No, she's endured enough

Considering the brutal whipping you've given her, you can't expect much more from the poor girl, so you decide to send her on her way. Besides, you're exhausted and really can't summon the energy to give another thrashing.

"Clean up the cellar before you leave tonight, please. Quietly!"

The young grad-student is actually crying with relief as she jumps to obey, but when her toes touch the carpet, she realizes that the welts on her feet have only become more tender over the last few minutes and she collapses to the floor. Rather than give you a chance to castigate her further, she crawls from the room and down the stairs, fulfilling your admonition not to make any noise which might disturb you. Indeed, so exhausted are you after your thrilling day that you're asleep as soon as you wriggle between the covers.