 with a speed of light, a claw of dust, and the Hake Hio Silver, the lone ranger. With his faithful Indian companion title, 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. A lot of the past come a-thundering hoof beats of the great War Silver. The lone ranger rides again. War Silver! Let's go big fellow! I am Silver! Colonel Hazen, commandant of Fort Davis, was greatly concerned by the brazen and ruthless raids of Chief Big Eagle and his band of renegade apaches. Efforts to run down the apache braves or to arrange a powwow with Chief Big Eagle had been useless. One afternoon, the Colonel was discussing the situation with Lieutenant Vale. Lieutenant! Chief Big Eagle and his savage renegades must be stopped at any cost. They're killing and plundering of aroused protest even from Washington. I know, sir. The top commandant in Washington wanted to know why we can't put an end to those raids. Why we can't destroy Chief Big Eagle and his band. Of course, back there in Washington, they don't realize what we're up against. With only 50 troopers, we don't dare move against about 200 savages. Even though we know where they're camped. Chief Big Eagle is sly and intelligent. He seems to know every move we make at the fort. As I realize that, I can't figure it out. Doesn't seem possible anyone here would be traitor- I feel that way about a twosay. But it stands to reason someone who has access to the fort is spying for that apache chief. Well, I finally ask for reinforcements. We might try to eliminate the chief and his followers. The reply to my request was this dispatch from the high command. Came this morning. We suggest it will be more desirable to make a peace treaty with Chief Big Eagle. Since such a treaty might influence many other tribes, still unfriendly to our occupation in the far west. What do you think of that? Well, I'm certain they don't realize the situation, sir. In my opinion, those apaches should be shot down, and the sooner the better. Yes, well, our opinions don't count no matter. Suggested that dispatch is really a command. Yes, I know, sir. I've already sent two groups carrying flags of truce on peace missions to Big Eagle. As you well know, both groups were ambushed before they reached the apache village. We've lost six men trying to plant a power over Chief Big Eagle. And yet, according to that dispatch, we're supposed to... Come in. Well, yes, what is it, Sergeant? The Indian Scott is here, sir. He says he brings an important message to Chief Big Eagle. Oh, I'll bring Luno here at once, Sergeant. Yes. Colonel, we'll see you now, Luno. What do you make of it, sir? It may be the break we need, Lieutenant. Here comes Luno. It's all right. You've come from Chief Big Eagle Luno. That's right. Up to now, you haven't been able to talk to the Chief, even though you've had access to his village. Me and Apache village this morning. Chief say him one, talk to me. The one? Me go, Chief Swigwan. Him say me come to Fort. Tell White Chief, bring officers to Indian Village for Palo at sunrise day after tomorrow. Did Big Eagle say why he wanted to talk to us? Him say him one, talk a peace. He bring Delta Wampum from Chief. This is an Apache Chief's Wampum, though. That proves Luno did talk to Big Eagle. Chief Big Eagle say me come back with answer. Very well. Delta Chief, I'll bring my officers to his village for the Palo as he requests. Me tell Big Eagle. Me go Apache's village now. Ah, Colonel Hayes and Chief Big Eagle has purchased. That powwow may be a trap, sir. We'll be on our guard and take the chance, Lieutenant. This is our opportunity to carry out the order from Washington. Try to make a peace treaty with Big Eagle. That evening, Malone Ranger and his Indian companion, Tahoe, moved leisurely along the trail between the Apache's village and the fort. Do not say why we come this way, Lieutenant. We've come here, Tahoe, to offer our help into doing Chief Big Eagle and his savage renegades. Colonel Hayes and sent word to the Padre that he had lost several men, greatly concerned about the Apache raids in this territory. Then we go straight to the fort. Oh, we'll make camp first. And before I go to see the Colonel, I want to figure out some plan of action that might be of help. That's a good idea. We have to refine the campsites to ride over toward the Indian village and see how they're situated. That's the action that must be taken against Big Eagle and his braids before they go on the rampage again. Come on, Lieutenant. Darkness had fallen and the bright moon was shining when the lone ranger and Tahoe, who had located a campsite, finally set out toward the Indian village. Later, they stopped among the trees on a block which overlooked the village. They moved right to the call of the edge of the bluff. Ah, it'd be easy to see. A masked man and the Indian cautiously moved toward the edge of the bluff for a stooping then crawling so as not to be seen from below. Finally, they were looking down upon the village. The Indian was coming to camp. Right on the trail. Yes, they stopped with a big campfire. They think of where he dressed. Him scout for arm-making or something. That's possible. Look, he's come from week one. Them top together. That must be Chief Big