Narrative of the Young Shepherd

Narrative of the Young Shepherd

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Deep within the mesmerizing rolling fields, dwelt a young shepherd. His life was essentially pure, and unsophisticated. His primary duty was essentially to care for his herd of ewes.

Their soft bleating and the whispering of the gales through the single tree on the peak were his constant companions. Day in day, looking out for his charges instilled in him a notion of quiet fulfillment.

But, there were the occasional moments of loneliness, when the shepherd boy would pine for companionship. During one such occasion out of sheer monotony, the shepherd boy orchestrated a mischievous scheme.

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

One afternoon he ran into the more info village screaming “Wolf! A wolf is attacking my sheep!” The scared villagers ran up the hills to help but found nothing threatening.

The boy laughed at the confusion on their faces. This game persisted for a few days more. But, one morning, a real wolf did come to prey the herd. The shepherd boy dashed for help, screaming “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one showed up.

Frustrated and alone, the boy fought against the wolf but managed to rescue only few of his flock. Heartbroken, he went back to the town only to be met with a reprimand on honesty and the repercussions of crying wolf.

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

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