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Quadrille of 40 bars led by each couple in turn
by James Paine, orchestra leader at Almack's, 1816

Introduction and Honours (8 bars)
8 bars	Head couples Chaine des Dames
8 bars	Head couples long balance to partners and right hand turn
8 bars	First couple advance and retire and advance again, man retires while lady crosses to stand beside her vis-a-vis
8 bars	Two ladies go behind first man, passing by right shoulder and return home with a passing curtsey in the middle of the dance
8 bars	Head couples long balance to partners and right hand turn
Repeat led by 2nd, 3rd and 4th couple

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