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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 (8 bars)
SINGLE FIGURE #2
16 bars	First couple hey on contrary side, then on their own side
8 bars	The first couple join hands and slip down the middle and return to second place, seconds moving up; the first couple set to the second couple, now at the top
4 bars	The bottom four join hands and circle once around
4 bars	Swap diagonals at the top passing near shoulder each time, begin with the first man and second lady
Repeat whole dance from progressed position

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