The Tale of Reclaimed Identity An 1885 Village Tale Reimagined by K. Rye -Originally Penned by American Author Frank Stockton An old herder never moves from his rock while he herds the cattle home by playing his pan flute. One day a pair of villagers slips bad news to him. Devastated he sets out to right the wrong; the unfair generosity bestowed upon him. He meets a magical spirit along the way, who takes favor in him and helps him to get his moxie back. This tale has a bit of whimsy.