Among these was Phil.

Possessed of a warm and sympathetic heart, he never witnessed these cruel punishments without feeling that he would like to see the padrone suffering such pain as he inflicted upon others.
"If I were only a man," he often thought, "I would wrench the stick from his hand, and give him a chance to feel it." But he knew too well the danger of permitting his real sentiments to be reflected in his face.

It would only bring upon him a share of the same punishment, without benefiting those who were unfortunate enough to receive it.
When Ludovico's punishment was ended, he was permitted to go to bed, but without his supper.

Nor was his the only case.

Five other boys were subjected to the same punishment.