Eagle. That's right. Now Chief's top to braids. He's thinking good news. Indian bring to Chief. I'd like to know what news he brought. Ah, Indian mount now. Get ready to leave. What do we do now? Follow that Indian. We'll see where he goes. He's going to be caught. Come on. The lone ranger and toggle left the bluff and the short-time lager reached the valley trail. The fresh tracks of the rider who had left the village were easily followed. The Indian was taking the trail at least before Davis. He'll slow our pace before we go around that turn ahead. I don't want to get too close to him. Easy, Silver, easy. As they started around the bend in the trail, Toto suddenly called a halt. Wait, Kimasari. He turned off. On the branch trail, he not looked back. That branch trail leading to a small basin just a short distance from the main trail. You're not a saint now. We'll continue to follow him. We'll have to use caution. Come on, Silver. Riding slowly, the masked man and Toto turned onto the branch trail behind the Indian they were following. Within a short time, they neared the small basin the lone ranger had mentioned and pulled rain. We'll leave the horses here in the woods while we go on foot to the rim overlooking the basin. Come on. The two men moved quietly through the trees and brush until they neared the rim. Then they crouched down and crawled to the edge. Several Indians camped there. Kimasari. They're not loading rifles from backcourt. Well, as they campfire there, it shows them to be apaches. Maybe then the eagle breathes. I'd like another reason over there. I wonder if you... You're not moving or me killing. The scout we followed. You stand up. Turn around. Do as he says, Toto. It good me catch out to us. You may be playing to steal Indian rifles. We're not outlaws. We're not here to steal rifles. We take out lost spies to apaches. Then soon torture truth from you. Now you go down path that lead into camp of apache-braves. For a moment the lone ranger stood motionless before the glaring luno in the bright moonlight. Then with a meaningful smile he gazed beyond the Indian. Then he spoke. Look behind you, you'll see why. Momentarily startled, luno quickly glanced around. It was then the masked man moved fast. I'll take that gun. You're up. Take it. This says I shall. You move pretty fast, Kim. I still wonder what happened. He fell for an old trick. Let's get to the horses. Then take happy blow on Shin. Not hard enough. We call to other Indians. We get the horses quick. Easy, easy, easy. Out! Almost an hour had passed before the lone ranger and tohu were sure the apaches had given up the chase. The masked man and the Indians stopped their horses to rest some miles from their camp. Easy, easy, easy. And it seemed like there there were ten, maybe twelve apaches in the hobby. He's sure they're Apollo now. I'm wondering why those Indians are camped at that base near the trail between the fort and the village. Maybe then scouting party. Make sure troopers not get to Apache village. That's possible. What we do now, Kim, is that it? They go to our camp. In that dawn, I'll ride to the fort to have a talk with Colonel Hazen. Not a good idea. All right, let's go. Come on, tell them. It was just after dawn when Colonel Hazen and Lieutenant Bale approached the commandant's office to find the sergeant waiting there. Good morning, sir. Luno's arrived and is waiting to see you. Says he brings important information. Very well, sergeant. Bring Luno here at once. Yes. I wonder if Chief Big Eagle has changed his mind about that peace power, Kim. I'm wondering the same thing, Lieutenant. You don't seem to know. Come in. Here's Luno, sir. Now come in, Ludo. Well, Luno, what brings you here so early? Has Chief Big Eagle called off the powwow? Him still want powwow. May not come about that. Well, what then? May come tell our outlaws who try to sell rifles to the patsies. Is Inspector Debra Gunrunner helping Big Eagle to arm himself? No. Big Eagle not buy rifles. This is the first time they've come to Patsy Village. I see. Go on. Masked, outlawed Indians come to village with packhorts. Then have rifles. Packhorts won't sell their patsies. Big Eagle want peace now. Him tell braves, take outlaws prisoner. Then jump on horses, get away. Leave packhorts. That's hard to believe, Ludo. It's true. Big Eagle say, may bring horse with rifles to White Chief here at Fort as proof. Him say, tell White Chief about outlaws. That indicates Chief Big Eagle really wants to make peace to the external. Yes. Lieutenant, go out with Ludo and check his story about bringing your packhorts with a load of rifles. Yes. If it's true, send men out to search for those two gunrunners. Very well, Colonel. Ludo return to Big Eagle's village and tell him we're convinced he does want peace. Tell him we'll meet at the powwow tomorrow as planned. 