That should be

perl_call_pv(aTHX_ i, j);
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See perl_call_pv -> call_pv to learn why.

You should look into get_hv (see perldoc `perlguts', perldoc `perlapi').

And while you're at it, you might wanna stop by the Extending and Embedding Perl Forum, or even buy the book

update: Just return a reference to your hash from the function so that it's on the stack, and then just grab it from the stack (POPs).

MJD says you can't just make shit up and expect the computer to know what you mean, retardo! I run a Win32 PPM repository for perl 5.6x+5.8x. I take requests. ** The Third rule of perl club is a statement of fact: pod is sexy.