Narrative of the Young Shepherd

Narrative of the Young Shepherd

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At the center of the captivating rolling meadows, lived a boy named Shepherd. His existence was essentially unadulterated, simple, and honest. His only responsibility was essentially to tend to his herd of ewes.

Their gentle baas and the whispering of the wind among the lone tree on the mountaintop were his only associates. Day upon day, watching over his charges inculcated in him a sense of tranquil contentment.

But, there were the occasional moments of loneliness, when the shepherd boy would yearn for company. During one such occasion because of sheer boredom, the shepherd boy orchestrated a naughty scheme.

Tales of wolves preying on sheep had been heard times and again in the town. So, the boy chose to used this fear and played a trick on the inhabitants.

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

The boy giggled at the puzzle on their faces. This prank continued for a few days more. But, one day, a real wolf did charge at the herd. The shepherd boy ran for help, shouting “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one showed up.

Frustrated and alone, the boy battled against the wolf but could protect only few of his sheep. Heartbroken, he returned to the village only to receive a scolding on read more honesty and the repercussions of dishonesty.

The tale of this shepherd boy has been handed down generations as a mediaeval parable for teaching the importance of honesty, the consequences of lying and the risks of crying wolf. Moreover, it emphasizes how trust once broken, is hard to earn back. It's a story as pertinent today as it was in the past.

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