Question

what was the punishment given to the convict​

Answer 1

Answer:

Throughout the convict era, 'flogging' (whipping) convicts with a cat-o'-nine-tails was a common punishment for convicts who broke the rules.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Throughout the convict era, 'flogging' (whipping) convicts with a cat-o'-nine-tails was a common punishment for convicts who broke the rules.