The shepherds took a big stone and tried to break open the pumpkin.

“No!” cried the pumpkin. The shepherds jumped back. The pumpkin began to open.

Out of the pumpkin came a moloi. She had one arm, one eye and one leg. She looked terrible. “Don’t disturb me,” said the moloi in a big voice. “I am the pumpkin chief.” The pumpkin closed again.