul Darnold]

They look you up.

[Narrator/Announcer]

May I present Mr. Gregory and his daughter, Ms. Gregory, Lord Greystoke and Lieutenant Darnold.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

How do you do?

[Mr. Gregory]

Well, daughter, have you lost your voice? Mr. Mitchell has presented Lord Greystoke and Lieutenant Darno to you.

[Helen Gregory]

Oh, I. I beg your pardon, gentlemen, but. Good grief, dad, don't you see the resemblance? Lord Greystoke looks enough like Brian to.

[Maghra]

Be his twin brother.

[Mr. Gregory]

Why, bless me, so he does. Excepting for that scar on your forehead. Greystoke. Pardon my mentioning it, you might very easily pass for my son by Job.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

Yes. Remarkable.

[Narrator/Announcer]

What?

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

I knew him rather well.

[Narrator/Announcer]

He often adhered Loango for his Trip into the interior. And that's the last we ever heard of it.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

You wanted to see me, Mr. Gregory? Won't you sit down? Thank you.

[Helen Gregory]

Thank you.

[Mr. Gregory]

Well, you see it's like this. We stopped at the Ritz in London. A chance to meet a lord and Lady Tennington. When they learned that daughter and I were coming out to Africa, they insisted that we look you up as being the only man who might help us.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

Lord and Lady Tennington are very good friends, eh Donnell?

[Lieutenant Paul Darnold]

They are indeed.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

I'll be glad to help you in any way I can.

[Mr. Gregory]

Well, Greystoke, we've come out to investigate the disappearance of my son Brian.

[Helen Gregory]

You see, my brother came to Africa two years ago with an expedition sent out by the Field Museum of Chicago. Chicago is my home, you know. And they went into the Belgian Congo for specimens of gorillas. Yes, it's been a year since his last letter. He wrote they were outfitting here in Luango for a second trip. And that they were on the track of talking apes.

[Lieutenant Paul Darnold]

Talking apes, mademoiselle?

[Mr. Gregory]

Sounds ridiculous, doesn't it gentlemen? But Brian was pretty level headed. And he wouldn't go traipsing off into the jungle unless he had some idea of what he was going after.

[Helen Gregory]

Well, anyway, when the expedition returned to Chicago, they reported Brian as missing.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

They didn't report him as dead? No.

[Mr. Gregory]

Greystoke simply is missing. Four of the original expedition died or were killed on their last trip into the jungle. Fear gorillas, however, they were accounted for. My son simply vanished. No trace of him or a particle of his clothing was ever found, though they searched for days.

[Lieutenant Paul Darnold]

Strange. Now it would be logical to assume that if a wild beast had been the caus of his death, traces of his torn clothing would most certainly have been found. Ms. Pamu Nami.

[Helen Gregory]

Yes, well, that's exactly what we think, Lord Greystoke. And that fact has convinced us that Brian is alive.

[Lieutenant Paul Darnold]

Yes, boy, what is it?

[Atan Tom]

A note for the sahib. There.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

A note for me?

[Helen Gregory]

Yes, sir. The men, sahib.

[Atan Tom]

She point to master and say give.

[Helen Gregory]

Note to big Sa.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

A woman? Who is she?

[Atan Tom]

No savvy, sahib.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

All right. Here, a dashi for you. It's funny, Darno. I don't know any women in the Longo.

[Lieutenant Paul Darnold]

Can't imagine. Open the paper and read it.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

Excuse me, Ms. Gregory.

[Helen Gregory]

Certainly.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

Listen to this, Darno. I am waiting in the little salon beside the main entrance. I must see you immediately. Extremely urgent. Maghra.

[Atan Tom]

Magra. Maghra.

[Lieutenant Paul Darnold]

A most peculiar name. Arabic perhaps?

[Mr. Gregory]

I don't know.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

This isn't meant for me. There are many big men in the room. I'll return it to the woman. Be back in a minute. You will excuse me a moment? A page brought me your message, Madame. He insisted it was for me. Of course. There has been a mistake. I return it to you.

[Maghra]

Oh, but there is no mistake.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

Then what do you want?

[Maghra]

Is it possible that you do not remember me, Maghra? Strange that Brian Gregory so soon forgets his friend.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

What did you say? Brian Gregory.

