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 farmer said, "I will be feeding the cows hence I will eat my lunch later."

• The farmer said that he would be feeding the cows hence he will eat his lunch later.
• The farmer said that he would be feeding the cows hence he would eat his lunch later.
• The farmer said that he will be feeding the cows hence he would eat his lunch later.
• The farmer said that he will be feeding the cows hence he will eat his lunch later.