She did not even look back at him. She ran as fast as she could, until she was safely Back inside the palace.
That evening, while she was having a quiet dinner with her father, there was a knock at the door. Her father told her to go see who it was. The Princess opened the door and there sat the frog, waiting to come in!
The Princess quickly shut the door, but the King noticed the frightened look on her face. He asked her who it was, and she told him what happened that day.

It’s just a silly little frog!” she protested. “How can I allow it to follow me home?”
“A proper lady must always keep her promise,” said her father. “Now go and let the frog in.” The Princess went to the door again and opened it.