Narrative of the Young Shepherd

Narrative of the Young Shepherd

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In the heart of the mesmerizing rolling hills, lived a shepherd boy. His being was unadulterated, simple yet virtuous. His main role was mainly to look after his flock of ewes.

Their soft bleating and the rustling of the breezes through the solo tree on the peak were his main associates. Day in day, watching over his wards inculcated in him a feeling of calm satisfaction.

Yet, there were occasional moments of loneliness, when the shepherd boy would yearn for companionship. In one such instance out of sheer boredom, the shepherd boy conceived a naughty plot.

Tales of wolves prowling on sheep had been around for a while in the hamlet. So, the boy opted to used this fear and played a joke on the villagers.

One day he dashed into the village screaming “Wolf! A wolf is attacking my sheep!” The terrified villagers rushed up the hills for rescue but discovered nothing threatening.

The boy giggled at the confusion on their faces. This game persisted for a few more days. However, one noon, a real wolf did charge at the herd. The shepherd boy ran for aid shouting “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one came.

Frustrated and alone, the boy struggled against the wolf but managed to protect only few of his flock. Devastated, he went back to the town only to receive a lesson on honesty and the consequences of false alarms.

The story of this shepherd boy has been handed down generations as a mediaeval parable to teaching the value of honesty, the website consequences of lying and the risks of false alarms. Moreover, it emphasizes how trust once lost, is tough to regain. It's a story as relevant today as it was then.

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