Narrative of the Young Shepherd

Narrative of the Young Shepherd

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In the heart of the enchanting rolling hills, resided a shepherd boy. His being was mostly untarnished, simple yet virtuous. His only responsibility was essentially to look after his herd of sheep.

Their gentle baas and the whispering of the breezes among the solo tree on the mountaintop were his main companions. Day after day, watching over his responsibilities inculcated in him a feeling of tranquil contentment.

But, there were the occasional moments of solitude, when the shepherd boy would long for companionship. On one click here such day because of sheer monotony, the shepherd boy orchestrated a troublesome plot.

Tales of wolves prowling on sheep had been heard times and again in the town. So, the boy opted to exploit this fear and played a joke on the townsfolk.

One morning he dashed into the village yelling “Wolf! A wolf is preying on my sheep!” The frightened villagers sprinted up the hills to help but found nothing threatening.

The boy chuckled at the confusion on their faces. This game continued for a couple of more days. However, one noon, a real wolf did attack the herd. The shepherd boy ran for help, shouting “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one responded.

Frustrated and alone, the boy battled against the wolf but managed to protect only few of his sheep. Devastated, he returned to the village only to receive a scolding on honesty and the results of dishonesty.

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

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