The Tale of the Shepherd Boy

The Tale of the Shepherd Boy

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In the heart of the mesmerizing rolling fields, lived a boy named Shepherd. His being was essentially pure, simple, and honest. His main role was essentially to tend to his flock of sheep.

Their low murmuring and the murmuring of the gales across the single tree on the peak were his only co-dwellers. Day upon day, guarding his responsibilities inculcated in him a sense of calm satisfaction.

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

Tales of predators prowling on sheep had been heard times and again in the town. So, the boy opted to used this fear and played a prank on the townsfolk.

One morning he dashed into the village screaming “Wolf! There is a wolf attacking my sheep!” The frightened villagers rushed up the hills to help but found no beast.

The boy chuckled at the confusion on their faces. This game persisted for a few more days. Yet, one day, a real wolf actually charge at the flock. The shepherd boy ran for help, 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 flock. Heartbroken, he went back to the town only to receive a lesson on honesty and the repercussions of dishonesty.

The story of this shepherd boy has been transmitted more info generations as a mediaeval parable for teaching the value of honesty, the implications of dishonesty and the perils of false alarms. Moreover, it stresses how trust once broken, is hard to earn back. It's a story as relevant today as it was anciently.

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