The Tale of the Shepherd Boy

The Tale of the Shepherd Boy

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At the center of the enchanting rolling meadows, dwelt a shepherd boy. His being was essentially untarnished, simple yet virtuous. His only responsibility was to read more tend to his flock of ewes.

Their low murmuring and the rustling of the wind through the lone tree on the peak were his constant companions. Day in day, looking out for his charges instilled in him a feeling of quiet fulfillment.

However, there were at times moments of loneliness, when the shepherd boy would long for company. On one such day from sheer boredom, the shepherd boy devised a naughty plan.

Stories of predators prowling on sheep had been around for a while in the hamlet. So, the boy opted to used this fear and played a trick on the townsfolk.

One morning he dashed into the village yelling “Wolf! A wolf is preying on my sheep!” The terrified villagers rushed up the hills for rescue but found no wolf.

The boy giggled at the dilemma on their faces. This game continued for a few days more. Yet, one morning, a real wolf did attack the herd. The shepherd boy ran for help, screaming “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one showed up.

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

The tale of this shepherd boy has been handed down generations as a mediaeval parable for teaching the value of honesty, the consequences of lying and the risks of false alarms. Moreover, it emphasizes how trust once lost, is hard to reclaim. It's a story as appropriate today as it was in the past.

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