Harry horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust, and a hearty hell silver, the Lone Ranger. With his faithful Indian companion, Tonto, the mask rider of the plains, 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 and the thundering hoofbeats of the great horse Silver, the Lone Ranger rides again. Come on, Silver! Hurry, big fellow! Fire, Silver! Every evening, as darkness gathered, Jim Granger watched his wife Abigail solemnly light a candle and place it in the window of the small house so its gleam could be seen far out on the plain. For the past few months, the simple ceremony brought a tightening around Jim's heart. Finally, he said, Abigail, it's been five years now. Just a minute, Jim. Getting dark outside. I want to light the candle. Honey, don't you sometimes think that Jack would have come home by this time if he could? I mean... There. That does it. What were you saying, Jim? Well, it's five years since Jack went to the army. I know it, Jim. It's been a long time. Well, don't you sometimes think... Well, there were a lot of boys killed in the Southern Army. Jim, do you think our boy was killed? Well, I... that is... He wasn't, Jim. I know he wasn't. Abigail, you've said that all these years. When Jack went away, I promised to keep a light in the window till he came home. I'm going to do it, Jim. All right, dear. I know it's been a long time. A mighty long time. But, Jim, I... Well, it's hard to tell you how I feel about it. But I think if I gave up hope, I wouldn't care about going on. I understand, honey. Many a boy has returned home after a long time. And there's so many things that might have delayed him. He might have been sick. Sure, Abigail. I understand. You'll just keep that candle burning. Jack is alive, Jim. I know he is. And someday he'll come home. And when he does, he'll see the candle light in his pants. On the plains, three horsemen traveled slowly toward a campsite. Suddenly, the leader, whose face was masked, reined up. Reined up. Oh, boy. What's up, buddy? What's going on, Tonto? Easy, big brother. What matter? Look at that house, Tonto. The Granger house. That candle is still lighted. Ah. That's strange. Barlow went after Jack. He should be home. Who? An old couple named Granger live in that house, Dan. My son left for the army five years ago. Mrs. Granger has kept a lighted candle in the window ever since. For five years? Yes. She was the only one who felt that Jack was still alive. She was right. He is alive. Then why didn't he come home? He was injured. He lost his memory. Oh, golly, that's tough. I found the man I think is Jack Granger working in Parkersville. His best friend, Bryant Barlow, lives near here. And I spoke to Barlow about Jack. What did he say? That he was going to Parkersville and make sure we had the right man. It would be a shame to disappoint the old people. That's why I went to Barlow instead of the parents. Barlow promised to find out. Yes, I know he did, Tonto. I wonder if he went to Parkersville. Maybe from there, not Jack Granger. We're going to find out. Did you say the name was Granger? Yes, Dan. Why? Is he a white-haired old man with a white mustache? Where did you see him? Why, he was in town today. I saw him selling a diamond to the banker. Golly, I was sorry for him. He looked so old and worried. Selling a diamond, huh? Yes, a ring. I guess he sold a lot of things to the banker. I suppose he's hard-pressed after all these years with no income. It sure would be great if Jack could be brought back to his folks. Is he all right? All right. I mean, can you earn a living? He's got a job in Parkersville and he can get one here. The only trouble is that he remembers nothing prior to the time he was struck on the head by a falling timber. Not even who he was? No. He was trapped in a fire. All identification was lost. Golly. How'd you ever manage to locate him? It's a long story. Luck played a big part. Oh. We'll save the details for a campfire powwow. Right now. That candle. I'm going to call him, Mr. Granger. You and Todd will wait here. Come on, Silver. Jim. Someone at the door. Likely someone wanting to know the way to town. Stay there, Abigail. I'll see who it is. I'll close this door so you won't feel the draft, honey. Abigail never finds out the truth. Brian, I... Oh. You're not, Brian. You're masked. Granger, I came to speak to you about your son. Shh. Not so loud. Wait a minute. I'll step outside. All right. We'll walk a few steps away from the house so Abigail won't hear us talking. Sure. The last time Brian was here, I asked him to send you personally so as I could talk to you. I didn't think he'd do it. Brian told you about me? Yes. And what I knew about your son? I still can't believe it. And look, stranger, I've got some cash for you, but it isn't as much as the last time. It's all I could get. The jewels are all gone now. Cash? Please take it and go away. Just a minute, Granger. I know what you'll say. You could get a lot of money from some of the leaders who want to learn the name of the man that turned traitor. But I'm begging you not to do