During this early writing period Montaigne traveled as well, primarily to to find a cure for his kidney stones. Over the course of 15 months between 1580 and 1581, his journey took him to other parts of France, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, and Italy. He kept a journal during his travels and though he never intended to publish it, it was published in 1774 under the simple name, Journal de Voyage. While away his influence was clearly missed as he was informed that he had been elected Mayor of Bordeaux while residing in Lucca in 1581. Montaigne accepted the post and held it for two terms through 1585. It was during this time that there were several conflicts between Catholics and Protestants and he tried to appease and mediate fairly between the two. As well, Montaigne continued to expand and edit the Essais completing the third volume in 1588. In that same year, Montaigne was arrested en route to Paris because of his open, and thus partially contentious, support for Henry III who was killed a year later in 1589.