[Maghra]

But Brian Gregory, you cannot fool Magda. We have not seen each other for a long time. Yet Maghra has not forgotten.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

I. I'm sorry, but I've never seen you before this moment. And my name is not Brian Gregory.

[Maghra]

So you are not Brian Gregory. Oh, I am so sorry. But do not turn now, it would be dangerous for you. Lal Tusk. You cannot have forgotten him. Also, he's directly behind you. And I know his knife is touching your back.

[Atan Tom]

Say Cat. Quiet, Maghra.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

What do you want?

[Atan Tom]

That is better. We want only that you go with Maghra where she will take you.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

Very well.

[Maghra]

Now your arm, please. We will cross the lounge as the old friends we are. No.

[Atan Tom]

And be careful, Gregory. Make no sign or do not stop to talk with anyone.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

Put your knife away, Laltask, if that's your name. I'll go with the woman without the knife in my back. We go where?

[Maghra]

To a room on the floor above, where you will meet another old friend and where we may talk quietly without interruption. Come, Brian Gregory. It has been a long time since we have seen you, my friend. No. Ah, Brian Gregory, you have changed somehow. And Maghra likes you better as you are.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

I don't know what you are talking about.

[Maghra]

So, up these stairs, this way, a few steps and we are there.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

I have friends waiting for me downstairs. Let's get this over as soon as possible.

[Maghra]

That will depend entirely upon you, Brian Gregory. Here is the room. One moment. Enter please. Brian Gregory. We have brought Brian Gregory to your Atant home.

[Atan Tom]

You have done well, Maghra. And you, Lal Task. Be seated. Brian Gregory.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

You too think I'm Brian Gregory, eh? Now you've all made the same mistake. I tried to explain to these two, but they insisted. However, Lal Tosk's knife was unnecessary.

[Atan Tom]

Perhaps, but I did not wish to accept the chance of a refusal. But it is beside the point. You are here and you are Brian Gregory.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

All right, have it your own way. Now, what do you want?

[Atan Tom]

Need there be any doubt as to that?

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

Come to the point.

[Atan Tom]

As you wish. I am prepared to offer you 10,000 pounds sterling for the Map?

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

The map. What map?

[Atan Tom]

Come, come, Brian Gregory. Do you take me at anthem for a fool? You know very well that I speak of the map showing the location of the city of Acherence.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

And you are willing to give £10,000 for it?

[Atan Tom]

£10,000 sterling?

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

Not enough.

[Narrator/Announcer]

20, my friend.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

You would be safe in offering me 20 millions. I've never heard of such a city nor a map.

[Atan Tom]

So you are not Brian Gregory. You have never heard of our share and know nothing of any map remarkable.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

It's plain you've all mistaken me for someone else. I'm sorry, I can't help you. But I am not Brian Gregory. I've never heard the name before tonight.

[Atan Tom]

It is useless to deny your identity, Brian Gregory, to one who knows you so well. Have you forgotten that I witnessed the fight between you and Gomez in which you received that scar on your forehead? Eh?

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

I received this scar in a fight with Bolga. With a gorilla many years ago.

[Atan Tom]

Gomez was strong, Gregory, almost as strong as a gorilla. And yet you killed him and very soon after vanished from the expedition. They thought a lion had mauled Gomez and that you had also been killed. But I knew differently. You went alone to search for the city of Asher.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

Very interesting, Tom. But I'll go on about my business now and leave you to yours.

[Atan Tom]

One moment, my friend. You deny your identity and refuse my offer. Possibly because you wish to keep the father of diamonds for yourself when you find it, eh? But I am determined to have the diamond myself. Now you will not refuse this.

[Maghra]

No, no, Adam, do not kill him.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

Don't worry, Maghra, I'm not afraid of his gun.

[Atan Tom]

There is an easier way, master, and one less noisy. Lal Tusk's knife. Lal Tusk's knife. Yes, yes, that is better. A shot might possibly be heard outside his room, even though the gun has a silencer. Gregory, unless you produce the map at once, you will not leave this room alive. I shall count three and then Lal Task's knife. One, two.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Donald, meanwhile, worried at the prolonged absence of his friend, learns from Mitchell, the hotel manager, that Tarzan was seen mounting the stairs in the company of a man and a woman.

[Lieutenant Paul Darnold]

A man and a woman, Monsieur Mitchell?

[Narrator/Announcer]

Yes, by Joe. And a look as she was too, Lieutenant.

[Lieutenant Paul Darnold]

Please come with me, Monsieur Mitchell. Lord Greystoke would not remain away from his friends unless for a very good reason.

[Narrator/Announcer]

You don't think there's anything wrong?

