The Story of the Shepherd Boy

The Story of the Shepherd Boy

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In the heart of the mesmerizing rolling hills, dwelt a young shepherd. His being was mostly unadulterated, simple yet virtuous. His primary duty was to care for his flock of ewes.

Their gentle baas and read more the murmuring of the wind among the single tree on the peak were his only co-dwellers. Day in day, watching over his responsibilities imbued in him a sense of calm satisfaction.

But, there were at times moments of isolation, when the shepherd boy would long for fellowship. During one such occasion from sheer tedium, the shepherd boy orchestrated a naughty plot.

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

One afternoon he dashed into the village shouting “Wolf! A wolf is that has taken my sheep!” The scared villagers ran up the hills to help but saw no beast.

The boy chuckled at the puzzle on their faces. This trick continued for a few more days. But, one noon, a real wolf actually attack the herd. The shepherd boy dashed for aid shouting “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one showed up.

Frustrated and alone, the boy battled against the wolf but managed to rescue only few of his flock. Devastated, he went back to the village only to be met with a reprimand on honesty and the results of crying wolf.

The tale of this shepherd boy has been transmitted generations as a mediaeval parable for teaching the value of honesty, the consequences of lying and the risks of false alarms. Moreover, it emphasizes how trust once lost, is hard to regain. It's a story as relevant today as it was then.

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