In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. He said, "Let it rain I have to go."

• He persisted that he did not care for the rain and he had to go.
• He said that rain can't stop him to go out.
• He exclaimed that let it rain but he will go.
• He said that he can't go just because it is raining.