Josephine was in agony throughout the 20 lashes Raoul received, and by the end she was silently sobbing. With her hands still partially tied behind her, she had no way to block out his cried and whimpers and screams as the guards beat him viciously. When they finished, leaving on the note that they had to bring her food but none for Raoul, she suddenly didn't feel very hungry. She raised her head, wincing at the torturous hook they had poor Raoul hanging from. She stood, wondering if she could get him down.