Venus and Cupid

Venus and Cupid
Vermeer girl with the pearl earring
virgin of the rocks
Woman with a Parasol
Luke paused, for he saw something else, as well; something he hadn't seenbefore in the Emperor. Fear. Luke saw fear in the Emperor—fear of Luke. Fear of Luke's power, fear thatthis power could be turned on him—on the Emperor—in the same way Vader hadturned it on Obi-wan Kenobi. Luke saw this fear in the Emperor—and he knew, now,the odds had shifted slightly. He had glimpsed the Emperor's nakedest self. With sudden absolute calm, Luke stood upright. He stared directly intc themalign ruler's hood. Palpatine said nothing for a few moments, returning the young Jedi's gaze,assessing his strengths and weaknesses. He sat back at last, pleased with this firstconfrontation. "I look forward to completing your training, young Skywalker. Intime, you will call me Master." For the first time, Luke felt steady enough to speak. "You're gravely mistaken.You will not convert me as you did my father."