[Lieutenant Paul Darnold]

I don't think, I know. Mitchell, listen.

[Narrator/Announcer]

By Jove, I say, there seems to be a Ballyrawan there in 204.

[Lieutenant Paul Darnold]

Tarzan, open the door, Tarzan. It is locked.

[Wolf]

I'm busy.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Break it down.

[Atan Tom]

Come on, Mitchell.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Right to old chap.

[Wolf]

Now, together.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

Turn on the lights, Darnell.

[Wolf]

Quick.

[Lieutenant Paul Darnold]

Turn at the breast. What in the name of 10,000 devils.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

The window. The others must be on the veranda.

[Atan Tom]

Others?

[Lieutenant Paul Darnold]

But there is no one on the veranda.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

They can't be very far. Call the manager.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Right here. Greystoke, Foster, Ballyround.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

Oh, I didn't see you, Mitchell. I've had a little argument with some of your guests.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Argument? Great Scott, Greystoke. It sounded more like a war of extermination. And by Joe, it looks worse. Who's that you got there?

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

One of your guests. He tried to knife me. And you'd better get him to a hospital.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Of course, old chap, but what happened?

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

This fellow and some others got me up here thinking I was Brian Gregory. They threatened me and, well, I had to fight my way out.

[Narrator/Announcer]

That man on the floor, I've never seen him. This room is assigned to a gentleman by the name of Tome.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

Well, it's all over. Get this fellow to a hospital and I'll question him later.

[Lieutenant Paul Darnold]

Maitrezan, there is more to it than that.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

That's all there was to it, Darno. I'll handle this my own way.

[Lieutenant Paul Darnold]

I. I understand, mon ami.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

Then we'll rejoin our friends in the grill. And, Mitchell, say nothing about my being mistaken for Gregory's son.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Of course not, Old chapter. As you say, you know best how to handle the situation.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

And you look after this fellow.

[Atan Tom]

Yes.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

Come on, Darno, let's go downstairs.

[Wolf]

Hello, Monvio.

[Lieutenant Paul Darnold]

What is this all about?

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

I don't understand it myself, but there's some connection between these people and Brian Gregory. I stopped you from talking about the note. And the woman before Mitchell? Well, she tried to help me.

[Lieutenant Paul Darnold]

Help you? After deceiving you? How did you get into that room?

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

When they kept on insisting I was Brian Gregory, I went out of curiosity.

[Lieutenant Paul Darnold]

But who is that man upstairs with Mitchell? He is most certainly hors de combat.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

They call him Lal Toss.

[Atan Tom]

Lal Toss?

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

Yes, Lal Tusk.

[Lieutenant Paul Darnold]

A Mongolian or Tibetan. But how do you suppose the others got away so quickly?

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

There's a stairway leading down to the garden from the side veranda.

[Lieutenant Paul Darnold]

Of course, Jacques. And the man who got away with the woman, who was he?

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

Aton Tom. He appeared to be their chief, Atan.

[Lieutenant Paul Darnold]

Why? If I am not mistaken, Aton Tan means chief in the ancient Egyptian or Chaldean language. And so, you see, this woman tried to help you after getting you into the difficulty.

[Atan Tom]

Strange, mon ami.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

Yes. She called to Tome not to shoot when he threatened me with the gun and then switched off the lights. I'll tell you all about it later. Dano. Remember, not a word to the Gregory. I'm sorry to have kept you waiting, Mr. Gregory.

[Lieutenant Paul Darnold]

But you see, some of Lord Greystoke's friends who were so delighted to see him, they did not wish to let him go. But suppose we step into the alcove where we may be alone. Now, you were saying, Mademoiselle Gregory, when we left?

[Helen Gregory]

I was saying that because no visible trace was found of Brian, we think he must be still alive.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

I wouldn't bank too heavily on that. It's possible, but not probable. What do you intend doing?

[Mr. Gregory]

It's my intention to organize an expedition immediately and go in search of my son.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

And you, Ms. Gregory?

[Helen Gregory]

I'm going with dad, of course.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

I strongly advise against such a plan. I think you should return to London or await the outcome of the expedition in Nairobi.

[Mr. Gregory]

I've done my best to keep Helen out of this, but she's a chip off the old block. I suppose once her mind's made up, there's no stopping her.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

Have you any idea, Gregory, as to what part of the country your son was in or making for when he disappeared?

