Narrative of the Young Shepherd

Narrative of the Young Shepherd

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In the heart of the captivating rolling fields, dwelt a boy named Shepherd. His life was mostly pure, simple yet virtuous. His main role was mainly to look after more info his herd of rams.

Their low murmuring and the murmuring of the gales through the single tree on the hilltop were his main co-dwellers. Day in day, looking out for his wards instilled in him a notion of tranquil contentment.

Yet, there were the occasional moments of solitude, when the shepherd boy would pine for company. In one such instance from sheer monotony, the shepherd boy orchestrated a mischievous plan.

Tales of predators preying on sheep had been around for a while in the town. So, the boy decided to used this fear and played a trick on the villagers.

One day he raced into the village shouting “Wolf! There is a wolf attacking my sheep!” The scared villagers rushed up the hills for rescue but found no beast.

The boy laughed at the puzzle on their faces. This game continued for a few more days. Yet, one morning, a real wolf actually come to prey the herd. The shepherd boy ran for aid screaming “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one showed up.

Frustrated and alone, the boy battled against the wolf but managed to rescue only few of his sheep. Devastated, he went back to the village only to be met with a scolding on honesty and the consequences of crying wolf.

The story of this shepherd boy has been transmitted generations as a mediaeval parable for teaching the importance of honesty, the implications of dishonesty and the dangers of false alarms. Moreover, it highlights how trust once broken, is difficult to regain. It's a story as pertinent today as it was then.

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