English, Country Dance Tune (6/4 time). C Major. Standard tuning (fiddle). AAB
Longways duple minor (Note: 4 bar A music- I bar B music)
A1 1-2 1st couple change places R.S. and turn to face. A1 3-4 1st couple cast while 2nd couple lead up and turn to face down. A2 1-2 1st couple and NEXT 2nd couple lead down in a line of 4 (1st couple on outside and improper). A2 3-4 1st man and 2nd woman change places R.S. while lst woman l and 2nd man change places L.S. B1 1-6 1st couple and 2nd couple with whom they are dancing a double figure 8 stdning by lst woman crossing in front of 1st man whilst moving up, the 2nd couple meanwhile casting down. B1 7-8 1st couple move up changing onto their own side to stand between their original znd couple facing up. B2 1-4 1st couple and their original 2nd couple lead up a double in line and cast round into their progressed place (gates up). B2 5-8 All set and turn single.
Source: The Compleat Country Dancing Master J. Walsh 1718.
O Copyright 1985 Kepas Consultants. Eynsham Oxford
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