The Tale of the Shepherd Boy
The Tale of the Shepherd Boy
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At the center of the enchanting rolling hills, dwelt a boy named Shepherd. His being was essentially unadulterated, simple yet virtuous. His only responsibility was mainly to tend to his flock of sheep.
Their soft bleating and the murmuring of the wind across the solo tree on the hilltop were his only companions. Day upon day, guarding his responsibilities imbued in him a notion of quiet fulfillment.
Yet, there were at times moments of isolation, when the shepherd boy would yearn for company. On one such day from sheer boredom, the shepherd boy orchestrated a mischievous plot.
Stories of wild beasts preying on sheep had long been circulating in the hamlet. So, the boy decided to used this fear and played a trick on the villagers.
One day he ran into the village screaming “Wolf! There is a wolf that has taken my sheep!” The frightened villagers ran up the hills for rescue but found no wolf.
The boy giggled at the dilemma on their faces. This trick persisted for a few days more. However, one noon, a real wolf actually charge at the herd. The shepherd boy raced for help, shouting “Wolf, more info Wolf!” But this time, no one came.
Frustrated and alone, the boy struggled against the wolf but could protect only few of his flock. Heartbroken, he returned to the village only to be met with a lesson on honesty and the results of false alarms.
His tale of this shepherd boy has been passed down generations as a mediaeval parable to teaching the significance of honesty, the consequences of lying and the dangers of crying wolf. Moreover, it emphasizes how trust once broken, is hard to regain. It's a story as pertinent today as it was in the past.
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