Chestnut, or, Dove's Figary

             Longways for six

                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.

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