[Mr. Gregory]

All I can tell you is that he was somewhere near the junction of the Ubangi and Congo rivers. At least that's where his last letter to Helen said he was going.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

Where was that letter posted?

[Helen Gregory]

Right here in Luango. It was the last letter we had. The souvenir he sent me a map of the country he was going into.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

A map? What sort of map?

[Helen Gregory]

No, I don't imagine it's at all accurate because it's one he sketched himself. But we thought it might help.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

Are there any towns or cities marked on?

[Helen Gregory]

Yes. There was a place called a Jacka at the bottom of the map. Then there was the Ubangi river, with several places named and a range of hills or mountains. And, oh, yes, on the other side of a circle marked 2N Baka, extinct volcano. There was a cross with the words under it. Asher must be about here. I'll go up to our rooms and get the man.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

Never mind. I'll look at it in the morning. You were sure that cross was marked, Asher?

[Helen Gregory]

Oh, yes. Positive, Lord Greystoke. Do you know the place?

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

I. I've heard of it. Not long ago. Did your brother in that last letter mention any friends, such as Maghra or Lal Tosk or Tome?

[Mr. Gregory]

Tome? Tome. Larry Randolph. One of the men who was with the expedition mentioned that name in his report on their return to Chicago. A man by the name of Tome and a woman, supposedly his daughter, joined the expedition on this second trip. You don't mean to tell us you know them, Lord Greystoke?

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

I. I've had the pleasure of meeting them. Once.

[Narrator/Announcer]

In a heavily curtained back room of a musty and insignificant curio sh close by the hotel, Maghra and Atan Tom discussed the latter's unsuccessful attempt to gain possession of the map of Asher from the supposed Brian Gregory.

[Atan Tom]

No Maghra. There is no doubt about it. The man's voice, build, even the scar on his forehead prove him beyond all doubt to be brag Gregory.

[Maghra]

Then why should he wish to conceal his identity?

[Atan Tom]

The diamond of our share answers that question.

[Maghra]

Yet you do not think he has it?

[Atan Tom]

Ah, but he has something of equal value. The map showing the location of the mountain of Tuan Baka, in which the city of Asher, according to the legend, is located. The father of diamonds Maghra is in Asher.

[Maghra]

But how can you be sure? Atan? The map is accurate.

[Atan Tom]

Gregory was with Mocumbo, the greatest of the house of witch doctors, when the old man died. He tended Mukumbo to the last and received through the old one's gratitude, the legend of the Hesihasserians and the Great Diamond. And the master Macumba drew a sand map for Gregory, which Gregory copied on the hide of a leopard with his own blood, and later recopied with the story of the legend in his diary.

[Maghra]

And which without his knowledge, you found and read. Why did you not make a copy of the map then?

[Atan Tom]

I had no time. Gregory was suspicious of everyone.

[Maghra]

You spoke tonight as though you knew he had been to the city last year and had escaped.

[Atan Tom]

That was a shot in the dark. After the body of Gomez was found, presumably killed by wild beasts, Gregory vanished. Gregory killed Gomez because he tried to steal the map and the diary containing the legend of the Hesseharaeans.

[Maghra]

And you think Brian Gregory went alone in search of the city of Achir?

[Atan Tom]

Yes. That is why I abandoned the expedition and left you a new movin. I returned to search for Gregory. With his map, I would have found this city and the diamond.

[Maghra]

But if Graham Gregory has found the city, why should he be here now?

[Atan Tom]

Now he probably discovered that he could not enter Ashare single handed, so he returned to organize an expedition. You, Magra, must manage to join that expedition and get the map. Understand?

[Maghra]

Magra understands.

[Narrator/Announcer]

In the Metropole Grill, Helen Gregory and her father are discussing their proposed expedition With Tarzan and Daro. With the hope of finding, if not their brother and son, at least some trace of him.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

This man Tome. Did he and his daughter return to America with the expedition, Gregory? No.

[Mr. Gregory]

Randolph said they left the expedition shortly after Brian disappeared.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

They left the safari in the jungle Alone?

[Mr. Gregory]

I believe so. Of course, they took a few bearers.

[Lieutenant Paul Darnold]

Rather an unusual procedure on this part.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

So I was thinking. And when do you want to start for the interior, Gregory?

[Mr. Gregory]

Just as soon as possible. Your advice, Greystoke, would be invaluable. According to Lord and Lady Tennington, There is no one who knows the jungle better. Excepting a man whom they referred to as Tarzan.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

Tarzan?

