Narrative of the Young Shepherd

Narrative of the Young Shepherd

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Deep within the enchanting rolling fields, resided a young shepherd. His existence was unadulterated, simple yet virtuous. His primary duty was mainly to look after his herd of ewes.

Their soft bleating and the whispering of the wind through the single tree on the hilltop were his main companions. Day in day, watching over his wards instilled in him a feeling of quiet fulfillment.

But, there were the occasional moments of solitude, when the shepherd boy would pine for companionship. On one such day from sheer tedium, the shepherd boy conceived a troublesome plot.

Stories of predators hunting on sheep had been around for a while in the hamlet. So, the boy decided to used this fear and played a trick on the villagers.

One day he dashed into the village yelling “Wolf! There is a wolf that has taken my sheep!” The scared villagers ran up the hills to offer assistance but found nothing threatening.

The boy giggled at the puzzle on their faces. This game continued for a few days more. Yet, one noon, a real wolf actually come to prey the flock. The shepherd boy dashed for aid screaming “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one responded.

Frustrated and alone, the boy fought against the wolf but managed to rescue only few of his flock. Heartbroken, he returned to the read more village only to be met with a lesson on honesty and the results of dishonesty.

The story of this shepherd boy has been passed down generations as a mediaeval parable to teaching the significance of honesty, the implications of dishonesty and the risks of crying wolf. Moreover, it emphasizes how trust once broken, is difficult to earn back. It's a story as relevant today as it was then.

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