Narrative of the Young Shepherd

Narrative of the Young Shepherd

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Deep within the enchanting rolling hills, lived a boy named Shepherd. His being was pure, simple yet virtuous. His primary duty was mainly to look after his herd of sheep.

Their low murmuring and the whispering of the breezes among the solo tree on the hilltop were his constant co-dwellers. Day after day, looking out for his wards imbued in him a notion of quiet read more fulfillment.

Yet, there were at times moments of loneliness, when the shepherd boy would yearn for company. In one such instance from sheer monotony, the shepherd boy orchestrated a troublesome scheme.

Stories of wild beasts preying on sheep had long been circulating in the town. So, the boy opted to exploit this fear and played a prank on the villagers.

One day he raced into the village yelling “Wolf! A wolf is that has taken my sheep!” The terrified villagers rushed up the hills to help but discovered no beast.

The boy laughed at the confusion on their faces. This game persisted for a few days more. However, one noon, a real wolf actually attack the flock. The shepherd boy raced for aid shouting “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one showed up.

Frustrated and alone, the boy fought against the wolf but could rescue only few of his sheep. Devastated, he returned to the village only to be met with a lesson on honesty and the consequences 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 risks of false alarms. Moreover, it emphasizes how trust once lost, is hard to earn back. It's a story as pertinent today as it was then.

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