 horse with a speed of light, the 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 a great horse, Silver. The lone ranger rides again. Come on, Silver! We're heading for Alifant! Alifant! Alifant had become a ghost town. The buildings were falling apart from neglect and decay. After the rumors of gold in the nearby hills had been exploded, the town that had so suddenly boomed was empty. It looked bleak and desolate as the lone ranger and Tonto rode through the dusty path that had once been the street. Rain up, Tonto. I want to look this town over. Most outflow, fella. Good day, Silver. Good day, boy. Oh. What's that to see now? Town all fall down. That's a short time ago, Kimusabe. This was a boom town. There's life and activity on every side. That's right. Tonto member. And now look at it. Ah. Doesn't look as if anyone has been here in ages, does it? Very big fella. Ah. That's right. And why you stop here? Let's look around a little bit. Let's see if you can find any sign that anyone has been here. Tonto not see sign of people. Anyone has been here recently. There should be some evidence of it near the well. Let's take a look. Ah. Does it appear as if water had been drawn lately? No. Well, not used for plenty long time. And what did the people who came here do? There were a lot of them. They've all disappeared. Since then, one or two others have come to the ghost town of Oliphant, never been heard of again. What does he answer? Tonto, where are they? Wait. Tonto wrong. You look here. Water. Yes, I see it. Hello, this water couldn't have been spilled very long ago. That's right. Sun dry water. Yes. Water was spilled. Someone spilled it. If someone was here, there should be footprints. They're prints. You see a trail? Ah. You think maybe it'd go that way? Not very plain. Tonto follow it. And come, we'll lead the horses. Ah. Here, more water. Yes, I wonder. Hello. Watch out. Someone's shooting at us. Now, he'll not come close. Sounded to me as if that shot came from over there. Yes. This way. Again. Ah, didn't keep that shot. It came from that house, all right. Tonto, to the saddle. Huh? Silver? Someone doesn't want us here, Kimosabe. Follow me. I'm going to find out who it is. Come on, Silver. Get him up, Scout. Get right up from the side that has no windows. That's right. Get him up, Scout. Get him up. All right, Tonto. Pull up. Steady, Silver. Pull up. Tonto, I'm going in there and I'm going in fast. Tonto, go too. Stay out of the line of fire. Come on. Woman. Come in, son. Come in and fetch your friend. Tonto, she's mistaken me for her son. Oh, David. It took you so long to get back from the claim. What, what delayed you, son? What was it done? And tell your ma all about it. Sit down, son, and tell your old ma all what happened. Yes. Just a minute when I speak to my friend. I wonder, could you get us some water? Right away. I'll get it. I just now brought a first-payer pool from the well. Tonto, this old woman is ill. That's right. She doesn't know what she's saying. Ah. She not see masks. She not see Tonto as Indian. It looks to me as if she hadn't been getting enough to eat. What do we do? Bring some food from the saddlebags. After that, she must be questioned. Ah. Perhaps she can tell us what we want to know about the missing men of Olifant. While Tonto prepared a meal in the home of the white-haired old woman, other events were taking place, not far away. In a tunnel that penetrated the side of a hill just half a mile outside of town, a score of rough-looking men were gathered. The tunnel had been converted into living quarters and showed signs of having been occupied for some time. The man who seemed to be the leader addressed his companions. That was every one of you here deserves a living. The country owes it to you. You've been trying to get by on your own for years, and where are you now? Ain't got nothing to show for it. Oh. You've been stealing enough grub here and there to make out, and it's all. Ain't a leader in the lot of you. Just to pack a spineless Norcan. Seriously? You can't talk to us like that. No? No, you can't. I'll show you what I can do and what I can't. You asking for more? Oh, I didn't mean it. I was just talking. Don't hit me again. Anyway, I reckon that'll show you who's boss. And if any of you got doubts, I'm telling you right now, me and my two parts here, equal to the whole bunch of you. We don't take nothing from nobody. Now, if you got that straight, I'll tell you my plans to show this part of the country a real outlaw. I need men. Can't you go a little fast, Snake? How do you know we want to turn outlaw? And if we did, how do you know we want to follow you? Turn outlaws? Well, you're all outlaws right now. You've all stole cattle. You all wanted by the law. We only took what we had to have to keep alive. You're outlaws anyhow. You're all slated to hang for cattle stealing. And what's more, your blame perhaps doesn't killin' some stage holdups and the shootin' up of them towns down south. Oh, now, Snake, no one would blame us for all those things. We're not bad men. We're willing to work. We don't ask more than a chance to make enough to live. That's right. Oh, is that so? Sure it is. That's why you're mighty mistaken. I don't savvy. There was a few men killed in a certain cattle stealing over near Amaranthi. What did you know about