Narrative of the Young Shepherd

Narrative of the Young Shepherd

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In the heart of the enchanting rolling fields, dwelt a shepherd boy. His being was unadulterated, simple, and honest. His main role was mainly to tend to his herd of rams.

Their low murmuring and the murmuring of the breezes among the solo tree on the mountaintop were his main companions. Day in day, looking out for his responsibilities instilled in him a feeling of tranquil contentment.

However, there were occasional moments of isolation, when the shepherd boy would long for fellowship. On one such day out of sheer boredom, the shepherd boy conceived a mischievous scheme.

Tales of wild beasts hunting on sheep had long been circulating in the village. So, the boy chose to used this fear and played a prank on the inhabitants.

One day he ran into the village yelling “Wolf! A wolf is attacking my sheep!” The frightened villagers ran up the hills to help but discovered no wolf.

The boy laughed at the confusion on their faces. This game continued for get more info a couple of more days. But, one noon, a real wolf did attack the herd. The shepherd boy dashed for aid shouting “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one showed up.

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

The story of this shepherd boy has been handed down generations as a mediaeval parable to teaching the value of honesty, the consequences of lying and the perils of crying wolf. Moreover, it emphasizes how trust once violated, is difficult to reclaim. It's a story as pertinent today as it was in the past.

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