The Tale of the Shepherd Boy

The Tale of the Shepherd Boy

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Deep within the enchanting rolling meadows, lived a young shepherd. His existence was mostly pure, simple, and honest. His main role was mainly to tend to his flock of rams.

Their low murmuring and the whispering of the gales across the lone tree on the hilltop were his constant associates. Day after day, watching over his responsibilities instilled in him a feeling of tranquil contentment.

However, there were at times moments of solitude, when the shepherd boy would yearn for company. During one such occasion from sheer boredom, the shepherd boy conceived a naughty scheme.

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

One afternoon he ran into the village screaming “Wolf! There is a wolf attacking my sheep!” The frightened villagers ran up the hills for rescue but found no wolf.

The boy giggled at the dilemma on their faces. This game continued for a few days more. But, one noon, a real wolf actually come to prey the flock. The shepherd boy ran for read more help, shouting “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one came.

Frustrated and alone, the boy fought against the wolf but managed to protect only few of his flock. Heartbroken, he returned to the town only to be met with a scolding on honesty and the repercussions of crying wolf.

The tale of this shepherd boy has been passed down generations as a mediaeval parable to teaching the importance of honesty, the consequences of lying and the risks of false alarms. Moreover, it highlights how trust once broken, is hard to regain. It's a story as appropriate today as it was anciently.

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