 horse for the speed of light, a cloud of dust and a hearty high old silver, the Lone Ranger. The laws roamed the country on either side of the Rio Grande. They made daring raids on both American and Mexican settlements, but the ranches were uncertain whom to blame, and in time ill-feeling rose between the two nations. This might have led to war if the courage and daring of the mast ride of the planes had not been enlisted in the cause of peace. It was he who brought the odd laws to justice. It was he more than any other man who put an end to their raids and made a better understanding between the two countries possible. Return with us now to those thrilling days when the West was young. From out of the past come the thundering hoofbeats of the Great Horse Silver. The Lone Ranger rides again. Startling news swept the border country. The Black Caballeros loose. What's that? The Lone Ranger broke them out of jail. The masked man and the Black Caballero are riding. What's that you say? The Lone Ranger's riding the border country. The Black Caballeros has skied. Did you have a problem? Get up white. You, huh? Didn't recognize you. Senor Branson. He's inside, Chavez. Go right in. Where in the world? Well, they watch out for him. He ain't feels so good today. Get the blazes. Harsho. Senor. What I'm telling you during South of the border. I thought we agreed. I have come because I have news, Senor. Well? It is said that the Lone Ranger and the Black Caballero ride the border country. Ah, news. I heard that three hours ago. But what will we do? No. What do you think we'll do? By heaven, Chavez, you're afraid. I do not like it. What if you don't? Do you think I like it? But I think... You think because I don't like it, I'm gonna give up? I'm no chicken-hearted fool, Chavez. The man with the mask. The Black Caballero. If they know what we do. How about leaving this to me and minding your own business, Chavez? With these concernous bulls. Sure. Sure it does. But look, Chavez. You can't do anything. Stay north. I'll handle things on this side. Maybe the Lone Ranger and the Black Caballero have got wind of what we're up to. But if they have, the worst thing that can happen is for them to learn that we're working together. Eh, it is so perhaps. Who knows you crossed the border? No one. I tell no one, Senor. Well, that's something. Think he can get back without being seen? See. What's the feeling on the other side? All goes well. Any fighting talk? Much talk of fighting, Senor. The gringo they call for the troops. If they had their way, it would be war pronto. They've been doing a pretty good job, eh, Chavez? Excelante. Burke and the men just got back from a raid this morning. Where do they strike? Just outside of San Jacinto this time. Five hundred head of cattle, killed two punches, made sure they were seen in those uniforms they stole. Right now, there isn't a man in that district who wouldn't swear soldiers from this side of the border responsible for the attack. Bueno. A few more raids, Chavez. United States troops ordered to investigate. Maybe trouble between the two armies. Then you go back to the capital. Tell your folks the present government can't keep the peace and get yourself elected. And then... And then, amigo, when I am in power, I show you that Pancho Chavez is not ungrateful. Concession Chavez, that's what I'm after. Give me the concessions I need, and you'll get all the cooperation he has for us. See? But at the meantime, stay in the other side of the Rio. You're safe there. My government will have to be pretty sure of its ground before the rest of foreign citizens. You'll return when we're sure the time is right. I trust you, senor. I will do as you say. What the devil do you... Burke! Hey, Burke, what's going on out there? After that, what's with him, boys? They can down that row over there, boys. You get him? Boys are after him now. Wait, which way was he going when you saw him, Burke? Toward the house or away from it? Well, coming this way. Yeah, that was it this way. Good enough. In other words, if he wanted to spy on us, he didn't succeed. If he'd been going away from here, then we'd have something to worry about. Yeah, that's right. Or else we could meet... Why, it is a stone with a paper around it. Oh, and places come... The lone ranger! That's them, boss. That white horse and a black, and I'd know him anywhere. Give me that paper. Here you are. What did he say? The blasted nerve! Burke, that red-skinned trickster. All he did was draw your men away so the masked man and the black cabbier could deliver this message. Why, girly, I thought it was funny that Injun didn't keep himself hid better than he did. But they know. They've overstepped themselves, Chavez. The fools. They're calling on me three nights from tonight. This is Monday. They'll be here Thursday night. They would not be such fools, senor. They would not dare. They'll be here if they said they would. Forgetting they've had things pretty much their own way. They've had things their own way so long they got the notion they can't be caught. Black caballero was caught. But I took the lone ranger to do it. And now they're working together. Then what we do, eh? You'll cross the border tonight, Chavez. And you and I, Burke, Thursday night we'll surround this place with a dozen men. Then let's see those fellas get here. Come on, Selma. On the upload. As I kept. For the ass, amigo. And