The Tale of the Shepherd Boy

The Tale of the Shepherd Boy

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At the center of the enchanting rolling hills, lived a shepherd boy. His life was essentially unadulterated, simple yet virtuous. His main role was essentially to look after his flock of sheep.

Their low murmuring and the rustling of the wind through the single tree on the peak were his main co-dwellers. Day after day, looking out for his wards inculcated in him a feeling of tranquil contentment.

However, there were occasional moments of solitude, when the shepherd boy would long for companionship. During one such occasion because of sheer boredom, the shepherd boy orchestrated a mischievous plot.

Narratives of predators preying on sheep had long been circulating in the village. So, the boy chose to used this fear and played a prank on the inhabitants.

One afternoon he ran into the village yelling “Wolf! There is a wolf attacking 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 trick continued for a couple of read more more days. Yet, one noon, a real wolf did attack the flock. The shepherd boy raced for help, shouting “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one showed up.

Frustrated and alone, the boy fought against the wolf but could rescue only few of his flock. Heartbroken, he went back to the town only to be met with a scolding on honesty and the consequences of crying wolf.

The story of this shepherd boy has been handed down generations as a mediaeval parable for teaching the significance of honesty, the consequences of lying and the dangers of crying wolf. Moreover, it highlights how trust once broken, is hard to reclaim. It's a story as appropriate today as it was anciently.

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