The Tale of the Shepherd Boy

The Tale of the Shepherd Boy

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In the heart of the captivating rolling hills, resided a boy named Shepherd. His existence was mostly unadulterated, read more simple yet virtuous. His main role was mainly to care for his flock of sheep.

Their low murmuring and the murmuring of the gales across the lone tree on the hilltop were his main associates. Day in day, looking out for his wards instilled in him a feeling of calm satisfaction.

But, there were at times moments of solitude, when the shepherd boy would pine for fellowship. In one such instance from sheer boredom, the shepherd boy devised a troublesome scheme.

Narratives of predators preying on sheep had been heard times and again in the hamlet. So, the boy decided to used this fear and played a trick on the townsfolk.

One morning he ran into the village shouting “Wolf! There is a wolf preying on my sheep!” The frightened villagers rushed up the hills for rescue but discovered no wolf.

The boy giggled at the dilemma on their faces. This prank continued for a few days more. But, one day, a real wolf did come to prey the herd. The shepherd boy raced for help, screaming “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one came.

Frustrated and alone, the boy fought against the wolf but managed to rescue only few of his sheep. Heartbroken, he went back to the town only to be met with a lesson on honesty and the consequences of dishonesty.

The tale of this shepherd boy has been handed down generations as a mediaeval parable for teaching the significance of honesty, the consequences of lying and the risks of crying wolf. Moreover, it emphasizes how trust once lost, is tough to regain. It's a story as appropriate today as it was anciently.

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