 horse for the speed of light, a cloud of dust, and a hearty high old silver, the lone ranger. Many of the prospectors who came to California during the Reich of 49 turned to other means of livelihood when their search for gold was unsuccessful. Among them were trappers who set their snares and deadfalls in the high Sierras, but these same mountains gave shelter to bands of outlaws. It was not until the masked rider of the planes started his great fight for law and order that the mountain country became safe for honest men and women. They turned with us now to the thrilling days when the West was young. From out of the past, from the thundering hoof beats of the great horse Silver, the lone ranger rides again. Hello, Silverware! We're heading for Sacramento! He's going to the... Two horsemen rode along a high snow-covered trail cutting through the heavily wooded slopes of the Sierras. They wore blanket coats against the cold. One was in India, but no one could mistake the other man's mouth or fail to notice the mask he wore. Hit plenty of coal, Kimbers, honey. The snow's deep, Tyler. Make certain this count doesn't lose his footing. Uh... Snow, heat, pie, cover trail. This camp has a cabin up here someplace, Tyler. We should come to it soon. Him, good man? Yes. He's a fur trapper. Careful about the tree. You might be swept off your horse. See him? The trees are getting thicker. You'll look for something? There might be traps underfoot, married in the snow. They've got to... Tyler, look out, huh? Back! Get back! Oh... You shall just in time. Then falling tree missed you by an ally, Tyler. Hunter almost had an accident. No, that was no accident. That was a deadfall, huh? That tree was balanced. Ready to fall when anyone passing along this trail hit that concealed cord. See it? That's right. Someone must be ready. And I've come from... Now set your horses and don't move or the next shot might go on your backs. Him behind us. No, Tyler. We could beat him to the draw, but don't reach for your guns. We'll see what he wants. You're being smart, mister, not to make no gunplay. And I don't think you could beat me to the draw, neither. You set that deadfall? I might have near-smashed him, you didn't. Who are you? Why are you waiting here in ambush? I just turned them horses around so I can see what you looked like. Easy, not too fast. Well... Mass man, huh? A mass man and an engine. So you're the sneak and arm brace that will rob my traps, huh? Tyler, when I just came here... Yeah, we're supposing I don't believe you. We haven't touched your furs. Somebody's been at him. If you ain't after furs, then what are you doing here in the Sierras? Don't tell me that. We're looking for a trapper. Yeah, sure. What's his name? Duchamp. Ain't no... Duchamp? You said you... Duchamp. You know him? Mister, that's me. I'm Duchamp. What in tarnation do you want with me? First of all, I want your gun. What the... Well, that's it. Yes, I know. You hold his gun. Me got it. He can get up now, Duchamp. Oh, God, gawd me for a local fool. You said my name. I was that surprised. I dropped the muzzle of my gun. I'm like a catamount. Now, I know your crooked. I ain't telling you that. Slick crooks. First you're out in the first perhaps, and you'll smother me. That's enough. We're going to have a talk with you. We're going to talk in your cabin. Now move. I built this cabin, spending all my time up here in the first country, trying to get staked to get married. Talonai came from Sacramento. Yeah. And you say Sally Benson told you about him? When we were on the outskirts of town, we saw a horse pulled up the lane beside the road. Woman, she's standing beside the road. Sally, huh? She's told you she'd run after some maverick that was selling furs at the store. She said they were your furs, due champ. She recognized the mark you cut into the ear of the pelt. Oh, I guess I come mighty near doing you in the ancient of bad turn, mister. You come all the way up here to help me out and almost... Forget that. Who was the stealing rat? Sally must have recognized him. He was dark. She didn't get a good look at him. Them stolen furs would have brought me plenty. They was prime skins. You have no idea who it could be. I'm very old one. Other trappers? How can I tell, mister? There's a couple of here hunting and traveling like me, but they're spread out from here to the mountains. We find and we trail robber, huh? Sure, but I tried that, ancient. I done all right for a ways until I... Snow? Blizzards. They