Q:

“Govind,” said the manager sternly, “I command you to tell me what the old man said.” 

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  The manager commanded Govind to tell him what the old man said.
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  The manager sternly commanded Govind to tell him what the old man had said.
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  The manager sternly told Govind that he commanded him to tell him what the old man had said.
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  The manager commanded sternly to Govind to tell him what the oldman had said.