The Story of the Shepherd Boy

The Story of the Shepherd Boy

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At the center of the captivating rolling meadows, dwelt a shepherd boy. His existence was unadulterated, simple, and honest. His only responsibility was mainly to look after his herd of sheep.

Their low murmuring and the murmuring of the breezes through the solo tree on the peak were his main co-dwellers. here Day in day, looking out for his responsibilities imbued in him a feeling of tranquil contentment.

But, there were occasional moments of isolation, when the shepherd boy would pine for company. On one such day from sheer boredom, the shepherd boy devised a troublesome scheme.

Tales of wild beasts hunting on sheep had been heard times and again in the town. So, the boy decided to exploit this fear and played a prank on the inhabitants.

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 for rescue but found no beast.

The boy laughed at the dilemma on their faces. This game laughed for a few more days. But, one morning, a real wolf did charge at the flock. The shepherd boy dashed for aid shouting “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one showed up.

Frustrated and alone, the boy battled against the wolf but managed to protect only few of his flock. Devastated, he went back to the village only to be met with a scolding on honesty and the results of false alarms.

The story of this shepherd boy has been passed down generations as a mediaeval parable for teaching the significance of honesty, the implications of dishonesty and the perils of false alarms. Moreover, it emphasizes how trust once violated, is tough to earn back. It's a story as appropriate today as it was in the past.

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