come frequent up here. Snows are thick. The trail is gone in no time. Once I almost got my foot caught in a bear trap, I've been done for exactly my scene didn't time it. What's that? That horse. Hey, outside the cabin. Maybe it's your horse, mister. That big white stallion. No, that's not silver. Get out of line with the door, due champ. I'll take a look. Get over to one side so the fire won't show you. You watch out, Kimosavi. Stand back. I've got my gun. See anything, mister? Just a horse without a rider. Now get him. You watch. It's all right, Tudda. There's no sign of anyone. Here, boy. Here. Come on, puppy. Here, boy. Tudda, take those reins. Huh. There. I'm scared. There. I've got him. Steady, boy. Steady. We're not going to hurt you. We're a rider. Nothing's happened to this horse, Tudda. There's no signs of shooting or anything like that. What matter? Look, Kimosavi. I'm a saddlecloth. Those initials. Uh, you see them. Does this horse look familiar, Tudda? Uh, you see them before. Yes. Yes, we have. I see you got them, mister. Wonder who's lost it is. No need to worry. Just broke loose someplace. I don't see no broken hauler. Well, it's not your problem. Here, Tudda. Uh, me take a horse. Head him down the trail and let him go. We'll find him. Hey. Go ahead, Tudda. Hold on there. Wait a minute. There's a mighty queer going on. You're trying to get me from looking at him, but I'm going to. Oh, that's it. Them initials. Do champ. It might not be. It's her horse. But we saw her back in Sacramento. It's her horse, I tell you. It's not only the initials. I know it's her horse. Sally Benson's horse. What's happened to her? There's a cabin up ahead. You don't like to do this. Untie me. Untie me up. Well, what? You're waiting for Sacramento now, lady. Furthermore, this here ain't do champ's cabin. That's where you was heading, ain't it? You stole those pairs. Sure, sure I did. But there's a secret between you and me, Sally. And you'll take it out of your hide. Yeah. Well, every dude champ ain't doing nothing to me. On account of he don't even know I got you. It was all set to tell him it was me selling this person Sacramento, weren't you? Good thing I had seen your tracks hitting up this trail and took after you. My horse got away. You'll find my horse. Horses don't talk, Sally. You'll pick up the trail. I don't rake any well. Not this trail. Well, there. Hey, buddy. For the sky? Relax. Put up that shoot line. You certainly keep your eyes open. I could have jumped down your throat before you know there was anyone within miles. You sell them furs in Sacramento? Yeah, buddy. Reckon it's getting too dark for you to see. We got company. Huh? Yeah. Who champs girls? Well, I'll be dog gone. First you get his furs and then you get his girl. Give me a hand to lift her off his pack. Well, it's a pleasure. Let me go. I wasn't tired. Shut up and get inside. Where'd you get her? Through the trail, Burley. She was on her way to war and do champs. See me in Sacramento? Yeah, twice. The first time she didn't get a good look at me. The second time she see me when I went back to collect the furs. Those are Henry's furs. He'll get that money. Come on. It's cool out here. Get inside. What happened to her horse? Turn away. I loaded her on the pack horse. Who's that girl with you? She was fixing to war and do champs. I'll do it too. You'll find my horse. You'll pick up the trail and when he does you'll come straight here. I told you once before. This is one trail he won't pick up. Who didn't try to hide the trail? It's clear all the way. I didn't have to hide it, Sammy. I don't understand. You don't know much about the heist years, do you? There's going to be plenty of snow, Prado. It's going to be a regular snorty. He won't follow the trail because there won't be any left. He's here. There's no use going on. This blizzard has covered the trail completely. It's heavy. When we get back to your cabin in the dark due camp... We ain't going back, mister. Well, there's plenty of timber around. We can build a lean tour of the fire right here. We can dance. Steady stuff. There's one right in my saddle bag, Tudor. Tudor, get it. Let me start the truck for you. You know what I'm saying? It's a hard due camp. Mister Sally's my girl. Perhaps in the morning we can pick up the trail. They've got to find it now. It'll be local. Not even Tudor can pick up the trail in this blizzard. I can. I've got to. Tudor's the best trader in the west. At least until morning. At