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The story of shepherd

Once, in a distant village, a story happened about a boy who unexpectedly found a friend. The boy was name Vanya. In the boy's family, the men were shepherds. Mother and father never worried about their son, he was a good shepherd and knew his job well. The village in which they lived was small, there were few inhabitants. Vanya was happy with everything in the life only a friend was missing. And then one hot summer day when boy was returning home, he noticed a dog in the distance. It was an adult dog. He knew that in his village there were no dogs. The dog didn’t look like a wolf. The father of Vanya said that wolves always had their tails pressed to the body. Vanya decided to call the dog, but the dog did not pay attention. He thought dog had run away or had been driven out of a neighboring village.

The next morning, when the boy went to the field, he noticed a dog in the distance, who was looking for useful sprouts among the grass. In the field, Vanya dozed off on a staff and did not notice how the goats and sheep came close to the forest. Suddenly, a wolf came out of the forest, it was a gray predator that aimed at prey. Vanya woke up from the noise and saw how the brave dog stood in front of the wolf and barked, protecting the animals. When the wolf got scared and hid in the forest, the dog fled towards the village. After meeting with the wolf, Vanya began to notice the dog near the village.

The next important meeting took place in winter. Due to the long autumn and heavy rains, the ice on the local river was thin. The Vanya went down to the river to get water. When the boy stood on the bridge and collected water, he noticed how the dog came out on the ice. He wanted to drink water and walked straight to the ice hole. At the very edge the ice was very thin and it immediately cracked and the dog was in the water. Vanya took the stick and gave it to the floundering dog. He teeth grabbed and made way to the shore. Vanya decided to take his rescued friend home to warm him up. Since then, the two friends have never parted. And the boy gave the nickname to the dog, calling him the Shepherd.

P.S. A dog is a loyal friend of a person!

The eastern history

Long ago, in distant lands where steppes stretch, an amazing story happened about the young princess Leila and a young prince named Samir. Leila in steppe engaged in horse breeding. The lands in which she lived were fertile and the steppes were always full of green grass. But one day a drought came and the steppe turns into a desert. The stepps people did not know what to do. The sages said that on the top of mount Thera, where a view of all the lands opens, one can see the future. The vertex was visible from all lands. But the way to the top was very dangerous. Then Leila, against the will of her parents, decided to go to on distant mountain. Leila was a good rider, she climbed on her beloved horse and on a dark night, putting on a shepherd's robe, set off towards a distant mountain.

After a long way, she ended up at the foot. Leila got off the horse and when she suddenly heard a rustle. She through the foliage saw foreign horse. By the beautiful mane and medallion hanging on the neck of the young stallion, immediatel realized that he was a royal breed. Next to the stallion, she noticed a young man. He was stay around the restless stallion and tried to tie him to a tree. At first, Leila thought that the stallion was stolen and that he needed to be released. Their lands often hunted by stealing thoroughbred horses for sale at flea markets. And the princess decided to help and figure out what was the matter. Leila ran up and grabbed the stallion by the reins and stroked the mane and the invincible beast immediately obeyed. The young man was very surprised at the unexpected meeting and decided to thank the stranger. In response, he heard the voice of a young girl. The stranger asked who she was and what she was doing here. Leila asked in response that she was interested in the same thing and if he was a thief. Then the young man said that he was not a thief and that he the young prince Samir had come from the palace on one of his stallions after his parents wanted him to marry. But the stallion turned out to be very naughty and now he does not know how to get back. In response, Leila introduced herself to the young prince. And she said that she was ready to give her horse in exchange for a stallion. Samir thanked Leila and offered her his help. Leila decided to tell that she is going to the top to help her people. The journey can be dangerous and she cannot put the young prince at risk. Such an answer greatly offended young Samir, he said that he was afraid of nothing and no one. And he decided to go to the top with the young princess. The way lay through a mountain pass and then along the trail to the very top. Following the pass, the travelers noticed a lonely hut and sheep grazed around. They decided to ask for a shelter to wait out the night and in the morning they will set off on the path to the very top. In the hut they were met by an old shepherd, who happily greeted the guests. The hut was quite cozy for mountain dwelling, and among the shepherd's belongings, the attention of travelers was attracted by neatly laid warm sheep skins. Samir and Leila told the old man that they were going to the top. The old shepherd was wise. He warned that there leising snow on top and it was better for them to take sheep skins on the road. Prince Samir said that he was ready to drag them. He was waiting for a convenient moment to provide a service in response to Leila's help with a horse at the foot of the mountain.

In the morning Leila and Samir set off along the path to the top. When the summit appeared on the horizon, blew cold. Samir untied the sheep skins and the travelers wrapped themselves up to continue their journey. Climbing to the very top in front of the travelers, wonderful expanses opened them up. At the very horizon, Leila noticed thunderclouds and then she realized that in the near future rain would come to her land, this made her very happy. She said that now everything is in order and you can return home. Descent from the mountain took less time on the way. They went to the old shepherd to return the sheep skins. By nightfall they had already returned to the foot of the mountain where the horses were waiting for them. It was a warm summer night, the sky was all strewn with stars and the whole neighborhood was illuminated by the moon. Leila said goodbye to the prince and wanted to hit the road. To which Samir said that he was too close to Samira and was not ready to part with her. He promised to return the donated horse and thank Leila and her family for their help. Leila said how he can find the lands where live her family was. So two young hearts found each other!

P.S. The respect is based on reciprocity!

The tale of gypsy treasures

Once in distant places among forests and rivers, a wonderful story happened, connected with a young gypsy Petsha and his lover named Dika. Petsha in Gypsy means free, and Dika is like wild. Gipsy peoples the summer they look for food, in the winter they warm up by the fire. Bored gypsies listen to the predictions of old fortune tellers about their love.

Petsha and Dika found each other in their youth. When Petsha went down to the river to water his horse he saw wonderfful girl on blsck horse. Their eyes met and they immediately fell in love with each other. Only the young couple had to pass the test prepared by fate. Once, they spent time by the river caring for their favorite horses Petsha noticed something shiny in the water. He came closer and saw small piece of gold. Petsha called Dika, they looked around and noticed the cave and stream. They entered the cave and saw a lot of gold around. The young couple was delighted and decided to go to please their relatives and friends in the camp. Dika went to her camp and Petsha to hers.

In the camp Dicky the leader was one old women. She said that one should wait trouble. Dika immediately decided to go to Petsha's camp. When she drove up to the neighboring camp, she noticed two men fighting with each other among the mummers crowd gypsies. It was Petsha and the leader of the camp. Somebody shouted to Dike that their leader had lost his head after learning about gold. Then Dika thumped with the reins and in a moment her horse stood between Petsha and the leader. Petsha took advantage of this and threw the leader to the ground. Other people from the camp immediately ran up to tie the leader. The next day, when the leader came to his senses, he decided that he was not worthy to be in the camp. He said that he was not worthy to be a leader and go on a journey. And the young couple Petsha and Dick united two camps and began to rule people in prosperity and happiness.

P.S. You can lead a horse to water but you can’t make him drink!