 A fiery horse with a speed of light, a cloud of dust, and a hearty high on silver! The Lone Ranger! Before this exciting adventure, a word from our sponsor. General Mills, makers of Cheerios, the oak cereal that's ready to eat, Benny Crocker mixes, and Wheaties, the breakfast of champions, present by special recording, The Lone Ranger! When boys line up to run a race, galloping gardens set for pace, he comes in first because he knows, he's got gold power from Cheerios! Yes, he's got gold power, there he goes! He's feeling his Cheerios, Cheerios, Cheerios! And so will you, once you're eating Cheerios every breakfast. You'll say the Cheerios taste simply wonderful too. They're already cooked, shaped like little roundos, and just full of good toasted oak flavor. Pour out a big bowlful, add fresh milk and pitch in. You can almost feel the gold power. For a Cheerios breakfast is one of the finest ways you can get the vitamins, proteins and minerals your body needs. A bowl of Cheerios and milk really starts your day right. Helps give you the good red blood, strong bones and muscles. Gold power, you'll get it from Cheerios! Try it, and folks will say... He's feeling his Cheerios! With his faithful Indian companion, Toto, 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. The Lone Ranger rides again! Come on Silver! Let's go become a Silver! Then read young nephew of the Lone Ranger while spending his summer vacation with a masked man and Toto had gone to a certain mission to pay his respects to the Padre, an old friend. One afternoon he returned to the camp near the town of Rock Hill in Southern Texas. Ho, ho, make the ho, ho, stay away! Hello Dan, did you enjoy your visit? Yes sir, Padre sent his regards to you and Toto. I hope he's in good health. Oh he's fine. He sent this letter. Thanks. Hmm, it's addressed to me, care of the mission. That's right sir. The Padre said it arrived by courier a few hours before I got there. That's why I shortened my visit and came back. I thought it must be important. I'll soon find out. Oh Dan. Hello Toto. You must stay long at the mission. No Toto, I brought a letter to the Lone Ranger. Toto, this is from the Governor at Austin. It's marked confidential so I can't tell you about it. Something urgent has come up and the Governor requests that I go to Austin at once. Oh, we ride with you Kim and Thundie? No, he rides at others may suspect he sent for me and that there's danger of my being intercepted. And what we do? Stay here in this camp for the next two days. 30 miles to Austin from here. Yes, I know. Now as I said, wait here two days. Then you and Dan meet me in the large stand of Cottonwood just north of San Antonio. That afternoon in a farmhouse located between Rock Hill and the state capital of Austin. A man known as Captain Parlin who had been discharged for disloyalty both from the Army and as military aid to the Governor. Paced before as he talked to a few of his renegade followers. My plans have been carefully made. We're going to action day after tomorrow. No one suspects that this cotton plantation is a cover-up. The field workers out there, men that Carlos has brought in from across the border. See you, Senior Capitan. You will find them good fighters even though they do not do so well as cotton figures. I have been careful to pick homeries who deserted from the Mexican Army. Now along with them we have the trained men who have seen fit to, let us say, denounce the United States Army. Men watching the trail between Austin and San Antonio have made sure no courier's got through to the Army post there, Captain. You've done a good job, but you won't be sorry. In three days I hope to take over the governorship of this state lock, stock and barrel. You'll all be well rewarded for your part. We have just 200 men. What about the United States Army? The largest concentration of troops is at the Army post at San Antonio. 400 cavalrymen. I've learned from one of their couriers who secretly joined our cause that 300 of them are leaving tomorrow for Fort Stockton. Somebody coming. Must be Frank Niles, one of our men who's been working for the governor. Hello, Frank. Hello, Captain. What's up, Frank? The governor called in his military aide this morning and told me to leave his office. I listened outside the door, which I left slightly open. What did you hear? I heard him say he suspected treachery because no couriers have gone through to the fort. He said he set a letter in a plain envelope by stage mail asking for the help of a mask man. No one is the low ranger. Yes, I've heard of him. He's dangerous to our cause. We must stop him. Carlos, take one or two men with you and watch the trail. I've heard the governor talk about him. He rides a white stallion and wears a mask. It's up to you to see that he doesn't reach us. The following morning, Tonto went to town several miles away, leaving Dan in camp. It was mid-morning when Dan heard fast hoof beats approaching. It's silver with an empty saddle. Something's happened to the Lone Ranger. I wish Tonto were here. He won't be back for some time. If the Lone Ranger is lying hurt somewhere, I have to do something right away. Panic stricken by the return of Silver without the Lone Ranger, Dan thought only of finding the mask man as soon as possible. He made a quick decision to leave Silver tied in camp with a note attached to the saddle. I can follow Silver's tracks and find the Lone Ranger. Then Tonto will follow me and bring Silver. Don't be bright now. It's an easy bit to study for. Come on, Victor! An hour after Dan Reid left camp to search for the Lone Ranger, Tonto returned and found Dan's note saying that he