least we can see where we're going. I tell you, we've seen the sign clear for this blizzard come. Some one of his sightliners got Sally and I got to get her back. Get off that horse. Let's go off me. Get him off sooner. And now a new champion getting off with you like it a nap. Mister, I tell you, I can't rest till I find it. Due camp. Due camp, listen to me. It's too cold. It's snowing. Coming down heavier all the time. You go now. You'll end up in a snowdrift. You'll wander in circles. Don't be a fool. I tell you... I reckon you're right, mister. It's sort of local. Just the idea of a thing. We'll see what can be done in the morning. Yeah. Okay, in the morning. Now come on. We've got to build a shelter and a roaring fire. Get some axe and come along. All set, Tyler? Uh, here's the first tree. And that's it. Give me that axe. Bring down that other one. Do tap. Yeah, I'm getting that axe, man. Soon we have plenty wood. Plenty fire. The sooner the better. A big roaring fire, we can get some sleep. We'll need it. Sally. I got to save Sally. Last man. Last man are you awake? Angel. Are you sleeping? You're sleeping. What's with my sleeping sound? What am I going to do? Still snowing. Still coming down thick and heavy. I can't sleep. I can't do nothing without thinking. In the words of God, I got to help Sally. I got you. Last fella said the grumble could have tried to find the trail in the dark. I reckon I would. Look, there ain't nobody to find it. But I can't sleep. Oh, here's my horse. I never can tell, can you fella? We might be able to find the trail. Maybe. They're asleep. Oh, Tom Nation, I don't know what to do. Tyler, wake up, huh? Tyler. What, what, bro? I'll do something. He's gone, huh? During the night. He's gone better. Look, his horse is gone. Where'd Tyler go? I should have known he wouldn't stay put. He lighted out in the middle of that blizzard. Trying to pick up the trail. Not bad. Maybe dead by now. Frozen in the snowdrift. Or maybe lost. Wandering around in circles. Falling in the snow. The blizzard gone now. We've got to get after him, Kimusavi. You think we can pick up his trail? Maybe. Maybe not. Maybe... him dead. For sure. The curtain falls in the first act of our Lone Ranger story. Before the next exciting scenes, please permit us to pause for just a few moments. In the middle of the night, and in spite of the blizzard, two champs stole away from the Lone Ranger's camp and tried to pick up the outlaw's trail by himself. Come on, boss. Just you and me. I reckon the masked man was right when he said nobody could follow the trail in the dark. But I can't sleep. I've got to follow them right through the sally. I've got to. By early morning, the snow had stopped. But the trapper was hopelessly lost. His horse was gone, and he flaundered aimlessly through the drips. Meanwhile, Wolf and Burley had stepped outside their cabin. Nobody come to the cabin during the night, Wolf. I reckon it's safe for us to take a look-see around. What are you doing at 8-3? Care to make the girls safe in our cabin? Tired up good and tired. Sure is snow to keep last evening. Yeah, yeah. Nice. If Duke's camp was full enough to try and find that trail we left, he's most likely going in circles now. If he ain't frozen there. Oh, plenty far from our cabin now, Wolf. Maybe we ought to head back. Yeah, yeah. Couple of minutes more than we will. But first, let's... Burley. Huh? Look at that. Footprints. One pair of prints. Yeah. But it looks plenty tired, too. Notice how they staggered. Wolf, that's Duke's camp prints. You're right. There's the marketer's hot nails playing. He ain't long going, either. The track's as clear as a brand of nine. Wolf, yeah? He's alone. Yeah. Put your rifle around, so it's his handy. We're going after him. Turn around like a local pussy. Do we get him? Whatever you say. Listen to him talking. He's out of his head. Come on. We'll creep behind him. Keep your gun handy. Hello, Duke's camp. Here we are. You've gone snow-crazy. Don't know who you mean, Duke's camp. Now he figures we're two other gents. I'm looking for Sally. I didn't mean to lead you to the camp last night. I couldn't stand not doing something. Hey, Wolf. Yeah? He's heading right for one of our traps. Yeah. What'd you say? I can't lie to you. Last night? Nothing, Duke's camp. Nothing. Just keep walking. That's right. You promised to help locate Sally. Do you know who they are? No. No, I don't know. But Sally must. Or else you wouldn't have come here to Sacramento. Not