Narrative of the Young Shepherd

Narrative of the Young Shepherd

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In the heart of the captivating rolling fields, dwelt a young shepherd. more info His being was essentially pure, simple yet virtuous. His main role was to look after his herd of rams.

Their gentle baas and the whispering of the gales through the single tree on the peak were his only companions. Day upon day, looking out for his wards imbued in him a feeling of tranquil contentment.

Yet, there were at times moments of isolation, when the shepherd boy would pine for fellowship. On one such day from sheer monotony, the shepherd boy conceived a mischievous scheme.

Tales of wolves prowling on sheep had long been circulating in the hamlet. So, the boy decided to leveraged this fear and played a joke on the villagers.

One day he raced into the village yelling “Wolf! There is a wolf attacking my sheep!” The scared villagers rushed up the hills for rescue but discovered nothing threatening.

The boy giggled at the confusion on their faces. This prank continued for a few days more. But, one noon, a real wolf actually come to prey the flock. The shepherd boy raced for help, screaming “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one showed up.

Frustrated and alone, the boy battled against the wolf but managed to protect only few of his sheep. Heartbroken, he returned to the village only to be met with a lesson on honesty and the repercussions of dishonesty.

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

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