was going to find the Lone Ranger. Dan, forget what Lone Rangers say. Maybe Dan right into danger. The loyal Indian, close trusted friend of the Lone Ranger, had never questioned nor disobeyed directions given by the mask man. Now he was torn between the impulse to follow Dan, who might be going into danger, and the strong desire to carry out his promise to the Lone Ranger. The directions had been to stay in camp for two days. Then meet the mask man outside of San Antonio. Dan of a bay Lone Ranger. And get worried when Silver come back alone. It's time to leave for San Antonio. Scout, we take Silver. Go where Lone Ranger say. Reluctantly, Tonto untied Silver. Then mounted his horse Scout. Be Scout, be Chief of us. Dan, young man now. We hope him not get into trouble. Damn no way to meet in place. Get him up, Scout. Come on, Silver. Meantime, Dan Reid followed the tracks left by Silver, when the great horse returned to the camp. Many miles from the camp, the trail Dan was following joined the main trail between San Antonio and Austin. Finally, as he approached a thicket, three horsemen rode out and barred his way. Up and ready. Hold, make the hold, hold. Where are you going? Let me go. Toad Austin. Hey, Carlos. That's the kind of horse the mask man rides a white derby. You've seen him, you know where he is? So you know the mask man, isn't it? Yes, sir. Dan stopped. He's suddenly realized by the expression on Carlos' face that he was saying too much. Carlos spoke. I am glad to learn you'll know him. Where is he? Speak up, quick. I don't know. Huh? Look, take him to the cop at the end. I'm sure he can tell plenty. He tries to get away, shoot him. He won't get away. All right, you ride ahead of me. I'll tell you which way to go and I'll go on. Come on, Victor. Get it, get it. Buck holding a gun directed Dan to the farmhouse in the hills. Their captain, Parlon, questioned him at length. Then said... When I was a governor's aide, he spoke a great deal about the lawn ranger. And I remember him saying there was an Indian and a youth who were the mask man's close friends. This must be the young man, he meant. Maybe so, but what about it? I am gagging. Put him in one of the back rooms. We'll hold him as hostage in case the mask man escapes Carlos. Then we may decide not to interfere to save this young man's life. We'll continue our lone ranger adventure in just a moment. Say, I'll bet everyone in your gang loves a chocolate malt. Right? Who doesn't? Well, here's a real treat you can plan. Sometime soon, invite the gang over for a chocolate malt and then surprise them with a Betty Crocker chocolate malt cake mix cake. Imagine all the excitement when they taste their favorite flavor in a cake. A big delicious, I think you're the best gang in the world kind of cake. You see, Betty Crocker has put real malted milk right in the mix. It's the first chocolate malt cake mix ever. And it's so easy, mom will have fun baking it. Or you can bake one yourself. Just add water and two fresh eggs. That's all for a perfect cake every time you bake. Cake after cake after cake. It's guaranteed perfect by Betty Crocker of General Mills Minneapolis. Bake up Betty Crocker's chocolate malt cake mix soon. It's the newest taste in cakes. Now to continue. In Austin, the governor looked up as his aide entered. Yes, what is it noise? There's someone in the inner room who insists upon seeing you, sir. Who is he? An old man, governor. He insists it's important. When I told him that you were busy in the state of business, he handed me this. Yeah. A super puppet. Yes, must be some kind of threat. Do that man in at once. Yes, sir. The governor will see you. Afternoon, governor. This here fellow tried to keep me from seeing you. No, it's weird outside. Yes, sir. I see my disguise is effective. I certainly wouldn't be suspected to be whiskin' old cardsie like you to actually be the lone ranger. I knew you'd know but the bullet who was waiting. Yes. Do sit down. Oh, thank you, sir. I left late yesterday afternoon as soon as I received your letter. By the time I reached the main trail, darkness had fallen. The sky was cloudy so there was no moonlight. Because of the information about the two missing couriers, I decided to camp for the night, assume a disguise and take the morning stage from there to Austin. And what about your horse? I turned him loose. Because of your warning, I realized someone might be watching and recognizing him, even though I was disguised. I'm sure he went back to camp. It was a clever way to get here without detection. I wanted to pass along the main trail by daylight to look things over. Did you find out anything? Yes, sir. After I sent Silver back to camp, the stage came along and I hailed it. Several miles back along the trail, three men waved down the stage. Stop the stage! Oh, hold on! Hold on! Hold on! Hold on! You're hunting for somebody, driver. Have a look inside the coach. Good morning, senor. Morning. What's this all about? Now, if you're outlawed, you won't get anything much from me. We are not after your dinner, old one. I was hoping there might be another passenger. You have not seen a masked man on the trail, eh? What's more, I don't hanker to see one, either. Just go into Austin to visit a friend. I need all my cash to go back. Oh, keep the cash. We don't want it. Hold it! Hold it! Hey, Carlos. Why are you wasting time talking to that old codger? The captain's not interested in ombrades like him. Let's go. All right. What do you want? Get out! Get out! Anyway, Governor, and the stage came on to Austin. Yes. What do you make of it? They were looking for me, I believe. I recognize the Mexican Carlos from