 The challenge of the Yukon King the swiftest and strongest of Eskimo lead dogs Blazes the trail through storm and snow for Sergeant Preston as he meets the challenge of the Yukon Sergeant Preston was typical of the small band of Northwest mounted police Who preserved law and order in the Yukon during the gold rush of 98? That was the year that brought over 50,000 men swarming into the Klondike region and the greed for gold led to frequent violence and bloodshed But in spite of the odds against them the force preserved a splendid record in maintaining the right the challenge of the north was answered and justice rule triumphant Dan McGregor's cabin was in one of the most isolated stretches of the Yukon wilderness Far off the trail. It was a long tedious journey to civilization even in good weather in the blast of the terrible winter It was almost impossible to travel Inside the cabin was warm and cozy Dan's young wife Mary busied herself putting dishes away While Dan and an old sourdough Clancy O'Connell sat talking before the heartening blaze of a good fire Dan held a young baby on his knee Clancy broke the friendly silence that had fallen on the happy group Yes, sir, I got it that young inshore is growing. Just look at how he's watching you Dan Rise of button aren't you son? You know Clancy I was afraid of having him and Mary stay up here The children weren't raised in the wilderness before I'll wait you you won't find a healthier looking baby anywhere. You're right there, Mary I declare I ain't ever seen a smarter-looking tyke. He'll be a rich man someday Bet your life you'll be Say Danny. Yeah last time you was to town. Do you see anything in the plane? Mm-hmm. Did he have anything to say about the mine? Just ask me how I was coming You gave him all the details I reckon for sure it hadn't been for him We wouldn't be so well off this winter. I don't mind telling you I was ready to give up when he staked me. Ah You got something on your mind Clancy might as well spill it No, I was just thinking that's all thinking what I've been knocking around up here for more years And I'd like to remember Dan and you can take my word for it a man meets all kind is good and bad I Always did think McClain was one of the bad ones mighty good to me No, I shouldn't he be you paid him back five times over for what he ever states you None of my business, though. Hey, that's funny visitors People don't usually go visiting this time of year son McClain what brings you up here just came up with the boys Well, ten of the dogs Comfortable place you got here first time you've been up here, isn't it? Yeah. Yeah, I Guess you're pretty well fixed for supply now. We took care of that a long time ago We've got enough caribou meat to see us through the winter. That's good. I'm glad to hear it You're better fixed than anyone this out of millville. How's that the supply boats ain't come through yet. Oh, yeah Then that ain't half of it. We have plenty here a few men need food We'll be glad to share some of our supplies with you sure that ain't exactly what I had in mind Miss McGregor, but isn't food you want? Oh, it's food. We want all right But we don't aim to take no share of what you got here. Welcome to it. We're taking all of it Dan You're what? Yeah, you heard me old-time joking Danny can't I never joke Dan knows that way that dirty swine. He always knew he wanted to get to that gun gram You just do what I say You're holding the gun Mac go ahead What's on your mind? Me and the boys have come a long way Mighty long way just to make you a proposition a proposition. He calls it yet started out with all the supplies We could get our hands on buying supplies of course. Come on McLean get to the point Yeah, boss cut out the gap and give it to him. Shut up. I'm running this outfit Now that we're here We're willing to let you and mr. McGregor have a day supplies for you and the dog. I'll wait a minute We're not leaving this car. You're leaving Right now the baby that's your concern not mine, but it's murder You know, we can't reach the trading post why to take us three days My my my my now ain't that too bad I'm sorry Dan. That's all the food we can spare you can go on short rations, you know We ain't budging you sput and coyote. We'll stay here if I have to take a thing about you go on Oh, you're staying here. I figure we need a hand to take care of washing dishes and the like what you better start getting your Dogs ready McGregor. You got a long trip ahead of you A Sharp wind whipped sergeant Preston mercilessly as he urged his team over the trail Head of the pack ran the great dog King alert and watchful Watching him the Mountie smile for a new the wilderness held no terror for King He's glad to have a job to do Seems to enjoy running against the wind I'm king We've got a job to do this time. All right, they'll feel doesn't soon get some surprise What is it? What is it? What's wrong King? Oh you huskies? Oh Look, we don't want to waste any time boy this trail is Very well King you win which way? Don't pull me I'm coming Can't see a thing this wind is Over the crest of that hill a fella Well, we'll have a look Man and woman Who in the world would be on the trail and whether like this? You go back and bring the dogs King. Yeah, that's right boy. I'm going down there Sickly looking fire like that. They need help Hello there wait Stan McGregor it and Mary and she's holding their young baby Mary and Dan what? Last time I saw Dan in town. He told me you're all set to hold in for the winter What happened? We're all set, but Mac McClain came up to the cabin yesterday and drove us out I have some supplies on the sled We'll add more wood to the fire and have some ready for you in a few minutes Meanwhile, I want you