The Story of the Shepherd Boy

The Story of the Shepherd Boy

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In the heart of the enchanting rolling fields, dwelt a young shepherd. His life was essentially unadulterated, simple, and honest. His main role was to tend to his flock of rams.

Their gentle baas and the murmuring of the breezes through the single tree on the hilltop were his main associates. Day upon day, looking out for his responsibilities inculcated in him a sense of tranquil contentment.

But, there were occasional moments of loneliness, when the shepherd boy would pine for company. In one such instance from sheer boredom, the shepherd boy orchestrated a mischievous plot.

Tales 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 prank on the villagers.

One day he ran into the village shouting “Wolf! There is a wolf that has taken my sheep!” The scared villagers sprinted up the hills for rescue but saw nothing threatening.

The boy chuckled at the dilemma on their faces. This game persisted for a couple of more days. However, one morning, a real wolf actually attack the herd. The shepherd boy ran for aid screaming “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one showed up.

Frustrated and alone, the boy battled against the wolf but managed to protect only few of his sheep. Devastated, he went back to the village only to be met with a reprimand on honesty and the consequences of dishonesty.

The tale of this shepherd boy has been passed down generations as a mediaeval parable for teaching the value of honesty, the consequences of lying and the perils of crying wolf. Moreover, it emphasizes how trust once broken, is hard to earn back. It's a here story as appropriate today as it was in the past.

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