Narrative of the Young Shepherd

Narrative of the Young Shepherd

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Deep within the enchanting rolling fields, lived a shepherd boy. His existence was pure, simple yet virtuous. His primary duty was essentially to look after his flock of rams.

Their soft bleating and the rustling of the breezes through the solo tree on the peak were his only co-dwellers. Day upon day, looking out for his charges imbued in him a feeling of quiet fulfillment.

But, there were occasional moments of isolation, when the shepherd boy would pine for company. During one such occasion because of sheer monotony, the shepherd boy orchestrated a troublesome scheme.

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

One afternoon he dashed into the village screaming “Wolf! A wolf is that has taken my sheep!” The terrified villagers sprinted up the hills to offer assistance but saw no beast.

The boy giggled at the dilemma on their faces. This prank persisted for a few days more. Yet, one morning, a real wolf actually come to prey the herd. The shepherd boy dashed for aid screaming “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one came.

Frustrated and alone, the boy struggled against the wolf but could protect only few of his sheep. Heartbroken, he returned to the town only to receive a lesson on honesty and the repercussions of false alarms.

The story of this shepherd boy has been passed down generations as a mediaeval website parable to teaching the value of honesty, the implications of dishonesty and the perils of false alarms. Moreover, it highlights how trust once violated, is difficult to reclaim. It's a story as relevant today as it was in the past.

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