The Tunnel of Nokgruppa

Nokgruppa makes his home in a subterranean tunnel burrowed under the ground. There he keeps a giant crocodile egg. He wants to sell it, but he can't find a buyer. He doesn't want to store it outside for fear of it being stolen, but he is naturally concerned that a giant crocodile may hatch inside his home.

The tunnel entrance has a hutch built over it, to shelter the tunnel from the elements and unwanted visitors. A the mouth of this enclosure is a sort of door made from a barrel lid. It is attached with an iron hinge at top and a loop of rope for a handle. It can be barred from the inside. When Nokgruppa leaves he secures the door with chain and padlock.