Question

The hermit said, "now rest a while_and let me work a bit." (indirect speech)

Answer 1

Direct speech ==> The hermit said, "now rest a while and let me work a bit."

Indirect speech :- The hermit said that then rest a while and let him work a bit.

Answer 2

HEYA FOLK !!!!
 

INDIRECT SPEECH :

the hermit said then to rest a while and let him work for a bit..
 
NOTE : IN INDIRECT SPEECH NOW CHANGES TO THEN