Narrative of the Young Shepherd

Narrative of the Young Shepherd

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Deep within the captivating rolling fields, lived a shepherd boy. His life was essentially pure, simple yet virtuous. His main role was mainly to look after his flock of ewes.

Their gentle baas and the whispering of the breezes among the lone tree on the mountaintop were his only companions. Day in day, looking out for his responsibilities imbued in him a feeling of quiet fulfillment.

However, there were the occasional moments of isolation, when the shepherd boy would pine for companionship. On one such day because of sheer boredom, the shepherd boy devised a troublesome scheme.

Tales of wolves hunting on sheep had long been circulating in the village. So, the boy decided to used this fear and played a prank on the villagers.

One morning he raced into the village screaming “Wolf! A wolf is attacking my sheep!” The terrified villagers sprinted up the hills to help but discovered nothing threatening.

The boy laughed at the puzzle on their faces. This trick persisted for a couple of more days. Yet, one noon, a real wolf did charge at the grazing sheep. The shepherd boy raced for help, shouting “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one showed up.

Frustrated and alone, the boy fought against the wolf but managed to protect only few of his flock. Devastated, he returned to the village only to be met with a lesson on honesty and the repercussions of false alarms.

The story of this shepherd boy has been transmitted generations as a mediaeval parable for read more teaching the value of honesty, the consequences of lying and the perils of false alarms. Moreover, it highlights how trust once lost, is difficult to regain. It's a story as appropriate today as it was anciently.

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