Narrative of the Young Shepherd

Narrative of the Young Shepherd

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At the center of the captivating rolling hills, resided a young shepherd. His existence was mostly unadulterated, and unsophisticated. His only responsibility was to care for his flock of ewes.

Their gentle baas and the whispering of the wind among the solo tree on the mountaintop were his constant associates. Day upon day, guarding his responsibilities instilled in him a notion of calm satisfaction.

Yet, there were at times moments of isolation, when the shepherd boy would yearn for companionship. In one such instance from sheer monotony, the shepherd boy conceived a naughty plot.

Tales of predators hunting on sheep had been heard times and again in the town. So, the boy opted to exploit this fear and played a prank on the villagers.

One afternoon he raced into the village shouting “Wolf! A wolf is that has taken my sheep!” The scared villagers sprinted up the hills to offer assistance but saw nothing threatening.

The boy giggled at the puzzle on their faces. This prank persisted for a few more days. Yet, one noon, a real wolf actually come to prey the grazing sheep. The shepherd boy raced 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. Heartbroken, he returned to the town only to be met with a reprimand on honesty and the results of more info dishonesty.

The tale of this shepherd boy has been passed down generations as a mediaeval parable to teaching the value of honesty, the consequences of lying and the risks of false alarms. Moreover, it stresses how trust once violated, is difficult to reclaim. It's a story as pertinent today as it was anciently.

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