Narrative of the Young Shepherd

Narrative of the Young Shepherd

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Deep within the mesmerizing rolling meadows, dwelt a boy named Shepherd. His existence was unadulterated, and unsophisticated. His only responsibility was to care for his flock of ewes.

Their gentle baas and the whispering of the gales through the single tree on the peak were his main companions. Day after day, watching over his charges imbued in him a sense of quiet fulfillment.

However, there were occasional moments of loneliness, when the shepherd boy would pine for companionship. On one such day because of sheer tedium, the shepherd boy conceived a troublesome plot.

Tales of wolves hunting on sheep had been around for a while in the hamlet. So, the boy decided to exploit this fear and played a trick on the inhabitants.

One morning he dashed into the village yelling “Wolf! There is a wolf attacking my sheep!” The frightened villagers rushed up the hills to offer assistance but found no beast.

The boy laughed at the confusion on their faces. This prank continued for a few more days. But, one morning, a real wolf actually attack the grazing sheep. The shepherd boy dashed for help, shouting “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one responded.

Frustrated and alone, the boy fought against the wolf but managed to rescue only few of his flock. Heartbroken, he went get more info back to the town only to receive a scolding on honesty and the results of dishonesty.

The tale of this shepherd boy has been passed down generations as a mediaeval parable for teaching the value of honesty, the consequences of lying and the risks of false alarms. Moreover, it highlights how trust once broken, is tough to earn back. It's a story as relevant today as it was then.

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