Narrative of the Young Shepherd

Narrative of the Young Shepherd

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In the heart of the mesmerizing rolling fields, dwelt a young shepherd. His life was mostly pure, simple yet virtuous. His primary duty was to care for his herd of ewes.

Their gentle baas and the whispering of the gales through the solo tree on the peak were his constant associates. Day after day, guarding his responsibilities instilled in him a notion of quiet fulfillment.

Yet, there were occasional moments of loneliness, when the shepherd boy would long for fellowship. During one such occasion because of sheer monotony, the shepherd boy devised a mischievous scheme.

Tales of wild beasts hunting on sheep had long been circulating in the village. So, the boy opted to used this fear and played a trick on the inhabitants.

One afternoon he ran into the village shouting “Wolf! A wolf is attacking my sheep!” The terrified villagers rushed up the hills to offer assistance but saw no wolf.

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

Frustrated and alone, the boy fought against the wolf but could rescue only few of his flock. Devastated, he went back more info to the village only to receive a reprimand on honesty and the consequences of false alarms.

His tale of this shepherd boy has been passed down generations as a mediaeval parable to teaching the importance of honesty, the consequences of lying and the dangers of crying wolf. Moreover, it emphasizes how trust once lost, is tough to earn back. It's a story as pertinent today as it was in the past.

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