Narrative of the Young Shepherd

Narrative of the Young Shepherd

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In the heart of the mesmerizing rolling hills, dwelt a boy named Shepherd. His being was essentially unadulterated, and unsophisticated. His main role was to care for his flock of rams.

Their gentle baas and the murmuring of the gales across the solo tree on the peak were his only companions. Day upon day, watching over his wards inculcated in him a feeling of tranquil contentment.

However, there were at times moments of loneliness, when the shepherd boy would yearn for company. On one such day from sheer tedium, the shepherd boy devised a naughty plan.

Narratives of wolves preying on sheep had been heard times and again in the hamlet. So, the boy opted to used this fear and played a trick on the villagers.

One afternoon he dashed into the village screaming “Wolf! A wolf is attacking my sheep!” The frightened villagers rushed up the hills to more info offer assistance but discovered nothing threatening.

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

Frustrated and alone, the boy struggled against the wolf but could protect only few of his flock. Heartbroken, he returned to the town only to be met with a scolding on honesty and the consequences of false alarms.

The tale of this shepherd boy has been passed down generations as a mediaeval parable to teaching the significance of honesty, the consequences of lying and the dangers of false alarms. Moreover, it emphasizes how trust once violated, is tough to regain. It's a story as appropriate today as it was in the past.

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