The Tale of the Shepherd Boy

The Tale of the Shepherd Boy

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At the center of the enchanting rolling fields, dwelt a boy named Shepherd. His being was pure, simple yet virtuous. His only responsibility was to look after his herd of rams.

Their soft bleating and the whispering of the wind through the single tree on the peak were his main companions. Day in day, looking out for his wards inculcated in him a sense of calm satisfaction.

Yet, there were occasional moments of loneliness, when the shepherd boy would yearn for company. During one such occasion from sheer tedium, the shepherd boy orchestrated a mischievous scheme.

Tales of predators preying on sheep had been around for a while in the village. So, the boy decided to exploit this fear and played a prank on the villagers.

One day he raced into the village yelling “Wolf! There is a wolf that get more info has taken my sheep!” The frightened villagers rushed up the hills to help but saw nothing threatening.

The boy laughed at the puzzle on their faces. This prank continued for a few days more. However, one morning, a real wolf did attack the grazing sheep. The shepherd boy raced for help, shouting “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one came.

Frustrated and alone, the boy struggled against the wolf but could rescue only few of his flock. Devastated, he returned to the town only to receive a reprimand on honesty and the consequences of false alarms.

His tale of this shepherd boy has been passed down generations as a mediaeval parable to teaching the value of honesty, the implications of dishonesty and the dangers of false alarms. Moreover, it stresses how trust once broken, is difficult to earn back. It's a story as pertinent today as it was anciently.

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