Gather ye rosebuds while ye may

The banners of the many worlds which had lent support to the rebellion flutteredin the gentle breeze formed inside. At the far end of a long open aisle stood a visiongowned in formal white, barred with chalcedony waves—Leia Organa's signet ofoffice. Several figures appeared at the far end of the aisle. One, massive and hirsute,showed signs of running for cover, but was urged on down the open row by hiscompanion. It took several minutes for Luke, Han, Chewie, and Threepio to coverthe distance to the other end. They stopped before Leia, and Luke recognized General Dodonna among theother dignitaries seated nearby. There was a pause and a gleaming, familiar Artoounit joined the group, moving to stand next to a thoroughly awestruck Threepio. Chewbacca shuffled nervously, giving every indication of wishing he weresomeplace else. Solo silenced him as Leia rose and came forward. At the sametime banners tilted in unison and all those gathered in the great hall turned to face thedais.