that robbery? I heard of it, huh? Sure. Well, I planned it. You planned it? I happen to know just what the law needs to make a few arrests for that job. I can arrange things so you and your men will be charged with it. Can't you hear that? Yeah. And what's more, the Butterfield State has been held up three times in the past few months. Well, always sure dawg on anxious to find the killers that did that. You did it. Sure. But the law can't prove it. I'm only tellin' about it to explain that I wouldn't have much trouble fastin' that job on you and your pals here. So you better join up or else. Or we ain't no choice. You dawg on right. Well, and I got just one thing more to say. First man to disobey me gets a taste of the bullwhip. And if it happens a second time, well, I reckon he'll be beggin' for a bullet to put him out of his misery. You fellas just keep dat in mind. After the Lone Ranger had persuaded the old woman to eat some food and rest for a while, her mind cleared. I don't know what's the matter with me, stranger. There's times when my brain just won't work right. First off, seeing you come here, taught you as an outlaw. And you're fired at me. Yeah. And then when you come closer, I had the idea you was Dave, my son. But you ain't. You ain't Dave. No, Mrs. Peters, I'm not. How come you didn't know my name? I've heard of your son. He filed the first claim in the section. He, uh, started the rush. That's right. And that he filed on that claim, he... he was killed in an accident. But his friends, the others who came here, where did they go? You know? No, I don't know. They all tried to find the place Dave located, but they couldn't. And they all disappeared. Ain't been none of them back around here. Those men have been accused of many crimes. I don't care what they say about them. They were all honest men. Stranger, someone's coming. I'll turn out here and... Quiet. There he is. There's the man. I'll turn to here. Man outside. He's coming in. Maybe he'll know about Dave's friends. I'll go open the door for him. Wait a little. Step back here. Hello, lady. I don't like you. I've never seen you before, but I don't like your look. Shut up and listen to what I'm telling you. No, you get away. This is my house. It's all Dave left me, but nobody can come in here. Shut up! You've got to get out of this town. I aim to make him my headquarters and fetch him the boys that build it and use it. We don't want no old woman around. You're a gunman. You're an outlaw. I know a killer when I see him. You're getting out of here. No, please. I'm just an old woman. I'm not doing any harm, and I... I haven't any place else to go. Let's bet it. Maybe I'll let you stay on after all in one condition. What's that? That you cook for my outfit. We can use somebody to cook for us. You willing? You... You don't give me no choice. That's a way to talk. That's settled in. I reckon I have a look around and see if this won't make a good place for the boys to eat. Hello. You stay here to give that woman protection. But don't show yourself unless it's necessary. And what do you do? I'm going to ride to the county's seats and see what I can learn about David Peters and the men who followed him to Oliphant. Ben Davidson, the sheriff at the county's seat looked up in surprise when the door of his office burst open and revealed a tall broad-shouldered mask man. What, sir? You don't need that gun, Sheriff. Who are you? I came to talk to you. The mask stays on. Sheriff, have you ever heard of a man known as Snake Fenner? Heard of him? Mr. He's a murderer and coyote. Killed at least 10 fellas if he's killed one. Haven't you often wondered what became of the man who settled the town of Oliphant? No. No? No, I know about them poor fellas. They went to find gold, but didn't. They knew there wasn't a living back here for them so they stayed there. And they're living in the cave near Oliphant. How did you know that? Oh, I'm no fool. I've heard how they stole a beef or so to keep living. They ain't bad, fellas. They'll give up looking for that gold one of these days. Now, what if Snake Fenner persuaded those men to follow him? I know he's tried to get those boys blamed for a lot of things he's done, but I wasn't taken in by it. Sheriff, Snake is an Oliphant right now. He is? And them two-side kicks his with him? Yes. Well, then by thunder, I'm getting a posse and going after them armbrace. How'd you locate this gunk? Hey, wait. Hold on. Bring plenty of man. Now, stand where you are. Don't dread him. I'll find him again. And when I'll do, I'll see to what he talks. During the following three days, Snake Fenner in his newly organized band made themselves at home in the house belonging to old Mrs. Peters. Tonto had not yet been discovered. And the men were gathered about the table where they had been eating. Snake was speaking. Well, fellas, it won't be long now. It'll have you all rich. I've already figured out half a dozen places where a gang of these guys can make good hoes. Hey, you old woman, get some more grubby and hurry. I'm so tired. Quiet. You can't keep us fed. Then you'll have to get out of here. I don't like this. What's that you said? What's that? Speak up so I can hear. Snake, I say you're being too hard on that old woman. I was a friend of Dave's and she has more. You aim to argue with me while you're