Narrative of the Young Shepherd

Narrative of the Young Shepherd

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In the heart of the captivating rolling meadows, dwelt a boy named Shepherd. His being was unadulterated, simple, and honest. His primary duty was essentially to look after his herd of ewes.

Their gentle baas and the whispering of the breezes among the solo tree on the mountaintop were his main associates. Day upon day, looking out for his charges inculcated in him a feeling of quiet fulfillment.

But, there were the occasional moments of solitude, when the shepherd boy would pine for fellowship. On one such day out of sheer monotony, the shepherd boy devised a mischievous plan.

Narratives of wild beasts prowling on sheep had long been circulating in the village. So, the boy opted to used this fear and played a prank on the townsfolk.

One day he dashed into the village yelling “Wolf! There is a wolf preying on my sheep!” The terrified villagers sprinted up the hills to offer assistance but saw no wolf.

The boy laughed at the dilemma on their faces. This game continued for a couple of more days. Yet, one morning, a real wolf actually come check here to prey the herd. The shepherd boy ran for help, screaming “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one responded.

Frustrated and alone, the boy fought against the wolf but could protect only few of his flock. Heartbroken, he returned to the town only to be met with a lesson on honesty and the results of false alarms.

The story of this shepherd boy has been transmitted generations as a mediaeval parable for teaching the importance of honesty, the implications of dishonesty and the risks of false alarms. Moreover, it highlights how trust once lost, is hard to regain. It's a story as appropriate today as it was in the past.

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