The Story of the Shepherd Boy

The Story of the Shepherd Boy

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Deep within the mesmerizing rolling hills, dwelt a young shepherd. His being was essentially pure, simple yet virtuous. His primary duty was mainly to look after his herd of rams.

Their low murmuring and the whispering of the gales among the lone tree on the peak were his constant associates. Day after day, guarding his wards inculcated in him a feeling of quiet fulfillment.

But, there were the occasional moments of solitude, when the shepherd boy would yearn for companionship. In one such instance because of sheer monotony, the shepherd boy conceived a troublesome plan.

Tales of wolves preying on sheep had been around for a while in the hamlet. So, the boy opted to exploit this fear and played a trick on the townsfolk.

One morning he raced into the village yelling “Wolf! A wolf is preying on my sheep!” The scared villagers rushed up the hills for rescue but found nothing threatening.

The boy website giggled at the confusion on their faces. This prank continued for a few days more. However, one noon, a real wolf actually charge at the flock. The shepherd boy dashed for aid screaming “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one came.

Frustrated and alone, the boy battled 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 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 perils of crying wolf. Moreover, it emphasizes how trust once lost, is hard to reclaim. It's a story as appropriate today as it was in the past.

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