Longways for as many as will; in one part (11th Ed., 1701)
In a copy once owned by Susannah Sharp (Cecil Sharp's youngest daughter) there is a handwritten "+ turn single" added to the end of the dance description (unclear whether it applies to the ones after their cast as well as the twos leading up to progress).
MUSIC | MOVEMENTS | |
(Duple minor-set.) | ||
A1 | 1–2 | First man beckons to second woman, who thereupon dances four steps towards him. |
3–4 | The second woman, beckoning to first man, falls back to place, the first man moving forward at the same time. | |
5–8 | First man turns second woman. | |
A2 | 1–8 | Second man and first woman do the same. |
B1 | 1–4 | The two men lead between the two woman and cast off back to places. |
5–6 | On the first beat of each bar all four clap their own hands; while on the second beat of fifth bar partners clap right hands and on the second beat of the following bar, left hands. | |
7–8 | As in bars 5–6. | |
9–12 | First couple casts down into second place, second couple leading up into first place (progressive). |
A2 is generally interpreted as the second man beckons the woman to him first
In a copy once owned by Susannah Sharp (Cecil Sharp's youngest daughter) there is a handwritten "+ turn single" added to the end of the dance description (unclear whether it applies to the ones after their cast as well as the twos leading up to progress).
Page transcribed by Hugh Stewart