The night train was westbound from Denver, and had a clear track ahead. A man sat near the front end of the leading coach, and had the general appearance of a cattle buyer - there was nothing to indicate that this man was the almost legendary character, who had become known as the Lone Ranger! He was traveling without his great horse, Silver, without his mask, but his features were effectively disguised. The seat opposite the Lone Ranger was occupied by a woman, Ellen Blake, of Boston, who was to meet her fiance, a marshall, when she reached her destination.