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!'
1). The watchman shouted to the crowd to catch the thief
2). The watchman shouted to the crowd, thief, thief, catch him.
3). The watchman shouted to the crowd, catch the thief
4). The watchman shouted to the crowd, thief, catch him.
The watchman shouted to the crowd to catch the thief