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Title:	John H. Gow's 2nd Set - 2nd On A Bank Of Flowers
Description:	Square set for 4 couples

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2:0:Introduction and Honours (8 bars)^3:8:The first couple advance and retire, then advance and the lady crosses to the left of the opposite man as the man retires^15:8:The first lady and the opposite couple dance a haye^25:8:The first couple balance towards each other, and turn home^45:0:Repeat for the 2nd, 3rd and 4th couples^

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Source:	2nd Favorite Set of Quadrilles
Authority:	Gow, John H.
Year:	1821
Tune:	On A Bank Of Flowers

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