 Firey horse with a speed of light, a cloud of dust and a hardy high old silver, the long ranger. With his faithful Indian companion cuddle, 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 hoop beat to the great horse Silver, the long ranger rides again. Come Silver, let's go be close. Come Silver, come! The covered wagons had been on the trail for many weary weeks, dreading a cross-trackless country from the east toward territories that had just been opened in the west. Ace of Quimby led the way, riding in the first wagon. His wife fell on the feet beside him. Quimby's face was set in hard lines of determination. Get up here! Get up! His manner was defiant, as if he dared his wife to challenge the plans that he had just announced. Well, speak up, Kate. You've got something to say, sir. Well, Ace, sir, if you want my opinion, I don't think you're being fair to the others. Oh, you don't, eh? None of them know your plans, do they? No, Chet. Oh, I thought now. You think they'd come along with me if they'd have known what I had in mind? I know the wind has come, and I'd better fool and tell them. There'll be a big complaint when the truth is known. Anyone that don't like what I do can leave with wagon and supplies and go it alone on foot. Here comes plate Morton's boy. Well, I gotta... Hey, Mr. Quimby! Oh, hold it. Easy, boy. Mr. Quimby? Well, what do you want? My father thinks we're off the trail. You'll tell your father I know where I'm going. My father says we should be south of the Mace instead of north. Tell him I've been here before. I know where we're going. Now go on. Tell him. Yes, sir. Get up there. Everyone will know we're going wrong. Last time where we thought we were told to be sure and go south of the Mace, we were told there were bad Indians north of it. And now everyone can see the Mace on their left side. They know we're in Indian country. Well, they know to blame much. Oh, here comes Jake Porter right now. They expect he wants to tell me the same thing. In relation, read up. Oh, boy, hold it. Oh, what do you want, Jake? Read up on this. I've got to talk to you. Oh, there, boy. Don't do it. He's a great little boy. Oh, boy, hold it. Oh, boy! Well, what do you want, Jake? Speak up fast. We've got to shove on. Here comes some of the others. Better tell them the truth, eh, sir? They'll have to know it sooner or later. How's he here, Quimby? We're not going right. No? Hey, there, Quimby. We should be on the other side of that Mace. Yeah, what about it? It looks like every man in the train is coming up here to tell you. Hey, Quimby. We're north of the Mace. We should be on the other side of that. Oh, hold on. There's bad Indians in this valley. That's right. You should be south of here. Now listen to me. All of you, quiet down. I know where we are. I know as well as any one of you. Remember, I've been out here before. I know this valley. Then why'd you bring us here with this rich king danger? That danger is overrated. That Mace is a landmine. I brought you to this valley because this is where I intend to set up camp. What? What's why? How long came to stay here? Well, I don't know for how long. Depends on a lot of things. There's water just ahead and that's where we stop. Maybe there's a risk that we should have something to say about this. Anyone that don't want to stay is free to go on. I've got a wife to consider. Just remember this. Anyone that wants to go on can do so. But he'll go without horses, without a wagon, and without food. Now keep it. You heard what I said. Every last one of you borrowed money from me so as you could come on this trip. I own every wagon and horse and the outfit. Well, Queen Bee, that's not so. It's true that each of us owes you money for his outfit. While you read the contract, we draw it up. You'll see that I can call the loan whenever I want. You don't have the cash. I can take the outfit. Well, trust it, Doug. Now listen to me for a minute. There's gold in this air valley, and I aim to get it. Oh, correct it. You got us all interested in this trip. I promise that we could settle down on Homestead Rock. And so you can. After you've paid off your debt to me. By digging for gold. Right. You had this trick in mind from the start. Well, what if I did? You promised that we could... I will talk to you from Homestead Rock when your debts are paid off. There, boys. Looks like we got took in a plenty. Kidding, can you really take away our equipment? I guess you can. Then we can go on with nothing and starve. Well, we can stay here and probably get killed by Redskins. If I'm not scared of the Indians, there's no call for you to be. I tell you, there ain't dangerous at all. That's just a story that's been cooked up to scare people away from this valley. There's gold here, and I want it. Now talk it over and make your choice. Is she? Well, Jay, if we got to stay here, you might at least pass out the guns and rifles you got in your wagon so you can all turn on me. But if the Redskins attack, we've got no way to fight them. If they attack, tell me a way to fight them. Now make up your minds what you aim to do. Acer Quimby held all the cards and played them well. He won his point, and a camp was set up in the valley. It was seen by