Good-bye! Dear friend, said the patriot, we will meet again.

• A. The patriot said good-bye to his dear friend and said that they will meet again.
• B. The patriot bade his friend good-bye and said that they must meet again.
• C. Bidding his dear friend goodbye, the patriot said that they would meet again.
• D. The patriot said goodbye to his friend and said that they are sure to meet again.