The Story of the Shepherd Boy

The Story of the Shepherd Boy

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In the heart of the mesmerizing rolling hills, dwelt a boy named Shepherd. His being was untarnished, simple, and honest. His main role was essentially to tend to his herd of sheep.

Their soft bleating and the whispering of the wind among the single tree on the peak were his constant companions. Day after day, watching over his wards imbued in him a feeling of calm satisfaction.

Yet, there were at times moments of isolation, when the shepherd boy would yearn for fellowship. On one such day from sheer monotony, the shepherd boy conceived a mischievous plan.

Stories of wolves hunting on sheep had long been circulating in the hamlet. So, the boy decided to used this fear and played a prank on the villagers.

One morning he ran into the village yelling “Wolf! A wolf is preying on my sheep!” The frightened villagers rushed up the hills to offer assistance but discovered no wolf.

The boy giggled at the confusion on their faces. This game laughed for a few days more. However, one noon, a real wolf did charge at read more the flock. The shepherd boy ran for help, screaming “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one showed up.

Frustrated and alone, the boy struggled against the wolf but could protect only few of his flock. Devastated, he went back to the town only to be met with a scolding on honesty and the results of crying wolf.

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

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