an Indian on the very next day that the Indian was taunt-o with a faithful friend of the Lone Ranger. He reported his discovery to the Masked Man. But there is enough gold in the valley to warrant that risk, taunt-o. You may know that. I wonder if those people were warned about Bakuna and the rest of the savage Indians. Ah, them warned. They camped there in spite of the warning. I wonder how we can persuade them to move on. That's not easy. Yes, I know it isn't. The men are bitten by the gold bug. They're hard to reason with. You hear that? Yes. That Indian. One of the Bakunas. Over here, taunt-o brings cows. Come on, children. This way, taunt-o. That looks like behind the rocks. It's a lot easier now. Be safe here. There they are, taunt-o. A dozen of them. Ah, those bad Indians. They'll pass without seeing us. That's good. Look how they're heading. Head to south. They're not riding hard. They're on the warpath. Those east news must be warned. We go? Yes. If we circle to the north, we can ride hard and reach the camp before those Indians. Come on, taunt-o. Steady, big fella. Get on. Come on, children. Move it. Acer Quimby directed the work of the men in the valley. He has the men working in groups of two or three, taking a war from various places in the hillside. Jake Porter wore an angry frown as he shoveled out the dirt and rock that Tom's thick loosened. Maybe we'll try to reach you with a mule. You didn't get nowhere talking to Acer, Jake. Nowhere talking. Yes. Show me his hard work. Yeah. How long do you think we'll be here? Well, if Quimby's expects to stay here and we find real payday for him, it might be months. Months? Yep. I don't see how he can get away with it. Especially when he figures to keep whatever gold we find. He's getting away with it. But Jake, is it legal? Legal. The difference is there to make. Quimby has all the weapons in his wagon and he guards him like a hawk. I suppose we wouldn't have a chance of getting away with the horses and wagons, would we? No use trying that, Tommy. Even if we did get away, Quimby would catch up with us. Sooner or later, he'd have a law on us and take everything we had. The ordinary polar cat. The only thing we can do is stay here and hope we find enough gold to set us up. Hey, Jake. Yeah? I thought I heard hoops. Well, which way? There. It seemed to come more beyond us. Yeah. There they are. You see them? They're coming this way. They're coming for us. Where's the guns? Come on, Jake. We got to make Ace a hand-over rifle for the guys. Hey, look. Coming down the hill. A mask, man. There's a lot of guns. We're caught. Let's ride them. Hey, don't do something. Quimby. They got the rifles, you guys. We got to defend ourselves. Hurry it up, Quimby. We got to have weapons. Engines from both sides. Bend that mask, man. Come on, Quimby. Hurry it up, Quimby. Wait a minute. Those ones from the far end of the valley have rained out. Why use your pass out for weapons? Hey, you mind your own affairs. Put that mask, man, in the riskier. They ain't cutting over towards us. They're heading for the six that's over yonder. They've opened fire. The lone ranger and model dashed past the camp with guns blazing and shard and straight toward the Indian Gulf. The Indians, surprised at finding settlers in the valley, were further surprised by the sudden attack in the burst of gunfire. They quickly turned and fled. Rain up, fellow. Hold on. Hold on. Ready? They're gone. Now we're going. Talk to those settlers. Come on, huh? They teach the Redskins how to get rubbish. Get out the guns, eh, sir. You've got to give us weapons. You don't need them. I'm covering that mask, man. Oh, you stubborn fool. I know what I'm doing. You saw those Redskins turn tailed, didn't you? That's no nerve at all. Oh, hold on. Hold on. Thanks for taking the critters, mister. Even if you are a masked outlaw, I'm grateful. That is all right. And, uh, you're short by holding a gun on me. I'm taking no chances. You needn't think you're going to rob us. Now, clear on. You must be Aza Quimby. Well, what of it? Haven't you been warned about the Indians in this valley region? I know all about them. They're not near as savage as people say. No. Not if they're left alone. But they resent people who camp on their hunting grounds. Yeah. A pack of lies to keep people away from the gold this year. There's not enough gold to make the risk worthwhile. Oh, no. They think he's right, Quimby. We'll find out for ourselves. The Indians will return. They do? I'll fire a few shots at them like you did. They don't have any stomach for a fight. The Indians you saw were merely scouts. After they reported to their leader, you'll see another kind of attack. One that won't be turned back so easily. All right. Thanks for the advice. Now, Shabon. Are you the only armed man in this valley? This he is. Thank you, Shabon. That man seems to know what he's talking about. Listen, mister. We've got plenty of weapons that'll be brought into play if they're needed. Oh, I see. Do the rest of you men want to leave here? Yes, ma'am. They're working for me, and they've got to do as I say. He won't let none of us go to his fine gold for it. You mind your own business, you young pipsqueak. Mister, you, mister. You