 a fiery horse with a speed of light, a cloud of dust, and a hardy high old silver, the Lone Ranger. With his faithful Indian companion, Tonto, the masked rider of the planes led the fight for law and order in the early western United States. The stories of his strength and courage, his daring and resourcefulness have come down to us through the generations, and 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. Leadville was on the western rim of the Tomahawk Basin. The main street was lined with cafes, and on Saturday night all the cowboys from the surrounding country came into town to celebrate. The townspeople were used to fights and gunplay, but on the night the Tomahawk trail crew returned from Clarksville, the violence reached a new high. A burly cowhand called Wolf was the leader of the crew, and when the bartender of the last chance refused him a drink. Boy, you mangy sort of coyote. Nobody's going to tell me that and get away with it. Come on boys, let's take the place apart. In less than ten minutes the last chance was a wreck, and Wolf and his men moved on to the next cafe, but the sheriff and a group of hastily appointed deputies met them at the door. Where do you think you're going? We're going inside. You're going to mount your horses and hightails out of town, Pronto. Hey, listen to him. Wearing that tin badge makes him think he's tough. The first one that moves stops left. He wants to play. I mean it. Get out of town or you'll end up dead or in jail. How about it, boys? Get him. What are we waiting for? Slap leather, Sheriff. Move it through here. It's the boss, Ben Steele. Quiet down, boys. What's going on here, Sheriff? Your men have just wrecked the last chance, Steele. Now they want to start on this place. Is that right, Wolf? We're just having a little fun, boys. This is my idea of fun. You're fired, the whole lot of you. What's that? You're fired. You can pick up your pen and your war bags at the ranch. Head back for Santa to where you belong. You can't get rid of us that easy. Your foreman promised us we'd be kept on. That's what I intended to do. I've got my regular crew and I can get along without you. You're not the kind of man I would at the Tomahawk. I'm warning you, Steele. You better change your mind. Got a chance. So you want us to go back to San Antonio? I don't care where you go as long as you leave the basin. Sure, we'll leave the basin. Shut up! First we go to the ranch and get our money. After that, you follow me. Nobody ever got away with Double Cross and Wolf Garnet and Steele won't be the first. Remember that! The lone ranger and tanto were camped on the wooded hills to the west of Leadville. Torn morning, the masked man stirred in his sleep. Then when Silver winnied, he sat bold upright. What is it, boy? Are you awake, tanto? Do you hear anything? You put here to ground. Oofbeats, that right. Many men ride in hills. I wonder if it could be a posse. Tonto not known. There haven't been any rustlers or Indians around the basin. You'd better follow them and find out. I'm good, I.D. Here, Silver, here's count. The great white stallion and the paint fought it to their masters. Quickly the lone ranger and tanto saddled them. Before they were mounted, the thunder of hoofs had died away in the distance. It was a dark night and the faithful Indian had some trouble in picking up the trail. It was hard to lose, though, and they followed into the hills. At last, the lone ranger raised his arm and a signal to rain up. The sound of many voices reached their ears. Dismalding, they led their horses through the trees to the top of her eyes. Below them, they could see nearly a hundred men. Some of them were gathering firewood. Others were setting up a rope corral to their horses. At last, a campfire flamed up through the night and as the lone ranger and tanto watched, Their fire is getting brighter. I can see their faces now. Yes, and all the other men from the tomahawk I wonder why they're camped out here. Them, gunmen and them plenty bad. We were right at the carry ranch, Kimosabi. Jim may be able to help us out. Ah, Pawn Silver. Get him up, Skull. The lone ranger and tanto held their great horses in check until they had put a safe distance between themselves and the camp. Then Silver and Skull were given free rain down from the hills over the rim of the basin across the level range land. As they thundered to a stop in front of the carry ranch, Jim carry himself open the door and walked down the steps to meet them. They saw the story of the men in the hills and Jim told them of the fight between steel and his men in town. The wolf threatened to get even, Jim. That's