it. Turn traitor? Granger, I came here tonight to see why that candle still burns in your window. The same reason it always has. Abigail lives in the hope that Jack's alive. If she knew the truth, she wouldn't want to go on living. You've mistaken me for someone else. Well, didn't you talk to Brian Barlow? Yes, and I told him that his old friend Jack Granger had not been killed in the war. I told him Jack was alive and living in the West. No, you don't mean that. He was injured in the war and lost his memory. Brian was going to go after him and bring him home. Then you're not the one that Brian has been paying money to to say nothing about Jack? Jack was never a traitor. But Brian said it. We'll take care of Barlow. Now, listen, Granger. Say nothing about this. There might be a mistake. It might not be your son, but I think it is. But who are you? How much have you given Barlow? Hundreds of dollars. And he told you he was paying the money to some man as a price for silence? Yes. This man had proof that Jack turned traitor and was killed. And you wanted to keep that fact from your wife. I see. But you told me. When did you last see Brian Barlow? A week ago. And you haven't seen him since? No, but he generally calls around this time of the month for money. Granger, keep your money and keep your chin up. I'll be back. Easy, big fella. Easy. What did you find out, Kim Osabe? Otto, we have something to do. Now? Yes, Dan. Brian Barlow hasn't kept his word. Him not go after Jack? No. He doesn't want Jack found. He doesn't? Why not? Because it would spoil his game. He's made Granger think there's proof that Jack died as a traitor. Why, that, Dan? Granger sold his jewels to keep that proof from Jack's mother. That's why that candle still burns in the window. What do we do? I'm going after Jack. That's good. I'll cross the mountain instead of going around it. That'll save about 20 miles to Parkersville. Aren't we going with you? No, Dan. You and Toto have work to do. Oh. Now, what we do? Watch Barlow's house. See that Barlow doesn't have a chance to collect more money for Mr. Granger. We sure will. Won't we, Toto? We do it. When will you be back? As soon as possible. Probably the day after tomorrow. You know where Barlow lives, don't you, Toto? Ah. Me know. Then I'll meet you in camp. Come on, Silver. Come on, Silver. Toto and Dan Reed headed for the Barlow house without realizing the peril that threatened. Inside, Scar Tanner and Butch Larson were discussing Bryant Barlow. I told him a dozen times he was a fool to waste time on old man Granger. Well, Scar, it was sort of a personal matter with Barlow. He wanted to bust Granger. He sure is doing it. You see, Barlow knew Granger back in Tennessee. Oh, he did? And he always resented the fact that the Grangers had money, jewelry, and servants, and he didn't have. Oh, sort of like them foods we hear about. Sort of. And now Barlow's got most of the cash and Granger's jewels. Get your gun handy. I'll see who it is. Hello. Is Mr. Barlow here? Who wants him? I have a message for him. Who's that outside there with the horses? Just a friend of mine. Step in here. I came in to see Mr. Barlow. If he isn't here... I said step inside. What's the idea? Now, who are you? That's none of your business. Scar, there's a Redskin with him. It's the one I saw with that masked man that brought word about Jack Granger. Yeah? Now, where's the masked man? Ask the man outside. Hold a gun on this kid, Scar. I'll do what he says. Get over there in the corner. I can walk without being shot. You go faster with help. Watch him, Scar. Hey, you. Redskin. What you want? Come in here. Your young friend might need you. We look for Brian Barlow. Yeah, yeah. We know about that. Shut up. Shut up. Get your hands up. What this for? We want to know where that masked man is and why you're looking for Barlow. Who you? We're Barlow's friends. Now, where's the masked man? Where Barlow? Redskin, I'm holding the gun. And that makes a difference which one of us answers questions. If Barlow's listening to me, he'd have got that masked man out of the way sooner. He'll likely make trouble. You bet he'll make trouble. Thanks for telling us. We got orders what to do if he shows himself. Scarred to leave a lamp going in the cellar? Yeah, we figured I'm doing some work down there. Well, these two will save us the work. Be a lot easier to watch them dig and to do it ourselves. What about the horses? We'll come and get them when these two are tied up. Put the horses in the shed where they'll be hid. You, kid, pull that rug to one side. Why should I? To save yourself a slap in the jaw. That's one good reason. If you want more, I'll tell them to you. Do what I'm saying, Dan. There. It's more like it. Now open the trap door. Now, kid, go down those stairs. And remember, I'm right back here with a gun. So don't try any tricks. Bring the Redskin. Go ahead, Injun. You heard him. You needn't think you can get away with this. We'll do the worrying about that. Now, I'll ask that question again, Redskin. Where's the mask man? Oh, him come by and by. That ain't