The Story of the Shepherd Boy

The Story of the Shepherd Boy

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In the heart of the enchanting rolling fields, resided a boy named Shepherd. His being was untarnished, simple, and honest. His main role was to look after his flock of rams.

Their gentle baas and the whispering of the wind among the solo tree on the mountaintop were his only associates. Day in day, watching over his charges inculcated in him a notion of quiet fulfillment.

However, there were occasional moments of isolation, when the shepherd boy would long for fellowship. In one such instance from sheer monotony, the shepherd boy devised a troublesome plot.

Tales of wolves preying on sheep had long been circulating in the village. So, the boy opted to used this fear and played a prank on the inhabitants.

One afternoon he raced into the village yelling “Wolf! A wolf is preying on my sheep!” The terrified villagers ran up the hills to help but discovered no wolf.

The boy chuckled at the dilemma on their faces. This trick continued for a few days more. Yet, one noon, a real wolf actually charge at the flock. The shepherd boy ran for help, screaming read more “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one showed up.

Frustrated and alone, the boy battled against the wolf but could protect only few of his sheep. Heartbroken, he went back to the village only to be met with a scolding on honesty and the consequences of dishonesty.

The tale of this shepherd boy has been passed down generations as a mediaeval parable for teaching the importance of honesty, the implications of dishonesty and the perils of crying wolf. Moreover, it stresses how trust once violated, is tough to regain. It's a story as relevant today as it was in the past.

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