Narrative of the Young Shepherd

Narrative of the Young Shepherd

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In the heart of the mesmerizing rolling fields, resided a shepherd boy. His being was unadulterated, simple, and honest. His only responsibility was essentially to look after his flock of sheep.

Their low murmuring and the rustling of the wind across the lone tree on the hilltop were his only associates. Day upon day, guarding his charges instilled in him a notion of quiet fulfillment.

But, there were the occasional moments of isolation, when the shepherd boy would pine for companionship. During one such occasion out of sheer monotony, the shepherd boy devised a naughty plot.

Stories of wolves hunting on sheep had long been circulating in the village. So, the boy decided to exploit this fear and played a joke on the inhabitants.

One day he raced into the village screaming “Wolf! There is a wolf preying on my sheep!” The terrified villagers sprinted up the hills to offer assistance but saw no beast.

The boy chuckled at the dilemma on their faces. This prank persisted for a few more days. Yet, one noon, a real wolf did attack the flock. The shepherd boy raced for help, screaming “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one came.

Frustrated and alone, the more info boy fought against the wolf but managed to rescue only few of his flock. Devastated, he went back to the village only to receive a lesson on honesty and the consequences of false alarms.

The story 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 dangers of false alarms. Moreover, it highlights how trust once broken, is difficult to regain. It's a story as relevant today as it was in the past.

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