Narrative of the Young Shepherd

Narrative of the Young Shepherd

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At the center of the enchanting rolling fields, lived a young shepherd. His existence was essentially pure, simple yet virtuous. His main role was essentially to look after his herd of sheep.

Their gentle baas and the whispering of the wind among the lone tree on the peak were his constant associates. Day upon day, watching over his responsibilities instilled in him a notion of quiet fulfillment.

However, there were occasional moments of solitude, when the shepherd boy would pine for companionship. In one such instance because of sheer boredom, the shepherd boy conceived a mischievous scheme.

Stories of predators preying on sheep had long been circulating in the hamlet. So, the boy decided to used this fear and played a more info prank on the villagers.

One morning he ran into the village shouting “Wolf! A wolf is attacking my sheep!” The terrified villagers rushed 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 day, a real wolf actually attack the herd. The shepherd boy ran for aid shouting “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one showed up.

Frustrated and alone, the boy struggled against the wolf but could protect only few of his sheep. Devastated, he returned to the village only to receive a reprimand on honesty and the results of false alarms.

The tale of this shepherd boy has been handed down generations as a mediaeval parable to teaching the importance of honesty, the implications of dishonesty and the risks of false alarms. Moreover, it stresses how trust once violated, is tough to earn back. It's a story as appropriate today as it was in the past.

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