The Story of the Shepherd Boy

The Story of the Shepherd Boy

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At the center of the mesmerizing rolling fields, lived a young shepherd. His existence was untarnished, simple yet virtuous. His primary duty was to care for his flock of rams.

Their low murmuring and the whispering of the breezes through the lone tree on the peak were his constant associates. Day upon day, looking out for his wards instilled in him a notion of tranquil contentment.

But, there were the occasional moments of isolation, when the shepherd boy would pine for companionship. In one such instance out of sheer tedium, the shepherd boy devised a mischievous scheme.

Tales of predators hunting on sheep had long been circulating in the town. So, the boy opted to used this fear and played a prank on the inhabitants.

One afternoon he raced into the village yelling “Wolf! A wolf is preying on my sheep!” The terrified villagers rushed up the hills for rescue but found no beast.

The boy giggled at the dilemma on their faces. This prank laughed for a few more days. But, one morning, a real wolf actually charge at the herd. The shepherd boy dashed for help, screaming “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 went back to the town only to receive a scolding on honesty and the results of false alarms.

The tale of this shepherd boy has been here passed down generations as a mediaeval parable to teaching the importance of honesty, the implications of dishonesty and the dangers of false alarms. Moreover, it highlights how trust once lost, is tough to reclaim. It's a story as appropriate today as it was in the past.

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