Hylas and the Nymphs

Hylas and the Nymphs
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Her determined expression collapsed as soon as a monstrous black form enteredthe room, gliding smoothly as if on treads. Vader's presence crushed her spirit asthoroughly as an elephant would crush an eggshell. That villain was followed by anantiqued whip of a man who was only slightly less terrifying, despite his minisculeappearance alongside the Dark Lord. Darth Vader made a gesture to someone outside. Something that hummed like ahuge bee moved close and slipped inside the doorway. Leia choked on her ownbreath at the sight of the dark metal globe. It hung suspended on independentrepulsors, a farrago of metal arms protruding from its sides. The arms were tippedwith a multitude of delicate instruments. Leia studied the contraption fearfully. She had heard rumors of such machines,but had never really believed that Imperial technicians would construct such amonstrosity. Incorporated into its soulless memory was every barbarity, everysubstantiated outrage known to mankind—and to several alien races as well. Vader and Tarkin stood there quietly, giving her plenty of time to study thehovering nightmare. The Governor in particular did not delude himself into thinkingthat the mere presence of the device would shock her into giving up the informationhe needed. Not, he reflected, that the ensuing session would be especiallyunpleasant. There was always enlightenment and knowledge to be gained from suchencounters, and the Senator promised to be a most interesting subject. After a suitable interval had passed, he motioned to the machine. "Now,Senator Organa, Princess Organa, we will discuss the location of the principal rebelbase."