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>> Hi Ho, Silver!
>> A fiery horse with a speed of light, a cloud of dust,
and a hearty Hi-Yo, Silver!
The Lone Ranger.
>> Look, folks, don't laugh.
Suppose you had to say things like that night after night.
>> Just a minute, boy. That wasn't funny.
Why do folks laugh and applaud?
>> They got to do something to stay awake.
>> You better behave yourself.
You see those two gentlemen over there in the box?
>> You mean those two highbrows been laughing at your rotten jokes?
>> That's Judge Jerden and Sheriff Bill Roberts.
>> Uh-oh and look your Honors, I haven't swiped anything recently.
Honest I haven't.
>> That's because I've been watching ya.
Why don't you behave and be a good boy.
Make something of yourself.
>> I was doing all right until you started putting words in my mouth.
>> What do you mean, doing all right.
You never worked a day in your life.
>> I had a job at the Eagle Laundry.
>> A job at the Eagle Laundry?
Ha! Well, you don't know how to wash clothes.
>> Maybe not, but I'm a *** at washing eagles.
Heh, heh, heh, heh, heh.
>> Be serious for a moment.
Look out!
>> Well, Tonto, you're back early.
>> Me get bad news, too, Kemosabe.
Sheriff Roberts, him murdered last night.
>> Sheriff Roberts? I can't believe it.
I wonder who did it?
>> Nobody know. Killer get away.
>> Roberts made Kingston one of the most law-abiding prospect towns in the West.
This killer must be out To destroy all he's done.
>> That plenty bad for Kingston.
>> Yes, and bad for the entire West.
Get ready to break camp.
>> We go after killer? >> More than that, Tonto.
We're going to help preserve the things that Roberts stood for.
Come on.
>> Well, Rocky, you're no longer just a deputy,
you're the acting sheriff.
Find Roberts' murderer and you got a permanent job.
>> I'll find him Judge.
You know how I felt about Sheriff Roberts.
>> Yeah, we all feel the same way.
Well come on boys, Sheriff Craig's got work to do.
You know, it's strange how the killer could vanish so completely.
>> Nobody saw him.
Everybody was looking at the stage.
>> Yeah, everyone except that actor Boswell.
I'm having him brought in for further questioning.
>> Good. Well, best of luck to you, Rocky.
>> Thanks, Ted.
All right, Hatch.
Meet Kingston's acting sheriff.
>> I'm sure glad everything went all right.
>> Yeah. I'm gonna have this town eating out of my hand.
>> I don't like this,
hiding me in the back room of the sheriff's office.
>> Oh, stop worrying.
Even if they found you, who's gonna recognize you?
>> What about that actor, suppose he saw me?
>> That's why I'm keeping you here,
to deal with him in case he did see something.
Get out of sight, here he comes.
>> In here.
>> In here? Thank you, my good man.
Did you wish to confer further with me
concerning last night's tragedy? >> I'll ask the questions here.
>> I'm not accustomed to being spoken to in such a manner.
Yes, sir?
>> Boswell, last night I was patient with you.
Today, I want a straight answer.
Can you identify the man who shot Roberts?
>> Naturally I...
>> Yes or no?
>> No, I mean, well if you put it that way, I suppose I can.
>> Are you sure? >> Quite sure.
Boswell never forgets a face or a voice.
>> Well, now, that's better Mr. Boswell.
I admire your courage.
>> My courage? >> We'll take care of you.
Don't worry about the danger.
>> Danger?
>> Why sure, this killer will stop at nothing
to get the only witness. He'll shoot on sight.
Hey you know it might be a good idea to use him for bait.
>> Bait? >> What's the matter?
>> I just remembered an important rehearsal...
>> You're not thinking of leaving of town?
>> Oh, no I be right back.
>> All right, but watch your step.
And don't mention this talk to anyone.
>> Oh no, I won't. Good day, gentlemen.
>> What's the idea? He's gonna skip town.
>> Yeah, you let him get away. >> Yes, I know.
Another killing in Kingston would look bad right now.
>> But as long as he's alive... >> He ain't staying alive.
Two masked outlaws are gonna take care of him.
After he leaves town.
>> Meaning Al and me? >> Yeah.
Boswell is just gonna disappear.
>> Just look at this country.
Wild, barren, uncivilized.
