s. In 1726 Voltaire once again was thrown in the Bastille for preaching deism openly for ten years and stating himself an enemy of Christ. For a third time in 1728 Voltaire was thrown in the Bastille. King Louis told Voltaire that by changing his name to a noble name "he was still a nobody". (Mason, p. 20) He said that he would never become a noble. As a result Voltaire challenged him to a duel and the King had him thrown in jail, again three days later he was told that he could pick banishment or imprisonment. Voltaire picked banishment and moved to England. (p.22)
             In England Voltaire could write about what ever he wanted and did not have to risk going to jail. France was too severe for him. Books not of the kings liking were not to be read. (Durant, p. 18) But his works still managed to be circulated. During this time of his life most all of his
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