The Tale of the Shepherd Boy

The Tale of the Shepherd Boy

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In the heart of the enchanting rolling fields, lived a boy named Shepherd. His being was pure, simple, and honest. His only responsibility was essentially to care for his flock of sheep.

Their low murmuring and the murmuring of the gales through the solo tree on the hilltop were his constant companions. Day in day, read more looking out for his wards instilled in him a sense of quiet fulfillment.

But, there were occasional moments of isolation, when the shepherd boy would pine for company. On one such day from sheer boredom, the shepherd boy conceived a naughty plot.

Tales of wolves preying on sheep had been around for a while in the hamlet. So, the boy opted to used this fear and played a joke on the inhabitants.

One afternoon he raced into the village screaming “Wolf! A wolf is attacking my sheep!” The frightened villagers sprinted up the hills to offer assistance but saw nothing threatening.

The boy chuckled at the confusion on their faces. This game continued for a few days more. Yet, one day, a real wolf did come to prey the herd. The shepherd boy dashed for aid screaming “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one came.

Frustrated and alone, the boy battled against the wolf but managed to protect only few of his sheep. Devastated, he returned to the village only to receive a lesson on honesty and the repercussions of crying wolf.

The story of this shepherd boy has been passed down generations as a mediaeval parable for teaching the value of honesty, the implications of dishonesty and the dangers of false alarms. Moreover, it highlights how trust once broken, is tough to earn back. It's a story as pertinent today as it was then.

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