Narrative of the Young Shepherd

Narrative of the Young Shepherd

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At the center of the enchanting rolling hills, lived a boy named Shepherd. His existence was untarnished, simple yet virtuous. His only responsibility was essentially to care for his herd of rams.

Their gentle baas and the rustling of the breezes across the lone tree on the peak were his constant co-dwellers. Day after day, looking out for his charges instilled in him a notion of quiet fulfillment.

Yet, there were at times moments of isolation, when the shepherd boy would yearn for fellowship. During one such occasion from sheer boredom, the shepherd boy conceived a naughty plan.

Tales of predators prowling on sheep had been around for a while in the town. So, the boy opted to used this fear and played a prank on the townsfolk.

One afternoon he ran into the village shouting “Wolf! A wolf is preying on my sheep!” The terrified villagers sprinted up the hills for rescue but found no wolf.

The boy giggled at the dilemma on their faces. This trick continued for a few days more. But, one noon, a real wolf actually come to prey the grazing sheep. The shepherd boy raced for help, screaming “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one came.

Frustrated and alone, the boy battled against the wolf but managed to rescue only few of his flock. Heartbroken, he went back to the town only to receive a reprimand on honesty and the consequences of false alarms.

The tale of this shepherd boy has been handed down generations as a mediaeval parable for teaching the importance of honesty, more info the consequences of lying and the perils of crying wolf. Moreover, it emphasizes how trust once violated, is tough to earn back. It's a story as pertinent today as it was in the past.

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