handbills I've seen. He's a deserter from the Mexican Army, and at one time tried to lead a revolt against the Mexican state of Chihuahua. That is news. After we left them, I noticed far more workers in the cotton field than a platter would need, and I could see they were not used to the work. Yes. Then you see... I think Carlos and the others are planning something big, Governor. The fact that they've cut off your communications with the post at San Antonio is serious. What can be done? What do you suggest? I'll take the afternoon stage back to San Antonio. If they stop us again, I'll say my friend here was away, so I decided to return home. I'm sure I'll not have trouble getting through. And then? I gave Toronto directions to meet me there in the morning with my horse. I'll tell the post comment on what I think, and suggest you send a note requesting the troops to come here to Austin to prevent trouble. I'll write the note at once. I'd rely on you to get it to Major Richter. Hello Ranger, still in disguise, took the afternoon stage, carrying the message from the Governor to the Major at the Army Post in San Antonio. He arrived without mishap that night, and after removing his disguise and again wearing his mask, went to the post where he was known and received by the commandant. After plans were made to take the cavalry to Austin the following morning, the masked man walked to the Cottonwood Grove, where he found Tonto waking. Tonto? Where's Dan? He must have been. Dan got upset when Silver came back without writer. Me not there. Him leave this note. Kneeling by the campfire, the masked man quickly read the note Dan had left for Tonto. Then he spoke. I'm sure Dan wrote into trouble. Too bad he didn't follow my instructions. And what we do? Go find him, of course. I'll stop and notify the Major we're riding on ahead. Boy, Silver, good boy. Too bad you couldn't talk and tell Dan what happened. You not say what happened. I'll tell you as we ride. All right, let's go. Easy, easy, easy. That night the moon was bright. After talking again to the Major, the low ranger rode with Tonto toward the place where Carlos and his two cronies had stopped the stage. The faint flash of dawn was in the sky when they cautiously approached. Then pulled to one side into the thick woods. Easy, easy. Tonto, we were stuck before right around the bend ahead. Me go through wood. See if them watch trail now. Tonto moved like a shadow through the woods. He saw a man near the trail sitting on a log with a rifle across his knees. Tonto silently crept up behind him. He saw the Indians arm and circled the man's neck from behind. You keep a wire. I'm unconscious now. I'm in time. Tonto rejoined the lone ranger and the two men rode to the spot where the guard had been stationed. The two men were down below Vella. They thought, oh, there are hoofed marshals back into the hills from here. We'll follow them and see where they lead us. From a wooded ridge, the two men finally saw the farmhouse, leaving the horses hidden among the trees. They made their way warily through the thick brush to the back of the house. In one of the back rooms, Dan Reed still tied and gagged, lay unguarded on a cot. Suddenly, his attention was drawn to the window, which moved slowly and quietly upward. Dan, there he is, Tonto. Asked man, remove the gag. Then untied Dan. There. Thanks. I thought you'd... Don't talk. Let's get out of here. By the brush, the two men and Dan reached the ridge. Dan told of the plans he had overheard. Then said... I can't be late. You ride with me now, Dan. We'll get Victor for you later. And very much surprised that you disobeyed my instructions, Dan. In spite of the concern you must have felt, Tonto carried them out to the letter. I'm sorry. Promise me that never again would you ignore any instructions I may give you. I promise, sir. Good enough. Tonto, we're right to meet the cavalry. We'll leave Dan in a safe place until the excitement is over. The major and his men will take these renegades by surprise. All right, let's go. Come, Tonto, if you follow up, you come, Dan. There you are. Come on, Tonto. Shortly after Dan's rescue, Captain Parlin entered the main room of the farmhouse, where Carlos and a few of the men were waiting. Well, men, the day is the day. Carlos, get all the men together and ready to ride. Well, what about the march, man? He didn't show up, but we still hold the on-home bridge. We'll take that young man with us. Tide to his horse. Huh? And if that masked man appears, I'll threaten to kill the young man unless he... Hey, Captain! One of the men saw some cavalry riding through the field. Why, Captain? Hey, what? They're already attacking. We assemble our forces. Come on! The Captain Carlos and Buck rocked down to leave the fight. But their supplies were complete. When they saw cavalry moving in from every side. Adam! The battle reaped for some time, and many cavalrymen as well as renegades fell. Finally outnumbered and fighting against well-trained soldiers, the renegade surrendered. The battle was over. After the battle, Dan's horse, Victor, was found unharmed. When he was ready to leave with a lone ranger and Tonto, the Major spoke to the masked man. Sir, but for you, that traitor, former Captain Parlin, might have succeeded. I'm very glad we could help, Major. I'm sure the Governor will want to see you and thank you in person. We'll ride to Austin now and report to the Governor. I'm sure you'll know how to take care of those traitors. You may rest assured of that, my friend. Adios, Major. Adios, Mr. Let's go, Tonto, Dan. Come on! Come on, Victor! 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