The Tale of the Shepherd Boy

The Tale of the Shepherd Boy

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Deep within the captivating rolling hills, dwelt a shepherd boy. His life was unadulterated, simple yet virtuous. His primary duty was mainly to care for his flock of ewes.

Their low murmuring and the murmuring of the breezes among the lone tree on the peak were his main companions. Day in day, guarding his wards instilled in him a feeling of quiet fulfillment.

Yet, there were occasional moments of solitude, when the shepherd boy would pine for company. During one such occasion out of sheer boredom, the shepherd boy orchestrated a troublesome plot.

Tales of wolves hunting on sheep had long been circulating in the here village. So, the boy opted to exploit this fear and played a prank on the villagers.

One day he ran into the village screaming “Wolf! There is a wolf attacking my sheep!” The terrified villagers ran up the hills for rescue but saw nothing threatening.

The boy chuckled at the dilemma on their faces. This prank laughed for a couple of more days. However, one day, a real wolf did come to prey the grazing sheep. The shepherd boy ran for help, shouting “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one showed up.

Frustrated and alone, the boy fought against the wolf but could protect only few of his flock. Heartbroken, he went back to the town only to receive a reprimand on honesty and the repercussions of false alarms.

The story of this shepherd boy has been handed down generations as a mediaeval parable for teaching the value of honesty, the consequences of lying and the perils of false alarms. Moreover, it emphasizes how trust once violated, is hard to regain. It's a story as pertinent today as it was anciently.

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