Hylas and the Nymphs

Han Solo and Princess Leia appeared at the open door of their ship, with blastersdrawn. Standing behind them was the giant Wookiee, his gun in hand and abandoleer of ammunition packs slung over his left shoulder. Han didn't speak but quietly surveyed the menacing welcoming party that wasmarching across the platform toward them. An early morning wind began to sweepalong the ground, making Lando's cloak fly up behind him like enormous deep bluewings. "I don't like this," Leia whispered to Han. He didn't much like it either, but he wasn't going to let the princess know that."It'll be all right," he said quietly. "Trust me." Then, cautioning her, he added,"But keep your eyes open. Wait here." Han and Chewbacca left Leia guarding the Falcon and they walked down theramp to face Calrissian and his motley army. The two parties moved toward eachother until Han and Calrissian stopped, three meters apart, the face each other. For along moment, each one eyed the other silently.