In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. He told his mother that he was starting in two days' time.

• "I am starting the day after tomorrow, mother,"he said.
• "I will start the next day, mother,"he said.
• "I may start in two days time, mother,"he said.
• "I must start in two days time mother,"he said.