the way I hear it. Serve steel right for hiring a flock of gunmen. They turned to rustling or attacked the tomahawk ranch. You and all the other small ranches will have to help round them up. Help bend steel? Yes, you've got to. When he's trying to drive us out of the basin? For your own protection, Jim. Wolf and his gang may start with the tomahawk, but they won't stop there. Your ranch is closer to the hills, there's a lot of garbage and janks and the others to help steel. You know what he's done. He stayed inside the log, but he's just as much a crook as Wolf. That dog eat dog, I say. It won't stop there. Masked man, this is one time I can't string along with you. You'll regret it. That can't be helped. I was hoping that you'd at least go to steel and tell him where Wolf is. Warning that he's in danger. I won't set foot on his land. There's up to Tano and me. If it was anybody else, it'd be different. We'll see you later. It gets light now. Yes. There's no one up yet, though. He'll not like you, Kimosabi. Better have gun ready. He won't try anything when his men aren't around. Open up. This is a friendly call, steel. Friendly? You'd like nothing better to see me at jail. That's true. And what do you mean? I don't like the way you've been fighting the small ranchers. There's something in your past you'll never be able to live down. You were one of the leaders of the Black Arrow. That isn't so. It can't be proved, and for that reason, I'll never make the accusation except to you. But in spite of all that, I'm willing to call it truce. Is it so? Right now, you're staying within the law. There are men around here who won't. Who? Wolf and the others you fired last night. They've cleared out. They didn't go back to San Antonio. We can show you where they're camped in the hills. And you're a business man. What's that? I can take care of my cattle, my rage. And I don't need any help from you. Well, that's the way you feel about it. That's the way I feel. You and me are enemies, see, and you'll never get anything on me. But if you keep on trying, you won't live long. We understand each other, Steel. Adios. And keep away from my ranch. The next time you sit in front of me, I'll let you be shot as a trespasser. Is that it, big boy? Come on, Silver. Get him up to the count. What's the matter, Kimosabe? Kim made count of plenty of men. We found out something easy, boy, easy. More than that. There wasn't any surprise to him that Wolf and his gang were camped in the hills. That's right. Steel may have arranged everything. Fighting town and firing the men, all of it. Why him do that? We'll have to wait and see, Tonneau. Come on, boy. Get him up to the count. Yes, Tonneau. It's dark. They can't be seen back there in the trees. They're cattle, too. Driving about 20 head in front of them. Yes, Wolf. I recognize his horse right away. Those are Tomahawk cows. Huh? Well, that's the beginning. Well, can we follow him? No. Steel doesn't want our help. He's sure to want the sheriffs. You'll have to be in Letville tomorrow morning, Tonneau. Things are going to happen. As Benjamin Steel reigned up in front of the sheriff's office the following morning, he dragged a hide from his saddlebag and carried it into the office with him. Morning, Sheriff. Howdy, Steel. What's that you got? Throw it on the floor and see if you get a good look. A hide? What are my cars? I can see the brand. There's more to see. Scratch the message and hide with a knife. Look close. What's this? I'll read it for you. It says 300 tonight. Back tomorrow for a thousand. What's it mean? Rustleys. I killed one cow, skinned it, then drove off 300 more. They'll be back tonight for a thousand. Wolf. Wolf and all the rest of those guns shooting ombrings are fired. They're out to get even. A nerve. I'm saying they'll be back again tonight. I'll round up a posse and go after them right away. Old word, Sheriff. There's no telling where they camped out. We can't let them get away with this. You will save your posse for tonight. They've got a lot of men working for me. But they've got a lot of land. I can use every man you can find. Yeah, that's the idea. We'll lay low and wait for them. Get out to the ranch as soon as it's dark. Kino, Steel. You can expect us. Justice Jim Carrey rose from his desk that night and started for bed. He noticed his daughter, Abby, looking out the window. What are you looking for, Abby? Nothing. That must be his middle name. I don't care. I'm worried. I don't like Ted riding the range at night when there's rustlers on the loose. Maybe he's got back from the bar room already. That's impossible. They could have gone straight