Half Promenade.—All drop left hands, each gentleman retaining his partner’s right, and promenade to position originally occupied by opposite couple.
Two Ladies Forward and Back.—Two ladies move forward four steps, and retire four steps.
Two Gentlemen Forward and Back.—Gentlemen repeat movement.
Forward Four and Back.—Gentlemen join hands with partners and move forward four steps, and retire four steps.
Half Right and Left.—Both couples cross over; each person gives right hand in passing to the opposite person, and left hand to partner, and turn to places.
| Measures. | |
| Head couples forward and back | 4 |
| Forward four, first lady cross over | 4 |
| Forward three and back | 4 |
| Forward, ladies cross over | 4 |
| Forward three | 4 |
| Forward again | 4 |
| Four hands half around | 4 |
| Half right and left | 4 |
The head couples repeat the figure, and it is then danced twice by the side couples, the first, second, third and fourth gentleman taking the lead alternately.
Head Couples Forward and Back.—The gentlemen of the head couples extend right hand to partners, taking four steps forward, and retiring four steps.
Forward Four, First Lady Cross Over.—The two gentlemen advance four steps; first gentleman leaves his partner, who joins left hand with opposite gentleman. Latter retires with both ladies, the first gentleman retiring to his place alone.
Forward Three and Back.—The second gentleman and two ladies advance four steps, and retire four steps.