ALTHEA.

For Four; in three parts (3rd Ed., 1665). Couple facing couple across the room, the couple on the men's side being the first.

MUSIC.MOVEMENTS.

First Part.
A11-4The two couples lead forward a double, meet, and fall back a double to places (r.s.).
5-8Partners set, thus: Spring onto the right foot and hold up left foot, repeating with reverse feet; then jump three times with crossed feet.
A21-8All that again.
B11-2The two couples move forward a double and meet (r.s.).
3-4First man and second woman fall back a double to places; while first woman and second man cross over and change places (r.s.).
5-8Each man sets as above to the contrary woman.
B21-2The two men and the two women move forward a double and meet (r.s.).
3-4First woman and second man fall back a double to places; while first man and second woman cross over and change places (r.s.).
5-8Partners set (as above).
B31-8As in B1.
B41-8As in B2 to places.

Second Part.
A11-4Partners side.
5-8Partners set (as above).
A21-4Each man sides with the contrary woman (r.s.).
5-8Each man sets (as above) with the contrary woman.
B11-4First man casts off to his left, and, followed by his partner, returns to his place.
5-8First man and first woman set (as above).
B21-8The second couple does the same.

Third Part.
A11-4Partners arm with the right.
5-8Partners set (as above).
A21-4Men arm contrary women by the left.
5-8Each man sets (as above) with the contrary woman.
B11-2First man and second woman move forward a double and meet (r.s.).
3-8First man and second woman stand back to back, take hands, and move round clockwise to places; while first man and second woman move round them in a circle, counter-clockwise (r.s.).
B21-2Second man and first woman move forward a double and meet (r.s.).
3-8Second man and first woman stand back to back, take hands, and move round clockwise to places; while second woman and first man move round them in a circle, counter-clockwise (r.s.).

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