Hylas and the Nymphs

nearlycracked with restraint. "But this is the last time. If you disappoint me again, if youtrample my generosity in your mocking laughter, I'll put a price on your head so largeyou won't be able to go near a civilized system for the rest of your life, because onevery one your name and face will be known to men who'll gladly cut your guts outfor one-tenth of what I'll promise them." "I'm glad we both have my best interests at heart," replied Solo pleasantly as heand Chewbacca started past the staring eyes of the Hut's hired guns. "Don't worry,Jabba, I'll pay you. But not because you threaten me. I'll pay you because…it'smy pleasure." "They're starting to search the spaceport central," the Commander declared,having to alternately run a couple of steps and then walk to keep pace with the longstrides of Darth Vader. The Dark Lord was deep in thought as he strode down one ofthe battle station's main corridors, trailed by several aides. "The reports are just starting to come in," the Commander went on. "It's only amatter of time before we have those 'droids." "Send in more men if you have to. Never mind the protests of the planetaryGovernor—I must have those 'droids. It's her hope of that data being used againstus that is the pillar of her resistance to the mind probes." "I understand, Lord Vader. Until then we must waste our time with GovernorTarkin's foolish plan to break her."