or Dove's Figary
Playford in 1651
Cecil Sharp in 1911
Longways for six
Recording: chestnut-068-bn12pb05.mp3.zip
chestnut-stylized-074-bnntcap-11.mp3.zip
chestnut-priprec05.mp3.zip
Part I
A 16 Partners lead up a double and back twice.
B1 8 All balance back, then change places with partner.
8 Men Circle three-hands round on ladies' side,
as ladies do the same on men's side.
B2 16 Repeat B1 to places.
Part II
A 16 Partners side twice.
B1 8 All balance back, then change places with partner.
8 First couple face down, second and third couples face up;
half hey on sides (begin right shoulder).
B2 16 Repeat B1 to places, first couple facing up and
starting left shoulder.
Part III
A 16 Partners arm right and left.
B1 8 All balance back, then change places with partner.
8 First couple lead down center to foot, second and
third couples go up sides and follow to invert the set.
B2 8 All balance back, then change places with partner.
8 First couple cast up to original places, others follow.
3 couple longways
Lead up a double and back; repeat. Balance back and cross with partners; men hands-3 half way on women's side, while women do the same on men's side. Repeat to places. Partners side; repeat. Balance back and cross with partners; men half hey on women's side, while women do the same on men's side. Repeat to places. Partners arm R; arm L. Balance back and cross with partners; 1st couple lead down to 3rd place followed by 2nd and 3rd couples to invert the set. Balance back and cross with partners; 1st man and 1st woman cast up, followed by 2nd and 3rd couples and so back to places.