The Lady of Shalott

with him. His patient master, Yoda, sat calmly on the soles of Luke's upturned feet. Lukeconcentrated serenely on his task and all at once he lifted four fingers from the ground.His balance undisturbed, he held his upside-down position—on one thumb. Luke's determination had made him a quick study. He was eager to learn andwas undaunted by the tests Yoda had devised for him. And now he felt confidentthat when he finally left this planet, it would be as a full-fledged Jedi Knight preparedto fight only for the noblest of causes. Luke was rapidly growing stronger with the Force and, indeed, wasaccomplishing miracles. Yoda grew more pleased with his apprentice's progress.Once, while Yoda stood watching nearby, Luke used the Force to lift two largeequipment cases and suspend them in midair. Yoda was pleased, but noticedArtoo-Detoo observing this apparent impossibility and emitting electronic beeps ofdisbelief. The Jedi Master raised his hand and, with the Force, lifted the little droidoff the ground.