A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/ Direct Speech.

The king said, “Alas! Our enemies are too strong."

A

The king said that their enemies were too strong.

B

The king exclaimed sadly that their enemies were too strong.

C

The king was sad because the enemies were too strong.

D

The enemies were too strong for the king.