Tonto is waiting. Tonto! Of course it'll be. Call it the upload. Hold on, hold on. Good job, Tonto. Ha, ha, ha. Them tastes, Tonto. Not cancer, no. Ha, ha, ha, ha. We shall have great sport, yeah? Our plan's going to work, black caballero. Tonto. Huh? Captain Lopez and Major Winthrop are in Santa Rosa. They'll be there for several days. Ride to Santa Rosa. Find them. And give them the word they're waiting for. Right now? At once. Here, Scout. Oh, while you're gone, you'll wish us luck, no? Ha, ha, ha. You, you take care. Do not fear for us, my friend. Ha, ha, ha. Fear only for Senior Branson and Senior Chavez. On your way, Tonto. Get him up, Scout. Hasta la vista. Get three days before we keep our promise, black caballero. We'd be wise to scout out the land. Ha, ha, ha, ha. And it is world to be wise, huh? But as you'll be as you say, Amigo, we have given our word to Senior Branson. As men of honor, we must keep it. Three days later, on the night the Lone Ranger and the black caballero had set for their appointment, Branson called to his lieutenant. All the men are stationed, Burke? Of course, not even a gopher could get by him. Good. Ha, ha, ha. So the Lone Ranger and the black caballero come in here, eh? Well, I hope they do. Anything more? And if the men are stationed, we'll go inside. Call out if you hear anything, Pete. Right. Come along. This is a dog-gondous thing, boss. Yes? I just can't say why them fellows was local enough to give warning they was coming. Well, I told you the reason. Just over confidence. You're right. Can't figure it any other way. But just the same. What's the matter, Burke? There. Ha, ha, ha, ha. Greetings, Sanyal. What the devil? Don't call out if you want to live, Branson. Cappos waiting. In my country, it's not the custom for the host to be so impolite. You were here all the time. It was easy enough, Branson. We simply waited until you and Burke left to call your men together. We were inside before your guards were stationed. Well, I'll be blessed. You're on an earth, Sanyal. If you please, do not reach for your gun. What do you two want? You're a traitor to your country, Branson. You and every man who works for you. I tell you. Quiet. We know your game. We know you've hired outlaws from the north to stir up trouble. You're crazy. You've stolen uniforms. Your men strike across the rail, masquerading as soldiers from the south. They're trying to arouse the people of Texas to action. Start a war if possible. Pave the way for the election of your crooked friend, Poncho Chavez. Ah. Talk. Just talk. The people of these two countries are friendly, Branson. They wish to remain friendly. All right. Random. I think their relations will improve if you clear out. What's that? I said clear out. Go north. Cross the rail and stay there. Who's gonna force me to? This is a warning. You can take our advice and save your hide. Refuse it and land in jail. Aren't you forgetting something? Am I? This is an interesting story you've been telling me. Real interesting. It just so happens that it doesn't concern me. You're wasting your time. Then you're staying on? You're smart. You catch on quick. Then for you, my friend, it will be the jail. Do they jail people in your country without proof, Mr. Black Cavillero? No, but... Then I won't worry. We'll guess what proof is needed. How? That's our business. You're forgetting something again. Yes? You got in here cleverly. But how will you get out? The minute you step outside, you'll find a dozen men waiting to grab you. Well, you thought of that. He's good of you, Samuel, to think of our safety. What you shall see, it is not easy to trap the lone ranger and the black Cavillero. Amigo, you always say the word, yeah? Right. What's he doing? I'll show you. Just an invitation, Bronson. What's the matter? The masked man! Get him out! Where's your friends? Your fools! Your blasted fools! You're running here like a pack of sheep and let the black Cavillero get the drop on you. Couldn't you have looked behind you? We've seen the masked man, boys. And couldn't see anything else. You dropped your guns. It will be my great pleasure to shoot, my friends. Quickly. Now I do not think your so brave guards will prevent our leaving. We ain't finished with you, fellas. Right. You aren't. We'll fix you for this, as sure as you meddle in something you can't handle. Gentleman, you'll remain where you are. You've had your warning, Bronson. Clear out within a week. I will meet again. I hope we do. My friend, we shall look forward to it. You stay here for five minutes. Grab your guns after them! I said get after them! The masked man said... The lasted cowards? How do we know they ain't waiting to drill the first fella that comes out? Uh-huh. He's going out there. I'm blameshore they're gone. You likely couldn't catch him anyhow, boss. They probably left their horses just over there in the drawer. Telling me to clear out. You ain't gonna, are you? You think I'm yeller? What do you figure they'll try next? I don't know. How can you figure them, hombres? You can't do it no more and you can figure where Leighton is going to strike. They're pysons. Now, hold on. Are you fellas afraid? Not exactly, but they ain't the same as the law. It ain't as though you could tell them what they were up to. There's two of them. Three with the engine, boss. All right, three then. Just three men. There's five of us for each one