Chapter 116
A shepherd boy, who tended his flock not far from a village, used to amuse himself at times by crying out “Wolf! Wolf!” His trick succeeded two or three times, and the whole village came running to his rescue. However, the villagers were simply rewarded with mocking laughter for their pains.
One day the wolf really did come, and the boy cried out in earnest. But his neighbors thought that he was up to his old tricks and paid no attention to his cries. Consequently, the boy lost his sheep that were left at the mercy of the wolf.
Even when the liars tell the truth, they are rarely believed.
