Narrative of the Young Shepherd

Narrative of the Young Shepherd

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Deep within the enchanting rolling hills, lived a boy named Shepherd. His being was essentially pure, simple, and honest. His main role was to look after his herd of sheep.

Their gentle baas and the murmuring of the breezes through the solo tree on the mountaintop were his constant associates. Day in day, looking out for his responsibilities imbued in him a sense of calm satisfaction.

However, there were the occasional moments of isolation, when the shepherd boy would pine for company. During one such occasion out of sheer tedium, the shepherd boy conceived a troublesome plan.

Narratives of wolves prowling on sheep had been heard times and again in the hamlet. So, the boy opted to leveraged this fear and played a joke on the townsfolk.

One morning he dashed into the village yelling “Wolf! There is a wolf preying on my sheep!” The frightened villagers sprinted up the hills to help but discovered no beast.

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

Frustrated and alone, the boy fought against the wolf but could rescue only few of his flock. Devastated, he returned to the town only to be met with a reprimand on honesty and the results of dishonesty.

The story of this shepherd boy has been passed down generations as a mediaeval parable for 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 story as appropriate here today as it was anciently.

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