The Story of the Shepherd Boy

The Story of the Shepherd Boy

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At the center of the enchanting rolling meadows, dwelt a shepherd boy. His being was essentially pure, simple yet virtuous. His main role was essentially to look after his flock of ewes.

Their soft bleating and the whispering of the breezes among the lone tree on the hilltop were his constant companions. Day after day, guarding his responsibilities instilled in him a feeling of calm satisfaction.

Yet, there were at times moments of loneliness, when the shepherd boy would check here yearn for company. During one such occasion because of sheer boredom, the shepherd boy conceived a naughty scheme.

Narratives of predators preying on sheep had long been circulating in the hamlet. So, the boy chose to used this fear and played a trick on the inhabitants.

One day he dashed into the village yelling “Wolf! There is a wolf attacking my sheep!” The terrified villagers ran up the hills to offer assistance but discovered no wolf.

The boy laughed at the confusion on their faces. This prank continued for a few more days. But, one morning, a real wolf actually charge at the grazing sheep. The shepherd boy raced for help, shouting “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. Devastated, he went back to the village only to be met with a lesson on honesty and the repercussions of crying wolf.

The tale of this shepherd boy has been handed down generations as a mediaeval parable for teaching the value of honesty, the consequences of lying and the perils of crying wolf. Moreover, it highlights how trust once violated, is hard to regain. It's a story as appropriate today as it was in the past.

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