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 accused said to the judge, "Let me meet my children before I die, sir."

• The accused requests the judge to let him meet his children before he died.
• The accused requested the judge to let him meet his children before he died.
• The accused begs the judge to allow him to meet his children before he dies.
• The accused begged the judge to let him meet his children before he dies.