Narrative of the Young Shepherd

Narrative of the Young Shepherd

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In the heart of the enchanting rolling fields, resided a young shepherd. His being was essentially pure, simple yet virtuous. His only responsibility was essentially to look after his flock of sheep.

Their gentle baas and the murmuring of the wind across the lone tree on the mountaintop were his constant companions. Day upon day, guarding his charges inculcated in him a notion of calm satisfaction.

But, there were the occasional moments of solitude, when the shepherd boy would pine for company. During one such occasion out of sheer tedium, the shepherd boy conceived a naughty plan.

Tales of wild beasts hunting on sheep had been around for a while in the town. So, the boy decided to exploit this fear and played a trick on the inhabitants.

One day he raced into the village shouting “Wolf! There is a wolf preying on my sheep!” The terrified villagers ran up the hills to help but discovered no wolf.

The boy chuckled at the dilemma on their faces. This prank continued for a couple of more days. However, one morning, a real wolf actually charge at the herd. The shepherd boy ran for help, shouting “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one showed up.

Frustrated and alone, the boy struggled against the wolf but could protect only few of his sheep. Devastated, he returned to the village only to receive a reprimand on honesty and the consequences of crying wolf.

The tale of this shepherd boy has been website passed down generations as a mediaeval parable for teaching the value of honesty, the consequences of lying and the risks of crying wolf. Moreover, it emphasizes how trust once lost, is hard to reclaim. It's a story as appropriate today as it was then.

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