CATCHING OF FLEAS

Longways for as many as will; in three parts (4th Ed., 1670).

MUSICMOVEMENTS



First Part.
A1–4All lead up a double and fall back a double to places (r.s.).
5–8That again.
B(Duple minor-set, repeated ad lib.)
1–4First man and first woman fall back two steps, move forward, take right hands and change places (r.s.).
5–8First man and first woman slip down into second place, cross over and change places (r.s.); while second couple moves up into first place (progressive).



Second Part.
A1–4Partners side (r.s.).
5–8That again.
B(Duple minor-set, repeated ad lib.)
1–2First man crosses over into second woman’s place, and first woman into second man’s place (sk.s.); while second couple moves up into first place.
3–4First man and first woman change places (progressive).
5–8Second man turns out to his left, and, followed by first man casts off and returns to the same place; while second woman turns out to her right, and, followed by first woman does the same (sk.s.).



Third Part.
A1–4Partners arm with the right.
5–8Partners arm with the left.
B(Duple minor-set, repeated ad lib.)
1–4First man and first woman cast off into second place and return up the middle to places (sk.s.).
5–8First man and first woman take hands, slip down into second place, release hands, and turn single; while second couple moves up into first place (progressive).



Page transcribed by Hugh Stewart