to the bunkhouse. Was that saying good night to me? I'm not saying it's likely, but he could have. I almost wish he had. He'd be home safe anyway. The boy had a lot to talk over with Aldrich. He might even stay the night. But then he should have told me before he... What's the matter? A guy over to the west. It's a funny light. Moon couldn't be riding so late, could it? It's already set. The bar room's over there. The hills are beyond. Don't let your imagination get the better of you. Pa, here's Ted riding up now. He looks to be in an awful hurry. We didn't know those rustlers were going to have to steal the cattle tonight. I think that... It is them. You can see it in his face. Wolf and his gang? Where are they? The bar room. I'm going back there. You've got to get the sheriff as fast as you can. The lone reindeer yard again. Oh, he's already there. He and Toronto got their little head of the gang and they helped us fight them off. Now he's helping Aldrich fight the fire. That's what we saw, Pa. Fire. Keep backing that wall, Ted. We'll be coming down in a minute. Yeah, you saved the house anyway. Yes, man! Here comes Jim with the sheriff and his posse. Nothing more to do here. We can start after Wolf. Yes, sir. Which way do they go? Follow the trail. He'll be back here any minute to lead us. Kerry said you knew where the camp was. They may have changed it. Here comes the engine now. Hold, Scott. Open the hole. Which way, Kimosabe? Straight into the hills? No. Then start that way and make big circles the south. Then ride for Kerry Ranch. My place? No, he's not following him all the way. But he thinks so. Kerry, what about your daughter? She's there all alone. Come on, we've got to get out of there. Look out. Look out for that wall. Let's go, Silver. Get him up. Get him up. Get him up, Silver! Paul's on the first act of our Lone Ranger story. Before the next exciting scenes, please permit us to pause for just a few moments. Lone Ranger, Tonto and the Sheriff's men raced across the plain. Their first sight of the Kerry Ranch came from a pin point of light. Kerry identified it as a lamp set in the living room window, and hope sprang up at the outlaws that left the ranch house alone. But when they rained up in front of the door... I hope there's some many horse around here. Yes, Tonto. Heby, are you all right? Heby? Why don't you answer? There's your answer. It looks like a cyclone's hit the place. Heby, where are you? Look, here's a note on the desk. Oh, so what are you crying over? What has he got there, Master? Well, let him read it. You've taken your daughter a prisoner. No. Don't try to follow us or she'll die. We want $10,000. Get it together, Pronto. We'll send you word in a few days where to take it. Let me see that. A ransom note. Steel's behind this. What makes you say that? He wants this ranch. How can Kerry raise $10,000 without selling it? I can't. But Steel and Wolf Garrett, you're making them out to be partners and that just don't make sense. Yes, it does. He had me get a posse together to catch Wolf. He made sure that nearly all the men in the district were riding his range tonight. The outlaws attacked the bar M. That drew Kerry and his men away from here, and Wolf circled back to take the girl a prisoner. That's just the way it worked. But you can't prove any of that. Not unless we catch Wolf. I won't let you try to. You're afraid for your daughter? Sure I am. You can't blame me. I'm going to follow the instructions in this note to the letter. I'll raise the $10,000, even if I have to sell out the steel. And when I get word from Wolf, I'm going to pay off just like he says. Now, listen. None of you are going to interfere with that. You can't go after Wolf until I get Abby back. Do you understand? Jim. We won't do any good to argue. I'm not arguing. I understand how you feel, but where's Ted? Ted? Well, he's gone. He must be outside. I wonder about that. Hello? Uh-huh. Ted, come out here. That's right. Where did he go, Kimusabi? Him get on horse right off that way. For the hills. He's a young fool. He heard what the note said, but right as he got here. Don't blame him too much. You can't expect him to think twice at a time like this. What the note said? I know it did. He thought if only one man went after them, they'd never find out. And there might be a chance of rescuing Abby. The same thought came to me. He's no match for those crooks. You're right. But, tunnel, I know where the camp is. We've got to let us go and get him and bring him back before they take him a prisoner, too. Go to it. Get him quick so he can't mess things up. Come on, tunnel. Ah. The lone ranger and