The Tale of the Shepherd Boy

The Tale of the Shepherd Boy

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At the center of the mesmerizing rolling hills, dwelt a shepherd boy. His being was mostly pure, simple yet virtuous. His main role was mainly to care for his herd of ewes.

Their low murmuring and the murmuring of the breezes among the lone tree on the peak were his only associates. Day after day, looking out for his wards inculcated in him a notion of tranquil contentment.

But, there were the occasional moments of solitude, when the shepherd boy would pine for fellowship. On one such day out of here sheer tedium, the shepherd boy orchestrated a troublesome scheme.

Tales of predators prowling on sheep had been around for a while in the village. So, the boy decided to exploit this fear and played a trick on the inhabitants.

One afternoon he ran into the village shouting “Wolf! There is a wolf attacking my sheep!” The terrified villagers rushed up the hills to offer assistance but discovered nothing threatening.

The boy giggled at the confusion on their faces. This prank continued for a few days more. But, one day, a real wolf actually attack the flock. The shepherd boy dashed for help, shouting “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 returned to the town only to be met with a lesson on honesty and the consequences of crying wolf.

The story of this shepherd boy has been transmitted generations as a mediaeval parable to teaching the significance of honesty, the consequences of lying and the dangers of false alarms. Moreover, it stresses how trust once broken, is hard to regain. It's a story as appropriate today as it was anciently.

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