The Tale of the Shepherd Boy

The Tale of the Shepherd Boy

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At the center of the mesmerizing rolling fields, dwelt a young shepherd. His life was read more pure, simple yet virtuous. His only responsibility was mainly to look after his flock of sheep.

Their low murmuring and the whispering of the gales among the single tree on the peak were his main companions. Day after day, watching over his wards imbued in him a sense of quiet fulfillment.

Yet, there were occasional moments of solitude, when the shepherd boy would long for fellowship. During one such occasion from sheer tedium, the shepherd boy conceived a troublesome plot.

Stories of predators preying on sheep had been heard times and again in the village. So, the boy chose to used this fear and played a joke on the townsfolk.

One day he ran into the village yelling “Wolf! There is a wolf preying on my sheep!” The frightened villagers rushed up the hills to offer assistance but found nothing threatening.

The boy laughed at the dilemma on their faces. This game laughed for a couple of more days. However, one morning, a real wolf did charge at the grazing sheep. The shepherd boy ran for aid shouting “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one responded.

Frustrated and alone, the boy battled against the wolf but managed to rescue only few of his flock. Devastated, he went back to the town only to be met with a reprimand on honesty and the repercussions of dishonesty.

The story of this shepherd boy has been handed down generations as a mediaeval parable for teaching the importance of honesty, the consequences of lying and the risks of crying wolf. Moreover, it highlights how trust once lost, is hard to regain. It's a story as relevant today as it was in the past.

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