Original: Formerly Louise had regularly referred to him as '' the Monster '' , but nevertheless made a request for a private interview with the emperor , whereon she threw herself at his feet ; though he was impressed by her grace and determination , Napoleon refused to make any concessions , writing back to his wife Empress JosÃ phine that Louise '' is really charming and full of coquettishness toward me .
Simplified: Before she had called him '' the Monster '' , but now she made a request for a private interview with the emperor . She threw herself at his feet ; Napoleon was impressed by her grace and determination , but he refused to make any concessions .