Narrative of the Young Shepherd

Narrative of the Young Shepherd

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At the center of the captivating rolling fields, lived a boy named Shepherd. His life was mostly untarnished, simple yet virtuous. His primary duty was to look after his flock of sheep.

Their gentle baas and the rustling of the wind through the solo tree on the peak were his only companions. Day after day, looking out for his wards imbued in him a notion of calm satisfaction.

But, there were the occasional moments of solitude, when the shepherd boy would pine for company. On one such day from sheer monotony, the shepherd boy conceived a troublesome plot.

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

One morning he ran into the village yelling “Wolf! A wolf is preying on my sheep!” The terrified villagers rushed up the hills to help but saw no beast.

The boy giggled at the dilemma on their faces. This prank continued for a few days more. Yet, one morning, a real wolf actually come more info to prey the flock. The shepherd boy dashed for aid screaming “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one showed up.

Frustrated and alone, the boy struggled against the wolf but managed to rescue only few of his flock. Devastated, he returned to the town only to be met with a scolding on honesty and the results of dishonesty.

His tale of this shepherd boy has been passed down generations as a mediaeval parable for teaching the significance of honesty, the implications of dishonesty and the dangers of false alarms. Moreover, it emphasizes how trust once broken, is tough to regain. It's a story as pertinent today as it was anciently.

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