The Tale of the Shepherd Boy

The Tale of the Shepherd Boy

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Deep within the enchanting rolling hills, resided a young shepherd. His being was essentially untarnished, simple yet virtuous. His primary duty was essentially to look after his flock of sheep.

Their gentle baas and the murmuring of the breezes across the lone tree on the peak were his main companions. Day upon day, watching over his responsibilities inculcated in him a sense of read more quiet fulfillment.

However, there were occasional moments of isolation, when the shepherd boy would long for company. During one such occasion because of sheer tedium, the shepherd boy conceived a naughty scheme.

Narratives of wild beasts prowling on sheep had been around for a while in the hamlet. So, the boy decided to exploit this fear and played a trick on the inhabitants.

One morning he ran into the village yelling “Wolf! A wolf is that has taken my sheep!” The terrified villagers rushed up the hills to help but found nothing threatening.

The boy laughed at the confusion on their faces. This prank persisted for a couple of more days. 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 came.

Frustrated and alone, the boy struggled against the wolf but could protect only few of his flock. Devastated, he went back to the town only to receive a reprimand on honesty and the results of crying wolf.

His tale of this shepherd boy has been handed down generations as a mediaeval parable for teaching the significance of honesty, the consequences of lying and the perils of crying wolf. Moreover, it highlights how trust once violated, is difficult to earn back. It's a story as relevant today as it was then.

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