Narrative of the Young Shepherd

Narrative of the Young Shepherd

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At the center of the mesmerizing rolling fields, dwelt a shepherd boy. His life was pure, and unsophisticated. His only responsibility was to look after his flock of website rams.

Their soft bleating and the rustling of the wind across the lone tree on the hilltop were his only companions. Day after day, looking out for his wards imbued in him a notion of calm satisfaction.

However, there were the occasional moments of loneliness, when the shepherd boy would yearn for companionship. On one such day from sheer monotony, the shepherd boy conceived a naughty plot.

Stories of predators hunting on sheep had been around for a while in the town. So, the boy decided to exploit this fear and played a prank on the inhabitants.

One day he raced into the village shouting “Wolf! A wolf is attacking my sheep!” The frightened villagers ran up the hills for rescue but saw no beast.

The boy laughed at the dilemma on their faces. This prank laughed for a couple of more days. But, one noon, a real wolf actually attack the flock. The shepherd boy dashed for aid shouting “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one showed up.

Frustrated and alone, the boy struggled against the wolf but managed to rescue only few of his sheep. Heartbroken, he went back to the village only to be met with a reprimand on honesty and the results of dishonesty.

The tale of this shepherd boy has been passed down generations as a mediaeval parable for teaching the importance of honesty, the consequences of lying and the perils of false alarms. 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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