Narrative of the Young Shepherd

Narrative of the Young Shepherd

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In the heart of the captivating rolling hills, dwelt a shepherd boy. His being was untarnished, simple yet virtuous. His only responsibility was mainly to care for his flock of sheep.

Their low murmuring and the rustling of the gales among the single tree on the hilltop were his constant associates. Day in day, guarding his responsibilities instilled in him a feeling of tranquil contentment.

However, there were at times moments of isolation, when the shepherd boy would long for company. check here In one such instance from sheer monotony, the shepherd boy orchestrated a naughty scheme.

Narratives of predators preying on sheep had long been circulating in the town. So, the boy chose to exploit this fear and played a joke on the townsfolk.

One day he ran into the village shouting “Wolf! There is a wolf preying on my sheep!” The scared villagers sprinted up the hills to help but found no beast.

The boy laughed at the puzzle on their faces. This trick laughed for a couple of more days. But, one morning, a real wolf did charge at the herd. The shepherd boy raced for aid shouting “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one responded.

Frustrated and alone, the boy struggled against the wolf but managed to protect only few of his flock. Devastated, he returned to the village only to be met with a lesson on honesty and the results of crying wolf.

His tale of this shepherd boy has been passed down generations as a mediaeval parable to teaching the importance of honesty, the consequences of lying and the dangers of crying wolf. Moreover, it stresses how trust once broken, is difficult to earn back. It's a story as appropriate today as it was anciently.

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