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. The watchman said, "Thief! Thief! Catch him!"

• The watchman shouted to the crowd to catch the thief.
• The watchman shouted to the crowd, thief, thief, catch him.
• The watchman shouted to the crowd, catch the thief.
• The watchman shouted to the crowd, thief, catch him.