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| The P&P choreographer followed the Apted editors in putting this dance to the tune ascribed by Thompson to 'The Fair Maid of the Inn', and also followed the Apted editor in having the A and B parts played just once. The original of both 'The Fair Maid of | The P&P choreographer followed the Apted editors in putting this dance to the tune ascribed by Thompson to 'The Fair Maid of the Inn', and also followed the Apted editor in having the A and B parts played just once. The original of both 'The Fair Maid of | ||
| - | The above reconstruction of Thompson's Pleasures of the Town fits the description better than the Apted editors, but is unsatisfactory in one main respect. In the late 18th early 19th century 'Right and Left' was invariable a full rights and lefts - wheth | + | The above reconstruction of Thompson's Pleasures of the Town fits the description better than the Apted editors, but is unsatisfactory in one main respect. In the late 18th early 19th century 'Right and Left' was invariable a full rights and lefts. |
| The 1st 2nd and 3rd gentm pass round their partners they turn to them. Ladies do the same. Lead down 2 couple. Up again. Cast down one couple. Right & left at top. | The 1st 2nd and 3rd gentm pass round their partners they turn to them. Ladies do the same. Lead down 2 couple. Up again. Cast down one couple. Right & left at top. | ||
| - | The two main differences between these and Thompson's instructions are, firstly, that in what must be B1, instead of allemande to place, their is a lead down, back and cast, and secondly, there is no 'cross to partner's place' at the beginning of B2. It i | + | The two main differences between these and Thompson's instructions are, firstly, that in what must be B1, instead of allemande to place, their is a lead down, back and cast, and secondly, there is no 'cross to partner's place' at the beginning of B2. |
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