Moreover, she did not wish to go.

She had no fancy for such wild expeditions and such savage companions.

Her plans were for peace and comfort and a happy domestic life.

In a word, she desired that the handsome de Lussan should remain with her.
Of course the gentleman opened his eyes very wide when he heard this, but she had a great deal to say upon the subject, and she had not omitted any of the details which would be necessary for the success of her scheme.
The lady knew just as well as the buccaneer captain knew that the men under his command would not allow him to remain comfortably in that town with his share of the plunder, while they went on without a leader to undergo all sorts of hardships and dangers, perhaps defeat and death.

If he announced his intention of withdrawing from the band, his enraged companions would probably kill him.