Longways for as many as will; in one part (Vol 3, c. 1728).
MUSIC | MOVEMENTS | |
N.B. — The tune is in triple time, i.e., three steps to the bar. | ||
Running-step throughout the dance. | ||
(Triple minor-set.} | ||
A | 1–4 | First man and first woman cast off into the second place (second couple moving up into the first place), turn each other half-way round and change places (improper), cast off again and meet below third couple. |
5–8 | First man and first woman lead up the middle to the top and cast off into the second place (still improper). | |
B | 1–2 | First man moves into the middle and, facing down, goes hands-three with the third couple half-way round; while first woman, facing up, does the same with the second couple. |
Second and third men have changed places with their partners; while first woman is standing above the second couple, facing down, and first man below the third couple, facing up. | ||
3–4 | First man and first woman meet, turn half-way round and fall back, each into the other’s place. | |
5–6 | First man (standing above second couple, facing down) goes hands-three with second couple half-way round; while first woman (standing below third couple, facing up) does the same with third couple. | |
7–8 | Second and third men turn their partners; while first man and first woman face, turn three-quarters round, and fall into the second place (progressive; proper). | |
Page transcribed by Hugh Stewart