Gather ye rosebuds while ye may

As the princess kept watch, Major Derlin turned to acknowledge a Rebellieutenant reporting in. "All patrols are now in except Solo and Skywalker, sir." The major looked over at Princess Leia. "Your Highness," he said, his voiceweighty with regret, "nothing more can be done tonight. The temperature isdropping fast. The shield doors must be closed. I'm sorry." Derlin waited amoment, then addressed the lieutenant. "Close the doors." The Rebel officer turned to carry out Derlin's order and immediately thechamber of ice seemed to drop even more in temperature as the mournful Wookieehowled his grief. "The speeders should be ready in the morning," the major said to Leia."They'll make the search easier." Not really expecting an affirmative reply, Leia asked, "Is there any chance oftheir surviving until the morning?" "Slim," Major Derlin answered with grim honesty. "But yes, there's a chance." In response to the major's words, Artoo began to operate the miniature