shabon right away. Very well, Quimby. Are you a man? Get back to work. Just one thing, Quimby. If Bacuna and his Indians attack, you'll be responsible for anything that happens to these men and women. I know my responsibility. I don't have to be tore by a mask man. And if Bacuna knows that you're the only one who wants to stay, he might deal with you personally. Huh. Very big block. Come on, fella. Get up. Come on, fella. Have you seen enough to confirm the story you brought me? Ah. The others are at Quimby's emergency. He won't even let them have guns. If Bacuna makes an attack, they'll be wiped out before they can get weapons to defend themselves. Not all. We need help. I have a plan. Very to camp where we can talk. Come on, fella. Get up. The curtain falls on the first act of our Lone Ranger story. Before the next exciting scene, please permit it to pause for just a few moments. Now to continue our story. After leaving the valet where Asa Quimby underestimated the peril of the savage Indians with Pete Bacuna, the Lone Ranger and Tonto hurried to their camp. Oh, sir. Hold on. Oh. Very big block. You've got plans? Yes, Tonto. Now, those cells will report to Bacuna. He'll declare war on the people in the valet. And letting us spend at least a day and a night getting ready for the war. Is that right? That may give us a time we'll need to get your friend Chief Thundercloud to help us. Him not far from here. That's why I thought of him. And Thundercloud will not have to make war. I'll listen to me. As the day advanced, the men in the valet discussed the appearance and the warning of the masked man. The more they talked about this situation, the more they resented Asa Quimby's attitude. Towards sunset, the leader and his wife receded on the ground in the shade of a wagon. Oh, Asa. I could only make you realize how wrong you are. The only thing you could do is help me guard the rifles. So the men don't get him. They do. There'll be gun play and a few people will get hurt. Remember that. Oh, I hate my part, Indy. Hate myself for helping you. What's this coming? Looks like another committee to talk to me. Jake Porter in the lead. Have to have a showdown with him. Well, what do you want? Why'd you quit work? Grimby, we want to speak to you. You've spoken before, and I know what you aim to say. There'll be no more argument about this job. We don't only aim to argue. We're just going to tell you what we decided. That's all. And you can do as you please about it. Tell it, Jake. Indy, you own the wagons and the horses, guns and rifles and all the supplies. They're a bad idea. Now continue on them till you critters pay me what they cost. We might try to take the steps and run out on you. Try it. Maybe I won't be able to shoot all of you, but I'll get a few. Always. Don't talk. Well, don't worry. We don't plan to do anything like that. We'll stay here. We'll stay till you're good and ready to leave the valley and go on to the land we can homestead you. Like you talked about back east. You'll bet you'll stay. You'll stay although I'm alone and stuck. We'll stay, but we won't work. What's that? You'll hurt him. We won't do another lick of diggin' gold. You owe me money. And I'm giving you a chance to pay it by diggin' gold. With your looks, we'll be a very long time. We'll find the motherlode, the painter. That's with any digging that we do. All right. All right then. You just sit on your haunches and do nothing. You bet we will. When you're hungry for food, you can go to work and earn it. Remember, I've got all the food. Maybe you can hunt games, but you'll have to do it with sticks and stones or make some Indian arrows. You mean you starboard? I mean I'm boss. And I'll have my way. Hey, what's that? That's it. Hey, sir, look. Hey, here. Speak up on it. Let me get my gun. You'll not move. Dad, into the wagon. Why? Stand still. Come on. Come on. We're covered. You drop guns. Drop them quick. Yeah. Hey, that's the red skin that was here with a mask man. Other Indian help, Donald. You'll not make trouble. Here's what comes of keeping guns away from it. Yeah, the Tukatos. Please go on. Tukatos. Indium not hurt you, father. Only want them later. Let that look out. Please just look up your head. Please go. Let me go. Let me go. I tell you. Help me. Call me back. What do we do? You stand still. Not to move. Not to get hurt. There is my husband, Joe. You were late, man. Tukatos. Don't let him take me. Don't let him catch me. Many of us make a move will be shot. We can't do nothing crammy. You know that. Please go. Go ahead. You'll not get hurt. Yeah, me got filler. That's good. Take him. Hey, you put Mr. Quimby on that horse. Hey, we need you to help me. The rifle's in the wagon. Get him. Take him on fire. