In the Lone Ranger episode titled Indian Chief, the story opens with the aftermath of a brutal attack on a small settlement, where the settlers have fled, leaving their homes in flames. The masked hero, the Lone Ranger, and his faithful companion Tonto arrive on the scene to find the devastation caused by a group of Native Americans, who have been incited to violence by a manipulative white man named Berkey. The settlers, led by old Jeff Neely, express their anger and frustration over the loss of their homes, while Lieutenant Carter and his cavalry unit prepare to pursue the attackers.