The Story of the Shepherd Boy

The Story of the Shepherd Boy

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At the center of the enchanting rolling fields, dwelt a shepherd boy. His being was mostly unadulterated, simple yet virtuous. His only responsibility was mainly to look after his herd of rams.

Their gentle baas and the rustling of the breezes among the solo tree on the peak were his constant associates. Day in day, looking out for his wards instilled in him a notion of calm satisfaction.

But, there were occasional moments of loneliness, when the shepherd boy would long for companionship. On one such day from sheer tedium, the shepherd boy orchestrated a troublesome plot.

Stories of wolves preying on sheep had long been circulating in the village. So, the boy opted to used this fear and played a joke on the townsfolk.

One afternoon he dashed into the village shouting “Wolf! There is a wolf that has taken my sheep!” The scared villagers ran up the hills to help but discovered nothing threatening.

The boy laughed at the confusion get more info on their faces. This game continued for a few days more. But, one noon, a real wolf actually come to prey the grazing sheep. The shepherd boy ran for aid shouting “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. Devastated, he returned to the village only to be met with a reprimand on honesty and the consequences of dishonesty.

The tale of this shepherd boy has been passed down generations as a mediaeval parable for teaching the importance of honesty, the consequences of lying and the risks of false alarms. Moreover, it stresses how trust once lost, is tough to reclaim. It's a story as appropriate today as it was then.

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