Narrative of the Young Shepherd

Narrative of the Young Shepherd

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In the heart of the captivating rolling hills, dwelt a shepherd boy. His life was essentially untarnished, and unsophisticated. His main role was essentially to care for his herd of ewes.

Their low murmuring and the murmuring of the gales through the solo tree on the hilltop were his constant companions. Day after day, watching over his wards inculcated in him a feeling of calm satisfaction.

But, there were at times moments of solitude, when the shepherd boy would long for fellowship. On one such day because of sheer tedium, the shepherd boy orchestrated a naughty plan.

Narratives of predators preying on sheep had long been circulating in the hamlet. So, the boy opted to used this read more fear and played a prank on the townsfolk.

One morning he dashed into the village yelling “Wolf! A wolf is preying on my sheep!” The frightened villagers sprinted up the hills for rescue but saw no wolf.

The boy chuckled at the dilemma on their faces. This game laughed for a couple of more days. But, one noon, a real wolf actually attack the flock. The shepherd boy dashed for aid screaming “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one showed up.

Frustrated and alone, the boy battled against the wolf but could rescue only few of his sheep. Devastated, he returned to the town only to receive a scolding on honesty and the consequences of crying wolf.

His tale of this shepherd boy has been transmitted generations as a mediaeval parable for teaching the value of honesty, the implications of dishonesty and the perils of crying wolf. Moreover, it stresses how trust once violated, is tough to regain. It's a story as pertinent today as it was anciently.

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