Change the following Direct speech into indirect speech. The major said to his men, "Bravo! you fought bravely."

• A. The major said to his men Bravo! you fought bravely.
• B. The major applauded his men, saying that they have fought bravely.
• C. The major applauded his men, saying that they was fought bravely.
• D. The major applauded his men, saying that they had fought bravely.
• E. None of these