a little undersized. You leave them go. Hey, you dread skin. Leave them go, man. Where in the world did you come from? Leave them go. You'll not shoot. Anybody see where the injured come from? Grab the credit, baby. You should go, Snake. It looks like this fella's been hiding right here in the house. I reckon I'll just have some fun with this engine. Time tight, boys. When I get around to it, we'll see just how much a red skin can stand, huh? The curtain falls on the first act of our thrilling Lone Ranger story. Before the next exciting scene, please permit us to pause for just a few moments. When Tonto was overpowered after having rested Snake's gun away from the outlaw leader, the men and Snake's gang swiftly bound his legs and arms with sturdy ropes. In a process with finish, Snake said... No engine. You can stand there till I get done eating. Then by golly, I'll make you sorry you was ever born. Sit down, fellas, and we'll finish up. Snake, I don't feel much like eating anymore. Tony Eller, I ain't got no use for men that ain't got the nerve to do what I want. You'll eat right now and I'll have that grub stuffed down your throat. Just a moment. You come. Hey, grab that umbra with the mace. Stand back. Stand back, every one of you. Stop, lad. Why are you... Quiet, Snake. Sheriff is on his way here to get you. Well, let him come. I'll welcome any lone with sizzling bullets. Boy, the sheriff is coming. Well, that's great. We'll use him to show other folks that we ain't to be poured against. Now, stranger, you put them guns down or... I'll lower one gun so that I can cut this Indian's ropes. But don't any of you make a move? Any good thing you come. Tonto got plenty to tell ya. Fine. Steady there, you at the end. Watch yourself. All right, Tonto. Out the door and to the horses. Snake, the only thing I'm hoping you'll do is to stay here and defy the sheriff. If he comes here, I'll get him and I'll get his posse. And one of these days, I'll get you. All right, fellas, they're going out that door. Let them have it. Shoot them down. Fire, fire, don't kill them. One, two, three, four. Shoot, get him. They're getting away, dropping from the saddles. Get him. Get him. With bullets flying thickly about them, the masked men and Tonto raised to safety. Their powerful stallions, thundering down the dusty street. Having escaped pursuit, reached a secure hiding place, they paused and dismounted. Let me sit over here. Let me hide and watch out for all day. At night, when men sleep, come to look over town, look in hill-round town. Tonto, the sheriff and the posse are coming here to get Snake Fennick. Maybe Snake shoot. Him got big gang now. But only two of those men are really outlaws. The rest of them turned to him only because they felt they must in order to survive. That's right. They'll have to be turned against Snake. There's a way to do it. A way to get them on the side of the law. How? The sheriff isn't convinced that they've sadded with Snake. He doesn't understand the hardships these men have suffered. He's coming here with just a small posse, thinking that he'll have to deal only with Snake and his two friends. Tonto, you and I are going to pretend that we've found Dave Peter's lost gold mine. We'll call the men. Tell them to stake their claims. Make them think that last the gold has been found. You know all this section, don't you? Oh, Tonto, know it good? Well, during the night, dig into a hill. Make it look as if you've uncovered the lost mine. In the morning, the posse will be here. And we'll see what we can do. I'll listen. I'll tell you what I have in mind. With darkness, Tonto and the Lone Ranger started digging. I don't know how much of a tunnel we can make, Tonto. The best we can. It takes very long time to make much of tunnel in hill. And a bit many dig many weeks and make good tunnel. We can just go far enough to give the right impression. Perhaps our plan will work. Not to try and keep the men from examining this too closely. That's right. After an hour of steady work, the Lone Ranger turned to Tonto as he put down his spade. I'll be back in a few minutes. I'm going to make sure Snake and his men stay in town. Here, Silver. You rest a little. I'll be back as soon as I can. Silver! You rest. You keep on. Gigan! Steadily, rhythmically, Tonto continued the work with ears tuned to catch the sound of the masked man's return. And suddenly his spade broke due to an open space beyond where he was working. Ah, that plenty strange. It seemed like a golden ground. The Indian made a discovery, one that might prove important. There really was a sort of tunnel in the hill, a tunnel that had been hidden by a rock. When the Lone Ranger returned, he, too, was pleased by what he found. The two men worked till the daybreak, widening the opening and clearing away the dirt. Then at daybreak, they heard the sound of hoofbeats. Hello, Mr. Sheriff. It's just time for us to act. Here, Silver. Ah! There are only a half dozen men in that posse, but maybe a big fellow that half dozen will be enough. Steadily. Silver, we're ready to maupede his house. Come on, big fella! Come on! Down the grade and into the ghost town and swept the masked man out of the house. And their east flow was once all up in Main Street. The Lone Ranger drew one of his heavy gunsmen's holster and sent shots into the air