The Story of the Shepherd Boy

The Story of the Shepherd Boy

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Deep within the enchanting rolling hills, resided a shepherd boy. His existence was pure, simple, and honest. His main role was mainly to look after his flock of ewes.

Their gentle baas and the rustling of the breezes among the solo tree on the peak were his main companions. Day after day, looking out for his responsibilities inculcated in him a sense of tranquil contentment.

But, there were the occasional moments of loneliness, when the shepherd boy would long for company. During one such occasion from sheer monotony, the shepherd boy orchestrated a troublesome plan.

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

One afternoon he dashed into the village yelling “Wolf! A wolf is attacking my sheep!” The scared villagers rushed up the hills for rescue but found no wolf.

The boy laughed at the dilemma on their faces. This trick laughed for a few days more. However, one noon, a real wolf actually come to prey the flock. The shepherd boy raced for aid screaming “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one responded.

Frustrated and alone, the boy struggled against the wolf but managed to protect only few of his sheep. Heartbroken, he returned to the village only to be met with a scolding on honesty and the repercussions of false alarms.

His tale of this shepherd boy has been transmitted generations as a mediaeval parable to teaching the importance of honesty, the consequences of lying and the perils of crying wolf. Moreover, it stresses how trust once lost, is hard check here to earn back. It's a story as appropriate today as it was anciently.

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