The Tale of the Shepherd Boy

The Tale of the Shepherd Boy

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In the heart of the captivating rolling fields, dwelt a shepherd boy. His existence was mostly untarnished, simple, and honest. His main role was mainly to tend to his herd of ewes.

Their gentle baas and the whispering of the breezes read more among the single tree on the peak were his constant associates. Day after day, looking out for his responsibilities instilled in him a feeling of tranquil contentment.

Yet, there were the occasional moments of solitude, when the shepherd boy would long for companionship. On one such day from sheer monotony, the shepherd boy conceived a troublesome plot.

Narratives of wild beasts preying on sheep had long been circulating in the hamlet. So, the boy decided to exploit this fear and played a trick on the villagers.

One morning he dashed into the village shouting “Wolf! A wolf is that has taken my sheep!” The scared villagers rushed up the hills for rescue but discovered no wolf.

The boy giggled at the confusion on their faces. This prank persisted for a couple of more days. However, one morning, a real wolf did attack the herd. The shepherd boy ran for aid screaming “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. Heartbroken, he returned to the town only to be met with a scolding on honesty and the consequences of crying wolf.

The tale of this shepherd boy has been transmitted generations as a mediaeval parable for teaching the importance of honesty, the consequences of lying and the risks of crying wolf. Moreover, it stresses how trust once violated, is hard to reclaim. It's a story as pertinent today as it was in the past.

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