The Tale of the Shepherd Boy

The Tale of the Shepherd Boy

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At the center of the enchanting rolling fields, dwelt a boy named Shepherd. His being was mostly pure, and unsophisticated. His only responsibility was to care for his herd of ewes.

Their gentle baas and the whispering of the breezes among the single tree on the peak were his only companions. Day in day, watching over his wards inculcated in him a sense of calm satisfaction.

Yet, there were occasional moments of isolation, when the shepherd boy would pine for fellowship. During one such occasion because of sheer tedium, the shepherd boy orchestrated a mischievous scheme.

Stories of wild beasts prowling on sheep had long been circulating in the village. So, the boy opted to exploit this fear and played a joke on the townsfolk.

One morning he ran into the village shouting “Wolf! There is a wolf that has taken my sheep!” The terrified villagers ran up the hills to help but discovered no beast.

The boy giggled at the puzzle on their faces. This game continued for a couple of more days. But, one noon, a real wolf did attack the herd. The shepherd boy raced for aid screaming “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one responded.

Frustrated and alone, the boy fought against the wolf but managed to rescue only few of his flock. Devastated, he went back to the village only to receive a reprimand on honesty and the results of dishonesty.

His tale of this shepherd website boy has been handed down generations as a mediaeval parable to teaching the significance of honesty, the implications of dishonesty and the risks of false alarms. Moreover, it emphasizes how trust once violated, is tough to reclaim. It's a story as relevant today as it was in the past.

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