Narrative of the Young Shepherd

Narrative of the Young Shepherd

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Deep within the enchanting rolling meadows, dwelt a boy named Shepherd. His life was essentially untarnished, simple yet virtuous. His only responsibility was mainly to care for his herd of ewes.

Their soft bleating and the whispering of the gales across the lone tree on the hilltop were his only companions. Day in day, looking out for his charges imbued in him a sense of quiet fulfillment.

Yet, there were the occasional moments of loneliness, when the shepherd boy would yearn for company. In one such instance from sheer tedium, the shepherd boy orchestrated a naughty scheme.

Stories of wild beasts hunting on sheep had been around for a while in the village. So, the boy opted to used this fear and played a joke on the inhabitants.

One morning he raced into the village yelling “Wolf! There is a wolf attacking my sheep!” The frightened villagers rushed up the hills to help but saw no wolf.

The boy chuckled at the puzzle on their faces. This trick persisted for a few more days. However, one noon, a real wolf actually come more info to prey the herd. The shepherd boy raced for help, shouting “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one came.

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

His tale of this shepherd boy has been passed down generations as a mediaeval parable for teaching the importance of honesty, the consequences of lying and the dangers of false alarms. Moreover, it highlights how trust once violated, is hard to earn back. It's a story as pertinent today as it was anciently.

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