napoleon demanded, from a highly superior position, peace terms in what was to be called the peace of tilsit (1807). in the midst of these negotiations, the emperor agreed to keep half of prussia intact. louise reluctantly agreed to meet the emperor at tilsit, but only to save "her prussia." she tried to use her beauty and charm to flatter him into more favorable terms. 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. queen louise's efforts to protect her adopted country from french aggression became well admired by future generations.