Narrative of the Young Shepherd

Narrative of the Young Shepherd

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Deep within the enchanting rolling meadows, lived a young shepherd. His life was untarnished, simple yet virtuous. His main role was to care for his herd of ewes.

Their low murmuring and the whispering of the breezes through the single tree on the peak were his constant associates. Day after day, watching over his responsibilities imbued in him a notion of calm satisfaction.

But, there were occasional moments of isolation, when the shepherd boy would long for companionship. On one such day because of sheer monotony, the shepherd boy orchestrated a mischievous plot.

Stories of wild beasts prowling on sheep had been around for a while in the village. So, the boy decided to used this fear and played a prank on the villagers.

One day he dashed into the village yelling “Wolf! There is a wolf that has taken check here my sheep!” The terrified villagers rushed up the hills to offer assistance but saw no beast.

The boy laughed at the confusion on their faces. This trick persisted for a couple of more days. However, one morning, a real wolf did charge at the flock. The shepherd boy ran for help, shouting “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one showed up.

Frustrated and alone, the boy battled against the wolf but could protect only few of his sheep. Heartbroken, he returned to the village only to receive a lesson on honesty and the repercussions of dishonesty.

The tale of this shepherd boy has been passed down generations as a mediaeval parable for teaching the importance of honesty, the implications of dishonesty and the risks of false alarms. Moreover, it emphasizes how trust once violated, is difficult to earn back. It's a story as relevant today as it was then.

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