Pinocchio began to scream and cry. No one heard him. There were no houses or people on the road.
The night became very dark. Pinocchio was in pain and very afraid. He saw a Glowworm (a small insect that makes light) flying near him.
Pinocchio asked the Glowworm for help. The Glowworm asked why he was in the trap. Pinocchio said he wanted to eat the grapes.
The Glowworm asked if the grapes belonged to Pinocchio. Pinocchio said no. The Glowworm told Pinocchio that stealing is wrong.
Pinocchio cried and promised to be good. Suddenly, they heard footsteps. It was the Farmer who owned the field.
The Farmer had a lantern. He thought he caught a Weasel (a small animal that steals chickens). He was surprised to see a boy.
The Farmer called Pinocchio a thief. Pinocchio said he only wanted grapes. But the Farmer did not believe him.
The Farmer took Pinocchio to his house. He said his old dog died today. He told Pinocchio to take the dog’s place.
The Farmer put a dog collar on Pinocchio’s neck. He tied a long iron chain to the collar. He nailed the chain to the wall.
The Farmer told Pinocchio to sleep in the doghouse. He told Pinocchio to bark if any thieves came. Then the Farmer went inside.
Pinocchio sat near the doghouse. He was cold, hungry, and very afraid. He knew he was in this trouble because he was a bad boy.
Pinocchio said he should have stayed with his father. He promised to be patient. Then he went into the doghouse and fell asleep.