Frogs," she added, "frogs, I am very much obliged to you, and I hope you will excuse my not standing up." The frogs bowed again, which was very considerate of them; then suddenly there seemed a movement among them, those at the end of the boat drew back a little, and a frog, whom the children had not hitherto specially observed, came forward and stood in front of the others.

He was bigger, his colour was a brighter green, and his eyes more brilliantly red.

He stood up on his hind legs and bowed politely.

Then, after clearing his throat, of which there was much need, for even with this precaution it sounded very croaky, he addressed the children.
"Monsieur and Mademoiselle," he began, "are very welcome to what we have done for them--the small service we have rendered.

Monsieur and Mademoiselle, I and my companions"-- "He should say, 'My companions and I,'" whispered Jeanne--"are well brought up frogs.