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. mask. Remember? Oh, you're in with the Indians. Your pal helped capture me. What's happened to me? I'm not sure. I'll keep your voice down lower. Get me out of here. Save me. I'll pay. You made the Indians angry. But I didn't mean no harm. You occupied their land. They've got no claim to it. They're hunting wrongs. Just don't call for them to kill me. You can't let them kill me. You were free. Would you clear out of this valley? Just let me lose. I don't do anything. I'll do anything you say. I wonder if you'd keep your word. Sure I will. Honestly. You're pretty sharp, Quimby. I'll do anything you say. Keep me out of here now. I wonder how your companions would feel if I would let you go back to them. Oh, they'd want me to die. You tricked them, Asa. It makes it hard to help you. Well, what do you mean? Just cut me loose. You're surrounded by Indians. You couldn't get out of the village. No, that wouldn't help you. Just one way you can be rescued. I'll have to bring your companions to save you. Oh, they won't do it. Can you blame them? They came west to settle homes. They came here because of promises you made. I'll keep the promises. I meant to all along. But I wanted to go home. Quimby, how about a paper with me? Paper. Yes. Before I came, I talked to your friends. They won't trust you. They talked to them. I drew up an agreement for you to sign. You promised to leave the valley at once. You promised to give every man who borrowed money from you one year to pay back what he owes without interest. Well, tell me. No, wait. That's not why I started this agreement. You've started it. I hope of making them man your slaves until they found a gold mine for you. Now things will be different. Oh, my plan. There's the agreement, Quimby. I'll let them match so you can see it. You sign it. I think your friends might be willing to try to help you. I'll sign. In the morning, Asa Quimby was hollow-eyed from lack of sleep. The night had been spent in terror. Fearing that the Indians might begin their punishment at any moment, Asa counted the minutes to morning. Then, at daybreak, he began listening for his companions to come. Presently, he heard someone approaching. His hopes rose, but they were instantly dashed when he saw Chief Thundercloud enter the wigwam. You! It means Indian plenty angry at pale face. No, no, listen. You drive games from valley. You spoil Indian hunting grounds. You just let me talk. I swear to leave here. I won't make no trouble for you. You speak with crooked tongue. Oh, no, I mean it. Make promise, not keep promise. Not good. What are you going to do to me? You die. No, no, please. I don't want to die. Indian not want to starve. You drive game away. Indian starve. You die. You not drive game away. Indian not starve. Who let me? What's that? Brave come. Take it to the state. No, no, please. Don't let me. Let me go. Let me go. Please. Please let me go. I'll leave here. I'll take you along with me, huh? My friend. Oh, my God. You just can't do it. You just can't do it. You just can't do it. You just can't do it. You just can't do it. Help. Help. Help. Me kill now. Me kill. All of you. Get away from that man. Cut these cards. Let me out of here. Help me. You'll be out in a few seconds. Turn this way so I can cut the roll hide. There you are. Take with me. Oh, take you cane. You all right? Yeah. Oh, you can stand. structural risk is back. What about these? I'll take care of these Indians, Jake. Yeah, but Ricky, we're on your way, Kimby. And remember your promise. Oh, Jake, you saved my life. You came and saved me, despite of all I've done. You've left me late. I say, Peter, the men sure both can't in record time. They seem right gay about it, too. Of course they do. They are right gay. And so are you. Kate, I'm so glad to be alive. I don't mind leaving this valley in the gold. It might be here. It might be here. Here's your. Everyone sit still there. Good, Jake. Fine and dandy. Hey, you still got the right moves. They took from your wagon the rest of the way. You want them collected? What? You mean this hand still, boss? Yep. I was going to give you another chance. Oh, dog gone. You hear that, Kate? Kate, tell the boys to keep the weapons. Tell them to keep everything. I don't want nothing but the chance to live. And the repayment of the loans in a year or so. All right, easy. And say, that reminds me, I've been wondering. What? You could, as it came to rescue me. You fired a lot of shots at those engines. How is it that no one got hurt? You really want to know? Yes, I do. If you could, as can't you, better than that. There's no point in having rifle. Well, easy. Those engines that captured you were friendly engines. Friendly? They didn't handle me like they were friendly. Carry me away, tie me up, hand and foot. Well, easy. Just figure what would have happened if the bad engines had got you. You see, that masked man fixed it up a few Sunday clouds to help teach you a lesson. No, dog gone. I never knew how good it was to be alive, even without gold, till I was sitting in that wig warm waiting for torches. The coolest tribe is war-dancing right now, easy, getting rid of your techies valley in a few hours. Let him come, dad, Radham. We won't be here. Move over, Kate. Let me under that. Get your wagons, boys. We're starting off a homestead land. Hey, Jake. Look up on that hill. There's that masked man watching us. Yep. Who incarnation is he, Jake? Well, I'll tell you, Jake. He's called the Lone Regis. Well, I sure hope he comes to visit us when we're settled in our new home. Get out of there! Get away! What you have just heard is a copyrighted feature of the Lone Ranger Incorporated.