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`` Ned , see if the chase had any results . I 'll look after these chaps -- Koku and I. '' `` Oh , we give in , '' admitted Kurdy . `` We know when we 've had enough , '' and he rubbed his head gently where the giant had banged it against that of his fellow-conspirator . `` Do you mean that you four came into this shop , at midnight , to damage the Mars ? '' asked Tom . `` That 's about it , Mr. Swift , '' replied Kurdy rather shamefacedly . `` We were to damage it beyond repair , set fire to the whole place , if need be , and , at the same time , take away certain vital parts .