Narrative of the Young Shepherd

Narrative of the Young Shepherd

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At the center of the enchanting rolling fields, dwelt a young shepherd. His life was mostly pure, simple yet virtuous. His only responsibility was to care for his flock of ewes.

Their soft bleating and the whispering of the breezes through the solo tree on the mountaintop were his only co-dwellers. Day after day, watching over his wards instilled in him a notion of tranquil contentment.

But, there were the occasional moments of isolation, when the shepherd boy would yearn for companionship. On one such day because of sheer monotony, the shepherd boy devised a troublesome plan.

Stories of predators prowling on sheep had long been circulating in the hamlet. So, the boy chose to exploit this fear and played a joke on the townsfolk.

One afternoon he raced into the village shouting “Wolf! A wolf is preying on my sheep!” The frightened villagers rushed up the hills for rescue but discovered nothing threatening.

The boy giggled at the confusion on their faces. This game persisted for a few days more. Yet, one day, a real wolf actually come to prey the flock. The shepherd boy ran for aid screaming “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one responded.

Frustrated and alone, the boy battled against the wolf but could rescue only few of his sheep. Heartbroken, he went back to the town only to receive a lesson on honesty and the consequences of dishonesty.

His tale of this shepherd boy has been passed down generations as a mediaeval parable for teaching the importance of honesty, the implications of dishonesty and the dangers of crying wolf. Moreover, it highlights how trust once lost, is hard to regain. It's a story as pertinent today as it was read more anciently.

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