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 shepherd boy. His life was untarnished, simple yet virtuous. His only responsibility was to care for his flock of sheep.

Their low murmuring and the rustling of the breezes among the lone tree on the mountaintop were his main associates. Day upon day, looking out for his wards instilled in him a feeling of quiet fulfillment.

However, there were occasional moments of isolation, when the shepherd boy would long for companionship. During one such occasion because of sheer tedium, the shepherd boy orchestrated a mischievous plan.

Stories of wolves prowling on here sheep had long been circulating in the village. So, the boy opted to used this fear and played a trick on the inhabitants.

One day he raced into the village shouting “Wolf! There is a wolf preying on my sheep!” The scared villagers rushed up the hills to offer assistance but saw no beast.

The boy chuckled at the dilemma on their faces. This prank persisted for a few more days. Yet, one morning, a real wolf did attack the herd. The shepherd boy dashed for aid shouting “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one responded.

Frustrated and alone, the boy fought against the wolf but managed to protect only few of his sheep. Devastated, he went back to the town only to receive a reprimand on honesty and the consequences of dishonesty.

The tale of this shepherd boy has been transmitted generations as a mediaeval parable for teaching the significance of honesty, the implications of dishonesty and the dangers of false alarms. Moreover, it stresses how trust once violated, is tough to regain. It's a story as pertinent today as it was then.

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