>> What a relief it'll be to get back East.
>> Don't hand me that, you're running away.
>> Well, nobody's going to use Sydney Boswell for bait.
>> What else you good for, you no good, cowardly hand.
>> Tonto. Look.
>> Wagon come from Kingston.
>> Let's see if there's been any new developments. Come on.
>> Whoa, Agnes. Don't shoot!
Anything I have is yours, but don't shoot!
>> We're not going to rob you. >> But that mask.
>> It's not the mask of a criminal.
Kemosabe, him have big wooden doll.
>> Watch your language red skin.
>> So you're a ventriloquist?
>> The world renowned team of Boswell and Boscoe at your service.
>> Funny jokes, polite patterns, and snappy sayings.
>> Kemosabe, how can doll talk?
>> Quit calling me a doll or I'll fill you so full of splinters
that you'll be a wooden Indian.
Mr. Boswell can control his voice, Tonto.
It only looks like Bosco is talking.
Seriously, Mr. Boswell.
Have they caught the man who killed sheriff Roberts?
>> Well, no, they hadn't when I left Kingston.
>> Did you know the sheriff?
>> Slightly. He is, or was, a fine man.
>> Well, we won't delay you any longer. Come on Tonto.
Adios. >> Goodbye.
Goodbye, Tonto.
>> For once I agree with you.
Despite the mask, seemed to be a nice enough fella.
There's his wagon, coming around the bend.
We'll go for him as soon as he's out in the open.
Come on!
Move over! Come on, Agnes. Get outta here!
Come on boy.
>> The shots came from back there. Let's find out.
Please, gentlemen. I'm only a humble entertainer.
I have no money. >> Stop blubbering.
You got any prayers to get off your chest?
>> Prayers? Please!
>> Say, I don't like the looks of this.
Let's get out of here! >> Not before I...
Ooh!
>> Let's go!
>> Are you all right?
>> I don't know.
First time anyone ever tried to *** me.
>> Why should anyone want to *** you, Mr. Boswell?
>> I'm sure I don't know.
>> Does this have anything to do with Sheriff Roberts' death?
>> No, absolutely not. I didn't see anything. I only...
>> What would you tell me about it?
Well, I guess it's hard to lie to a man that's just saved your life.
I saw Roberts murdered.
>> Then you know who did it?
>> No, but I can identify him. That's why those men chased me.
I had to run away.
>> Didn't the law offer you any protection?
>> Mr. Craig, the acting sheriff,
said he'd take care of me.
>> I see. So, you ran out on him.
Mr. Boswell, when you're back east,
you feel quite safe and secure, don't you?
>> Yes, of course.
>> It wasn't always that way.
People had to fight, even die to establish the law and order
you take for granted today.
That's what we're doing in the west right now.
>> You're saying that it's my duty to go back to Kingston.
>> It's the duty of every citizen
to help the men who enforce law.
What about it, Bosco?
>> That's what I've been saying all along! Let's go!
>> Good, we'll camp nearby.
You stay with Tonto while I ride into town.
>> Why are you going to town?
>> I'm going to tell Sheriff Craig about this,
so he can prepare ample protection for Mr. Boswell.
You follow us.
>> Rocky, we're in trouble. >> What do you mean?
>> I was just about to plug Boswell,
when a masked man and an Indian run us off.
>> Run you off? Why you lily...
>> You'd run too, if you could see the way this guy could shoot.
>> Aw, forget it. Just because some stages a holdup.
That don't mean anything.
Nobody's scared Boswell clear out of this state.
>> Well, I don't like it.
>> I don't like it either, but I ain't getting excited about it.
Look, I'm running this town my way.
You guys got nothing to worry about.
>> You did cover your trail here, didn't you?
>> Yeah sure.
>> Then get out to my place and stay under cover.
You're suppose to be out looking for Boswell.
>> All right. >> I'll be out later.
>> I wouldn't reach for that.
>> What do you want?
>> Are you Craig?
>> Yeah. Who are you, and why the mask?
>> My mask is on the side of the law.
I wouldn't come here if it weren't.
>> Why did you come here?
>> I thought a lot of Bill Roberts and what he stood for.
Did you find the man who killed him?
>> Not yet. My one witness was an actor fellow that skipped town.
My men are out looking for him now.