[Helen Gregory]

Yes. A peculiar name, isn't it? But Lord Tennington said if we could get this Tarzan to take charge of our expedition, we'd have no trouble. And we would find Brian if he is still alive.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

Whether he'll go with you or not, I can't say. What do you think, Donald?

[Lieutenant Paul Darnold]

It is possible. I may even say it is very probable.

[Helen Gregory]

Do you know him too, Lieutenant?

[Lieutenant Paul Darnold]

Mademoiselle Gregory, I consider Tarzan as the best friend I have or ever shall have. Yes, I know him very well.

[Mr. Gregory]

When can we see him? Greystoke. Is he down now?

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

Yes, he happens to be in Luongo. I'll have him here in the morning. He'll take breakfast with you. Now, Lieutenant Darno and I have some business. If you'll pardon us, we'll say good night.

[Helen Gregory]

Good night, Lord Greystoke. Don't forget your friend Tarzan at breakfast.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

He'll be here. Good night.

[Lieutenant Paul Darnold]

But, Tarzan, what business can we have at this time of night?

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

We're going to the hospital. I want a question.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Lal.

[Lieutenant Paul Darnold]

Oui. I see.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

It'S close. The hospital is right over there, and.

[Narrator/Announcer]

We'Ll be back in a little while.

[Lieutenant Paul Darnold]

Why did you tell mademoiselle and Monsieur Gregory that you are Tarzan?

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[Tarzan / John Clayton]

I don't know. Why didn't you tell them?

[Lieutenant Paul Darnold]

The same reason, I imagine it would have ruined a few very amusing moments at breakfast tomorrow. But here is the hospital. Shall I go in with you?

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

Yes.

[Atan Tom]

Good evening, gentlemen. What can I do for you?

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

A man was brought here from the Metropole a little while ago. We came to see him.

[Atan Tom]

Oh, yes, yes, Mr. Trosk, or something like that. But it's pretty late to see patients now.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

This man is a police patient to be held for questioning. That's why we're here.

[Mr. Gregory]

Yeah.

[Atan Tom]

Oh, in that case, come this way, please. He was brought over by a couple of hotel porters, but there was nothing said about his being a police patient, we put him in his end room here. Mr. Trosk, someone to see you sir. Mr. Trosk? He's probably asleep, sir. Mr. Trosk, I shall wake up.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

One moment, doctor. Lal task, wake up. Ah, doctor. This man is dead. Is this the man who was brought from the hotel?

[Atan Tom]

Why is the only patient to come in tonight, sir?

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

Well, either someone else was brought in his place or our man escaped probably through that window. This man is not Lal Task.

[Narrator/Announcer]

The Gregory's know the ape man only as Lord Greystoke and question him regarding Tarzan who has been recommended to them by Lord Tennington as being the only man in Africa to help them. Withholding the fact that he himself is the man for whom they have inquired. The ape man promises to present Tarzan to them at breakfast next morning. As the scene opens, we find Tarzan and Dano preparing to descend to the breakfast room.

[Lieutenant Paul Darnold]

Ami, I would not miss this morning for all the golden opal.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

Why not?

[Lieutenant Paul Darnold]

Have you forgotten our breakfast engagement with Monsieur Mademoiselle Gregory?

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

Oh that.

[Lieutenant Paul Darnold]

That Milord Grace do will be very amusing when they meet Tarzan. But you have been out this morning already While I slept.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

Yes, I've been to the hospital again. Lal Task has definitely disappeared.

[Atan Tom]

So.

[Lieutenant Paul Darnold]

And what about the dead man we found in Task's bed?

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

An Oriental, no identification on him and nobody knows him.

[Lieutenant Paul Darnold]

And what of the woman?

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

Maghra and Tom both vanished.

[Lieutenant Paul Darnold]

Sure. What do you think?

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

I don't know. I would certainly like to understand the connection between Anne, Gregory, Maghra and Tom.

[Lieutenant Paul Darnold]

Do you suppose they could have been on friendly terms at one time?

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

No doubt about that. At least as far as Maghra is concerned. Tome spoke last night as though I, or rather Brian Gregory had been in this city of Asher, had seen a diamond which he called the father of diamonds and escaped.

[Lieutenant Paul Darnold]

And did he mention the talking apes?

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

Yes, he called Asher the place of the talking ape.

[Lieutenant Paul Darnold]

Tarzan, have you ever heard of such a tribe of apes in Africa?

