Narrative of the Young Shepherd

Narrative of the Young Shepherd

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At the center of the captivating rolling fields, resided a shepherd boy. His being was essentially pure, and unsophisticated. His main role was essentially to care for his herd of sheep.

Their low murmuring and the rustling of the breezes across the solo tree on the hilltop were his main associates. Day in day, looking out for his wards instilled in him a sense of calm satisfaction.

But, there were occasional moments of loneliness, when the shepherd boy would long for fellowship. During one such occasion out of sheer tedium, the shepherd boy conceived a naughty plot.

Tales of wild beasts prowling on sheep had long been circulating in the hamlet. So, the boy opted to used this fear and played a trick on the villagers.

One morning he raced into the village screaming “Wolf! There is a wolf attacking my sheep!” The scared villagers sprinted up the hills more info to offer assistance but discovered no wolf.

The boy laughed at the confusion on their faces. This prank persisted for a few days more. But, one noon, a real wolf did charge at the flock. The shepherd boy raced for help, screaming “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one showed up.

Frustrated and alone, the boy fought against the wolf but could rescue only few of his sheep. Heartbroken, he returned to the town only to be met with a lesson on honesty and the consequences of dishonesty.

The story of this shepherd boy has been passed down generations as a mediaeval parable for teaching the value of honesty, the implications of dishonesty and the risks of crying wolf. Moreover, it stresses how trust once broken, is tough to reclaim. It's a story as relevant today as it was in the past.

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