Chapter 19 Summary

On the ship Anakin makes friends with the pilot, and persuades him to explain the workings of the controls on the pilot's console. Qui-Gon watches this interaction and is pleased, but frustrated that the Council cannot see that Anakin is the chosen one.

While they are on the transport, Amidala explains to the others what her plan is. She intends to take back what her people rightfully own - sovereignty over their own nation, and she tells those present that she intends to land near the swamp and contact the Gungan people herself, with Jar Jar as her emissary.

As the Queen and her retinue wait at the edge of the swamp for Jar Jar to return from contacting the Gungan leader in the city of Otoh Gunga, Padmy talks to Anakin, tells him not to give up hope of becoming a Jedi...