Narrative of the Young Shepherd

Narrative of the Young Shepherd

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At the center of the captivating rolling hills, dwelt a shepherd boy. His existence was mostly pure, simple yet virtuous. His only responsibility was to look after his herd of sheep.

Their low murmuring and the rustling of the breezes among the solo tree on the hilltop were his main associates. Day after day, guarding his wards imbued in him a notion of calm satisfaction.

However, there were at times moments of isolation, when the shepherd boy would pine for companionship. During one such occasion because of sheer monotony, the shepherd boy conceived a naughty plot.

Stories of predators prowling on sheep had long been circulating in the town. So, the boy decided to used this fear and played a joke on the villagers.

One afternoon he ran into the village screaming “Wolf! A wolf is that has taken my sheep!” The terrified villagers rushed up the hills for rescue but found no beast.

The boy laughed at the puzzle on their faces. This trick persisted for a couple of more days. Yet, one day, a real wolf did charge at the flock. The shepherd boy ran for help, shouting “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one responded.

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

The story of this shepherd boy has been passed down generations as a mediaeval parable to teaching the significance of honesty, the consequences of lying and the dangers of false alarms. Moreover, it emphasizes how trust once violated, is hard to earn back. It's a story as pertinent today as it was then.

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