Narrative of the Young Shepherd

Narrative of the Young Shepherd

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Deep within the captivating rolling hills, lived a shepherd boy. His being was unadulterated, simple yet virtuous. His main role was to care for his flock of rams.

Their low murmuring and the murmuring of the breezes across the lone tree on the hilltop were his only co-dwellers. Day after day, looking out for more info his charges imbued in him a sense of calm satisfaction.

Yet, there were at times moments of loneliness, when the shepherd boy would pine for company. During one such occasion out of sheer monotony, the shepherd boy orchestrated a troublesome plan.

Narratives of wolves prowling on sheep had been around for a while in the village. So, the boy chose to exploit this fear and played a joke on the villagers.

One afternoon he ran into the village yelling “Wolf! There is a wolf attacking my sheep!” The scared villagers sprinted up the hills to help but saw nothing threatening.

The boy chuckled at the puzzle on their faces. This game continued for a few days more. Yet, one noon, a real wolf actually come to prey the herd. The shepherd boy raced for help, shouting “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one came.

Frustrated and alone, the boy fought against the wolf but could protect only few of his sheep. Heartbroken, he went back to the town only to receive a reprimand on honesty and the results of dishonesty.

His tale of this shepherd boy has been handed down generations as a mediaeval parable for teaching the importance of honesty, the consequences of lying and the risks of crying wolf. Moreover, it highlights how trust once broken, is tough to regain. It's a story as relevant today as it was anciently.

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