of them. And you're so scared you like to light out like a bunch of rabbits. Shut up! I'll show you how scared I am. I'm gonna show those fellas so much action they'll wish to heaven they stay clear of me. And there isn't one a year that's going to back out. Unless you'd like to find yourselves in the Calaboose back in the States. Shucks, boss. After what happened tonight, why wouldn't they feel scary? But they won't quit. You just wait and see. The curtain falls on the first act of our Lone Ranger drama. Before the next exciting scenes, please permit us to pause for just a few moments. Captain Lopez and Major Winter had each been appointed by his government to investigate the raids along the border. We see them now just after they have dismounted from their horses in front of the garrison at Santa Rosa. Major... Major Winter. Yes? I am afraid. Afraid, Captain? What of? Sunstroke. Oh, Lord Senor. For the Black Cavalier, a Lone Ranger. There's been no word from them. Perhaps because they haven't been ready to send it, I'd say. See, perhaps. For even instead, they have been captured. If they have been killed, maybe. The Ablo. And again, we must change our plans, no? It isn't impossible, of course. They are up against powerful forces. Yes. But just the same, I'll lay my bets on them. For one week, all has been in the readiness. Don't worry about it, Lopez. If you were in my boot, you'd really have something to bother you. I'm just hoping I'm not called back until it's blown over. Blow over? What you mean? That jailbreak. When the Lone Ranger convicted Hogan, the fellow in charge of that district prison. And by the way, when the Black Cavaliero escaped... What? What is wrong? There's an unfounded rumor circulating that accuses me of closing my eyes when the Black Cavaliero got away. Oh. Oh, see? See, I'm sorry. What major weaned route did you close the eye? That's a question I refuse to answer even for you. Oh. It always not well with you, my friend. It's a gamble. If the Black Cavaliero helps the Lone Ranger clear up that border mess, there's not going to be much criticism. But if they fail... Ah, then... Look. Isn't that... Tonto! Oh, Scott! Oh! Oh! Dear Mount Man, we were just speaking of your friend. What has happened? White friend. Him save. You wait where? Then he's ready. Huh? Captain, that means that so far everything is right. See? Inside with you, Tonto. You'll have time for a meal. And while you're resting, Captain Lopez will fix up the package you're to take back to the Lone Ranger. Several days passed. And then, one afternoon, Bronson stood before a group of his men who were freshly mounted on spirited horses. Well, Burke, has everything understood? It's Los Altos this time, eh? Right. They need a little stirring up over that way. By the time me and the boys get through with them, they'll be stirred to a boil. Just leave it to us, boss. We'll have them hollering so they can be heard clear over here. Not so worried about those fellows who were here last week as you were, eh? Shucks told you they'd get over there scared, didn't they? And I told you I'd show them some action. Well, they were just a week ago today. They gave me a week to clear out. This is my answer. Another raid. We'll cross the Rio with the four near the Twin Forks. Be dark when you get there. Yeah. And put on your uniform before you cross. But don't take a chance while they're daylight. You can bet we won't. You'll be seen in those uniforms only north of the border. The soldiers down this side catch you with them. You'll find yourself lined up against a wall. That's something we ain't forgettin'. Then get started. I'll look for you back about sunrise. It'll be just about it. Ready, fellas? Ready to go! All right, let's go! Bronson's men had made this trip many times. The trail where they planned to cross the Rio led through a cut in the hills just before it reached the river. As they drew near this point, one of the groups spurring his line drew alongside Burke. Hi, Burke! Huh? What is it? I'm in a certain shore, but I'd almost swear I've seen a horseman cutting this way from the east. I never seen nobody. You fellas was on the trail. I rode the ridge for a minute to have a look around. Whereabouts would he be? I said I was in a certain shore. Tell me what I'm asking you. You did see somebody. Where would you say he'd be now? Well, like I said, he seemed to be coming from the east. Likely following the regular trail. That is what I'm asking you. The regular trail. That had put him somewhere beyond that rise just over there. We wouldn't want to be seen. Hear that? The Black Caballero. He caused his horse to held the envelope. Oh, it's right up below. Anybody? He was alone. We want that, Andre. Mix, cut. Yeah. Jeff, follow me. Pete, you cut over towards that mesa. The rest of you hide tail for that arroyo. Don't let him get through you no matter what he does. Come on, get up! Get up now! Get down off that saddle. No, I have but for a moment. Just ain't got no time to spare, huh? I said, Jeff... I'm sorry, amigo. That is my effort. You headed. By a few, so sad. I don't feel you so full of ledge you won't hold liquor. In that case... You talk, huh? You're mistaken, amigo. I was about to say that I'm more sorry, but still I cannot talk. We ought to make him tell where his mass parts hanging out, Burke. Where is he? Can't answer that either. You ain't... Wait! Well... He's been