Narrative of the Young Shepherd

Narrative of the Young Shepherd

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In the heart of the mesmerizing rolling meadows, dwelt a young shepherd. His life was essentially unadulterated, simple yet more info virtuous. His main role was essentially to care for his flock of rams.

Their low murmuring and the rustling of the breezes across the single tree on the mountaintop were his main associates. Day in day, looking out for his charges inculcated in him a sense of quiet fulfillment.

Yet, there were at times moments of loneliness, when the shepherd boy would pine for company. During one such occasion from sheer tedium, the shepherd boy orchestrated a mischievous plot.

Stories of wild beasts preying on sheep had been heard times and again in the town. So, the boy decided to used this fear and played a joke on the inhabitants.

One day he raced into the village shouting “Wolf! There is a wolf that has taken my sheep!” The frightened villagers sprinted up the hills for rescue but saw nothing threatening.

The boy laughed at the confusion on their faces. This game laughed for a few days more. But, one morning, a real wolf did attack the grazing sheep. The shepherd boy dashed for help, screaming “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one responded.

Frustrated and alone, the boy fought against the wolf but could rescue only few of his sheep. Heartbroken, he went back to the town only to be met with a scolding on honesty and the repercussions of crying wolf.

The tale of this shepherd boy has been passed down generations as a mediaeval parable for teaching the importance of honesty, the consequences of lying and the dangers of crying wolf. Moreover, it stresses how trust once lost, is difficult to earn back. It's a story as relevant today as it was then.

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