Mr Isaac's Maggot

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Mr Isaac's Maggot    Henry Playford, 1695   Longways duple

The music is in 3-time.

A:   First man R-hand turn second woman - when he reaches the bottom he comes up outside second man to place.

B:   First woman L-hand turn second man, up outside to place.

C:   All fall back 6 with neighbour.  Forward 3, turn single.

D:   Three changes with hands, then twos cast onto the end of a line facing up.

E:   Lead up three steps and back (stay in the line).  Ones lead up and cast while twos meet and lead up.

This is Cecil Sharp's interpretation.