I must admit I found myself feeling rather foolish when I did not see you at my birthday party, though my sentiments were comforted after learning that you had been imprisoned. How many times must you be punished before learning that the best way to criticize your own is through the name of another? Alas, your exile may be for the best; things here seem to be worsening and I have, through my travels and many experiences with foreigners, seen the wonders of the world, and I could not recommend them enough. Should you find yourself in a strange world, I recommend you to take note of the people and the ways in which they choose to govern themselves. Should you find yourself in contact with our dearest Diderot, please be so kind as to ask him whether or not he is still accepting entries for his encyclopedia. The boys and I were discussing that particular collection at my soiree and were wanting to make additional contributions. I wish you the best, my dear Voltaire, and as always, keep in touch.