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

To me they are all talking apes. The language of the apes of Kerchak is understood by Manu the monkey as well as by Bolgani the gorilla.

[Lieutenant Paul Darnold]

And that note mon ami, sent you by Maghra simply a means of getting you up to that room.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

I've been thinking about that. Why should she do that then try to help me later.

[Lieutenant Paul Darnold]

Moi, je s' est pas woman. The eternal enigma. She is strangely contradictory at times. But if you are ready, we shall join Mademoiselle Gregory and her father. A very charming young lady. Mademoiselle Gregory?

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

Yes, I Suppose she is.

[Lieutenant Paul Darnold]

Let us go then. They are probably awaiting us. Do you think this man Tarzan will take charge of the Gregory Safari?

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

I've been thinking about that too. Darno, those people know nothing about the jungle. It would be murder to let them go alone. Especially since Pennington and Hazel sent them to me.

[Lieutenant Paul Darnold]

Yet I suppose they could get competent guides with your help.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

Who would desert them probably at the first opportunity or sign of trouble.

[Lieutenant Paul Darnold]

We. There is always that possibility. Ah, our friends are already at table. Good morning.

[Helen Gregory]

Good morning. What's happened to our friend Tarzan?

[Maghra]

Lieutenant?

[Helen Gregory]

Lord Greystoke promised to have here for breakfast.

[Lieutenant Paul Darnold]

And Lord Greystoke? Mademoiselle has kept his word. He is here. Permit him while Monsieur Gregory, to present my very good friend, Tarzan.

[Helen Gregory]

Why? Why, Lord Greystoke?

[Lieutenant Paul Darnold]

What?

[Mr. Gregory]

You, Lord Greystoke?

[Wolf]

Tarzan.

[Mr. Gregory]

So you are Tarzan himself, are you? No wonder Tennington and his wife appeared to be amused. Well, well.

[Wolf]

So you are Tarzan.

[Mr. Gregory]

Sit down, gentlemen. Sit down.

[Helen Gregory]

Oh, how can you ever forgive me, Lord Greystoke. I. I thought Tarzan was a native.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

You don't need to apologize. It's no insult to be taken for a native of Africa. Because I am just that. And last night. Well, I couldn't spoil Tinnington's fun. I enjoyed it myself.

[Lieutenant Paul Darnold]

It was very amusing. I almost gave it away last night when you mentioned Tarzan.

[Maghra]

Tarzan. Tarzan.

[Helen Gregory]

It sounds nice, as though it might have a meaning. What does it mean, Lord Greystoke?

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

It means white skin, Ms. Gregory, in the language of the great. Of a certain tribe of jungle inhabitants.

[Helen Gregory]

Tarzan.

[Maghra]

White skin?

[Helen Gregory]

Is that what the natives call you?

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

Yes, in certain parts of Africa.

[Helen Gregory]

Oh. Tell me, how did you get the name?

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

It was given me by my. My friend, foster mother. My name is John Clayton.

[Helen Gregory]

Oh, that's interesting.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

Your foster mother was a native of Africa, Ms. Gregory. She was the only mother I ever knew. She gave her life for me.

[Helen Gregory]

Oh, I. I'm sorry. Forgive me, of course.

[Lieutenant Paul Darnold]

But Mademoiselle Gregory, you have reconsidered about going into the jungle with your father?

[Helen Gregory]

No, not at all, Lieutenant. I'm going with dad. Why? He couldn't get along without me. That question's definitely settled.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

Hello.

[Lieutenant Paul Darnold]

That is that, mademoiselle.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

I am going into the interior. Gregory, if you like, I'll take charge of your expedition as Tarzan. As Tarzan.

[Mr. Gregory]

That's fine. If you really mean that you'd through, I'd appreciate it. I'm new at all this, having the faint idea of how or where to begin.

[Helen Gregory]

How are we going to know you, though? As Lord Greystoke or Tarzan.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

In the jungle, Ms. Gregory, I am known only as Tarzan.

[Mr. Gregory]

Then Tarzan shall be.

[Helen Gregory]

And somehow it seems more in keeping with the spirit of the jungle upon Gregory.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Gentlemen, Wolf and Larsen are in the lobby.

[Mr. Gregory]

Oh, yes, A couple of guides Mitchell hired to get our supplies and equipment. Whether we take them or not, it's up to you. Greystoke.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Both experts, and they know the jungle.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

Send them in.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Righto.

[Mr. Gregory]

Just a moment. Mitchell, what have you done about bearers?

