In the Lone Ranger episode titled Ben Thompson, the narrative begins during the tumultuous days of the Civil War. Ben Thompson, a Confederate soldier, and his companion find themselves in a desperate situation as they evade Union troops. In a moment of humanity, Ben promises a dying Union soldier to deliver his watch to his young brother, Johnny, back in Kansas. This promise weighs heavily on him as the war rages on, culminating in the soldier's tragic death. Five years later, the war is over, but the scars remain.