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. After Lieutenant Vale checked his story, Luno left for the Apache village. Later that morning, the lone ranger and turtle rode the trail that led to Fort Davis. I'll tell Colonel Hayesom about the Apache band in the small basin that he may take action against them. Maybe it's good. We tell Colonel I've seen the Indian Army scout in the basin with Apache. Of course. You want to question that scout? I'll keep it up. You see big dust cloud along trail. Many riders coming. I think they're troopers in the fort. It's not good. You meet them. Burn mask. Well, they're sure to question the mask. I'll tell them to take him to Colonel Hayesom and let him do any necessary explaining. They see us, but this time there's no use to... and then shoot it as they turn the woods. What'll we do? The lone ranger and turtle had turned quickly to one side and had ridden in among the trees. They came to a gully which they entered and followed back along the trail in the direction from which they had come. For some time, the two men when you were to walk distance through the woods, finally they succeeded. And once more, the mask man and Indians stopped to rest their horses after a long chase. I didn't expect those troopers to start shooting at us. I thought they'd just stop after questioning. It's pretty strange. Their reaction when they saw us had struck me as they were actually out searching for us. Isn't that right? I'll not take a chance of approaching the fort wearing my mask, tunnel. We go back to our camp and I'll disguise my features that I can go without the mask. When the mask man and Indian reached camp, the long ranger removed his mask and carefully disguised his features. Then they rubbed clay on the horses. Later, they again set out for Fort Davis. Then while Toddl waited in a grove a short distance away, the long ranger rode alone for the entrance of the fort. Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh, yes! Why have you come here? I've come to see Colonel Hazen. I have important news about the Apaches. What is it, Corbel? Sergeant, this man wants to see the Colonel. He has important news about the Apaches. Well, in that case, I'll take him to the Colonel's headquarters. Have someone take care of his horse, Corbel. All right, Sergeant. Come with me, mister. I'll take you to the Colonel. Sergeant put the long ranger to the commandant's office. A few minutes later, the visitor with his features disguised stood before the Colonel's desk. I understand you have important information about the Indians, mister. Uh, call me Jones, Colonel. Sit down, Mr. Jones. Thank you. Is something familiar about you? That voice. Uh, perhaps this will identify me, Colonel Hazen. Silver bullet. Like, you must be the long ranger. I wrote to the Padre asking for your help. That's right. I tried to get to you earlier, but I was wearing my mask and some of your men fired at telling me before we could stop and explain. Hold on. Luno, an Indian whose scouts for us reported that a mask man and Indian tried to sell rifles to the Apaches. He brought in a pack of us loaded with rifles as proof. Chief Big Eagle sent him here early this morning. Oh, now I understand. Your Indians scout Luno Leib, Colonel Hazen. Leib? Yeah. Stunner and I managed to approach the Indian village last night for their detection. We saw an Indian Army scout come to the village. We followed him led to a hidden base in where there were about 10 or 12 Apaches. They were unloading rifles from a pack of us. That's strange. We had word from Big Eagle that he's willing to meet me and my officers at his village at dawn tomorrow to talk peace. Luno is the go-between. I wondered why you haven't taken your troopers and attacked the Apaches since you know the location of their village. So we had only 50 troopers here at the Fort, sir? I see, and Big Eagle has close to 200 graves. Yes. Furthermore, we've had orders to try to make peace with Big Eagle. This is our chance. Colonel, it could be that the Apaches have a small base in between here and the Indian village. They're there for the purpose of intercepting you and your officers tomorrow. But Big Eagle requested the Apollo. Big Eagle is treacherous. I believe Luno has, too. What do you mean? I think he's planning with the Apache Chief to trap you and your staff. What the pack horse for the rifles? Why would he? Luno had to drop on Apollo and me, but we managed to get away. I think he's clever enough to know that by reporting us his outlaws and bringing those rifles here, any doubt you might have about Big Eagle's intentions would be removed. I see. I thunder I wish the higher ups would be consistent. What do you mean? I ask for reinforcements. Instead, I receive the dispatch suggesting that I make peace for the Apaches. Well... And yet only an hour ago 100 troopers arrived from Fort Stockton, north of here. Has that changed your mind about the powwow? No, not exactly. I feel we should attend the powwow on the chance that Big Eagle really wants peace. I doubt it. Luno may have heard about that dispatch and told Big Eagle that may have been the reason the chief requested a powwow, knowing it except... That's possible. But if, as you think, they are planning a trip... Do you think Luno knows about the arrival of reinforcements? No, I doubt it. We didn't expect them. Also, he left this morning to go to the Apache village south of here. Good. I suggest you and your staff attend the powwow at dawn, Colonel. I have a plan that should force all any treachery on the part of Big Eagle. I'll tell you my plan. Then