>> They won't find him. >> Why not?
>> Because I have him.
>> You have Boswell? Where? Outside?
>> No, he's at my camp.
It was careless of you to let him get away.
Can you protect him if he comes back?
>> Protect him? >> That's right.
There was an attempt to *** Boswell this morning.
>> What?
>> I'll explain on the way to camp.
Right now the important thing is Boswell's safety.
Don't worry. I'll look out for him personally.
>> Good.
>> That was no lady. That was my wife. Heh, heh, heh.
>> No, no, my friend. You've got to work these lips faster.
Throws my timing off.
Now let's try it again.
Who that lady me see you with last night?
>> That was no lady, that was my squaw.
>> Tonto, I deeply fear that you're not destined for the stage.
Perhaps it's just as well, you see...
>> Well Sheriff, we meet again.
I'm afraid I cause you a little inconvenience.
>> Inconvenience? You had me scared to death.
>> You'll be safe now Mr. Boswell,
you're being placed in protective custody.
>> Custody? You mean I have to go to jail?
>> No, that's the first place they'll look for you.
Sheriff Craig has arranged for you to stay at his home.
We'll keep your wagon and Bosco here.
>> What, leave Bosco?
>> If you attract too much attention going through a town,
there'll be another attempt on your life.
>> In that case, I'll be ready in a moment.
Will you help me with my horse, Tonto?
>> Me be glad to help.
>> Soon as Boswell gets on his way,
Tonto and I'll go after those two masked outlaws.
>> You've already done enough.
Why don't you wait until my men get back?
>> Time's important Craig.
We'll let you know what luck we have.
By the way, where do we find you?
>> I'll be at my place with Boswell until the men get back.
He's got to be guarded.
>> All set, gentlemen.
Goodbye, my friends.
You will take good care of Bosco.
>> You not worry. Me take good care of little fella.
>> Come on, Boswell.
>> Now don't ride too fast, Sheriff.
Agnes and I have had a hard day.
>> You've got all the luck!
>> Ain't luck, it's brains.
>> It's the boss. And that actor's with him.
>> How do you figure he managed that?
>> I don't know. But I'm ducking while I find out.
Come on!
Come in.
It isn't much but you won't have to put up with it long.
>> Then you have a suspect?
>> As a matter of fact, yes.
Someone I'd like you to identify right now.
>> Here, in this house?
>> No. Wait a minute and I'll have him brought in.
How'd you get em Rocky?
>> Your masked pal set him right in my lap.
>> Why did you bring em here?
>> Because I want em to get a good look at Hatch.
>> That don't make sense. >> Sure it does.
If he can't identify we're in the clear.
If he can, we'll finish that little job you started this morning.
>> What about the masked man? >> Leave him to me.
Now put your hands behind your back like they're tied.
>> Bring him over here.
Is that the man?
>> Let me get a better look at him.
This light's different in here, you know.
Have him turn his head that a way.
>> You heard him.
>> That's it! He's the man. I'd recognize him anywhere.
>> You're crazy. I didn't go near Roberts last night.
>> Sidney Boswell never forgets a... that voice.
Why you're the man that tried to kill me.
You unspeakable cur. I'd whip you within an inch of your...
>> You'd what? >> His hands. Sheriff look!
Now somebody stop him!
>> I'll do something.
>> Do I finish him off?
>> No, tie him up and gag him.
>> What's the matter? You going soft all of a sudden?
>> That masked man knows I've got Boswell. He's coming here.
>> Coming here?
>> Yeah, and I've got a scheme to get rid of him.
But I want Boswell alive until I know it'll work.
>> What's the scheme?
>> Well, first you're gonna tie me up.
>> It's no use, Tonto. We lost him.
>> Hard ground make easy to cover tracks.
We'll go back and tell Craig not to send out a posse. Come on.
>> Stop worrying Hatch nothing's gonna go wrong.
>> This hombre's smart I tell ya. I'm gonna be in the other room,
one false move and I'll let him have it.
>> You stay in the closet with Boswell and keep him quiet.
>> He's gagged and out cold. What more can I do?
>> Here they come. >> Get to work.
>> You couldn't gag me too?
>> Nah, lie down like you've been knocked out.
>> Take care of him.
What happened, Craig? You all right?
>> They took Boswell, two masked men jumped us.
