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 his

companion. It took several minutes for Luke, Han, Chewie, and Threepio to cover

the distance to the other end.

They stopped before Leia, and Luke recognized General Dodonna among the

other dignitaries seated nearby. There was a pause and a gleaming, familiar Artoo

unit joined the group, moving to stand next to a thoroughly awestruck Threepio.

Chewbacca shuffled nervously, giving every indication of wishing he were

someplace else. Solo silenced him as Leia rose and came forward. At the same

time banners tilted in unison and all those gathered in the great hall turned to face the

dais.

She place something heavy and golden around Solo's neck, then Chewbacca's-

having to strain to do so-and finally around Luke's. Then she made a signal to the

crowd, and the rigid discipline dissolved as every man, woman, and mechanical

present was permitted to give full vent to their feelings.

As he stood awash in the cheers and shouts, Luke found that his mind was

neither on his possible future with the Alliance nor on the chance of traveling

adventurously with Han Solo and Chewbacca. Instead, unlikely as Solo had claimed

it might be, he found his full attention occupied by the radiant Leia Organa.

She noticed his unabashed stare, but this time she only smiled.
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