The Story of the Shepherd Boy

The Story of the Shepherd Boy

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In the heart of the enchanting rolling hills, lived a shepherd boy. His being was essentially untarnished, simple yet virtuous. His main role was to look after his flock of ewes.

Their soft bleating and the rustling of the breezes through the single tree on the hilltop were his only co-dwellers. Day after day, guarding his charges inculcated in him a sense of calm satisfaction.

Yet, there were at times moments of isolation, when the shepherd boy would yearn for company. In one such instance because of sheer monotony, the shepherd boy conceived a naughty plot.

Tales of wild beasts hunting on sheep had long been circulating in the hamlet. So, the boy decided to used this fear and played a prank on the inhabitants.

One morning he dashed into the village shouting “Wolf! A wolf is that has taken my sheep!” The terrified villagers ran up the hills for rescue but found nothing threatening.

The boy laughed at the puzzle on their faces. This game continued for a few days more. However, one morning, a real wolf did attack the flock. The shepherd boy ran for help, shouting “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one responded.

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

The story of this shepherd boy has been transmitted generations as a mediaeval parable to teaching the significance of honesty, the consequences of lying and the risks of crying wolf. Moreover, it highlights how trust once broken, is tough to earn back. It's a read more story as relevant today as it was anciently.

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