we'll be ready for whatever happens tomorrow morning. After a careful discussion of the plan, the Long Ranger left the fort and joined Tatto. The two men returned to their camp in the hills. Then Tatto left alone with a note to the Indian agent at a reservation several miles away where friendly Apaches were living. Some hours later, Tatto returned with Apache regalia, and the two men spent a long time working over their disguises. During the night, they rode from camp in the direction of the Apache village, which they hoped to utter as Apache Braves esteemed. Welcome to guitar. Come on, tell them. Come up. Dawn was breaking when Colonel Hazen and his officers arrived at the Apache village. And they smothered before Chief Viggoo's wigwam. No squaws or children were in sight, and the Apaches stood in groups nearby watching intently. In a large circle around the campfire, a council group of blanketed Indians sat on the ground waiting. Chief Viggoo stood with arms folded inside a ceremonial blanket, and Luno, the army scout, stood beside him. Viggoo and Grave welcomed White Chief Van Gogh. Chief Viggoo, we come in peace. Ah, that's good. But if White Chief tell Groove, then him tell Vogers take off gun bells. Hang on, saddle. I don't like this, Colonel. We must humor and lieutenant. Remove your gun bells, gentlemen. Hang them on your saddles. There's mine. Reluctantly, the officers took off their gun belts and hung them on their saddles. Then the Colonel spoke to the Chief. All right, Chief Viggoo. We're unarmed. Ready to join the council circle. Ooh, ah! You lead forces there. Come to pow wow. Come along, gentlemen. This is risky business. We had our own, but don't worry. No, no, no. The Chief Viggoo sat down in the circle, then motioned to the officers to be the same. As soon as they were seated, Luna walked to the center of the circle. White Chief Van Gogh and officers, now prisoners of Apache, graves in council circle have guns under blankets. For a moment, the officers sat in stunned silence, sneezing at the leering places about them. Then two Apache graves seemingly standing near the circle as interest spectators suddenly went into action. One of them sprang behind the Chief. The other moved to a position facing Luna. Both held guns. They were the lone ranger and topo in disguise. I hold the gun of Viggoo's back. If anyone moves, he'll die. Viggoo! Tell your council braves to drop their guns. Tell them. Oh, Tommy, oh, Tommy! Colonel, you and your men get your gun belts. Come on, men. Do not get worried. All braves and fillets ready with guns. Look up on the rim of the cliffs, Luna. A hundred troopers are there. With rifles aimed down here at your village. We have our guns now. Good. Now, Viggoo, tell the council braves to leave the circle and move far back. Moolatumelo! Moolatumelo! Keep Viggoo. We're taking you and that traitor Luna with us to the fort. You and that, take Luna. They kill you. No, you're not going. Colonel, the rest of your men are ready at the valley entrance gates. Give them a signal to move in before the rest of the brave decide to rush us right. The braves of the village turn to make the attack of the oncoming troopers. For several minutes, the battle raged. Men subdued by the troopers in the valley and those on the rim above. The Apaches gave up. The fight ended. Troopers are nearing the village. Your plan worked, my friend. Even I couldn't take you or Tattawad your disguise as Apaches. We'll take off as the Apache regalia before some of the troopers spoke for Apache braves. Apache, not to speak that. We get silver scouts from work. I suppose it was fairly easy to come into the village under cover of darkness, but if any of them had spoken to you. Me, Lotte, Moolingo Apache. I've learned to speak the Apache language. I see. Oh, oh, oh, there. Oh, oh. Colonel. The gaps of the Apaches were waiting in the basin before they had a chance to intercept you and the others. Good work. We'll take Big Eagle and the traitor Luneau to the fort with us. The rest of the tribe will be sent under guard to the Reservation. Here comes Tattawad the Orchid. Of course, Colonel. Of course, Colonel. Oh. That's nothing. Give us any more trouble. I'm certain of that. You and Tattawad played your parts well, my friend. What's that? But if I didn't know you and respect your judgment, I'd have hesitated about following your plan. Thanks for your faith in me, Colonel. Not an hour right on now. But we'll stop by to see you again sometime. Goodbye, my friends. Have many thanks. All yours, gentlemen. Easy, sir. Easy, sir. Don't do it. Don't stop. That man was mighty clever to outwit those Apaches, Colonel. Who is he, sir? He and the Indian are the would-be outlaws our men were hunting yesterday. They're both very clever. Lieutenant. The tall man usually wears a mask. I don't understand. He's one of the bravest Americans I know, Lieutenant. And as for being clever, why even the chiefs of staff in Washington respect the wisdom and judgment of the Lone Ranger. This is a feature of the Lone Ranger Incorporated created by George W. Trendall, produced by Trendall Campbell Mule Incorporated, directed by Charles B. Livingston and edited by Fran Stryker. The part of the Lone Ranger is...