My Lord Byron’s Delight

1698Line
Ed. 9C-18 Duple Minor Longways
F Major AABB adlib

Note: This dance is slower and not really in cut time.

A1 1-2: 1st Man turn the 2nd Woman by the Right hand.
A1 3-4: Then turn your own Partner with the Left.

A2 1-2: 1st Woman turn the 2nd Man by the Right hand.
A2 3-4: Then your own Partner with the Left.

B1 1-2: 1st Couple take hands and lead a Double through the 2nd Couple and back again.
B1 3-4: Then cast off into the 2nd Couple’s place.
B1 5-8: Right and Left with your Partners quite round (four passes).

B2 1-4: 1st Couple go the full Figure of 8 through the 2nd Couple, crossing through and going down behind each.
B2 5-8: Right and Left again, bringing the 1st Couple into the 2nd Couple’s place.

Repeat down the line.

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