The Jewel Casket

The Jewel Casket
The Kitchen Maid
The Lady of Shalott
the night watch by rembrandt
standing on his tree root pedestal, was tiny Yoda, effortlessly gliding the ship from thewater onto the shore. It was a sight that Luke could scarcely believe. But he knewthat it was a potent example of Jedi mastery over the Force. Artoo, equally astounded but not so philosophical, issued a series of loudwhistles, then bolted off to hide behind some giant roots. The X-wing seemed to float onto the beach, then gently came to a stop. Luke was humbled by the feat he had witnessed and approached Yoda in awe."I…" he began, dazzled. "I don't believe it." "That," Yoda stated emphatically, "is why you fail." Bewildered, Luke shook his head, wondering if he would ever rise to the stationof a Jedi. Bounty hunters! Among the most reviled of the galaxy's inhabitants, this classof amoral moneygrubbers included members of every species. It was a repellent