that way, Duke's camp. More this way. I've got to keep moving. I've got to fight. Oh! Stop right into it. Drive. I've stopped on a drive. Well, I'll eat that too bad. Help me out. I can't strut the jaws, man. My hands are numb. Mass man, help me out. You at the edge and help me out. Duke's camp, take a good look. I ain't wearing no mask and birdie in no engine. Take a good look. What do you mean? A good look, Sally. I reckon a few of that trap's slapping on your foot is clean up your brain. Take a good look. Yeah? You ain't the man this man. We're leaving you right here, Duke's camp. That's barley. It ain't the engine. Barley and Wolfe. Wolfe, give me a hand. Get me out of here. I reckon you'll hear me good. We ain't giving you out. But look at this trap. You're staying in it to your frees today. What are you talking about? Oh. Oh, that's Sally. Sure. We headed you for it. We wanted you to get caught. You got the armors. They've been robbing my phone. You're right. And you're the armors. Why are you sneaking, Kyle? You got Sally. Where is she? You got it. There's a wolf trap, Duke's camp. They're trying to get loose. I can't open it myself. I'm going out. Why don't we shoot him, wolf? Yeah. Go on. Shoot me. Shoot me. Don't leave me to face the dead. Yeah, like it's a shooter. Won't you do, champ? You know, a rifle shop would carry plenty far. Far enough maybe for this mask man. It's an engine part to look at you. Go on. Shoot. Well, we ain't going to Savvy. The crew will take care of you soon enough. Come on, Barley. We're heading back to the cabin. Get in the horses. Where is she? Where's Sally? You got more furs, ain't you, champ? You got more furs in your cabin. We're getting them furs, wolf. Sure we are, sure. If you heard me, you're spoken sign language. Why have you got to... Get out! Get out! That was the point of your... Yeah, wolf. Sally! Sally, I gotta find you. I can't get free from this trap. I can't get free. I can't get free. Oh, camera's coming this way, over here. Thanks, man. Look, look at this. That trail. Duke's camp's trail and it's fresh. Made after the snow stops. Come along, cattle. Come along, silver. Right through the snow. Right through the snow. Come along, silver. We've got to find Duke's camp. I'll sell the high. Duke's camp. Duke's camp. Him cotton trap. Hold him, Kimusami. We've got to open these jaws. And that does it. Him plenty cold. He rocks safe with snow. He needs more than that, Tadda. At least he's still alive. Put him up, old silver. Up on your horse. Where we take him. Duke's camp's cabin is too far, Tadda. I'd like to see these other tracks on me, sir. We've got to find Duke's camp. I'll sell the high. Duke's camp. Duke's camp. Him cotton trap. Hold him, Kimusami. We've got to open these jaws. But to see these other tracks on me, see him. Those are the tracks of the men we were trailing last night. They must have a cabin that's close to the Duke's camps. And that's where we're going. Maybe trouble, huh? We'll handle whatever comes. Those two are dangerous, Tadda. But we'll risk their cabin. We've got to. And we'll deal with them. You notice their footprints? They were here. They saw Duke's camp in this trap. And they made no attempt to keep him from freezing to death. And like that, need a lesson. And they'll get it. Huh, we go to camp. Come on, silver. Get him up, scout. Here, Tadda. Where'd you go? Take care of Duke's camp, Tadda. Reps no one. He's facing hands. I'm going into this cabin. Wait. Maybe Batman in type. Wait. I haven't time to be careful, Tadda. I'm going in with both guns. Take care of Duke's camp. Oh, right, you two. Where? Gone. Cabin's empty. Where is it? A woman. Oh, it's you. Thank heaven you came, Miss. Man. Tadda. Tadda. Tadda. Tadda. Tadda. Tadda. Tadda. Tadda. I haven't seen you before. What were you doing here? I was driving into the cabin. You're tired up. Who did it? Vulfinbury. Is that gone? Yes, yes. Say, boy… I'll get these ropes off. No, Miss. You've gotta save Howbring Duke's camp. Vulfinbury was here. They left Henry caught on the tap. You're free to dance. You've got… And we found him. You've got… What? What'd you say, Miss? Duke camp's outside, now. Tom is working on him. Send him to put me inside. We'll bring him. Henry. You've gotta Missy. Alright. He's alive. We'll know the rest later. We've got to save Doochamp. Stop. Out that hurts. Good. We're beginning to get some feeling in your face, Doochamp. Here, you want this? Take it. Drink it. Drink it. That's it. You'll