Narrative of the Young Shepherd

Narrative of the Young Shepherd

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In the heart of the mesmerizing rolling hills, resided a shepherd boy. His life was pure, simple yet virtuous. His only responsibility was mainly to tend to his flock of ewes.

Their soft bleating and the murmuring of the gales through the solo tree on the peak were his main associates. Day after day, guarding his wards instilled in him a feeling of quiet fulfillment.

Yet, there were the occasional moments of solitude, when the shepherd boy would long for company. In one such instance out of sheer monotony, the shepherd boy orchestrated a naughty plot.

Stories of wolves preying on sheep had been around for a while in the hamlet. So, the boy opted to used this fear and played a trick on the villagers.

One afternoon he ran into the village shouting “Wolf! There is a wolf that has taken my sheep!” The frightened villagers sprinted up the hills to help but saw no wolf.

The boy giggled at the confusion on their faces. This trick laughed for a couple of more days. But, one day, a real wolf actually charge at the herd. The shepherd boy ran for help, screaming “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one showed up.

Frustrated and alone, the boy fought against the wolf but managed to protect only few of his sheep. Heartbroken, he returned to the village only to receive a reprimand on honesty and the repercussions of dishonesty.

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

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