Narrative of the Young Shepherd

Narrative of the Young Shepherd

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Deep within the mesmerizing rolling fields, resided a young shepherd. His being was mostly unadulterated, simple, and honest. His primary duty was essentially to care for his herd of rams.

Their low murmuring and the rustling of the wind across the solo tree on the hilltop were his only co-dwellers. Day upon day, watching over his responsibilities inculcated in him a notion of quiet fulfillment.

But, there were at times moments of solitude, when the shepherd boy would pine for fellowship. During one such occasion because website of sheer monotony, the shepherd boy conceived a naughty plan.

Tales of wild beasts preying on sheep had been around for a while in the hamlet. So, the boy decided to used this fear and played a trick on the townsfolk.

One afternoon he raced into the village shouting “Wolf! A wolf is attacking my sheep!” The terrified villagers rushed up the hills to offer assistance but discovered no wolf.

The boy giggled at the puzzle on their faces. This prank persisted for a couple of more days. But, one noon, a real wolf actually come to prey the flock. The shepherd boy dashed for aid shouting “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one came.

Frustrated and alone, the boy fought against the wolf but managed to rescue only few of his flock. Devastated, he returned to the town only to receive a scolding on honesty and the consequences of crying wolf.

The tale of this shepherd boy has been passed down generations as a mediaeval parable for teaching the significance of honesty, the consequences of lying and the risks of false alarms. Moreover, it highlights how trust once violated, is difficult to earn back. It's a story as appropriate today as it was anciently.

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