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The Phoenix    John Playford, 1670   4 couple longways

A:   Up a double and back.  That again.
B:   Set and turn single.  That again.

A:   First man lead single file behind women line.  Two hands to opposite: men give big push, little pull.
B:   All take one step back, cross over.  That again.

A/B:   The same with the sexes reversed.

A:   Fours (at top) lead down, crossing as they go, threes follow but don't cross, twos cross, ones don't.  Circle eight all the way.
B:   Set and turn single.  That again.

A:   Neighbour two-hand turn.  Men in, circle left once round.
B:   Women in, acknowledge; back turning single.  Men same.

A:   Partner two-hand turn.  Women in, circle left once round.
B:   Men in, acknowledge; back turning single.  Women same.

A:   Face neighbour: straight hey on each side.
B:   Set and turn single.  That again.

A:   Fours lead up followed by others, uncross if you crossed.  Fours cast to place, followed by others.
B:   Set and turn single.  That again.

Note your numbers before you start.