The Lone Ranger's Famous Horse Hi-Yo Silver #11
In "Silver Plays a Waiting Game," the Lone Ranger's famed horse Silver finds himself hunted after being captured by the cunning Keenay, who seeks to drive him into Apache territory. With Scamper by his side and a quiet resolve, Silver outwits his captor, leading a daring escape through the desert and into Wild Horse Creek—where the Ranger and his companions are still waiting. Written by Gaylord Du Bois and illustrated by Tom Gill, with a striking cover by Sam Savitt, this 1954 Dell adventure captures Silver’s intelligence and courage in a tense, suspenseful tale.
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Silver scents an Apache, alerting the Ranger as he heads for water with Lonnie and Jeanne. Warning them to stay, he captures the hostile. Keenay spied on colts Scamper and Silver, used blunt arrows to hurt Scamper, anger, lure, stun, rope and ride Silver, with right forelock hobbled, toward Apache land. Silver bides his time, Scamper follows, Keenay releases the tie. Silver escapes at night with Scamper, routes Keenay, destroy Keenay's old camp, cougar skin, turkey costume, then down to Wild Horse Creek for a drink, as Keenay returns to renew his vow to take Silver.
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