Direct speech - He said: Im very angry. Im very angry, he said. Im very angry, said Peter/Peter said. NB inversion is archaic and unusual, when the subject.
Chicago Copione Completo 14-04-2011
Giuseppe Cesare Abba - Uomini e soldati. Letture per l'esercito e pel popolo (1892)
Lettera Al Ladro A