Narrative of the Young Shepherd

Narrative of the Young Shepherd

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In the heart of the mesmerizing rolling hills, dwelt a shepherd boy. His being was pure, simple yet virtuous. His only responsibility was essentially to tend to his flock of ewes.

Their low murmuring and the rustling of the wind among the solo tree on the hilltop were his constant associates. Day in day, watching over his wards imbued in him a sense of tranquil contentment.

Yet, there were at times moments of solitude, when the shepherd boy would pine for company. On one such day out of sheer monotony, the shepherd boy orchestrated a troublesome plan.

Stories of wolves hunting on sheep had been around for a while in the town. So, the boy opted to exploit this fear and played a joke on the townsfolk.

One day he ran into the village yelling “Wolf! There is a wolf preying on my sheep!” The terrified read more villagers rushed up the hills for rescue but found no wolf.

The boy chuckled at the dilemma on their faces. This game laughed for a couple of more days. However, one noon, a real wolf actually charge at the herd. The shepherd boy ran for help, screaming “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one responded.

Frustrated and alone, the boy fought against the wolf but could rescue only few of his sheep. Devastated, he returned to the town only to be met with a lesson on honesty and the repercussions of false alarms.

The tale of this shepherd boy has been passed down generations as a mediaeval parable for teaching the significance of honesty, the consequences of lying and the risks of false alarms. Moreover, it stresses how trust once lost, is hard to reclaim. It's a story as relevant today as it was in the past.

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