Narrative of the Young Shepherd

Narrative of the Young Shepherd

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Deep within the captivating rolling meadows, lived a shepherd boy. His existence was essentially unadulterated, simple yet virtuous. His primary duty was essentially more info to look after his flock of rams.

Their low murmuring and the rustling of the breezes through the single tree on the hilltop were his main associates. Day after day, guarding his wards instilled in him a feeling of quiet fulfillment.

However, there were at times moments of solitude, when the shepherd boy would yearn for fellowship. During one such occasion because of sheer monotony, the shepherd boy orchestrated a naughty plan.

Narratives of wolves hunting on sheep had been around for a while in the town. So, the boy opted to leveraged this fear and played a trick on the inhabitants.

One afternoon he raced into the village shouting “Wolf! There is a wolf preying on my sheep!” The terrified villagers rushed up the hills to help but saw no beast.

The boy laughed at the dilemma on their faces. This prank persisted for a few days more. Yet, one day, a real wolf did come to prey the flock. The shepherd boy raced for aid shouting “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one came.

Frustrated and alone, the boy struggled against the wolf but could protect only few of his flock. Heartbroken, he went back to the town only to be met with a reprimand on honesty and the results of dishonesty.

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

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