As for the new ones, they were probably indifferent to the result of the enterprise, provided it should secure the profits promised to them by their engagement.
At least, I was assured by the boatswain that such was the case, but with the exception of Hunt.

This man had apparently not been induced to take service by the bribe of high wages or prize money.

He was absolutely silent on that and every other subject.
"If he does not speak to you, boatswain," I said, "neither does he speak to me." "Do you know, Mr.Jeorling, what it is my notion that man has already done ?" "Tell me, Hurliguerly." "Well, then, I believe he has gone far, far into the southern seas, let him be as dumb as a fish about it.

Why he is dumb is his own affair.

But if that sea-hog of a man has not been inside the Antarctic Circle and even the ice wall by a good dozen degrees, may the first sea we ship carry me overboard." "From what do you judge, boatswain ?" "From his eyes, Mr.Jeorling, from his eyes.