Note 19

Queen Amidala,

You are forgiven for your doubts. I understand that being stranded on a backwater planet while your people are suffering and dying, and being unable to travel to Coruscant, even though you want too…my dear, may cause you not to see clearly, and you may not trust people you normally would. You should know that I only want what is in your best interest, as well as our planet's interests.

You must tell me…did Anakin win the race? If so, you must hurry back to the ship and travel to Coruscant. I am most anxious to meet with you personally.

Oh….so the Jedi Master who is with you, Qui-Gon Jinn, thinks that Anakin could be trained as a Jedi Knight. Anakin had a dream of a man wearing a black suit in a black mask with a red lightsaber, eh. To my knowledge, the Jedi Knights do not carry that color of lightsaber. I could be mistaken. I agree…the dream sounds odd indeed. Do not worry, I am sure if Anakin asked Qui-Gon, Qui-Gon will be able to help him out.

Yes…yes…if Anakin is as force sensitive as you have suggested, I have no doubt in the boy's ability. I will do what I can to get him freed…AFTER the situation on Naboo has been settled.

You must tell me about the outcome of the race…I am most concerned. I assume that the race has now concluded?

If everything works out, you may not have to say good-bye to Anakin forever. I wouldn't be surprised if you received news of him very soon….

Senator Palpatine