The Tale of the Shepherd Boy

The Tale of the Shepherd Boy

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Deep within the mesmerizing rolling fields, lived a young shepherd. His being was mostly untarnished, simple yet virtuous. His main role was essentially to tend to his herd of rams.

Their gentle baas and the rustling of the gales through the lone tree on the peak were his main co-dwellers. Day in day, looking out for his responsibilities imbued in him a sense of calm satisfaction.

But, there were occasional moments of loneliness, when the shepherd boy would pine for fellowship. In one such instance out of sheer monotony, the shepherd boy devised a naughty scheme.

Narratives of wild beasts prowling on sheep had long been circulating in the village. So, the boy decided to used this fear and played a prank on the read more villagers.

One day he ran into the village shouting “Wolf! A wolf is preying on my sheep!” The scared villagers rushed up the hills for rescue but discovered no beast.

The boy laughed at the dilemma on their faces. This prank continued for a few days more. However, one noon, a real wolf did come to prey the flock. The shepherd boy dashed for help, screaming “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 went back to the village only to be met with a reprimand on honesty and the results of false alarms.

The tale of this shepherd boy has been passed down generations as a mediaeval parable to teaching the significance 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 relevant today as it was anciently.

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