The Story of the Shepherd Boy

The Story of the Shepherd Boy

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Deep within the enchanting rolling fields, dwelt a boy named Shepherd. His being was mostly pure, simple, and honest. His only responsibility was to look after his herd of rams.

Their gentle baas and the whispering of the wind through the lone tree on the peak were his main companions. Day after day, looking out for his responsibilities imbued in him a feeling of quiet fulfillment.

Yet, there were occasional moments of isolation, when the shepherd boy would yearn for companionship. On one such day out of sheer tedium, the shepherd boy devised a mischievous scheme.

Tales of predators prowling on sheep had been heard times get more info and again in the town. So, the boy opted to used this fear and played a trick on the inhabitants.

One afternoon he dashed into the village screaming “Wolf! There is a wolf that has taken my sheep!” The terrified villagers ran up the hills to offer assistance but discovered no wolf.

The boy chuckled at the confusion on their faces. This prank continued for a few days more. However, one day, a real wolf did attack the herd. The shepherd boy dashed for aid screaming “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one came.

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

The story of this shepherd boy has been transmitted generations as a mediaeval parable for teaching the importance of honesty, the implications of dishonesty and the risks of crying wolf. Moreover, it emphasizes how trust once broken, is hard to regain. It's a story as relevant today as it was in the past.

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