Some, turning their backs upon him, were absolutely rigid; others had their eyes cast down and were talking quietly with mysterious whispering.
Finally two or three exchanged glances with the captain.

In their pupils was the snap of budding wrath.

The first surprise having vanished, they seemed disposed to rise up and fall upon the recent arrival.

But some one behind him appeared to be controlling them with murmured orders, and they finally obeyed him, lowering their eyes in submissive restraint.
Ulysses soon tired of this silence.

He was beginning to find his attitude of animal-tamer rather ridiculous.