Narrative of the Young Shepherd

Narrative of the Young Shepherd

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At the center of the mesmerizing rolling meadows, resided a young shepherd. His life was pure, and unsophisticated. His only responsibility was mainly to look after his flock of rams.

Their gentle baas and the rustling of the breezes across the solo tree on the peak were his only companions. Day after day, guarding his wards imbued in him a notion of quiet fulfillment.

Yet, there were the occasional moments of isolation, when the shepherd boy would yearn for fellowship. On one such day because of sheer boredom, the shepherd boy orchestrated a naughty plan.

Narratives of wolves prowling on sheep had long been circulating in the town. So, the boy decided to exploit this fear and played a joke on the townsfolk.

One afternoon he raced into the village shouting “Wolf! A wolf is click here preying on my sheep!” The terrified villagers ran up the hills for rescue but discovered no beast.

The boy laughed at the dilemma on their faces. This prank laughed for a few more days. Yet, one noon, a real wolf actually come to prey the grazing sheep. The shepherd boy ran for help, shouting “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one came.

Frustrated and alone, the boy fought against the wolf but managed to protect only few of his flock. Devastated, he went back to the town only to receive a scolding on honesty and the consequences of dishonesty.

The tale of this shepherd boy has been passed down generations as a mediaeval parable to teaching the importance of honesty, the implications of dishonesty and the dangers of false alarms. Moreover, it emphasizes how trust once lost, is difficult to reclaim. It's a story as pertinent today as it was anciently.

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