as rapidly as he could thumb the hammer. All right, Silver. Here we are. Whoa, boy! Whoa, Silver, whoa! Get him! What's he doing? What's all the gunplay for? Stand back. Stand back, all of you. I think the lost goldmine has been found. There's the sound, Ray. Hold on, Snake. I'm the only man who knows where it is. The rest of you want to stake claims near it. Follow me. That's all we've been waiting for. Let's get going. Hurry, then. Come on, Silver. What'll we do? Let's follow. I'm a goon. I want to stake a claim. Hold on. Hold on. Listen to me. We ain't stopping, Snake. We're on our way. The frenzied men, once more at fever heat for the desire for gold, set out to follow the masked men on foot. Snake could not halt them. Finally, the outlaw leader with his two partners joined the others. With her departure, Maggie came out of the house. When she glimpsed, Tonto had been waiting. Is it true, Tonto? Has Dave's mind been found? You, you come. Tonto, take you. Oh, I've waited so long for this. You look. There come Sheriff. Him come after an outlaw thunder. The sheriff will be killed. You come with Tonto. It was toward the excavation on the side of a hill that Lone Ranger rode. And it was here that all the men assembled. Each was frantically hopeful of staking his claim nearest to the original discovery. Here's Rob's second line. I know the line to be located. There's enough for all of you. Take your time. What's the, boys? It's the sheriff. I'll shoot it out. Get him. Hold on. Listen to me. Man, the choice is up to you. The sheriff is here only for Snake and his real partners. The rest of you can go clear. I'll become outlaws by siding with Snake. I'm your boss, Tintz. Help me. Tonto, no gun. I don't want to be an outlaw. Yeah, why should we be? We found the gold. We're rich. We'll all be rich. What's that? You're turning on me. Let me down. You're a pack of cowards. I guess these men have decided, Sheriff, to take your rest. Smoking them two gents beside them is all I want. Boys, put ropes on them. I'll help you, Sheriff. Me, too, will be glad to. Turn me in. Gold mine's better than G. I'm in danger. The Lone Rangers' plan worked perfectly. Snake and his two companions were no match for the law. Meekly, they surrendered. They were stripped of their guns and led away by the posse. After they were gone, Kit stepped to the masked man's side. Stranger. Well? Look, mister, you told us this is where Dave's mine was. Maybe so, but we'd like to have it proved to us. I don't see no digging. Hold on. Hold on. One moment. Don't you men realize this yet? You've been given something far more precious than gold. Huh? What kind of link goes there? It's straight talk. And Snake Fenner is about to die with a noose around his neck. He'll be willing to give up every gold mine that was ever discovered in exchange for his life and his freedom. I don't savvy what you mean. Wait. You men still have your life and your freedom. Those are the things you can't really appreciate until they're almost taken away from you. Hey, hold on there. Yes? Just what are you getting at? Ain't there no gold here? Is that what you've been trying to tell us? Wait, wait, wait. After all, it was only a rumor that Dave struck it rich. What do you mean by that? Your fool has asked what you did. Played us for a lot of local buffalo. Stan peated it to some place where there was no gold at all. We come here for nothing. It was just a trick. Dave's gold mine. Who's that? I want to see it. Dave's gold mine. Where is it? Where is it? Where's my boy's gold mine? There. There, gold mine. Is that it? Uh-huh. You look inside. But, uh, Kimosame. What matter? Aren't you... Are you sure you know what you're saying? Uh-huh. Time to not make a mistake. Then you mean you found the real mine after all? This is it? Uh-huh. Time to find it. Time to find it after you leave. Me find real mine. Lobby dog gone. Mass man, then. What you started out to do was pure bluff turned out to be real after all. Well, it looks that way, kid. Boys were in luck. Yippee! Get me for it, Kyle. We'll all be rich again. You look. You find ore. Yoo-hoo! Hey, fellas, them claims are good. I'm heading for town right now to register my claim. There ain't nobody gonna beat me to it. Hey, come on. Come on. Come on. Come on. Come on. Well, Hado, thanks to you, it looks as if this town is going to boom again. It's no more a ghost town. That heap good, eh? And you fooled me completely. Oh, me want to make surprise. You surprised everybody in sight. Mister, I... Yes? Yes, Mrs. Peters? I reckon Dave will rest a lot easier now that he knows I'm provided for. Yes, Mrs. Peters. This is your mine now. You'll have more than enough to care for you for as long as you live. Dave helped a lot of folks besides me, too. That's right. Even though he's gone, he put Olyphant back on the map. Somehow that makes me feel better. Ever since Dave died in that accident, I've been sorry I didn't have enough money to build him a monument, a real nice monument. But now, now I ain't sorry. And I won't miss him so much. Because every time I look around this town and see her happy and prosperous everybody is way... I reckon that's a monument to her's memory. A monument a mother can be proud of. Get him off this town! Oh, sir! Hey! You have just heard as a copyrighted feature of the Lone Ranger Inc.