The Tale of the Shepherd Boy

The Tale of the Shepherd Boy

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Deep within the captivating rolling hills, dwelt a boy named Shepherd. His being was pure, simple, and honest. His main role was mainly to look after his herd of sheep.

Their soft bleating and the whispering of the breezes among the solo tree on the mountaintop were his constant associates. Day more info upon day, guarding his responsibilities instilled in him a sense of calm satisfaction.

Yet, there were the occasional moments of isolation, when the shepherd boy would long for companionship. During one such occasion out of sheer boredom, the shepherd boy conceived a troublesome scheme.

Stories of wolves hunting on sheep had long been circulating in the village. So, the boy decided to exploit this fear and played a joke on the villagers.

One day he ran into the village shouting “Wolf! A wolf is attacking my sheep!” The terrified villagers sprinted up the hills for rescue but found no beast.

The boy giggled at the dilemma on their faces. This trick continued for a few days more. However, one noon, a real wolf did attack the herd. The shepherd boy dashed for help, shouting “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one came.

Frustrated and alone, the boy fought against the wolf but could rescue only few of his sheep. Devastated, he went back to the town only to be met with a reprimand on honesty and the results of dishonesty.

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

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