The Story of the Shepherd Boy

The Story of the Shepherd Boy

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At the center of the mesmerizing rolling hills, lived a young shepherd. His life was check here mostly untarnished, simple yet virtuous. His only responsibility was mainly to tend to his flock of ewes.

Their soft bleating and the rustling of the gales among the solo tree on the peak were his only associates. Day in day, guarding his wards inculcated in him a feeling of tranquil contentment.

But, there were the occasional moments of solitude, when the shepherd boy would pine for companionship. On one such day out of sheer monotony, the shepherd boy conceived a mischievous plan.

Tales of wolves prowling on sheep had been around for a while in the hamlet. So, the boy decided to exploit this fear and played a prank on the townsfolk.

One day he ran into the village shouting “Wolf! A wolf is that has taken my sheep!” The terrified villagers sprinted up the hills to help but discovered no beast.

The boy giggled at the dilemma on their faces. This prank persisted for a couple of more days. But, one morning, a real wolf did charge at the flock. The shepherd boy ran for help, shouting “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one showed up.

Frustrated and alone, the boy struggled against the wolf but could rescue only few of his flock. Devastated, he returned to the village only to receive a scolding on honesty and the repercussions of dishonesty.

The tale of this shepherd boy has been transmitted generations as a mediaeval parable for teaching the significance of honesty, the implications of dishonesty and the dangers of false alarms. Moreover, it emphasizes how trust once broken, is tough to earn back. It's a story as appropriate today as it was anciently.

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