The Tale of the Shepherd Boy

The Tale of the Shepherd Boy

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In the heart of the mesmerizing rolling meadows, dwelt a boy named Shepherd. His being was mostly untarnished, simple, and honest. His main role was essentially to care for his flock of sheep.

Their gentle baas and the murmuring of the breezes across the lone tree on the peak were his constant co-dwellers. Day in day, looking out for his charges inculcated in him a feeling of tranquil contentment.

But, there were more info the occasional moments of solitude, when the shepherd boy would long for company. In one such instance out of sheer boredom, the shepherd boy conceived a troublesome scheme.

Narratives of predators preying on sheep had been around for a while in the hamlet. So, the boy decided to used this fear and played a joke on the inhabitants.

One day he raced into the village shouting “Wolf! There is a wolf preying on my sheep!” The frightened villagers sprinted up the hills for rescue but discovered no wolf.

The boy giggled at the puzzle on their faces. This prank continued for a couple of more days. However, one day, a real wolf did attack the herd. The shepherd boy raced for help, screaming “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one came.

Frustrated and alone, the boy struggled against the wolf but could protect only few of his sheep. Heartbroken, he went back to the village only to be met with a lesson on honesty and the results of dishonesty.

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

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