The Story of the Shepherd Boy

The Story of the Shepherd Boy

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Deep within the mesmerizing rolling hills, dwelt a boy named Shepherd. His life was unadulterated, and unsophisticated. His primary duty was essentially to tend to his flock of rams.

Their low murmuring and the whispering of the breezes among the single tree on the peak were his only associates. Day in day, watching over his charges inculcated in him a feeling of tranquil contentment.

Yet, there were at times moments of loneliness, when the shepherd boy would long for companionship. During one such occasion from sheer tedium, the shepherd boy orchestrated a mischievous plan.

Narratives of wild beasts prowling on sheep had been around for a while in the hamlet. So, the boy chose to exploit this fear and played a trick on the inhabitants.

One afternoon he ran into the village shouting “Wolf! A wolf is attacking my sheep!” The scared villagers ran up the hills to help but discovered no beast.

The boy laughed at the confusion on their faces. This trick continued for a few more days. But, one morning, a real wolf did attack the herd. The shepherd boy raced for aid screaming “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one came.

Frustrated and alone, the boy fought against the wolf but could protect only few of his sheep. Heartbroken, he went back to the village only to be met with a reprimand on honesty and the repercussions of false alarms.

The tale of this shepherd boy has been transmitted generations as read more a mediaeval parable for teaching the importance of honesty, the consequences of lying and the risks of false alarms. Moreover, it stresses how trust once violated, is tough to reclaim. It's a story as relevant today as it was anciently.

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