be all right now. You will never break it. I'm feeling all right now. You're bringing me to say this in my cabin? This is Wolf and Burley's cabin. We follow trail, we find women. Did you catch them? Them skunks let me to freeze. They said they once told my first. They're not here. Took their horses and left. They said they would go into your cabin and get the rest of the first and head for Sacramento. Well, I say where you are. That ring-tailed fellas can't do that to me. Let me go out and get them. Get back in that bunk. You're a sick man. You're staying here. Listen, my first. They'll get the Sacramento and settle them. The mask man's right. You're sick. You can't travel. But they got a head start. They'll be gone. Tutter. Silver and scallop. They're outside. That's right. Settled and ready to go? All right, Doochamp. You'll take care of them. Sure will, mister. Why are you going, mess man? Tutter and I are going after those fur robbers. You'll never catch them. My cabin's close to the second. I know about a couple of miles. They got a plenty head start. We'll get them. This way, Tutter. Me come. Here, Silver. Sorry, mess man. I sure wish you luck. Watch out for the ice on the trail. It's plenty days this time. Ice on the trail won't stop us, Doochamp. We're going to get those men. They're still with us. Here's scout. The trail. That way came a copy. Stay with me, Tutter. All right, Silver. We're taking the trail for Sacramento. Get him up, scout. I know, Silver. Hold on. It sure is a rich bundle of pelts we took from Doochamp's cabin, Billy. Yeah. How to bring good cash. Heard down below the snow line. Now, make it by the time. Stay on the trail, Kius. You reckon Doochamp's done fur? I'm frozen to death. What else? How soon we hit Sacramento? It's your fine hurry. The only one could tell we stole these pelts as Doochamp, but he ain't moving. The fur's got his ear mark on. Don't make no difference, Eddie. But good to ear mark when he ate around the climate. I know, Silver. What the? You hear that? Yeah. What's the call of the Lone Ranger? Yeah. Look up there in the mountain. Two horses heading this way. Yeah. There's still a bit of snow in there. He's pretty far back. They can't catch us. You don't know the Lone Ranger. We've got to make tracks. We've got a good lead, but I aim to keep it. Get up, horse. What's the rush? I tell you, we've got to move. What's your horse? We've got to run for it. Get up there. Come on, horse. We're gaining on his wolf. Shut up and rise. Hold on. Wolf, I ain't no use. We can't beat him. We've got to fight for it. Look up ahead. Coming from Sacramento. Huh? Sheriff, ain't it? Yeah, but what good is that? Yeah, if they've got no way of doing that, the Lone Ranger's alone. Yeah, you're sure? No, I ain't certain. That's the risk we've got to take. The sheriff might think he's an outlaw wearing that mask. Yeah, you mean he'll help us fight him off? Yeah, shoot him. Shoot him. Hey, don't help him, buddy. Get your horse. I can let you stand here behind the trees. Here's your guns. Pour it on. Hey, shut up. Shut up. Give us a hand. Outlaw, Sheriff. Shoot him. Let him sit on the scout. Here they come. Take care of her, then, Tuttle. I'll get them. I'll meet them. I tell Scouts, lay them on the ground. You dog-o! What's going on? Man, man, what's the meaning of this, Sheriff? I wear a badge, don't I? And place these two under arrest. They sell first, and do chant the proper. That is so, Sheriff. Ain't gonna take a man's man's word for the year. Tuttle will make the charge, Sheriff. Uh, me make charge. The engineer? Well, that sort of makes it legal. All we ask is that you hold them in jail until do chant guess here, Sheriff. You'll prove those first belong to him. What? Burley, I'll have to hold you for Doochamp. Sheriff, don't be local. Doochamp ain't coming. Sure. Doochamp's dead. He got caught in a wolf trap. I mean... Watch out! Burley, you're an idiot. Now you're... You heard him, Sheriff. That's the same as admitting they left Doochamp in that trap. Yeah, but I know. But Doochamp isn't dead. We got him out of that trap in time. And if you take charge of these two, we'll bring him here. So he can tell you himself. Will that satisfy you? Mr. E, sure will. We'll be back. Go on, sir. Sheriff, you gonna keep us in jail? I got your guns, Wolf. Burley, get on your horses and head straight for jail. I got a feeler that the masked fella knows what he's talking about. 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