The Tale of the Shepherd Boy

The Tale of the Shepherd Boy

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In the heart of the enchanting rolling hills, lived a shepherd boy. His being was pure, simple, and honest. His primary duty was mainly to look after his herd of rams.

Their soft bleating and the whispering of the breezes among the lone tree on the peak were his only companions. Day upon day, looking out for his wards instilled in him a feeling of calm satisfaction.

Yet, there were occasional moments of isolation, when the shepherd boy would pine for fellowship. During one such occasion from sheer monotony, the shepherd boy orchestrated a troublesome plot.

Tales of wolves hunting on sheep had long been circulating in the hamlet. So, the boy decided to used this fear and played a prank on the inhabitants.

One day he dashed into the village yelling “Wolf! A wolf is preying on my sheep!” The terrified villagers rushed up the hills to help but saw nothing threatening.

The boy giggled at the puzzle on their faces. This game continued for a couple of more days. However, one day, a real wolf actually charge at the flock. The shepherd boy here ran for aid screaming “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one showed up.

Frustrated and alone, the boy struggled against the wolf but managed to protect only few of his flock. Devastated, he went back to the town only to be met with a scolding on honesty and the consequences of crying wolf.

The tale of this shepherd boy has been transmitted generations as a mediaeval parable for teaching the significance of honesty, the consequences of lying and the risks of false alarms. Moreover, it highlights how trust once lost, is difficult to reclaim. It's a story as relevant today as it was in the past.

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