The Story of the Shepherd Boy

The Story of the Shepherd Boy

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At the center of the captivating rolling hills, dwelt a shepherd boy. His existence was unadulterated, and unsophisticated. His only responsibility was mainly to care for his flock of rams.

Their gentle baas and the whispering of the gales among the single tree on the hilltop were his main co-dwellers. Day after day, looking out for his charges imbued in him a sense of calm satisfaction.

However, there were occasional read more moments of isolation, when the shepherd boy would pine for companionship. On one such day from sheer boredom, the shepherd boy conceived a mischievous scheme.

Tales of wild beasts prowling on sheep had been around for a while in the village. So, the boy chose to exploit this fear and played a joke on the villagers.

One day he dashed into the village yelling “Wolf! There is a wolf preying on my sheep!” The scared villagers rushed up the hills to help but found nothing threatening.

The boy chuckled at the puzzle on their faces. This game continued for a few more days. But, one morning, a real wolf did attack the flock. The shepherd boy ran for help, screaming “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one showed up.

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

The story of this shepherd boy has been transmitted generations as a mediaeval parable to teaching the value of honesty, the consequences of lying and the risks of false alarms. Moreover, it highlights how trust once lost, is tough to earn back. It's a story as pertinent today as it was in the past.

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