Narrative of the Young Shepherd

Narrative of the Young Shepherd

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In the heart of the captivating rolling hills, resided a young shepherd. His life was essentially unadulterated, simple, and honest. His main role was essentially to look after his flock of sheep.

Their soft bleating and the whispering of the breezes across the solo tree on the peak were his main companions. Day upon day, looking out more info for his responsibilities imbued in him a notion of quiet fulfillment.

But, there were at times moments of solitude, when the shepherd boy would pine for companionship. On one such day out of sheer boredom, the shepherd boy orchestrated a naughty plan.

Tales of wolves preying on sheep had been around for a while in the town. So, the boy chose to used this fear and played a trick on the villagers.

One afternoon he dashed into the village shouting “Wolf! A wolf is attacking my sheep!” The scared villagers rushed up the hills for rescue but found no wolf.

The boy laughed at the dilemma on their faces. This prank persisted for a couple of more days. But, one morning, a real wolf did charge at the herd. The shepherd boy raced for help, shouting “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one came.

Frustrated and alone, the boy battled against the wolf but could rescue only few of his sheep. Devastated, he went back to the village only to receive a reprimand on honesty and the consequences of crying wolf.

His tale of this shepherd boy has been transmitted generations as a mediaeval parable to teaching the significance of honesty, the consequences of lying and the dangers of false alarms. Moreover, it stresses how trust once broken, is difficult to earn back. It's a story as relevant today as it was anciently.

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