[Narrator/Announcer]

Oh, that's all arranged. They'll be waiting for you at Bonga, prepared for an immediate start.

[Helen Gregory]

Now, if you gentlemen will excuse me, I. I have several things to buy. And I know you'll want to talk business alone.

[Mr. Gregory]

Better get one of the hotel boys to go with you. Daughter, I don't like the idea of your traipsing around by yourself.

[Lieutenant Paul Darnold]

If mademoiselle will permit.

[Helen Gregory]

No, but I mustn't impose, Lieutenant.

[Lieutenant Paul Darnold]

No imposition, mademoiselle. I shall be shot.

[Helen Gregory]

All right, come on, then. We'll see you later.

[Mr. Gregory]

Fine fellow, that Frenchman.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

He is more than that.

[Mr. Gregory]

On active duty here, is he?

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

Yes, in the African coastal service? Usually. But right now he's waiting for a ship to take him back to France. Ah, good.

[Wolf]

Morgan here. Gregory, we came to tell you that the equipment and supplies are ready for shipment.

[Mr. Gregory]

Good morning, Wolf, Larsen. We're all set then? Yeah, that's fine. This is Mr. Tarzan. He's taking charge of our expedition.

[Atan Tom]

Pleased to meet you.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

You men know the Belgian Congo? Above the junction of the Ubankian Congo rivers?

[Atan Tom]

Yeah, sure. He was up there three times on safari.

[Wolf]

I know that country.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

Are you partners?

[Wolf]

Well, we've never traveled together, if that's what you mean.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

Well, as long as you've already been hired, it's settled. We leave for Bonga as soon as possible.

[Atan Tom]

Yeah, sure.

[Wolf]

I am ready to go on an hour's notice.

[Narrator/Announcer]

Meanwhile, in an obscure corner of a dingy coffee shop, Tom and Lal Task are digesting certain news which the former had just heard that morning.

[Atan Tom]

I believe Wolf will verify. My guess, they are going up the Congo into Belgian territory. It was not difficult to buy wool. And we follow, you and I. Yes. Maghra and Wolf will be with the Gregory expedition. Between them, they should get the map. You believe Maghra will be able to join them? What excuse will she give? That is her affair. If she fails, there will still be Wolf. I've offered him enough money to ensure his loyalty, and he knows the country. Here he comes. Say nothing about last night.

[Wolf]

Well, Mr. Tom, it is agreed definitely that I go with the Gregory expedition.

[Atan Tom]

Sit down. Where are they going?

[Wolf]

North of the Eupenges Junction with the Congo.

[Atan Tom]

Belgian territory?

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

Yeah.

[Wolf]

At least Tarsan asked me if I knew that gunman.

[Atan Tom]

Who is he?

[Wolf]

He's the man in charge of the Gregory outfit. He's a stranger to me. He got the job I was figuring on.

[Atan Tom]

Why would Gregory, who knows that country so well. Be someone else in charge of his safari?

[Wolf]

If that old coot knows the Belgian Congo, I am a Chinaman.

[Atan Tom]

Old, you say? Gregory is an old man.

[Wolf]

He's 60 if he's a day on fresh from the state. This is his first trek into the blue.

[Atan Tom]

And there was no one else with Gregory. His son, perhaps, when you spoke to him.

[Wolf]

His son? Why, that's what he's going into the jungle for. To look for trace of his lost son. The young fellow disappeared a year ago.

[Atan Tom]

Up into at least his lost son. Very interesting. When are they leaving?

[Wolf]

I believe by tonight's river steamer for Wonga Safari will stop from there.

[Atan Tom]

They seem to be in somewhat of a hurry to leave Luango. Very well, Wolf. There will be a woman on that steamer tonight from whom you will take your orders. She will make herself known to you through the word Akish. She will lend you what help she can in locating and gaining possession of the map.

[Wolf]

But how the devil am I going to get a map from a man who is not on the boat or with the outfit?

[Atan Tom]

Gregory's son, the man for whom they are supposedly searching, will be on that boat, Wolf. He will very probably remain out of sight until they leave the steamer for the jungle. He will have the map.

[Wolf]

I see. Then the young fellow is not lost. What's the game, Tom?

[Atan Tom]

It is enough for you to know that by bringing me that map you will receive for your work £1,000.

[Wolf]

That map must be pretty valuable if you are willing to pay a thousand pounds for it. What is it? Treasure, maybe.

