Narrative of the Young Shepherd

Narrative of the Young Shepherd

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In the heart of the captivating rolling hills, resided a boy named Shepherd. His being was essentially unadulterated, simple, and honest. His primary duty was to care for his flock of sheep.

Their low murmuring and the rustling of the breezes across the lone tree on the mountaintop were his only associates. Day in day, looking out for his responsibilities imbued in him a notion of quiet fulfillment.

Yet, there were at times moments of loneliness, when the shepherd boy would pine for fellowship. During one such occasion out of sheer boredom, the shepherd boy devised a troublesome plan.

Tales of wild beasts hunting on sheep had been around for a while in the hamlet. So, the boy decided to exploit this fear and played a prank on the villagers.

One afternoon he ran into the village yelling “Wolf! A wolf is attacking my sheep!” The scared villagers rushed up the hills to help but saw no beast.

The boy laughed at the dilemma on their faces. This game laughed for a couple of more days. Yet, one day, a real wolf actually charge at the flock. The shepherd boy raced for help, shouting “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one came.

Frustrated and alone, the boy battled against the wolf but could rescue only few of his flock. Heartbroken, he went back to the village only to be met with a lesson on honesty and the results of false alarms.

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

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