He would gladly have left the room, but he knew that it would not be permitted.
The first blow descended heavily upon the shrinking form of the little victim.

It was followed by a shriek of pain and terror.
"What are you howling at ?" muttered the padrone, between his teeth.

"I will whip you the harder." Giacomo would have been less able to bear the cruel punishment than Phil if he had been well, but being sick, it was all the more terrible to him.

The second blow likewise was followed by a shriek of anguish.

Phil looked on with pale face, set teeth, and blazing eyes, as he saw the barbarous punishment of his comrade.