tunnel followed the trail left by the outlaws and Ted until they reached the rocky ground at the beginning of the foothills. Stay, boys. Get over the hole. And the trail's gone. Ah, plenty dark and plenty hard to follow. I know you could do it if you had more time, but... Kimusabi. How Ted followed trail? That's true. He couldn't have. When it came to the end here, he must have ridden on desperate, hoping to find them someplace. Ah, plenty dangerous. There's only one thing for us to do. Head straight for their camp. That's right. Come on, son. Get him up scout. The lone ranger and tunnel reached the spot where they had seen the outlaws before. Easy, boy. Easy. Oh, he's gone home, tunnel. Gone, tunnel. Ah. Now, the proof is steel and wool for working together. He warned him. We knew where the camp was. Ground, plenty soft around here. Ah, plenty man. It's easy to follow where them go. Even at night? Ah. It's up to you, then, Kimusabi. That's our only hope. The trail led farther and farther into the tangled hills. At last, just as dawn was breaking, they came to the opening of a canyon nearly half a mile wide. Here, Tonto dismounted. Ah. New trail. It come from east. Was it maybe the outlaws last night? Ah, that's right. Then turn here and go into canyon. Narrow's down as it goes on. Tonto know this place. Walls of canyon come close together. Only room for one man to ride through. Then canyon open into valley. There's a high wall all round. Only room for one man at a time. Then another place. I had a good hideout. I want a closer look at it, Kimusabi. Yeah, boy. Come here. Sounded like Ted's voice. Blacky. I found the trees over there. Come on, sonny. Get him up scout. I'll stay on steady. If I can only grab hold of the stirrup, maybe I can... Ted! The mask, man. Tonto. Easy, boy. You've been wounded. Yeah. I guess I must have fainted. Ah, counter-fixed. Well, I'm all right now. Couldn't have been much. Ah. It left shoulder. Yeah. What happened, Ted? I don't know. Just riding along here and something hit me. I heard the shot. Blacky bolted into the tree. That's all I remember. Must have been one of the gang they left behind to guard the trail. I didn't see anybody. They came this way. Are you strong enough to ride? Sure thing. Once they get in the saddle. I'm there. Not due for now. Now, we're going on. I want to look at this canyon. Because I'm pretty sure we'll be coming back here soon. Isn't there any chance of getting Abbie away from them? We can't let ourselves be seen. You know what they threatened? They wouldn't dare. I'm afraid you're wrong. Human life means nothing to them. Then maybe we'd better ride straight back to the basin. We'll be careful. When the ransom is paid, there'll be a showdown. It'll help you into your saddle. Meanwhile, in the outlaws camp, Wolf was cutting the ropes that bound Abbie hand and foot. It's about time you took these things off me. That's right. Morning. Time for you to cook us some grub. What? You, you're the cook. I am not. I wouldn't fix any grub for you, crooks to save my life. You mean that? You can't scare me. All right. You don't eat yourself. We tie you up again. Think about it, Sam. Aren't you hungry? I... All right. That's better. Fire's already going up to it. Have one of your men bring me some water. The spring ain't far. You get it. Oh, the lazy no compote. Never mind. A talk move. Abbie started toward the spring where Wolf's horse was drinking. And as she walked, a plan developed in her mind. She looked toward the opening of the valley. The guard was dozing. And as she neared the spring... They're all here for sleep. Even Wolf's. It's worth a try anyway. No, boy. Don't go away. Steady. I'll just stand up on this rock. Steady, boy. Get up there. Keep us up, Abbie. Narrow open and up ahead. Gosh, but it's narrow. Quick. There's someone coming. Behind the tree. No, wait, masked man. It's Abbie. Ted, right on with her. Back to the base and get the sheriff. Oh, those outlaws will be coming after. They're coming to the opening one at a time. I can hold them inside the valley. They're coming from the rock. Ted, I can't stop it. Don't try. Keep riding. Get up there, Blackie. Get up. Here we go, then. That valley's a fine hideout, but it's a fine trap, too. Come on, Silverman, let's go. The ranger and tanto urged their mounts toward the narrow opening of the valley. There they dismounted. Silver and Skult were ordered back out of danger, and the masked man and the Indian took cover behind the rocks. Just in time. Wolf had ordered half a dozen of his men into the saddle, and now he rode in front of them toward the opening. The moaning sun flashed