MAIDS’ MORRIS

Longways for as many as will; in one part (8th Ed. 1690).

MUSICMOVEMENTS



(Duple minor-set.}
A1–4First and second men take hands, fall back a double, and then move forward a double to places, turning single as they do so.
5–8First and second women do the same.
B11–2First and second couples hands-four four slips clockwise.
3–4All four turn single.
5–6First and second couples hands-four four slips counter-clockwise to places.
7–8All turn single.
B21–6Circular hey to places, four changes, partners facing.
7–8First man leads first woman down the middle into second place; while second man and second woman cast up into the first place (progressive).


Note: In a copy once owned by Susannah Sharp (Cecil Sharp's youngest daughter) there are handwritten style points against B2 to say sk.s. for the circular hey and r.s. for the lead or cast.

Page transcribed by Hugh Stewart