Narrative of the Young Shepherd

Narrative of the Young Shepherd

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In the heart of the captivating rolling fields, dwelt a boy named Shepherd. His life was unadulterated, simple yet virtuous. His main role was essentially to look after his flock of rams.

Their soft bleating and the murmuring of the breezes among the lone tree on the hilltop were his main associates. Day in day, watching over his responsibilities instilled in him a feeling of quiet fulfillment.

Yet, there were occasional moments of solitude, when the shepherd boy would pine for fellowship. On one such day because of sheer monotony, the shepherd boy devised a troublesome plan.

Stories of wolves preying on sheep had been heard times and again in the hamlet. So, the boy opted to exploit this fear and played a trick on the inhabitants.

One afternoon he raced into the village screaming “Wolf! A wolf is preying on my sheep!” The scared villagers sprinted up the hills for rescue but discovered nothing threatening.

The boy laughed at the dilemma on their faces. This game persisted for a few more days. However, one morning, a real wolf did attack the grazing sheep. The shepherd boy dashed for help, screaming “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one showed up.

Frustrated and alone, the boy fought against the wolf but could protect only few of his sheep. Devastated, he returned to the town only to receive a reprimand on honesty and the consequences of crying wolf.

The story of this shepherd boy has been passed down generations as a mediaeval parable to teaching the value of honesty, the implications of dishonesty and the dangers of false alarms. Moreover, it highlights how trust once violated, is difficult to earn back. It's here a story as pertinent today as it was anciently.

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