Definition: In this task, you're given a statement and three sentences as choices. Your job is to determine which sentence can be inferred from the statement. Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways or have details that are not mentioned in the statement. Indicate your answer as 1,2, or 3 corresponding to the choice number of the selected sentence.
Input: Statement: He had an ex-soldier who would help protect his village. Choices:  1. There was a man willing to watch over the village. 2. He wanted to make sure the villagers were safe. 3. She protected the village with her own army.

1