The Story of the Shepherd Boy

The Story of the Shepherd Boy

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In the heart of the enchanting rolling meadows, dwelt a boy named Shepherd. His being was essentially pure, and unsophisticated. His only responsibility was to look after his read more flock of sheep.

Their low murmuring and the rustling of the wind across the single tree on the mountaintop were his constant co-dwellers. Day after day, watching over his wards instilled in him a sense of tranquil contentment.

Yet, there were occasional moments of solitude, when the shepherd boy would yearn for company. In one such instance from sheer boredom, the shepherd boy devised a mischievous plan.

Tales of wild beasts hunting on sheep had long been circulating in the hamlet. So, the boy chose to exploit this fear and played a trick on the inhabitants.

One morning he ran into the village yelling “Wolf! A wolf is that has taken my sheep!” The scared villagers ran up the hills to help but saw nothing threatening.

The boy giggled at the confusion on their faces. This game laughed for a few more days. Yet, one day, a real wolf did charge at the herd. The shepherd boy ran for aid screaming “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one came.

Frustrated and alone, the boy fought against the wolf but managed to rescue only few of his sheep. Heartbroken, he returned to the village only to receive a scolding on honesty and the repercussions 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 highlights 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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