Ventors heads off to discover that cattle rustlers hide out in deception pass.

But when he crosses paths with the masked rider, everything goes sideways.

Zane Gray, today on the Classic Tales Podcast.

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This week we continue our series of riders of the purple sage by Zane Gray.

Last week we met Jane Withersstein, a wealthy single woman who owns an extensive ranch in southern Utah.

Her refusal to enter into a polygamous marriage with tall caused a deal of friction and threats from the Mormon elders.

Ventors, her most trusted hand, saw Judkins riding a far, riding like gangbusters back to the ranch, apparently with some terrible news.

And now, riders of the purple sage, part two of twelve by Zane Gray.

Chapter four, deception pass.

The rider thundered up and almost threw his foam-flect horse in the sudden stop.

He was a giant form and with fearless eyes.

Judkins, you're all bloody!

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