The Story of the Shepherd Boy

The Story of the Shepherd Boy

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Deep within the enchanting rolling hills, resided a young shepherd. His life was essentially untarnished, simple yet virtuous. His primary duty was mainly to tend to his herd of ewes.

Their low murmuring and the whispering of the wind through the solo tree on the mountaintop were his constant associates. Day in day, guarding his wards imbued 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 monotony, the shepherd boy orchestrated a naughty plan.

Tales of predators preying on sheep had been heard times and again in the village. So, the boy decided to used this fear and played a trick on the villagers.

One morning he raced into the read more village yelling “Wolf! There is a wolf preying on my sheep!” The terrified villagers sprinted up the hills to help but discovered nothing threatening.

The boy laughed at the puzzle on their faces. This trick persisted for a couple of more days. Yet, one day, a real wolf did attack the grazing sheep. The shepherd boy dashed for aid screaming “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one responded.

Frustrated and alone, the boy struggled against the wolf but could protect only few of his sheep. Heartbroken, he went back to the town only to receive a lesson on honesty and the consequences of dishonesty.

The story of this shepherd boy has been handed down generations as a mediaeval parable for teaching the importance of honesty, the consequences of lying and the dangers of false alarms. Moreover, it emphasizes how trust once broken, is tough to earn back. It's a story as relevant today as it was then.

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