an answer. Where is he? Him go to Parkersville. Oh, he did, huh? Well, now, that's downright interesting. That's just where Brian Barlow's going. And Barlow left word for us to have a grave dug in the cellar here by the time he got back. Yeah, looks like we'll need more than one. You two had better start digging. Jim, look at the window. The window? I don't see anything, Abigail. The candle. The candle. The candle has gone out. Oh, so it has. I light it. Jim, it's a bad omen. Our boy needs us. He's in danger. Now, now, honey. He is, I can tell. I know Jack is in danger. The curtain falls on the first act of our Lone Ranger story. Before the next exciting scenes, please permit us to pause for just a few moments. Now to continue our story. Bryant Barlow had brought Jack Granger from Parkersville riding most of the night. At dawn, he made a camp. If the Lone Ranger had taken the route around the mountain base, he would have met the two men. But to save time, the masked man had gone to Parkersville by means of a short cut over the mountain. It was mid-afternoon when he reached the place where Jack had been working. He had replaced his mask with a disguise. Oh, Silver City. Here, here, here. Hi, that stranger. Here, here, here. No, I'm looking for someone. There's a fellow who works here. Who, Jack? Is that his name? That's what we call him. He's as good as any other name. He's the man who had lost his memory, isn't he? That's right. He left here. Quit the job and left me. He did? Yep. Here I am, high and dry without a helper. Makes it pretty hard. Wish I could find a good man. Where'd he go? Well, I don't know that stranger. A friend of his come and got him. Left yesterday afternoon. A friend? Yep. Said he knew where Jack's folks were. He was going to take Jack to him. Did they leave town last night? I reckon so. Jack had some pay coming, but he took a horse and said to the cash. You know him? Thanks for the information. Yeah, might ask at the boarding house where Jack lived. They might know more about him there. Thank you. Come on, Silver. After resting the horses, Bryant and Jack were about to continue the trip. Did you sleep at all? Oh, not very much. Just dozed a bit. And I can't wait to see my parents. Well, it won't be long. How much farther? About nine hours. Easy riding. Barlow. You really know my parents? I told you I did. So help me. I think I'd kill you if you let me down. Don't worry. Does my name mean anything to you yet? Barlow? No, not a thing. Or the name Granger? Nope. I've thought of those names ever since we started. They don't mean a thing. Well, maybe things will come back when you see your folks. I can remember a fire. Then I remember being at the edge of a stream, a water. An Indian was washing a bad wound on my head. Everything before that's a blank. Well, it's mine. Good. I've been ready since we stopped at camp. Can't get home any too soon to suit me. Get up there. Get aboard. The Lone Ranger made no camp. He stopped only when necessary to give Silver a refreshing drink of water. Then raced on his way again. Come on, Silver. Bryant might be on the level, but I doubt it. He has a lot to lose if Jack reaches home. The powerful stallion responded bravly to the masked man's call for speed. Mile after mile fell behind those flying hooves. Darkness came and still the Lone Ranger shoved on. Meanwhile, Bryant Barlow arrived at his own house with Jack. Whoa, whoa. Steady, boy. Steady. Is this where my folks live? Sure. This mountain. Right inside. I wonder if they'll be as glad to see me. Open the door. You go in first. Are you my father? Barlow, what's he laughing at? You'll find out when you come to. Oh. That got him, Barlow. Carry him to the cellar. I thought I heard him again. Huh? Our son? Yes. Oh, Jim. Ever since last night when the candle went out, I've been thinking about him. He seems to be so, so close. Yes, I know what you mean, Abigail. I felt it, too. What are you doing? I'm going to light a fresh candle. The old one is burned most out. What hit me? Where am I? Come on. You ain't hurt bad. Pour some more water in his head, Scar. Yeah. Hey. My head ache. Bryant. Remember me? Did you bring me here? Yeah. I was in the army. There was a fire. Bryant. It's coming back. Granger, that's it. That's my name. Tonto. He's remembering. I remember Dad. I remember Mother. I remember them. Where are they, Bryant? I've got to go home. Mom said she'd keep a candle in the window. And she did. She still got it there, Jack. I don't remember you. No, you never knew me, but... You shut up. I'll give you the facts, Granger. Remember when we were kids? Do you remember that? Kids? In the South? Yes, now I remember. Bryant, everything's coming back. Tell me about my folks. I'll tell you about the time we were kids. The time your folks had so much money and mine had none. Bryant. Yeah. And you had a fine horse of your own and I didn't. I swore then, Granger, there'd come a day when I'd have more than you. You were friends. Friends. Friends because you let me ride your horse? Because you gave me some of your toys when you were done