The Round

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The Round    Henry Playford, 1701   Longways duple

A1:   Ones swing down the middle, twos cast up.  Reverse.

A2:   All with neighbour four slips left; four slips right.  Arm right.

B1:   Fall back with neighbour; lead forward.  Turn single; ones give two hands and slip down the middle, twos up the outside.

B2:   Four quick changes (no hands).  Arm right.

Cecil Sharp used the tune "Mr Lane's Maggot".