Narrative of the Young Shepherd

Narrative of the Young Shepherd

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At the center of the enchanting rolling fields, lived a boy named Shepherd. His existence was mostly pure, simple yet virtuous. His main role was mainly to look after his herd of ewes.

Their low murmuring and the rustling of the gales among the single tree on the hilltop were his constant companions. Day after day, looking out for his charges imbued in him a sense of tranquil contentment.

Yet, there were the occasional moments of isolation, when the shepherd boy would yearn for fellowship. In one such instance from sheer tedium, the shepherd boy conceived a troublesome scheme.

Tales of wolves prowling on sheep had been heard times and again in the hamlet. So, the boy chose to exploit this fear and played a prank on the villagers.

One day he dashed into the village screaming “Wolf! A wolf is attacking my sheep!” The terrified villagers sprinted up the hills to offer assistance but discovered no wolf.

The boy chuckled at the puzzle on their faces. This prank persisted for a couple of more days. However, one noon, a real wolf did attack the herd. The shepherd boy raced for help, screaming “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one came.

Frustrated and alone, the boy battled against the wolf but managed to rescue only few of his flock. Heartbroken, he went back to the village only to receive a scolding on honesty check here and the repercussions of false alarms.

The tale of this shepherd boy has been transmitted generations as a mediaeval parable to teaching the value of honesty, the implications of dishonesty and the perils of crying wolf. Moreover, it emphasizes how trust once violated, is hard to earn back. It's a story as relevant today as it was anciently.

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