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Longways Country Dance, triple minor
From Treasures of Terpsichore by Thomas Wilson, 1st Ed. 1809, 2nd Ed. 1816

Introduction and Honours (1 bars)
DOUBLE FIGURE
8 bars	First couple cast off to third place, third couple set and move up; then the third couple cast off to third place and the first couple set and move up
8 bars	The first couple cross and cast around the second couple, then cross and cast around the third couple, and lead up to second place as the second couple move up
8 bars	The first couple swing partner, then first corner, then partner and then second corner
8 bars	All six join hands and circle once around
Repeat whole dance from progressed position

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