A Shepherd penning his sheep in the fold for the night was about to shut up a wolf with them, when his Dog perceiving the wolf said, “Master, how can you expect the sheep to be safe if you admit a wolf into the fold?”
The Shepherd and the Dog
Summary
In this short tale, a shepherd is preparing to secure his sheep in their pen for the night when he mistakenly intends to include a wolf among them. The shepherd's loyal dog intervenes, questioning the safety of the flock by reminding his master of the danger in allowing a wolf into the enclosure. This narrative serves as a moral lesson on the importance of discernment and the risks inherent in trusting those with harmful intentions. It emphasizes vigilance and the necessity of being cautious about whom one entrusts with positions of responsibility or influence, especially when the well-being of others is at stake.Read Online