holding his arm again the side of his shirt. I'm betting he's hiding something there. He don't want us to see. Come on! Get up! Hiding something, huh? Hand it over. Well, please! Grab his arms! I got him! No, you! I said, shut up! I'll see what you got there. Well, an envelope, huh? Kind of a big one, too. I beg of you, amigo. Do not read that, but it's not for you. Don't see no address on it. Reckon it's for almost anybody. Well, we'll have a look. Stuff full of holes in mine. This is something worth finding. Oh, we'll be sorry for this, my friend. Next to me like you're the one that's sorry right now. Hey, ain't that some writing with it? Yeah, hadn't noticed. Maybe it'll tell just who was hoping to get this cash, but ain't. Read it out loud, Burke. Yeah. What is it? What does it say? Jeff! What's the matter? Listen to me and don't ask questions. Get on your horse. Get on your horse! Sure, Burke, sure. You're riding the way we were going to cross the river. But make blame, sure nobody don't see. Uh-huh. Find out if there's soldiers hiding out there. There is, you make tracks back here. Soldiers? You mean they laid a trap for us? A trap! That ain't the half of it. All right, Jeff, get going. Get up there! Get on there! Get up! Mr. Blake Cavallero, your slick scheme didn't work. Sell us out, huh? Well, this is one time we ain't getting caught. In less than half an hour, Jeff returned. He drew his mount to a hall where his companions waited, and... There's soldiers there. I've seen them. They're hiding the trappers. Only they won't. We're crossing the Rio boys, but we're taking the hilltop trail. Get up! Get up there! It was several hours later, but the lone ranger in Tonto suddenly climbed the steps of the ranch house where Bronson made his headquarters. Then, suddenly... Don't reach for that gun. I wish I'd have got you. I saw you coming here. You're at the end of your trail, Bronson. You're crazy. In just a minute or two, we'll have all the evidence against you we need. That's a blasted lie. And your own men will furnish that evidence. Squealing me? No, I know your locos. Yes? They no blame well out, particularly no matter what happens. Why should they talk? You'll see. And who's going to make them talk? Captain Lopez. Lopez? They caught your men as they tried to cross the Rio. I don't believe it. Look out the window. Soldiers! For the men you sent to raid in the states. But if they caught them at the border, that's no proof. They didn't catch them raiding. Here they come. Take your hands off me. Mind them action always. You're a gentleman now, Julia. You're a blasted dirty double-crosser. No! Fuck! No! What do you mean? That's not it, friend. I'll not hit him again. I ought to kill him. There would be no fighting with the priest. Have any trouble with them, Captain? But no, Senora, with the mask. They fall into the trap most easy. They see the few soldiers I leave between the forks and take the trail to where I await them with the rest of my troops. Now they're my prisoners. But look here. You look here. Sell us out, will you? Well, you don't sell us out, mister. Without we take you right along. What are you talking about? This is what I'm talking about. Look here. The case of government was paying you. Nobody was paying me anything. Don't try to lie out of it. Show them the rest of it, Burke. Maybe he doesn't figure we know the whole dirty scheme. Yeah. And here's the letter that was along with the case. Read that. This is addressed to me. Sure it is. That's the whole point. But it's not true. There ain't a thing in here that shows. We figured you'd say that. You wasn't only selling us out. You were selling out Chauvetes. He trusted you too. Wait, listen. We've heard enough from you. You have let yourself be tricked. Yeah? I suppose it doesn't say right here what I think it says. I suppose this part that says it was glad to hear you was willing to come to terms ain't so. I suppose it doesn't say there ain't close on the case you ask for. If it doesn't say you'll get concessions from the fellows running the present government in exchange for ditching Chauvetes and turning us in. Well, you won't let go. The rest of you gentlemen, you're all agreed on the charges against Senor Bronson and Senor Burke have stated them. Bronson was behind the whole thing. Bronson, you blasted sneak and sidewinder. All you was after was concessions and you didn't give a hang how you got them. Sell out the fellows that worked for you. Sell out your own partner. They've done a lot of things in my time. It wasn't to be boasted about, but never nothing as low as that. That'll be enough. Captain Lopez, are you satisfied with the evidence you have here? Wait, these men will testify. There's no question, but what Senor Bronson will be convicted. Good. Come on, toddler. You black caballero. Yeah, may go. Well, Senor... Our work is not yet finished, Captain Lopez. We'll see you again. You tricked me. I don't know how you did it, but I know the whole thing was a trick. Senor Bronson, he's most unhappy. He'd be even less happy if he knew that Captain Lopez put all that information on the official stationery, just for the purpose of making it look as though Bronson had sold out his men. See, in no other word do we ride. Yep. There's still another to capture. Punks, oh, solvers. Ready, toddler? Get it up, scoundrel! They copyrighted feature of the Lone Ranger Incorporated.