The Tale of the Shepherd Boy

The Tale of the Shepherd Boy

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At the center of the captivating rolling fields, dwelt a check here young shepherd. His life was essentially pure, simple yet virtuous. His main role was to look after his herd of ewes.

Their low murmuring and the rustling of the wind through the solo tree on the hilltop were his constant co-dwellers. Day in day, looking out for his responsibilities instilled in him a sense of tranquil contentment.

Yet, there were the occasional moments of isolation, when the shepherd boy would pine for companionship. On one such day because of sheer monotony, the shepherd boy devised a troublesome scheme.

Narratives of predators hunting on sheep had been around for a while in the town. So, the boy decided to used this fear and played a joke on the townsfolk.

One afternoon he dashed into the village screaming “Wolf! A wolf is preying on my sheep!” The frightened villagers ran up the hills to offer assistance but saw no beast.

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

Frustrated and alone, the boy battled against the wolf but managed to protect only few of his sheep. Heartbroken, he returned to the village only to be met with a lesson on honesty and the results of dishonesty.

His tale of this shepherd boy has been handed down generations as a mediaeval parable to teaching the importance of honesty, the consequences of lying and the perils of crying wolf. 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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