[Atan Tom]

You are laboring under a tempting delusion, Wolf. No, it is not treasure. We are all archaeologists seeking the forbidden city of Asher. That map shows its location. I merely want the honor of being its discoverer. That is all.

[Wolf]

Well, I've never heard of any sick name of Asher. But one never knows what to expect in Africa. You know young Gregory?

[Atan Tom]

I don't. I know him very well.

[Wolf]

You might describe him then. I would know him when I see him.

[Mr. Gregory]

Ryan.

[Atan Tom]

Gregory is tall, strong as a water buffalo and dark. He can, when occasion demands, move with the speed and grace of a leopard. He has a broad white scar on his forehead.

[Wolf]

What? That is Shown Gregory. The joke is on you too. Exactly. You have described Tarsan Tarzan.

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

Listen, both of you.

[Atan Tom]

I see through their scheme. A moment ago one of you asked me what the game was. I shall tell you, Ryan. Gregory tries to conceal his true identity under the assumed name of Tarzan because he realizes that I know he has the map of Asher and that he is outfitting to go there.

[Wolf]

Does he know that you want the map?

[Tarzan / John Clayton]

Yes.

[Atan Tom]

He also knows that once it is in my hands, his life is not worth that.

[Wolf]

You are sure he is Brian Gregory, the old man's son?

[Atan Tom]

You heard me say so, did you not?

[Wolf]

Ah, I heard you say so.

[Atan Tom]

Well, Maghra is a clever woman. She will get the map by strategy if possible. If she fails, and you, Wolf. But until the map is in your hands, no bloodshed. Mark that.

[Wolf]

Ah, I understand. But you to mark this. I do not mind putting someone out of teve for a price. But I must be sure it is the right man.

[Atan Tom]

You are taking orders from me, Wolf. Those orders will be obeyed to the letter. Or this is your last safari.

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[Adam Graham (Podcast Host)]

Welcome back. Okay, well, with all due respect, Wolf, I don't think of you as a rival to Tarzan. Most likely you're just gonna be an annoyance to him. But overall I felt these were a solid three episodes. It did a great job introducing the characters, establishing the settings and really getting us interested by raising so many questions. What happened to Brian Gregory? And what is the father of diamonds? And But Adam Tome's statement that it wasn't treasure really does make me wonder about it. Is it really treasure? Which the father of diamonds? That would be my first thought. And he just doesn't want someone as greedy as Wolf to be aware of it. Or if not, what is it? Again, really good questions and does a great job drawing the listener in. Now, if there were anything I would really nitpick, I think that Tarzan looking like Brian Gregory, it was a bit of a coincidence. Now certainly these sort of things were not unheard of in radio programs of this era and other types of fiction as well. But given the way that it's resolved, it seems that the only reason for having them look alike is to quickly get Tarzan drawn into the adventure. But given all the Adventures of Tarzan. It seems like there'd be a less implausible way to do it, but I will give this to the writers that it does get him involved quickly and that might be the priority of the writers because this is a jungle adventure and they want to get this story out into the jungle and hang about in what's really the setup for the story. More than anything else, Tarzan was adopted by a she ape named Kala and her killing became one of those keystones in his life. The way he talks about it in this episode probably gives some key insight as to where he's at and how he views the Gregory's. It shows that Tarzan understands that this is not something that most humans are going to relate to and it also reflects where he views his relationship with the Gregory's at this point. Yes, he wants to help them, they seem like decent people, but at this point he's going to keep the information about himself that he shares with them very limited. We'll see how that changes throughout the serial. I also think it's safe to say that Helen Gregory is not set up as a potential love interest for Tarzan because of the backstory we get and how his relationship with Jane at this point is a bit unresolved. Alright, well now it is time to thank our Patreon Supporter of the Day and I want to go ahead and thank Rick Patreon supporter Since March of 2020, currently supporting the podcast at the Secret agent level of $4 or more per month. Thanks so much for your support Rick and that will do it for today. If you're listening to this on the Great Adventures of Old Time Radio feed, we will return another episode of Tarzan one week from Tuesday with Tuesday being our normal before tar. And we'll be back on Saturday with an OSS related special for the great detectives of Old Time Radio. This will actually be the last Sunday episode for a little while, but we'll return to our regular lineup on Monday with Danger with Granger. In the meantime, do send your comments to [e-mail] follow us on Twitter at radiodetectives and check us out on Instagram instagram.com greatdetectives From Boise, Idaho, this is your host Adam Graham signing off.