Maiden Fair

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Ed. 1-10 Duple Minor Longways Repeated
D Major 3 x AABB adlib

I.

A1 1-4: Lead up all a Double and back.

A2 1-4: That again.

B1 1-4: Set and Turn Single.

B2 1-4: That again.

II.

A1 1-4: 1st Man and 2nd Woman meet a Double and back.

A2 1-4: Then the 1st Woman and 2nd Man as much.

B1 1-4: 1st Man change places with the 2nd Woman.

B2 1-4: 1st Woman and 2nd Man as much.

Repeat down the line.

III.

A1 1-4: Take hands with your Neighbor and meet a Double and back.

A2 1-4: That again.

B1 1-4: Meet again and go through each other, passing your Partner by the right shoulder, then turn to face your Partner.

B2 1-4: Then take hands and go halfway round.

Repeat down the line.

IV.

A1 1-4: Take inside hands with your Partners and fall back a Double from the other Couple then meet again.

A2 1-4: That again.

B1 1-4: 1st Couple cast off into the 2nd place, the 2nd Couple following them, until you all come to your own places.

B2 1-4: 1st Couple cast off again, and stay in the 2nd Couple’s place.

Repeat down the line.

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