Narrative of the Young Shepherd

Narrative of the Young Shepherd

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In the heart of the captivating rolling hills, dwelt a shepherd boy. His life was untarnished, simple, and honest. His primary duty was mainly to tend to his flock of sheep.

Their low murmuring and the whispering of the breezes among the lone tree on the hilltop were his constant companions. Day in day, looking out for his wards inculcated in him a notion of tranquil contentment.

But, there were occasional moments of loneliness, when the shepherd boy would pine for companionship. On one such day out of sheer boredom, the shepherd boy conceived a naughty plot.

Tales of predators prowling on sheep had been heard times and again in the town. So, the boy decided to used this fear and played a prank on the townsfolk.

One day he dashed into the village yelling “Wolf! There is a wolf preying on my sheep!” The terrified villagers rushed up the hills to help but discovered no wolf.

The boy giggled at the puzzle on their faces. This game persisted for a few days more. Yet, one day, a real wolf actually charge at the grazing sheep. The shepherd boy dashed for aid screaming “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one responded.

Frustrated and alone, the boy fought against the wolf but could protect only few of his flock. Heartbroken, he went back to the village only to receive a here scolding on honesty and the repercussions of false alarms.

The tale of this shepherd boy has been transmitted generations as a mediaeval parable for teaching the value of honesty, the consequences of lying and the dangers of crying wolf. Moreover, it emphasizes how trust once violated, is difficult to earn back. It's a story as appropriate today as it was anciently.

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