to tell me about McClain. It was shortly after dark in Dan McGregor's cabin the fire burned brightly Mac McClain faced the floor restlessly with his hands in his pockets Outlining a recently hatched scheme to his men Clancy the rugged old prospector washed at the dishes sullenly his sharp ears taking in every word of the conversation Yeah, it was a lucky break for us when you spotted the morning start on the river Pete We take over the supply. She's coming to name our own place in Melville. He's stuck solid. Yeah Stuck solid. What could be better? Tell her I'll tell you what I want you and lefty to do Pete Yeah, I'm listening make your way down to the trail then get down to where the morning star is and see how many windows are lighted up Maybe we can get a rough idea how many men are on boy. All right, won't take us more than 15 minutes Make sure it don't we can't afford to waste much time Hey, where you going grandpa just going out for a breath of fresh air what I don't get in here Oh, no, you ain't you weren't so busy planning how to keep food from starving miles. You don't notice the fires burn alone We need wood you're going to get it or do I? Well, all right swore. I saw someone moving over in that timber But I don't see him now Rotten bombings, and when you hope Dan and Mary Hey, what in the like a dog coming from the trees Well, I'll be a friendly one ain't your boy Good-looking husky. Yeah, what's this? Looks like a notice something in this collar See but yeah, it's a pencil Have to go over here gotta keep down Like from the window ought to be enough to eat by Dottie, it's from sergeant Preston Right there boy. I'll send this back with you hurry back here for the get suspicious I Back in the cabin a half hour later Clancy puffed silently on his pipe while Mac McClain peered anxiously out of the window seems like they ought to be back by now Mac What's keeping up? Blasted wolves get on my nerves sounds like a whole pack. Yeah, you're dead. That's nothing beaten left. He'd be back here by now I'll lay your tender one. They ran into trouble a pack of it Come on. I've had enough of this waiting around Them wolves are mighty hungry this time of year McClain About their meat either shut up and I want your opinion. I'll ask you for it Get your gun red you two slam. I don't like this. I ain't asking if you do or not I'm bored in the morning star. See you the day after tomorrow We'll start from Melville with enough supplies to sell to set us up for life As the three men left the cabin sharply silhouetted against the snow. They were watched by Sergeant Preston King stood at his master's side every muscle tense his keen eyes following the progress of McClain and his men You're right sergeant. There they go. They're free of them out to look for our friends here It's a good job of gagging in them then I'd like to rainbow them. I never mind I'll get what's coming to them and get them back in Melville Clancy was right about the morning star being down the river Dan the back door of the cabin He's heading this way Go to meet him King We'll wait till I find up wait in the cabin for me to circle around them Then Mary you go back into the cabin with the baby Can't risk keep me a lot of coal any longer bless me. This ain't the best look they were strong quick We have no time to lose Clancy. You stay here and guard the prisoners prison. How'd you oh? Don't worry now sergeant. I'll take good care of them both come with me Dan ready King Thanks, we'll need it. They are a sergeant. Yes. I see them Making slow progress All right, King Start hauling like a wolf. Come on Dan. Let's see how good our imitations are down King Doc Dan That was close like the real thing only one man fired Dan. I'm sure it wasn't McClain Now see he's turning on those two like a savage morning star must be just around that bend your plan works Got to work. Come on Dan. I'm the protection of these rocks King. You circle around with that big rock When I call you charge them understand fella. Oh good boy off now All right, Dan open up on them Come on, Dan rush them here come the man from the morning start Oh King down boy down fella You throw down your guns throw them down and that wolves make it off with them. Look again McClain. It's no wolf Hey, what's wrong with you bud? I mean hurt the shot captain oaks. That's right Sergeant Preston of the modern police these men were planning to force their way on board your boat to steal the supplies We thought when we heard the gunfire you come to investigate trapping them between two fires It seems like you had the situation pretty well under control before we even got here sergeant Somebody good thing is stopping we've been stuck us along with a probably welcomed them as a committee for never under arrest McClain You and your men There's nothing short of an attempted murder when you turn the McGregor's out to freeze on the trail She is a cablin this wild-looking country within walking distance captain We'll carry some of your supplies to Melville on sleds. They're badly needed. I know they are We've been helpless here got stuck in the sandbar on the river by the time we got loose rat the free-set in This your aid run the corner schedule history on your feet McClain You're heading back to town that dog and I thought it was a wolf. Are your friends thought the same thing But we managed to capture them without any gunplay Yes, King. You've done a good job We've done all we set out to do And more With your help the case is closed Challenge of the Yukon a copyrighted feature of the challenge of the Yukon incorporated brought you each week at this same time Originated in the studios of WXYZ Detroit the characters and events in tonight's drama were fictitious Bob height speaking