Question

#changing the form of speech..pls do it

"My dear friend," said the stranger, "I have come here because I have a message to give you.Lend me your ears please." "Let him say whatever he likes" said the old man. "oh! what a joy the message has brought for us".​

Answer 1

I guess it's really complicated due to alot of wrong punctuations somewhere... please try again with easier way!!!