Smithy Hill

by Tom Cook

             Longways for as many as will, improper

A1    8  Hands-four halfway; step left and right.
      8  Repeat to places
      8  Ladies change places by right; men the same
      8  Repeat to places
A2    8  Lead neighbor out a double, and change places, turning lady under.
      8  Ladies pass by right hand to face partner;
         Change with partners by left hand, lady passing under ("box the gnat").
      8  Four changes of hey, starting with left hand to partner, then
         other changes without hands until ladies are on other side, men
         facing partners.
      4  Men draw ladies into progressed places with both hands.
      4  All drop hands and step left and right.

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