Narrative of the Young Shepherd

Narrative of the Young Shepherd

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At the center of the enchanting rolling fields, lived a boy named Shepherd. His life was essentially unadulterated, simple yet virtuous. His primary duty was to tend to his flock of sheep.

Their gentle baas and the rustling of the breezes among the lone tree on the mountaintop were his main associates. Day in day, guarding his responsibilities inculcated in him a sense of quiet fulfillment.

But, there were at times moments of solitude, when the shepherd boy would long for fellowship. In one such instance out of sheer tedium, the shepherd boy devised a naughty plan.

Stories of predators preying on sheep had been heard times and again in the village. So, the boy decided to exploit this fear and played a prank on the townsfolk.

One afternoon he raced into the village yelling “Wolf! A wolf is preying on my sheep!” The frightened villagers rushed up the hills to help but saw no wolf.

The boy chuckled at the puzzle on their faces. This prank laughed for a couple of more days. Yet, one noon, a real wolf did come to prey the herd. The shepherd boy dashed for aid screaming “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 sheep. Devastated, he went back to the town only to receive a scolding on honesty and the repercussions of dishonesty.

His tale of this shepherd boy has been passed down generations get more info as a mediaeval parable to teaching the importance of honesty, the consequences of lying and the risks of crying wolf. Moreover, it emphasizes how trust once lost, is tough to reclaim. It's a story as relevant today as it was anciently.

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