Select the option which correctly converts the given sentence into indirect speech.The old man said, "Farewell my friends. May you live in peace and prosperity!"

• A. The old man bade his friends farewell and prayed that they might live in peace and prosperity.
• B. The old man bid his friends farewell and prayed that they may live in peace and prosperity.
• C. The old man bade his friends farewell and prayed that you may live in peace and prosperity.
• D. The old man bids his friends farewell and prays that they might live in peace and prosperity.