from the six-shooter in his hand. The lone ranger took careful aim. The lone ranger's bullet found its mark and the six-shooter dropped from Wolf's hand. The outlaws rained up. They were unable to see who was holding the pass against them, but Wolf was determined to win his way through. He ordered the others to open fire. The bullets whined past the masked man and the Indian, but they stood their ground, only when the outlaw started forward once more to the open fire. Another gun dropped from a nervous hand. Once more, Wolf and his men were forced to rain up. Again, they charged. Again, they were turned back again and again. All through the morning, the lone ranger and tanto held the pass. Later that day, Jim Carrey swallowed his pride and rode to the Tomahawk Ranch. Benjamin Steele was waiting for him. Sit right down here and state your business, Carrey. You know what my business is. It's a sad thing about you, Dotty. If you thought so, you wouldn't be smiling. I always believed in looking to the triple-sat of things. You'll get a back of course. I hope so. Of course you will. Didn't I hear the lone ranger and tanto went after him? They went after Ted. None of them have come back. That is too bad. Do you suppose Wolf and his men have killed them? I don't know. One thing's sure. Nobody else is going into those hills. I'm gonna follow the instructions in that note to the letter. You mean pay ransom? Yes. That isn't wise. Honest men shouldn't give in to outlaws. You do the same thing in my place. Only you wouldn't have to sell your ranch to raise the money. Are you gonna have to do that? I won't bother to answer that. My land and buildings are worth five thousand dollars. My cattle's worth another fifteen. You offered me two thousand for everything once. There's no sense in doing that again, because there's no sense in my selling unless I get ten. I understand. Well... And I'm prepared to be generous. You will? I'll give you ten thousand. You can afford it. You'll probably get a split from the crooks. Are you suggesting that Wolf and I are partners? You can take it or leave it. I'd order you out of my house, but I still sympathize, so I'll ignore your remarks. As a matter of fact, I have a bill of sale already made. Yeah. I'll just sign here, Carrie, and I'll give you the money. Hand it over or get this over quick. Here's the payment. Oh, don't! Abby! Don't sign that paper. They told me what you were up to. How did you get away? I watched from my chance and took it. The loan rangers stopped them from coming after me. What's that? He and Ton are holding back the whole gang. But the chevon is men are on the way to help. Let's go after them. I've got something to attend to first. Here, Steele. Here's what I think of your bill of sale. Here, the loan ranger and Tonto were relieved with the sheriff's men, and the masked man and the sheriff discussed ways of capturing the outlaws. They don't realize you're here yet, Sheriff. When they do, they won't try to get out. It's going to be a siege. Who are we ready for? Can't have much food in there. Are you sure there isn't some other way out? Tonto says no. I'd have found it long before this if there were. Hell, I hope that Wolf will tell us the truth about Steele when we finally get him in jail. Him or one of the others? Wolf's the leader and Steele wouldn't trust more than one man. What? What's up? Here comes Ted. What is it, Ted? They want to surrender. Are you sure? Yeah. We yelled to him there were more than a hundred men out here and we could hear them arguing about it. Doesn't sound like Wolf to give up. I think he's dead. What's that? Whether it was a shot and after that, we didn't hear his voice. Killed by his own men. They won't admit it, though. They'll say one of our shots got him. I didn't say you could prove it. Well, we'll send the whole bunch under jail for 20 years anyway. Tell them to come out one by one and wait for the sky while they're doing it. Kino! I'll go over there with you. Kimusavi. There's Steele. Him right this way. Yes, I see him. Ah, plenty of bad Wolf. Get shot. There might be others who can tie this plot up to Steele. Him will smile. Wolf, come over there. Wolf, come over there. Howdy there, Spam. You did a wonderful job holding those crooks away, you did. Did you hear the news about Wolf? Yes. He was the only one who knew about you. Is that it? Yes. He was the only one. You can't beat my luck. Luck has been known to change. You is better than that. Just be careful, Steele. Your first mistake may be your last. Steady, big fella. Yep. Hold, silver. In a month's count. 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