Translation of the science fiction book, Third Planet's Secret (continued)

He didn't even dare to marry because his mother said she would search for a bride for him. Although she has searched for ten years but hasn't found a girl as being suitable for her.
The grandmother won. She wished Seleznevs a pleasant flight and went away by cart.
So, Despite being overweight, Pegasus made a course for the moon in order to refuel and take a new star maps.