Narrative of the Young Shepherd

Narrative of the Young Shepherd

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In the heart of the enchanting rolling meadows, dwelt a young shepherd. His life was essentially unadulterated, and unsophisticated. His primary duty was to care for his herd of sheep.

Their soft bleating and the rustling of the wind among the single tree on the hilltop were his main companions. Day after day, guarding his charges instilled in him a sense of quiet fulfillment.

But, there were at times moments of loneliness, when the shepherd boy would yearn for company. On one such day because of sheer tedium, the shepherd boy conceived a naughty scheme.

Narratives of predators preying on sheep had read more long been circulating in the hamlet. So, the boy decided to used this fear and played a trick on the villagers.

One afternoon he raced into the village screaming “Wolf! There is a wolf that has taken my sheep!” The scared villagers rushed up the hills to offer assistance but saw nothing threatening.

The boy chuckled at the confusion on their faces. This game persisted for a few days more. But, one noon, a real wolf actually attack the grazing sheep. The shepherd boy raced for help, shouting “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one responded.

Frustrated and alone, the boy fought against the wolf but managed to protect only few of his sheep. Devastated, he went back to the town only to receive a scolding on honesty and the consequences of crying wolf.

His tale of this shepherd boy has been passed down generations as a mediaeval parable to teaching the significance of honesty, the implications of dishonesty and the risks of false alarms. Moreover, it emphasizes how trust once lost, is difficult to earn back. It's a story as appropriate today as it was then.

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