In a fury the Emperor loudly demanded to know why she dared to ignore him when he spoke to her, she casually looked up and said "I am speaking with someone far greater than you". The Emperor stormed out. Tiruwork Wube was cold and condescending to Tewodros, and he was angry and cruel in return.
In a rage, the Emperor vociferously asked why she refused to listen to him when he spoke, but she nonchalantly looked up and replied, "I am conversing with someone far more impressive than you." The Emperor stormed out. Tiruwork Wube was icy and dismissive towards Tewodros, and he responded with anger and brutality in return.