with them? Do you think that makes friends? What's the matter with you? I hated you then. I hated your folks too. I just bided my time till I could have my turn. I have it. You see this box? This is full of money. Money I got from your father. I've got all his money. How do you like that? You know, wait a minute. Here, who tied me up? My real friends. Those two. But you'll be untied in a few minutes. You've got some digging to do. Keep an eye on the three of them, Scar. Right. You come upstairs with me, Butch. I want to talk to you. Coming. I'm glad he got back his memory so as he could hear me tell him what I thought of him. You want to close the trap door? Leave it open. We'll be going back below. When was it those two came? The Indian and the kid? Yeah. Last night. The mask man had just started for Parkersville? Yeah. Even without stopping to sleep, he couldn't get back here before tomorrow morning. That's figuring the shortcuts. Yeah. I'm figuring everything. I want to play it safe. There was just one thing that Bryant Barlow didn't figure. He didn't take into account the strength and courage of the mighty Silver or the determination of the Lone Ranger. We've got to keep going, Silver. We've got a little more of this hill, and then it will be level again. Now, come on, Silver. The mask man knew that every second counted. He knew that Bryant Barlow would not let Jack remain alive. He hoped that Dan and Toto could handle matters until he arrived. But of this, he could not be sure. He kept on, through the hours of darkness, counting on Silver's judgment to avoid bad places in the trail. In the meantime, Jim and Abigail found themselves in the grip of a strained apprehension that made sleep a thing that was out of the question. I suppose you should go to bed and try to sleep. But I'm not a bit tired. All right, Jim. I don't know. What's the matter with us? Abigail. Yes? There's something I've got to tell you. What is it, Jim? There's a chance that Jack is alive. Oh, Jim. And that's what I've been saying all these years. Oh, yes. That's right. Did you just now come to agree with me? Oh, yes. I guess that's it. I don't know where Jack is, but I know he's nearer than he's been at any time since he went to war. I can feel it, Jim. And I seem to feel that he's in danger. I'm afraid. Daylight come in a little while. Tonto, is there any chance for us to get out of this cellar? You three hadn't better count on getting out. Barlow'll be down here in just a minute or so. Do you think you and Butch and Barlow can get away with this? I reckon so, kid. Well, you can't. You'll never be found. That's why we had you and the engine make those holes good and deep, Jack. Yeah, there's no use straining on those ropes. They won't give. Here comes Barlow now. Look here, Bryant. It's one thing to gloat over me, but Dan and Tonto didn't do anything to you. We won't argue that, Jack. This is going to be a big day for you, isn't it, Bryant? The day I've been waiting for. The minute I've been waiting for. Scar moving to the edge of that hole. Come on. You two can watch and see how he drops. Maybe you can improve on it. You want to be blindfolded, Granger? No. Well, then, get ready. Abigail, what's the matter? Jim, I'm afraid. See if you can dodge this bullet. Barlow, the stairs. What's that? Tonto, he's here. He must have me. Watch out. I'll get you. You got him. You got him. Ready there, Jack. You're all right. Mashed? What? You're the one who... You'll smash my arm. Yeah, you'll have more than that smashed when I get out of these ropes. Here, rub your hands and restore the circulation. Turn this way, Tonto, and let me cut your ropes. How'd you get past the guard? I knew Barlow had Jack Granger. I expected a guard when I recognized Victor 20 in the stable. Then you knew Tonto and I were prisoners. Yes. Tonto, one of these men has a broken arm. Yeah, and the other was creased and knocked out, but he isn't badly hurt. The biggest thing is Jack Granger. He was hit on the head, and it brought back his memory. Now he knows about his folks. It won't be hard to make a case against these crooks, Jack. We'll see that they're turned over to the law. You and your father can file the charges against them. You bet we will. But tomorrow will do for that. You go on home now. Their folks are waiting for you. They've been waiting a long time. I don't know what possessed me a little while ago, Jim. I guess I half dozed off to sleep. Are you all right now, honey? Yes, yes, Jim, I am. It's beginning to get gray in the east. You'd better go to bed. And it's really very foolish of both of us to sit up all night. Oh, I suppose so. Jim, is there a door open? Not as I know of, Abigail. I thought I felt a draft. There is a draft. See how the candle is flickering. Mom. Jim, I thought I heard our boy. So did I. You did. I'm here. Jack. Mom. Dad. I've... I've come home. Jim, put out the candle. We won't need it no more. Oh, son. Son, do you go home? The story you have just heard is a copyrighted feature of the Lone Ranger Incorporated. 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