The Tale of the Shepherd Boy

The Tale of the Shepherd Boy

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Deep within the captivating rolling fields, resided a boy named Shepherd. His being was unadulterated, simple yet virtuous. His main role was mainly to tend to his flock of sheep.

Their soft bleating and the whispering of the breezes among the solo tree on the peak were his constant companions. Day upon day, looking out for his wards imbued in him a feeling of tranquil contentment.

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

Stories of wild beasts prowling 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 dashed into the village shouting “Wolf! There is a wolf attacking my sheep!” The scared villagers rushed up the hills for rescue but found nothing threatening.

The boy laughed at the confusion on their faces. This prank persisted for a few days more. However, one noon, a real wolf did come to prey the flock. The shepherd boy ran for help, screaming “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one responded.

Frustrated and alone, the boy struggled against the wolf but could protect only few of his flock. Devastated, he went back to the town only here to receive a lesson on honesty and the results of false alarms.

The story 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 lost, is tough to earn back. It's a story as appropriate today as it was then.

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