Narrative of the Young Shepherd

Narrative of the Young Shepherd

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Deep within the captivating rolling meadows, lived a boy named Shepherd. His being was unadulterated, and unsophisticated. His main role was to look after his flock of rams.

Their low murmuring and the rustling of the breezes through the single tree on the peak were his only associates. Day after day, guarding his wards inculcated in him a feeling of quiet fulfillment.

However, there were occasional moments of loneliness, when the shepherd boy would long for fellowship. During one such occasion out of sheer boredom, the shepherd boy devised a mischievous plan.

Tales of wild beasts preying on sheep had been heard times and again in the town. So, the boy decided to exploit this fear and played a prank on the townsfolk.

One afternoon he dashed into the village shouting “Wolf! A wolf is preying on my sheep!” The terrified villagers ran up the hills to offer assistance but saw nothing threatening.

The boy chuckled at the puzzle on their faces. click here This prank persisted for a few more days. But, one day, a real wolf actually charge at the flock. The shepherd boy ran for help, screaming “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one came.

Frustrated and alone, the boy fought against the wolf but managed to protect only few of his flock. Heartbroken, he went back to the village only to receive a scolding on honesty and the repercussions of dishonesty.

His tale of this shepherd boy has been passed down generations as a mediaeval parable to teaching the importance of honesty, the implications of dishonesty and the dangers of crying wolf. Moreover, it stresses how trust once broken, is difficult to earn back. It's a story as appropriate today as it was in the past.

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