They must have spotted us coming here.
>> When did this happen? >> About an hour ago.
Al, all right?
>> Him have big bump on head, but him be all right.
>> Did you recognize the men?
>> No.
One of them said something about Deep Canyon.
They may have taken him there.
I'll get my other guns.
>> Now, you'd better take it easy, Craig.
>> I gotta reach Boswell before it's too late.
>> You're in no condition to travel that far.
I'll organize a posse.
>> There isn't time. It'll be dark in a half hour.
Tonto and I will head for Deep Canyon now.
>> I sure messed this up.
If anything happens to Boswell...
>> Accusing yourself won't help.
Come on, Tonto. We've got to move fast.
>> Good luck, my friend. I'll never forget this.
>> He fell for it like lead weight.
>> Yeah, and as soon as we put Boswell out of his misery,
nothing can stand in my way.
>> Why you stop, Kemosabe? >> Tonto, Craig was lying.
That cup of coffee on the table was still hot.
>> Still hot? >> Yes.
If Craig was tied up for an hour as he claims,
the coffee would've been cold.
>> Then why you not expose him?
>> Whoever tied him up probably had us covered.
I couldn't take a risk.
>> If him lie, then maybe Talk Talk man not at Deep Canyon.
>> That was just a trick to get us out of the way.
And explain Boswell's disappearance.
>> You think him still at house? >> I hope so.
And I hope he's still alive. Let's go.
>> I'll go in the front way. You work around to the back door.
>> I tell you he's not gonna be killed in this house.
It'll be dark in a few minutes.
You can cart him out in the desert.
>> All right. I'll go hitch up the wagon.
>> What happens when the masked men don't find Boswell at Deep Canyon?
>> I'll be just as unhappy as anybody else.
Now don't worry. I can handle that masked man.
He's not as smart as some people think.
>> Don't make a move.
Mr. Boswell, are you all right? >> Mm-hm.
>> This is the end of your lies Craig.
Toss your gun over there.
You, hurry up!
>> You're making a mistake. I was forced into this.
>> Where are your other men?
>> I don't know what you're talking about.
>> Yes you do.
You couldn't tie yourselves up. Where are they?
>> Now, listen, I can explain everything.
>> If there's any explaining to be done, Mr. Boswell can do it.
Now untie him, and no tricks.
>> All right. One yip outta you and you're a dead Indian.
Come on.
>> Hurry it up!
>> The other man is out back, watch out for him.
>> Thanks, Boswell.
All right you two, get over there and be quiet. Tonto!
>> Yeah, and I'm right in back of him.
Drop your guns, or your pal's a goner.
Nice going, Hatch.
>> Now we'll see who's talking big.
Get over there, all of you! >> Come on.
>> The people of Kingston won't let you get away with this, Craig.
>> I'm running this town
and I'm gonna start off by killing you.
>> You'll hang for it.
>> Not a chance.
You three are gonna disappear without a trace.
>> You're wrong, Craig.
You don't think I came back without first seeing Judge Jordan, do you?
>> Jordan lives on the other side of town. You didn't have time.
>> How do you know I didn't arrange to meet him?
How do you know Judge Jordan isn't outside right now?
>> I don't go for a crazy bluff like that.
Jordan's no where near here.
>> You're wrong again, Craig.
>> Keep him covered, Tonto.
I'll help you tie them up as soon as I free Mr. Boswell.
I'm glad you understood my hints about Judge Jordan.
>> Sure, I understood.
That was a magnificent fight.
>> Your throwing the Judge's voice made it possible.
>> Well, for a ventriloquist of my standing,
it was elementary.
We can never repay you, my friends.
You not only brought a killer to justice
but you destroyed a plot to corrupt our town.
>> It's Mr. Boswell's evidence that'll do that, Your Honor.
>> I am not forgetting.
Mr. Boswell, your part in this shall not go unrewarded.
The people of Kingston have taken up a collection,
and they're going to give you...
>> I'm deeply gratified, Your Honor,
but I seek no monetary reward. Unless, you insist?
>> We do insist.
>> Well, these gentlemen should share in... they've gone!
>> Don't worry. They'll be back if we ever need them.
You know who the masked man is, don't you?
>> Even a dummy'd know that.
He's the Lone Ranger.
>> Hi-Yo, Silver, away!